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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?

Skyline of Ain Sokhna by the waters of the Suez Gulf.

Jan 25, 20212 min read

Egypt plans to build a high-speed train from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean

Rocky Mountain wildflowers in Colorado during sunset.

Jan 25, 20211 min read

Rocky Mountain National Park is lifting its reservation requirement

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Jan 25, 20211 min read

These were Vrbo's most popular US properties in 2020

A handout picture provided by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on October 4, 2020, shows Saudis and foreign residents circumambulating the Kaaba (Tawaf) in the Grand Mosque complex in the holy city of Mecca, as authorities partially resume the year-round Umrah for a limited number of pilgrims amid extensive health precautions after a seven-month coronavirus hiatus. (Photo by - / Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umra / AFP) (Photo by -/Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umra/AFP via Getty Images)

Jan 25, 20213 min read

Ask LP: Will there be a Hajj in 2021?

Traditional haggis meal for Robert Burns Supper, a Scottish tradition with cooked sliced haggis, neeps, tatties, onion and carrot. Served on a rustic table.

Jan 25, 20212 min read

How to celebrate Burns Night virtually in 2021

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 22, 20212 min read

Take a peek inside the Nashville bar inspired by Dolly Parton

People compete in the fourth stage of the 34th edition of the Marathon des Sables between Jebel El Mraier and Rich Mbirika in the southern Moroccan Sahara desert, on April 10, 2019. - The 34th edition of the marathon is a live stage 250 kilometres race through a formidable landscape in one of the world's most inhospitable climates. (Photo by JEAN-PHILIPPE KSIAZEK / AFP) (Photo credit should read JEAN-PHILIPPE KSIAZEK/AFP via Getty Images)

Jan 22, 20218 min read

10 epic ultra running races that are worth the effort

The medieval Castle of Bran, known for the myth of Dracula.

Jan 22, 20212 min read

Travelers can skip quarantine in Romania if they've had the COVID-19 vaccine

A young male hiker taking in the Grand Canyon views while standing on the edge of a rocky outcrop.

Jan 21, 20211 min read

Access to 10,000 miles of US national park trails has been restored

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Jan 21, 20213 min read

The Met launches virtual art exhibition with augmented reality

CAERNARFON, - MAY 08: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visit Newborough Beach to join the Menai Bridge Scouts as they explore the beach's wildlife habitat during a visit to North Wales on May 8, 2019 in Caernarfon, United Kingdom. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage)

Jan 21, 20219 min read

How to spend a weekend in Anglesey, the eco-friendly island loved by William and Kate

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Jan 20, 20217 min read

Lonely Planet writers reveal their travel resolutions for 2021

Smooth rocks on the shore at Anse Marron on La Digue Island.

Jan 20, 20211 min read

Travelers can visit the Seychelles - if they've gotten the vaccine

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

MARCH 3, 2018: Customers eat and drink inside Brewdog Lothian Road craft beer bar in Edinburgh.

Jan 20, 20212 min read

The UK's BrewDog pubs want to offer you a vaccine - and a commemorative beer

The vibrant colors of the town of Procida, Italy

Jan 20, 20212 min read

This beautiful and colorful island will be Italy's Capital of Culture for 2022

A balcony of the Penthouse Apartments at Hôtel Martinez Cannes by Hyatt

Jan 20, 20218 min read

Inside the world’s most expensive luxury hotel suites

Beach overhead Tangalle, Sri Lanka

Jan 19, 20212 min read

Here's what to expect when Sri Lanka opens to visitors this month

A woman hiking in the mountains

Jan 19, 202110 min read

8 of the best mountains for first-time climbers

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Jan 19, 20215 min read

How to make new friends when you're a digital nomad

The NYC Skyline over Battery Park.

Jan 19, 20212 min read

Walk or cycle from NYC to Canada on the new Empire State Trail

Wolverine (Gulo Gulo) resting on a branch

Jan 19, 20212 min read

A wolverine has been caught on camera in Yellowstone for the first time

In the dunes of the Empty Quarter Desert, on the border between Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia

Jan 19, 20212 min read

Explore the deserts of Abu Dhabi on these new off-roading routes

Boat at Ross Castle in Co. Kerry, Ireland.

Jan 18, 20211 min read

Glacier National Park has a stunning new "sister park" in Ireland

Jan 18, 20211 min read

Camp out in these egg-shaped pods in the Costa Rican jungle

Jan 18, 20212 min read

A new electric safari car will aid conservation efforts in Kenya

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

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Jan 18, 20213 min read

Could you give up electricity and WiFi for a dream summer job on a remote Irish island?

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?

Shadow of an airplane over green forest.

Jan 15, 20211 min read

Norwegian Air will no longer operate long-haul flights

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Jan 15, 20211 min read

Underwater photography contest captures astonishing scenes of animal behavior

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Jan 15, 20212 min read

Scotland's adorable 'coo cam' is the distraction you need today

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Jan 15, 20212 min read

Be part of a digital nomad village opening in Madeira

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

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Jan 14, 20213 min read

How this vintage school bus became a beautiful home on wheels

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

Italy, Lazio, Rome, Piazza Augusto Imperatore, View of the square with the Mausoleum of Augustus, an arch, a dome, trees and cypresses, (Photo by Arnaldo Vescovo / Electa / Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images)

Jan 13, 20212 min read

The tomb of Rome's first emperor is set to open after nearly 15 years of restorations

Jan 13, 20212 min read

More visitors will be allowed to trek the Wave in Arizona

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 13, 20212 min read

Coney Island is getting an exciting new rollercoaster

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Jan 13, 20212 min read

Dwarf giraffes have been spotted in Uganda and Namibia

The twin spans of the Blue Water Bridges international crossing between the cities of Port Huron, Michigan and Sarnia, Ontario is one of the busiest border crossings between Canada and the United States.

Jan 13, 20211 min read

Canada, Mexico and the US extend border restrictions

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Jan 12, 20212 min read

Amsterdam to ban tourists from buying cannabis in the city

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Jan 12, 20212 min read

China's incredible Harbin Snow and Ice Festival is a kaleidoscopic celebration of winter

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Jan 12, 20212 min read

Miami opens new art center with boundary-breaking exhibitions

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Jan 12, 20211 min read

A Michelin-star chef is making meals for economy class on this airline

Jan 12, 20212 min read

Paris may get a city beach at the heart of Champs Elysées under new makeover plans

Streetcar tracks, restaurants and bars on River Street.

Jan 12, 20214 min read

Would you relocate for $10,000? These US spots are offering incentives for remote workers

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND, UK - JULY 12, 2013: A ScotRail train at the platform at Queen Street station in Glasgow. Glasgow Central Station was opened on 31 July 1879.

Jan 12, 20212 min read

Scotland's first hydrogen-powered train will run by the end of 2021

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