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Sunset over downtown Los Angeles with palm trees in the foreground.

Oct 6, 20202 min read

Los Angeles replaces Paris as the No. 1 COVID-era city for Lonely Planet’s Guides App users

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Oct 6, 20204 min read

The 11 best cabin rentals in the UK

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Oct 6, 20202 min read

Tasmanian devils have returned to the Australian mainland after 3000 years

Airplane's shadow over a crowded beach at Playa Caleta.

Oct 6, 20202 min read

United Airlines is expanding service to dozens of beachy destinations this fall

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Oct 6, 20202 min read

Costa Rica’s Playa Hermosa is the next World Surfing Reserve

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Oct 6, 20202 min read

The motel from Schitt's Creek is going up for sale

Female hiker at the Quiraing on the Isle of Skye.

Oct 6, 20202 min read

Heatmap analysis reveals British hiking trails with fewer crowds

Luxury suite on the SS Venezia

Oct 6, 20202 min read

This new luxury cruise ship is set to sail around Venice next spring

MOSE Barriers Test Day In Venice

Oct 6, 20202 min read

Venice takes the first step in fighting off the high tide

New Archaeological Discovery In Egypt

Oct 5, 20201 min read

Archaeologists have discovered a treasure trove of ancient Egyptian coffins

Cropped Image Of Statue Of Liberty Against Clear Blue Sky

Oct 5, 20202 min read

10 things you might not know about the Statue of Liberty

Woman walking on the beach of Paynes Bay at sunset. Surrounded by a beautiful stretch of sand, this is one of the most popular beach on the west coast of Barbados. Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Oct 5, 202015 min read

Here are the new rules for visiting the Caribbean

Camels wait for tourists near the great pyramids of Egypt.

Oct 5, 20202 min read

How Egypt is trying to encourage the return of tourism

Milford Sound/Piopiotahi is a fiord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island

Oct 5, 20201 min read

New Zealand's passport is now the most powerful in the world

Church of the Annunciation, triple bridge and Ljubljanica river by night, Ljubjlana, Slovenia

Oct 5, 20203 min read

There's a new way to explore Slovenia sustainably

Arsenal dhow passing Lamu jetty during race at Maulidi Festival.

Oct 3, 202012 min read

Travel Throwback to Kenya: Where the wind blows

Elephants in Khao Yai National Park, Thailand.

Oct 3, 20203 min read

'You forgot something' - Thailand mails trash back to tourists as it aims to protect natural wonders

Napa Valley vineyards

Oct 2, 20205 min read

“Wiking”: Combine wine and hiking at these top 7 US wineries

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Oct 2, 20202 min read

Get your pet a dream job finding the world's most animal-friendly hotel

Joshua Tree's on the arid desert of Joshua Tree National Park.

Oct 2, 20202 min read

California's iconic Joshua trees may be declared endangered in effort to protect them

St. Johns, the capital of Antigua.

Oct 2, 20202 min read

Live and work from Antigua and Barbuda with a new two-year residency program

Beach umbrellas line the beach of Isla Mujeres, Aerial view

Oct 2, 20202 min read

Mexico is keeping its public beaches accessible to everyone

Bear Grylls, Ras Al Khaimah

Oct 2, 20203 min read

Learn survival skills at the first Bear Grylls Explorer Camp in the UAE

A female hiker walks on a track through rainforest at Chasm Fall, in the Fiordland National Park.

Oct 2, 20202 min read

Stuck indoors? You can listen to the sounds of forests around the world

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Oct 1, 20207 min read

The best ski areas you've never heard of

Jolly Roger tall ship, Cayman Islands

Oct 1, 20203 min read

Enjoy a real sunken treasure at this Cayman Islands distillery

Palm trees and colourful houses on beach, Caye Caulker, Belize

Oct 1, 20202 min read

Belize announces reopening date

Oct 1, 20201 min read

This incredible meteor shower will be visible in October

Oct 1, 20206 min read

7 magical destinations for anybody fascinated by witches

Hiking couple is resting after long trekking in mountain

Oct 1, 20204 min read

Embrace winter like a Norwegian this year by practising 'friluftsliv'

Mexico, Quintana Roo, Tulum, two happy young women relaxing on the beach

Oct 1, 20203 min read

Could Tulum be this year's hotspot for digital nomads?

