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Scores of people are gathered at steps leading down to the Ganges River at Varanasi; some are standing in the water, and some are sitting in long, narrow boats moored at the water's edge.

Jan 29, 20207 min read

Five unforgettable first-time experiences in India

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Jan 29, 20202 min read

Sweden’s incredible new floating hotel and spa Arctic Bath has finally opened

Hintze Hall at London's Natural History Museum, huge atrium with a blue whale skeleton hanging overhead

Jan 29, 20202 min read

A brand-new dinosaur gallery is heading for London

The Jacobite steam train passing over the Glenfinnan Viaduct in Scotland.

Jan 28, 20206 min read

Top 10 Harry Potter experiences in the world

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Jan 28, 20202 min read

These portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama are going on a five-city US tour

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Jan 28, 20204 min read

Festival alternatives if you can't make it to Coachella in 2020

Turnberry Lighthouse at sunset.

Jan 28, 20207 min read

Epic golf vacations for 2020

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Jan 28, 20203 min read

National Plan for Vacation Day: how to maximize your time off in 2020

Two pieces of driftwood dominate the shot, surrounded by pristine white sand with turquoise sea stretching into the distance.

Jan 28, 20205 min read

How to have a sustainable visit to the Great Barrier Reef

Interior view of a commercial airplane and its legroom in between seats.

Jan 28, 20205 min read

What are the worst seats on a plane - and how to avoid them

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Jan 28, 20204 min read

Celebrate 125 years of the UK's National Trust in these quirky rentals

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Jan 28, 20202 min read

How a damaged passport could cost you a holiday in paradise

Large groups of people sit at a collection of tables while others stand by outdoor stalls on a paved brick lane. There are tall, leafy trees framing the photo.

Jan 27, 20204 min read

The 10 best things to do in San José's Barrio Escalante

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Jan 27, 20202 min read

Just how many people have actually joined the Mile High Club?

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Jan 27, 20201 min read

Go heli-hiking from a polar vessel with a low eco-footprint

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Palm trees and blue Caribbean water on the beach of San Juan del Guia in Tayrona National Park in Colombia

Jan 27, 20204 min read

What is backpacking? The eternal travel debate

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Jan 27, 20205 min read

How to find - and survive - a holiday romance

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Jan 27, 20202 min read

Where to find the most beautiful lakes you see on Instagram

Blue dome churches in Oia during the morning.

Jan 26, 20204 min read

How to find the best deals on Mediterranean cruises

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Jan 26, 20205 min read

The 10 most futuristic airports in the world

Young Golden-doodle service dog for emotional support isolated against a white background.

Jan 25, 20202 min read

New rules could see emotional support animals banned from flights

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Jan 24, 20202 min read

This couple rescued their adorable dog while out chasing their vanlife dreams

Closeup of a grey wolf in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.

Jan 24, 20203 min read

For the first time in recent history, gray wolves have been spotted in Colorado

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Jan 24, 20201 min read

China becomes latest country to announce ban on single-use plastics

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Jan 24, 20201 min read

Van Gogh's contested self-portrait has been confirmed as authentic

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Jan 23, 20202 min read

Puerto Rico's vibrant art scene gets boost from international muralists

Close-up of a hand lighting incense on the ground at night in Varanasi.
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Jan 23, 20203 min read

The trip that changed my life: Varanasi, India

Two hikers, both wearing huge backpacks complete with sleeping mats, climb up a rocky trail within the mountains; the scene is quite barren, with no trees, just low shrubs and rock outcrops.

Jan 23, 20206 min read

Why Colombia is your next destination for adventure

Billboards in the Kabuki-cho district of Shinjuku, Tokyo, a nightlife district known as Sleepless Town.

Jan 23, 20205 min read

These are the world's best cities in 2020, according to a new report

A couple posing for a selfie together in front of the Mayapan ruins in Mexico, on a gloriously sunny day.

Jan 22, 20204 min read

10 signs you’re travelling with ‘the one’

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Jan 22, 20201 min read

Peru deports tourists accused of damaging Machu Picchu

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Man canoeing on Lac-du-Fou, Mauricie National Park.

Jan 22, 20205 min read

Canoe Canada's wilderness on these iconic waterways

The sun shines on neat rows of bright green vines stretching to the horizon; the blue sky has a few small white clouds

Jan 22, 20205 min read

Moldova's hidden Wine Routes won't be secret much longer

Queue of passengers waiting at a boarding gate in an airport. Group of people standing in queue to board airplane.

Jan 21, 20202 min read

How Real ID is creating problems for some US travelers

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Jan 21, 20204 min read

A visual tour of Suzhou: the ‘Venice of China'

A family taking a break after backpacking.

Jan 21, 20206 min read

10 tips for planning a family safari holiday

Jan 21, 20201 min read

Bruges' first electric tourist boat has set sail

A man in shorts, T-shirt and baseball cap sits at the bow of a small boat as it heads along the Madu River; the banks are lined with palms and other trees.

Jan 21, 20205 min read

The rewards of slow travel on Sri Lanka's waterways

A sign marks the home of Pablo Picasso, positioned on the building above and to the left of an alcove with a statue of a headless nude statue

Jan 21, 20203 min read

Discover Rome’s historic center with Lonely Planet Experiences

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Jan 21, 20203 min read

Take a foodie tour of Philadelphia’s college campuses with Lonely Planet Experiences

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Jan 21, 20201 min read

Lonely Planet Experiences are a new way to explore the world

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Jan 20, 20202 min read

This adorable rabbit flew business class from the US to Japan

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Jan 20, 20205 min read

Fashionistas are flocking to Marrakesh's medina, and you can shop there, too

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Jan 20, 20202 min read

These ski chalets will reduce your bill if you make sustainable choices

Traditional Georgian cuisine: Khachapuri (Adjarian style), pastry with cheese and egg.

Jan 20, 20204 min read

A guide to food in Georgia, the original fusion cuisine

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Jan 20, 20205 min read

Here's what you can expect on a Lonely Planet Experiences tour of Japan

A view of the islets that lie within the Bay of Kotor.

Jan 20, 20205 min read

Here's what you can expect on a Lonely Planet Experiences tour of the Balkans

White passenger plane climbs through the clouds above a city.

Jan 18, 20205 min read

A guide to the thumps, bumps and other sounds you hear on a flight

Anthony Bourdain driving a vintage car in Havana.

Jan 17, 20202 min read

Anthony Bourdain’s final travel guide is ready for pre-order

Tourists and a passenger boat in shallow water at Moorea Island.

Jan 17, 20205 min read

A date with the ocean in Mo'orea, French Polynesia

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Jan 17, 20202 min read

A new retreat in Mexico will combine drunk yoga and astrology

Jan 17, 20202 min read

This is the best country in the world, according to a new report

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Jan 17, 20202 min read

Why the waters around Auckland have been seen glowing blue

The town square in downtown Valladolid.
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Jan 16, 20205 min read

How to spend a day in Valladolid, Mexico's bohemian Yucatan oasis

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Jan 16, 20201 min read

One of Budapest's most iconic buildings is now open to the public

Wedding couple hold hands and walk toward a lake that's surrounded by rocky mountains in Montenegro.
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Jan 16, 20207 min read

The ultimate guide to having a destination wedding

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Jan 16, 20204 min read

The world's most iconic sports bars

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Jan 16, 20202 min read

Peru launches massive reforestation programme at Machu Picchu

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Jan 15, 20203 min read

The unique ways Australians are supporting bushfire-ravaged communities

Jan 15, 20203 min read

How this tiny town in British Columbia became Canada’s craft beer capital

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