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Feb 12, 20218 min read

Swipe right: a traveler’s guide to dating apps

Dublin, Ireland - May 31, 2013: Pints of Guinness beer sit on a barrel outside Temple Bar, established in 1840 and located in the Temple Bar district of Dublin.

Feb 9, 20215 min read

Why Irish people are mocking the worst pints of Guinness in the world

Art Deco era Colony Hotel on Ocean Drive.

Feb 8, 20214 min read

Ask LP: What's a more authentic travel experience, a hotel or Airbnb?

A young girl photographing a lion at Inverdoorn game Reserve in Breede River DC.

Feb 2, 20214 min read

The 5 best places to see wildlife with your kids

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - MAY 5, 2016: Night wiev of Red light district in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Feb 2, 20212 min read

Amsterdam plans to move red light district away from the city and into a purpose-built center

A woman wearing a head microphone and a black t-shirt that says 'United Street Tours' points to something out of frame.

Feb 1, 20218 min read

Lonely Planet Q&A with United Street Tours owner, Chakita Patterson

Philadelphia, PA, USA - June 14, 2019: Active members of the U.S. Armed Forces, veterans and historical re-enactors commemorate Flag Day at the National Constitution Center, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Feb 1, 20216 min read

Explore Philadelphia's Black history at these 8 sites

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Feb 1, 20212 min read

A serious Frida Kahlo exhibit is coming to Chicago this summer

Car on road in Piva Canyon, National Park Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina, Balkans, Europe. Beauty world.

Feb 1, 20215 min read

Explore the Balkans on these four epic drives

Ford Mustang on desert highway.

Jan 29, 20216 min read

Why you should drive California's scenic Highway 395

Abandoned ferris wheel in amusement park in Pripyat, Chernobyl area

Jan 28, 20216 min read

How to visit dark tourism destinations in an ethical way

Stunning view of the Himalaya mountains (Cholatse and Taboche to the left), Ngozumpa glacier, and Gokyo lakes (the world's highest freshwater lakes, sacred for both Hindus and Buddhists), as seen on top of Gokyo Ri (5,357 m), near the village of Gokyo, in Sagarmatha National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site in Khumbu region, Solukhumbu district, eastern Nepal, Asia.

Jan 28, 20215 min read

How to plan your dream trip to the Himalaya

Jan 27, 20214 min read

On the road across the USA with the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile

Aerial of the windy Transfagarasan highway.

Jan 27, 20214 min read

Ask LP: what do I need to know about driving in Europe after Brexit?

POMPEII, CAMPANIA, ITALY - 2021/01/25: Jewelry in stone and bronze are displayed in the Antiquarium, a new museum venue in the Pompeii archaeological site with a permanent display of finds many of which were found during the last excavation campaign. The Roman town was buried by the terrible eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. (Photo by Carlo Hermann/KONTROLAB/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Jan 27, 20212 min read

Pompeii’s historic museum reopens with new artifacts

Japanese artish Takashi Matsuba has brought tebori to New York City © Allen Chan

Jan 26, 20218 min read

Around the world in 6 tattoo styles

Man sitting on Lion Rock lookout with the city of Hong Kong below.

Jan 26, 20214 min read

How to return home after being a digital nomad

A hiker taking pictures near The Storr mountain peak on the Isle of Skye.

Jan 26, 202111 min read

7 expert tips for tackling your first multi-day hike

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26 : A protestor holding a placard reading 'Australia day = Invasion Day' during a protest by Aboriginal rights activist on Australia Day in Melbourne, Australia 26 January 2018. Australia Day is named by some as Invasion Day due to the dispossession of Indigenous land and the arrival of the First Fleet's at Port Jackson, Sydney, in 1788. (Photo by Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

Jan 25, 20215 min read

Australia Day: the birth of a modern nation or a symbol of invasion and survival?

A red train travels through snowy surrounds, with yellow buildings on the right and a frigid lake to the left of frame.

Jan 25, 20216 min read

Oslo to Bergen: Europe’s best train journey?

Smiling teenage girl on a train station platform during winter.

Jan 23, 20216 min read

Is the secret to happiness hidden in these untranslatable words?

Tranquil image of sand dunes and beautiful blue sky, White Sands National Monument.
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Jan 22, 20216 min read

See the Southwest USA's most iconic landscapes on this epic road trip

Inside Mesa Arch at Sunrise

Jan 22, 20214 min read

The Southwest USA's 7 best hiking trails

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Jan 20, 20217 min read

Lonely Planet writers reveal their travel resolutions for 2021

A woman standing on a balcony overlooking the Buenos Aires cityscape during sunset.

Jan 20, 20214 min read

A guide to Buenos Aires for digital nomads

French chef Claire Vallee poses for pictures in her vegan restaurant ONA in Ares, near Bordeaux, on January 19, 2021, after winning a Michelin Guide star, the first for a establishment serving only animal-free products in France. - In addition to the classic star award, Vallee also won a green star, which Michelin introduced only last year to reward establishments with a strong record for ethical practices. ONA, which stands for "Origine Non Animale" ("Animal-free origin"), is "the first vegan restaurant in France to win a star", a Guide Michelin spokeswoman told AFP. (Photo by MEHDI FEDOUACH / AFP) (Photo by MEHDI FEDOUACH/AFP via Getty Images)

Jan 20, 20212 min read

France has its first ever Michelin-starred vegan restaurant

A woman hiking in the mountains

Jan 19, 202110 min read

8 of the best mountains for first-time climbers

United Arab Emirates currency with notes spread on a table.

