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Mar 18, 20202 min read

Coronavirus closed this Chicago aquarium, so the penguins went on a field trip

Pack enough hand sanitizer to last through the trip © Glasshouse Images/Getty Images

Mar 18, 20203 min read

Out of hand sanitizer? These unlikely companies are making more

A large black-and-white cross-shaped sign reads "Railway Crossing" before a track crosses a sandy dirt road.

Mar 17, 20202 min read

Beautiful landmarks and sites around the world turn green for St Patrick's Day

Mar 17, 20203 min read

St Patrick's Day in Ireland looks very different in 2020

Vienna's State Opera House at night, Austria, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-11-03T21:12:40.000Z, User: carolfarrell170, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: Austria 12, other: carol farrell

Mar 17, 20202 min read

The Met Opera is streaming operas to entertain people during the coronavirus outbreak

Mom squeezing hand sanitizer onto her daughter’s hands.

Mar 17, 20202 min read

The TSA is relaxing its liquids rule for this item only

Two men sit in a TV studio in discussion. One is actor Tom Hanks, the other is the host, Seth Meyers

Mar 16, 20202 min read

Quarantined Tom Hanks causes a public debate in Australia over his Vegemite use

Mar 14, 20200 min read

The most binge-worthy Lonely Planet travel videos

It's hard not to gawp at the glorious panorama of the Thames, whether you're just visiting or are a long-time Londoner. Matt Munro / Lonely Planet

Mar 13, 20205 min read

Local’s guide to London

Sun-soaked Mauritius celebrated 50 years of independence in 2018. leoks / Shutterstock

Mar 12, 20204 min read

How to explore Mauritius on a budget

Mar 12, 20202 min read

How Airbnb has updated its cancellation policy for the coronavirus

Savo Island, Solomon Islands. October 2024.

Sunset at Savo Sunset Lodge on Savo Island

Mar 12, 20203 min read

An iconic hotel on Australia's bushfire-hit Kangaroo Island vows to rebuild

Ramen is but one of the tasty and inexpensive dishes on your Kyoto menu. Westend61 / Getty Images

Mar 12, 20206 min read

Best places to eat in Kyoto

California coastline

Mar 11, 20203 min read

Where to find the world's best new coastal trails

Mar 11, 20201 min read

You still have time to catch this Eurostar offer for £30 tickets

The Taj is one of the great Mughal creations. Sylwia Bartyzel

Mar 11, 20207 min read

Mausoleums, mosques and markets – uncovering the amazing architecture of Mughal India

France, Paris - September 19, 2022: Interior of Musée d'Orsay. Located in the former Gare d Orsay train station., License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-08-04T18:59:27.000Z, User: rhylton_redventures, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Lonely Planet, client: wip, other: app downloads

Mar 11, 20202 min read

Musée d’Orsay in Paris is about to undergo a massive expansion

Hammocks on a beach at sunset. DC_Colombia / Getty Images

Mar 10, 20205 min read

Exploring Punta Gallinas, Colombia's untouched Caribbean desert

Mar 10, 20202 min read

The Australian pub from David Bowie’s 'Let's Dance' video is up for sale

Istanbul, Turkey - March 28, 2024 : Balat district street view in Istanbul. Balat is popular tourist attraction in Istanbul, Turkey., License Type: media, Download Time: 2024-08-07T13:43:33.000Z, User: pinkjozie64, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 56530, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: Pocket Istanbul 7, other: Jo-anne RiddellJo-anne Riddell

Mar 10, 20202 min read

Banksy and 3D are part of a major street art exhibition opening in Bristol

There are many great resources to help families explore the world from home. Teresa Short / Getty Images

Mar 10, 20206 min read

9 ways to teach your kids about the world without leaving home

Hang over the city from the deck's eastern point © Related-Oxford

Mar 10, 20203 min read

See New York City from the tallest observation deck in the Western Hemisphere

Mar 9, 20202 min read

The world's longest coastal path to open in England this year

Mar 9, 20202 min read

New direct flights from the UK will take you to Swedish Lapland

Montreal Quebec Canada January 22 2020: Skaters at Pavillon du Lac aux Castors on mount Royal park with trees in background, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-12-09T18:04:51.000Z, User: lonelyplanetmedia, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65020 - Marketing or Sales - this includes sponsored articles, job: Montreal , client: Montreal , other: Pia Peterson Haggarty

Mar 9, 20202 min read

You’ll soon be able to rent this cute little electric car in Europe

Some superstitious passengers may feel anxious about flying on particular dates. Nicoleta Ionescu / Shutterstock

Mar 8, 20205 min read

Are flights really cheaper on Friday 13th?