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Oct 1, 20202 min read

See the Irish castle where Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's new movie is being filmed

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Oct 1, 20202 min read

A hotel in Istanbul has the world's first baklava butler

Panama City Skyline at dusk

Oct 1, 20202 min read

Tourists from all countries can visit Panama from October

Rock of Cashel on a sunny day.

Oct 1, 20207 min read

These 11 Irish castles showcase the dramatic beauty of historic Ireland

Red Eyed Tree Frog

Sep 30, 20206 min read

How artificial intelligence is helping these companies protect the world's wildlife

Scenic View of Coastline at Redwood National Park

Sep 30, 20204 min read

America's 9 most majestic vistas

Snowy hills frame the steamy hot springs at Manza Onsen in Japan's Gunma Prefecture

Sep 30, 20205 min read

Steamy, snowy, stunning: Gunma Prefecture has something for everyone

MAY 26, 2016: Tourists hike through Samaria Gorge in central Crete.

Sep 30, 20205 min read

Greece's stunning natural wonders

Sep 30, 20205 min read

The wild pumpkin regatta and other gourd-geous events in the US

Sep 30, 20202 min read

Get the keys to the Gates of Hell with this Halloween listing on Airbnb

Underwater coral reef landscape background in the deep blue ocean with colorful fish and marine life.

Sep 30, 20202 min read

The Maldives launches a loyalty program with perks for repeat visitors

Snowboarder jumping high in the air with snow-capped mountains in the background.

Sep 29, 20205 min read

How to choose the best ski pass this winter

Dhow floating near Nosy Be, Madagascar

Sep 29, 20202 min read

Madagascar is partially reopening to travelers this week

australian koala sit on tree, Sydney, NSW, australia. exotic ico

Sep 29, 20201 min read

Koalas could end up on the endangered species list in Australia

Sep 29, 20207 min read

Where to get the best pizzas in Europe that aren't in Italy

Woman's feet with her shoes off in an airplane aisle.

Sep 29, 20203 min read

Ask LP: how are airlines social distancing on board?

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Sep 29, 20202 min read

Live like a lighthouse master in this new hotel on a remote Swedish island

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Sep 29, 20202 min read

Sleep in recycled grain silos and greenhouses at this Dutch urban campsite

Two kangaroos standing on the beach at Lucky Bay in Cape Le Grand National Park.

Sep 28, 20204 min read

The best things to do in Australia in summer

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - February 17th, 2015: Women participating in Samba Parade are dancing samba on top of lavishly decorated parade float. Parade float depicts a fairy with the mirror. All participants are wearing elaborate costumes. Multitude of spectators is clearly visible.

Sep 28, 20201 min read

Rio de Janeiro’s famous carnival will be postponed in 2021

Ocean Drive and Art Deco District in South Beach, Miami at night, Florida, USA

Sep 28, 20202 min read

Skiing, hiking or craft beer? This airline will filter destinations based on your interests

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Sep 28, 20202 min read

See how this family adapted to living, working and learning in an off-grid trailer

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Sep 28, 20205 min read

6 US cemeteries to visit the ghosts of the past

A surfer catches a turquoise wave - backdropped by bright blue sky.

Sep 28, 202013 min read

Astrological adventures: where to travel based on your zodiac sign

Sep 28, 20202 min read

Get a job as a "barefoot bookseller" in the Maldives

View over the Saint Mary Major (Santa Maria Maggiore) Basilica and Colleoni Chapel in Upper Town (Città Alta), in Bergamo.

Sep 25, 20203 min read

The gorgeous destinations that have a special place in Italians' hearts

A barista pours a coffee at Monmouth Coffee Company.

Sep 25, 20201 min read

Recreate your favorite cafe drinks with these 10 coffee accessories

Chicago River reflects the sunset colours with the Chicago skyline above.

Sep 25, 20204 min read

The 10 best day trips in the US Midwest

Aerial view of beautiful railroad in autumn forest in foggy sunrise. Industrial landscape with railway station, sky, trees with orange leaves, fog and sun rays. Top view of rural railroad and sunbeams

Sep 25, 20202 min read

Amtrak has two-for-one fall foliage deals and $30 tickets for New England travel

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