Jan 18, 20217 min read

How to get paid and manage taxes as a digital nomad

July 2017: Group of friends jumping into a swimming pool in Los Angeles on a summer day.

Jan 15, 20213 min read

Ask LP: How do I resist the urge to travel right now?

Brussels, Vlaams Brabant, Belgium, Europe

Jan 15, 20213 min read

8 of the weirdest beers from around the world

Chambord castle, France

Jan 15, 20214 min read

Ask LP: What's a good destination in France that offers an escape from the crowds?

Jan 15, 20212 min read

This English traveler ordered a new bike from China - and flew there to cycle home

Messina’s coastline and the potential origin of the Giacoppo family

Jan 14, 20215 min read

Where is Dr Jill Biden's family from? These Italian villages claim to be the home of her long lost relatives

Jan 14, 20215 min read

Opinion: Why I believe digital nomads are ruining travel

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Jan 14, 20212 min read

New York wants to connect the High Line to the new Moynihan Train Hall

A scene of a vineyard amidst a volcanic landscape. Low-growing bright green vines are sheltered by semicircular stone walls, and beyond them is a hill of black soil.

Jan 13, 20216 min read

Pace yourself in the world’s booziest races

White sand beach in Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, Mexico

Jan 13, 20214 min read

A guide to Playa del Carmen for digital nomads

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Jan 12, 20212 min read

Amsterdam to ban tourists from buying cannabis in the city

Arabian business partners shaking hands in a Saudi Arabian city.

Jan 11, 20217 min read

Greeting customs from around the world (and how to do them properly)

Prise de vue du phare de l'île Vierge, le plus haut d'Europe en granit, construit entre 1897 et 1902, d'une hauteur de 84 mètres, au zoom 18/135, 200 iso, f 18, 1/160 seconde

Jan 11, 20216 min read

From new museums to markets, here's why you should visit France in 2021

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Jan 11, 20214 min read

A guide to Ho Chi Minh City for digital nomads

Jan 8, 20212 min read

How to make Dublin Coddle

Piggy bank on a suitcase.

Jan 8, 20215 min read

How to manage your money as a digital nomad

Bridge in Rainforest - Costa Rica - Monteverde

Jan 8, 20216 min read

Stroll through the treetops on the world's best forest canopy walkways

Two women in Budapest waving with hand to say hello on video call

Jan 7, 20213 min read

The Lonely Planet 2021 Challenge: Learn to say hello in 25 different languages

Mexico, Jalisco, Aerial view of Playa Los Muertos, beach and pier in Puerto Vallarta

Jan 6, 20215 min read

Journey into Jalisco – Mexico’s heartland

A field of Agave tequilana, commonly called blue agave (agave azul) or tequila agave, is an agave plant that is an important economic product of Jalisco, Mexico. In the background is the famous Tequila Volcano or Volcán de Tequila

Jan 6, 20215 min read

Take a deep dive into Jalisco’s agave spirits

Panoramic Aerial View of Puerto Vallarta Skyline in Mexico.

Jan 6, 20215 min read

How to make the most out of a week in Jalisco, Mexico

Asian man relaxing reading book on rocky cliff in mountains, Thailand

Jan 6, 202112 min read

Fuel your wanderlust in 2021 with these books and movies

Sarah Sekula in the pilot seat at Sky Combat Ace

Jan 6, 20215 min read

5 places in the USA where you can try your hand at flying

Giant's Causeway in a beautiful summer day, Northern Ireland

Jan 5, 20215 min read

Ireland’s top 10 natural wonders

Jan 5, 20212 min read

These airlines have been named the safest for travel in 2021

Female traveler with a laptop sitting at a viewpoint above a mountainous valley in India.

Jan 5, 20214 min read

10 reasons why you should become a digital nomad in 2021

Lisbon, Portugal town skyline at the Alfama.

Jan 5, 20214 min read

A guide to Lisbon for digital nomads

AUGUST 12, 2017: Visitors crowd the beach at Cefalu on a sunny day.

Jan 4, 20216 min read

These destinations are trending for 2021

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Jan 4, 20212 min read

Street food stall discovered in Pompeii reveals dining habits of Ancient Romans

Metro lines at Medellin Colombia

Jan 4, 20214 min read

A guide to Medellín for digital nomads

August 22, 2017: Street car in the narrow streets of Lisbon.

Jan 4, 20216 min read

Explore 8 of the world’s most sustainable cities

BARCELONA - JUN 19: Crowd in a concert, while throwing confetti from the stage at Sonar Festival on June 19, 2015 in Barcelona, Spain.

Jan 1, 20214 min read

Is this the year to try sober travel?

Happy bulldog in a car.

Dec 28, 20206 min read

Lonely Planet’s favorite stories from travelers in 2020

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