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Information panel Durrington Walls Neolithic prehistoric settlement site, near Amesbury, Wiltshire, England, UK. (Photo by: Geography Photos/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Jun 23, 20202 min read

Monument discovered near Stonehenge casts new light on mystery of ancient site

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

DUBAI, UAE - February 18: Burj Khalifa the tallest building in the world. Dubai Downtown cityscape. Dubai evening skyline, busy roads, sunset on February 18, 2017 in Dubai.

Jun 22, 20202 min read

Dubai prepares to welcome international visitors back in July

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Jun 22, 20202 min read

You can rent these custom-designed camper vans to travel in style and comfort

Eurostar train at St Pancras Station, London

Jun 22, 20201 min read

Passport-free rail travel is on the way as Eurostar launches face scanners

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

Camels wait for tourists near the great pyramids of Egypt.

Jun 19, 20202 min read

Egypt is welcoming back travellers in July - but only at some hotels

The fishing pier at Navarre Beach is an iconic part of the coastal view © Adine Versluis / Shutterstock

Jun 19, 20204 min read

Why Navarre Beach is one of Florida’s best-kept secrets for eco-adventures

Man putting shoes into a tray at an airport security check.

Jun 19, 20202 min read

Would pre-booked airport security slots make flying safer and easier?

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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, 20202 min read

These US airlines may ban travelers who don’t abide by mask rules

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Jun 19, 20202 min read

Popular London streets to be transformed into outdoor dining zones

SOUTHEND ON SEA, ENGLAND - MAY 05: A Ryanair Boeing 737-800 with the tail number E1-GXJ comes into land at London Southend Airport on May 5, 2020 in Southend On Sea, England. (Photo by John Keeble/Getty Images)

Jun 19, 20207 min read

How to get your money's worth from budget airlines

A girl rides suitcase by cabstand in airport

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

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Jun 18, 20202 min read

See Uzbekistan’s architectural gems captured in stunning detail

Italy, Padua, two young tourists sitting on railing looking at cell phones

Jun 18, 20202 min read

The EU is making European travel easier with a website that breaks down restrictions

Lake Louise in the Banff National Park of Canada, with its emerald water and mountain range of the Canadian Rockies.

Jun 18, 20202 min read

Camping in Canada’s national parks is reopening – with conditions

Angkor Wat Temple, Cambodia

Jun 18, 20202 min read

Cambodia will require a US$3000 coronavirus deposit from travellers

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?

December 26, 2019. The rare Annular "ring of fire" solar eclipse as seen from the Corniche road in Doha, Qatar. Annular eclipses occur when the Moon is not close enough to the Earth to completely obscure the Sun, leaving a thin ring of the solar disc visible.

Jun 18, 20202 min read

A 'ring of fire' solar eclipse will be visible in these regions on 21 June

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Jun 17, 20202 min read

This couple built a home on wheels to go exploring with their dog

Sydney, Australia - April 9, 2016: Bronte beach along the Bondi to Coogee coastal walk. A cliff top coastal walk featuring stunning views, beaches, parks, cliffs, bays and rock pools.

Jun 17, 20202 min read

International tourism is not likely to return to Australia until 2021

PARIS - FEBRUARY 24,2016:The famous Shakespeare and Company bookstore on March 2, 2014 in Paris, France. It was featured in the Linklater film Before Sunset and in the Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris.

Jun 17, 20208 min read

How I ended up sleeping in the world’s most famous bookstore

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Jun 17, 20202 min read

A new hideaway jungle villa has opened in Mexico biosphere reserve

Silhouette Surfer Walking On Calm Beach

Jun 17, 20204 min read

Why Tofino on Vancouver Island is the perfect wellness destination

Isle of Skellig Michael

Jun 17, 20202 min read

The Irish island featured in Star Wars is staying closed until 2021

Jun 17, 20202 min read

Airbnb reveals the top ten trending destinations in the USA

Photo Taken In Brussels, Belgium

Jun 17, 20202 min read

Belgium boosts domestic tourism with restaurant and cultural vouchers for residents

The Flying Cloud Airstream

Jun 16, 20202 min read

Airstream unveils new modern interiors for two iconic trailer models

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

Tobacco crops fill the valley in Vanales for producing world famous Cuban cigars.

Jun 16, 20203 min read

How Cuba plans to reopen for tourism

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Jun 16, 20203 min read

These are the 10 most-liked Airbnbs on Instagram

Village of Manarola in Cinque Terre, Italy.

Jun 16, 20206 min read

Europe is starting to reopen - here's what you need to know about each country's rules

A waiter serves customers at a terrace of a restaurant in Paris, on June 15, 2020, as cafes and restaurants are allowed to serve customers inside, as well as on terraces, as part of the easing of lockdown measures taken to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP) (Photo by MARTIN BUREAU/AFP via Getty Images)

Jun 15, 20205 min read

Here's what you need to know about safe travel in France

Prague, Tyn Church and Old Town Square. Czech Republic

Jun 15, 20202 min read

Why Prague is looking for a 'different type of visitor' after lockdown

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

Vineyard and Alaverdi Cathedral with Caucasus Mountains in background.

Jun 15, 20202 min read

These European destinations have been named the safest to visit during COVID-19

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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

Jun 13, 20201 min read

China's new 'horizontal skyscraper' has opened to the public

MERRITT ISLAND, FL - 31 July 2016: Entrance to the NASA Space Shuttle Atlantis Exhibit at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. United States

Jun 13, 20201 min read

Thriving in lockdown? You might be exactly what NASA is looking for

Walker Cove, seen on a scenic flight over Misty Fjords National Monument (left); Historic Creek Street in Ketchikan

Jun 12, 202014 min read

Why Alaska's stunning coast is best seen by ferry

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?'

Paris cityscape at sunset, from the top of the Arc de Triumph.

Jun 12, 20202 min read

France will begin to lift travel restrictions on 15 June

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Jun 12, 20201 min read

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

The fortress walls of the Ribat of Sousse during sunset.

Jun 12, 20201 min read

Tunisia is reopening to international tourists this month

Young man and multi-ethnic crowd sitting on bench and waiting for flight departure at airport

Jun 12, 20201 min read

This map will help you discover which countries have travel restrictions

Milky Way and silhouette of a airplane. Landscape with passenger airplane is flying in the starry sky at night. Space background. Landing airliner on the background of colorful Milky Way. Aircraft

Jun 12, 20202 min read

Ryanair removes flight change fees for July and August

Asian man digital nomad sit and working on freelance project using portable computer, smartphone and making notes in the paper note.

Jun 12, 20201 min read

United Airlines wants to know your health history before you can fly

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

Playa de Las Teresitas in Tenerife, Spain.

Jun 11, 20206 min read

What to expect when travelling to the Canary Islands this summer

Canal houses of Amsterdam at dusk with vibrant reflections, Netherlands

Jun 11, 20202 min read

Travellers from outside Europe could visit the continent as early as 1 July

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