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Aerial of the Halong bay islands at sunset.

Jul 23, 20206 min read

Ask Lonely Planet: how do I cope with little to no travel?

Hieroglyph color of a religious service in the temple at medinet habu in Luxor Egypt

Jul 23, 20202 min read

Google launches translator app for ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs

Aerial of the Pan-American highway and the Nazca desert in Peru.
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Jul 22, 20203 min read

The Pan-American Highway: the ultimate road trip

Visit California’s Dream Drive event at Ventana at Big Sur, Calif. on Thursday, August 9 2018.

Jul 22, 20205 min read

6 rentals for serious vintage vacation vibes

Jul 22, 20205 min read

We drove across the Americas - here are our 7 most scenic routes

The road to the Miao village of Paimo is lined with rice terraces.

Jul 22, 20207 min read

Village hop through Southern China’s Danzhai County

Colorful embroidery is one way the Miao preserve and express their culture

Jul 22, 20206 min read

Exploring traditional crafts in Guizhou's Danzhai County

Breakfast on a tray in bed in hotel, white linen, wooden interior

Jul 21, 20209 min read

11 US hotels that make social distancing fresh and fun

Sunrise and reflections at Maroon Bells lake.

Jul 21, 20206 min read

Find your green getaway at these overlooked US national forests

Young man is standing near window at the airport and watching plane before departure. He is standing and carrying luggage. Focus on his back

Jul 20, 20205 min read

The world’s message to US travelers: go home

Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey.

Jul 20, 20202 min read

Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia converted from a museum to a mosque

A hiker looking at the Amalfi Coast and the town of Positano.

Jul 20, 20204 min read

Italy's 5 best natural wonders

AUGUST 13th, 2015: Visitors at the Angel of the North, a steel sculpture by Antony Gormley, which stands 20 meters high.

Jul 19, 20204 min read

6 new walking trails in northeast England trace the region's unique history

Marimba is the popular dance of the town

Jul 17, 20205 min read

How Afro-Ecuadorians shaped the country’s culture – and are changing its future

Passengers wearing PPE (personal protective equipment), including a face mask as a precautionary measure against COVID-19, walk through the arrivals hall after landing at at Terminal Two of London Heathrow Airport in west London, on May 9, 2020. - Britain could introduce a 14-day mandatory quarantine for international arrivals to stem the spread of coronavirus as part of its plan to ease the lockdown, an airline association said Saturday, sparking alarm in an industry already badly hit by the global pandemic. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Jul 16, 20206 min read

Are you ready to give up traveler privacy to fight the coronavirus?

Sunlit jungle path through El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico.

Jul 16, 20204 min read

Puerto Rico's 7 best hiking trails

Lovely girl reading e-learning resources on the laptop computer with the assistance of her mom at home

Jul 16, 20205 min read

Blast into space or go on safari with the best virtual tours for kids

Buitrago Del Lozoya, Spain

Jul 16, 20202 min read

The Lord of the Rings inspired this new Spanish hiking trail

A staircase ascends through the evergreen forest in Garajonay National Park, La Gomera island in Spain.

Jul 16, 20201 min read

This city is building Europe's largest metropolitan forest

Once a niche, virtual travel is now a necessity

Jul 14, 20204 min read

Why virtual tours are here to stay

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Jul 13, 20202 min read

Travel through a tunnel of books at this Beijing bookstore

Landsccape with moon.

Jul 12, 20207 min read

The trip that changed my life: camping with Bedouin in Jordan

Rio Grande river at Big Bend National Park, USA

Jul 11, 20205 min read

The USA's top 5 National Wild and Scenic Rivers

mother daughter wyoming sign

Jul 11, 202021 min read

Discover why Wyoming is the Equality State on this women's history road trip

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Jul 10, 20204 min read

Why I believe we need to start traveling internationally again

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Jul 10, 20203 min read

See the secret lives of Saltee Islands' puffins captured in incredible detail

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Jul 10, 20202 min read

Paris' new floating movie theater with socially-distanced boats is making waves

Jul 10, 20203 min read

Take a trip to one of these stunning English lavender fields now open to visitors

Thick clouds outside an airplane window; what causes airplane turbulence

Jul 9, 20203 min read

What causes air turbulence (and why it could get worse)

Gay Couple Walking Towards Sunset On Hill While hiking

Jul 9, 20207 min read

Many countries don't accept our right to exist: life as a gay traveler

A man kayaking in the turquoise water of the river Soca, in Slovenia.

