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Jun 23, 20208 min read

The best glamping getaways in North America for under $150

Horizon at sunset with aeroplane.

Jun 23, 20206 min read

An expert's safety checklist if you need to travel now

The Cathedral of The Virgin Mary of the Immaculate Conception is in Plaza de la Catedral

Jun 22, 20206 min read

The 10 best new cameras for travelers

China Beach coastline in San Francisco.

Jun 21, 20208 min read

Ten San Francisco sites that locals love

The Haight Ashbury intersection street sign in San Francisco

Jun 21, 20206 min read

San Francisco’s Summer of Love revisited

A woman hiking on a rocky trail on the John Muir Trail.

Jun 21, 20205 min read

9 common mistakes to avoid while hiking and camping

Lonely Planet writer Kevin Raub visited his childhood home in Indiana

Jun 21, 20206 min read

How travel brought me closer to home

Man hiking toward Fortescue Bay along the coast.

Jun 20, 20205 min read

Why Tasmania is perfect for ecotourists

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Jun 19, 20202 min read

A new temple in India is also a water source and community space

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Jun 19, 20208 min read

Six tips for curbing pre-flight tension

Man walking along a beach while wearing an Unbound Merino shirt; great travel gifts for father's day

Jun 18, 20206 min read

Nine Father's Day gifts for dads who love to travel

Stars above Flagstaff at night.

Jun 18, 20207 min read

How one Arizona town became an International Dark Sky Community

Young couple sitting on the grass overlooking the lakes of Covadonga.

Jun 18, 20206 min read

Some countries want us to visit - but are we ready to travel?

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Jun 17, 20204 min read

Why Tofino on Vancouver Island is the perfect wellness destination

Lonely Planet magazine produced award-winning content for twelve years

Jun 16, 20207 min read

The people we met – celebrating 12 years with Lonely Planet Magazine

Mary, the mother-in-law of Ciclo's founder, making event programs from recycled paper

Jun 16, 20205 min read

Why female Cuban professionals are leaving their careers to become artists

Black and tan Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy on a train. He is sitting on his owner's lap with one paw on the table in front of him. Sunglasses, mobile phone and train ticket on the table.

Jun 15, 20205 min read

Cool places to stay with your dog in Britain this summer

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Jun 15, 20203 min read

Get a taste of travel with 360º tours on Lonely Planet’s Guides app

Jun 14, 20205 min read

Nova Scotia’s Atlantic coastline is a lobster lover’s paradise

A colourful beach cabana with the Holland America cruise ship Westerdam in background at Half Moon Cay, Bahamas, Caribbean.

Jun 12, 20204 min read

Ask Lonely Planet: 'Will flights cost a lot more after COVID-19?'

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Jun 12, 20201 min read

This open-air hotel in Switzerland has no walls, windows or doors

Wide view of the Catskills mountains in the fall, with a blue sky and fluffy clouds

Jun 12, 20206 min read

How to plan the perfect Catskills weekend getaway

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Jun 11, 20205 min read

Everything you need to know about paddling in Yellowstone National Park

Overhead of wilderness hut.

Jun 10, 20206 min read

A sustainability expert’s guide to zero-waste travel

Two men driving log cabin RV circa 1915

Jun 9, 202010 min read

From stagecoach to motorcoach, a history of RVs in the USA

People at Quimet i Quimet tapas bar, Barri Gotic.

Jun 5, 20203 min read

Can tapas survive the COVID-19 pandemic?

Father sitting with son at table in camper van cutting pancakes during breakfast

Jun 5, 20205 min read

The 10 best RV and vanlife kitchen essentials and accessories

Jun 5, 20201 min read

Love Killing Eve? Rent Villanelle's Barcelona apartment on Airbnb

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Jun 4, 20205 min read

How to take amazing underwater photos

Jun 4, 20205 min read

Our top 10 picks for backpacking cooking gear

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Jun 3, 20206 min read

When will it be safe and sensible to fly again? An aviation journalist weighs in

June 20, 2018: Cyclist riding in a bike lane at the Park Row financial district.

Jun 2, 20206 min read

Why cycling is the future of urban transportation around the world

The Coast Guard Lower Harbor Lighthouse stands on an island just off the shores of Marquette, on Lake Superior. Marquette is a hub of adventure travel on Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Jun 1, 20205 min read

Marquette, the Midwest’s most adrenaline-charged playground

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Jun 1, 20205 min read

Where to travel based on your Harry Potter Hogwarts house

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May 29, 20206 min read

What I learned from backpacking in my 20s and 30s

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May 29, 20203 min read

7 stunning hotels where you’ll sleep behind glass walls

Italy, the village of Fabbriche di Careggine, at the foothills of the Apuan Alps (Tuscany), lays completely submerged by water as a dam was built next to it. But every decade, for maintenance reasons, the basin, now called Lake Vagli, must be drained and the village reappears like a ghost. (Photo by Romano Cagnoni/Getty Images)

May 29, 20202 min read

Submerged medieval village in Italy may be about to resurface

The asphalt Natchez Trace Parkway winds around a curve surrounded by green grass and budding trees, including a redbud, in the spring

May 29, 20207 min read

10 delightful detours along the Natchez Trace Parkway

Young woman on the back of an RV, which is parked on the beach during sunset.

May 28, 20206 min read

Why RVs are the latest trend in travel

Kayakers and canoers on the Buffalo National River in Arkansas, as seen from Steel Creek Campground.
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May 28, 20206 min read

Best places in the Southern US to beat the summer heat

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May 28, 20208 min read

6 lessons we've learnt in lockdown that will make us better travellers

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May 28, 20204 min read

7 reasons to visit South Africa's Free State

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May 28, 20205 min read

4 recipes with a global flavor to make with kids

7 Line Subway train in Queens with Manhattan skyline, New York City

May 26, 202011 min read

"Places always surprise me" – Author Porochista Khakpour on traveling during historic moments

Ribeira, the old town of Porto, Portugal

May 26, 20202 min read

You'll only be able to visit Portugal (for now) if you're from one of these countries

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May 22, 20206 min read

6 bucket list destinations at risk of disappearing due to climate change

Buenos Aires, Argentina

May 22, 20206 min read

Virtual Vacation: Argentina

Bixby Bridge, California

May 21, 20209 min read

The ultimate guide to road tripping California's Pacific Coast Highways

The tea ceremony. The woman pours hot water into the teapot with tea

May 21, 20205 min read

Take a tea tour around the world with these six traditional brews

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May 19, 20206 min read

Virtual Vacation: Thailand

Collection of travel instant photos

May 19, 20205 min read

'One day I'll go back to these wonderful places' - How holiday photos make us feel more connected

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May 18, 20201 min read

Make the most of your time at home with Lonely Planet’s free eBooks

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May 18, 20204 min read

This is the year to plan the perfect camping vacation

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May 17, 20203 min read

These gourmet gas stations are worth planning a road trip around

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May 17, 20201 min read

Unlock hundreds of hours of vintage travel on Lonely Planet TV

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May 16, 20205 min read

“We were going to get through this together” – How I survived a five-day cattle drive

May 15, 20206 min read

4 under-the-radar-destinations in mainland Greece

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May 15, 20204 min read

This corner of northeastern Utah is the wilderness only locals know about

Sunrise over misty hills, as seen from Oconaluftee Overlook in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

May 15, 20209 min read

First-timer's guide to Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Rear view of father and son heading back to the cottage

May 15, 20205 min read

7 reasons staycations are going to be our saviour in 2020

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