Jul 9, 20205 min read

This new hiking route follows a WWI front line

Jul 8, 20202 min read

How wildlife is crossing the Trans-Mongolian Railroad for the first time in decades

Cyclists on the Hauraki Rail Trail

Jul 8, 20206 min read

Ten stunning New Zealand cycle rides

Harbour of Portofino, elevated view, Liguria, Italy, Europe
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Jul 8, 20206 min read

Travel like a billionaire with this fantasy bucket list

People traveling by airplane during COVID 19, wearing N95 face masks, carrying luggage and waiting in line at airport terminal, keeping distance.

Jul 7, 20204 min read

No face mask, no flight: the new rule of travel?

Jul 7, 20205 min read

Around the globe in 9 epic sandwiches

Jul 5, 20205 min read

Carhops are back in style at these classic US drive-in restaurants

A gravel path flanked by a pair of barrels at the beginning of the path leads to an old stone building

Jul 3, 20206 min read

Raise a glass at the world's most unique distilleries

New York City skyline (with the Empire State Building) at night with fireworks in the sky on the Fourth of July.

Jul 2, 20204 min read

3 fun ways to celebrate the Fourth of July while staying safe at home

Couple laughing in the front of a camper van in Vancouver.

Jul 2, 20209 min read

Is a camper vacation right for you?

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Jul 1, 20205 min read

These Black hiking groups are changing the outdoors

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Jul 1, 20202 min read

This entire replica Wild West 'town' is up for sale in New Zealand

A woman receives the Ayurvedic shirodhara therapy at a resort in India

Jun 30, 20205 min read

6 places to learn about Ayurveda and Yoga in India

Photo taken in Pietracupa, Italy

Jun 30, 20202 min read

This pretty Italian village is giving tourists free accommodation if they visit this year

The Pacific Surfliner travels along the coastline in Del Mar, California. The Pacific Surfliner offers a unique vantage on the Southern California seascape connecting San Luis Obispo and San Diego through Los Angeles and Santa Barbara.

Jun 29, 20209 min read

11 Amtrak routes with the most breathtaking views

Jun 29, 20209 min read

18 destinations you can visit at big airfare discounts from the US

Stone walkway and Obidos cityscape, Leiria, Portugal

Jun 28, 20206 min read

Exploring Portugal's most remote corners

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Jun 27, 20202 min read

Oslo’s ambitious new library was worth the wait

Orla Thomas and guide Narciso Simion walking near Pale di San Martino

Jun 27, 202010 min read

Local guides reveal the secrets of Italy's Dolomites

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Jun 26, 20203 min read

These nine wildlife web cams offer access to your favorite animals

A man stannds on 'The Wave' sandstone rock formation.

Jun 26, 20204 min read

A guide to hiking the Wave, America's most exclusive trek

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: A general view of as crowds of people gather on the beach on June 25, 2020 in Southend-on-Sea, England. The UK is experiencing a summer heatwave, with temperatures in many parts of the country expected to rise above 30C and weather warnings in place for thunderstorms at the end of the week. (Photo by John Keeble/Getty Images)

Jun 26, 20206 min read

The art of escaping the holiday crowds in the UK

Aerial view of Geneva, Lake Geneva with famous fountain Jet d´Eau are seen in the background, Switzerland, 50 megapixel image.

Jun 26, 20205 min read

Act fast: 10 airfare deals for US travelers

Lighthouse on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Jun 25, 20206 min read

With travel ground to a halt, a writer rediscovers home

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Jun 25, 20206 min read

10 things I learned cycling across Europe on my own

Jun 25, 20202 min read

Are these double-decker lie-flat seats the future of economy flights?

Prague Riverfront

Jun 25, 20202 min read

Prague transforms old ice vaults into spaces for cafes, bars and more

LUCCA, ITALY - JUNE 19: The true Volto Santo di Lucca ('Holy Face of Lucca') and oldest statue of the West in the Cathedral of Lucca on June 19, 2020 in Lucca, Italy. The crucifix of the Holy Face is the first and the original and not a copy as previously believed. Diagnostic investigations using carbon 14 revealed that the three-meter sculpture is the 8th century original that a legend claimed to have arrived in Lucca from the Holy Land in 782 AD and not a 12th century copy. According to legend, the statue was carved by Nicodemus and the face carved by divine hand. This extraordinary novelty makes it the oldest wooden statue in the entire West. Over the centuries the statue had always been venerated and loved by pilgrims of all Italy and the world. The diagnostic tests were carried out on the occasion of the celebrations for the 950 years since the founding of the Lucca Cathedral. (Photo by Laura Lezza/Getty Images)

Jun 24, 20202 min read

This famous Italian relic has been confirmed as Europe's oldest wooden sculpture

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Jun 23, 20206 min read

Is glamping going to be the new social distancing travel trend?

Inside the Turston Lava Tube in Hawaii Volcano National Park. HDR image created by combining three exposures.

Jun 23, 20208 min read

4 unbelievable lava tubes left behind by ancient volcanoes

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