Interference from phones with plane equipment is rare, but can happen. pabmap / Shutterstock

Mar 7, 20205 min read

Do flight attendants know if you don’t put your phone on airplane mode?

The famous

Mar 6, 20206 min read

What to know about visiting Music City after the Nashville tornados

No one expects fibreglass babies climbing a TV Tower but that is what Žižkov gives you. Doug McKinlay / Lonely Planet

Mar 6, 20206 min read

Top 7 things to do in Prague for design lovers

Granada, Spain, EU - March 6, 2022. Inside Alhambra Palace, interior patio courtyard, Court of the Lions with Moorish arched pillars, columns, fountain and starburst, day. A Alhambra Nasrid Palace., License Type: media, Download Time: 2024-10-03T06:33:45.000Z, User: claramonitto, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 56530, job: Global Publishing-WIP, client: Experience Andalucia 2, other: Clara Monitto

Mar 6, 20202 min read

The Alhambra's new ticket system sold nearly 13,000 on its first day

New Orleans, Louisiana - June 16, 2019: Crowds of people party and walk along the French Quarter bars and restaurants on Bourbon Street New Orleans Louisiana USA, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-12-05T21:19:29.000Z, User: rhylton_redventures, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Lonely Planet, client: social, other: Rhianydd Hylton

Mar 6, 20202 min read

The Bachelor's season finale will show off Australia's Northern Territory

Touristic sightseeing ships in istanbul city, Turkey., License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-10-28T13:40:59.000Z, User: Norma.PrauseBrewer_LonelyPlanet, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: Journey - Orient Express - 1, other: Norma Brewer

Mar 6, 20201 min read

Istanbul ferries will now run during the night at weekends

A good routine will aid you in sleeping well wherever you bed down. Doug Marshall / Getty Images

Mar 6, 20207 min read

How to sleep anywhere when travelling

AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA - March 16, 2019: People crowd Sixth Street in Austin Texas during SXSW festival in March 2019. This historic street is famous for its live music bars. License Type: media Download Time: 2024-04-12T15:52:47.000Z User: jennifercarey0150 Is Editorial: Yes purchase_order:

Mar 6, 20202 min read

SXSW 2020 cancelled by City of Austin due to coronavirus

Mar 5, 20202 min read

The Faroe Islands will have a new direct flight from London

Mar 5, 20202 min read

Rent your own pub for the weekend and never miss last orders

Mount Olympus was not only the traditional home of the Panhellenic gods, it also played a big historical role in the war between the Greeks and the Ottoman Empire. Jana Janina / Shutterstock

Mar 5, 20207 min read

From Loch Ness to a real-life Atlantis, these places are straight out of mythology

Mar 5, 20205 min read

5 hotels working to restore coral reefs around the world

Rugged mountain peaks in a desert as the light fades casting a pink glow across the sky.

Mar 5, 20201 min read

Algeria set to open its doors to tourists with new visa system

Caernarfon Castle is literally the stuff of legend. PayPal / Getty Images

Mar 5, 20204 min read

Why North Wales is the UK’s new must-visit destination

Left: Interior of Vintage Lounge, Right: Espresso martinis at Vintage Lounge

Mar 4, 20202 min read

A bottomless espresso martini pop-up is coming to London

Mar 3, 20202 min read

Uber’s new app design will make travel easier whatever your language

LONDON,UK - JULY 31,2019 : The Elgin Marbles, ancient greek antiquities from the Parthenon in Athens, at the British Museum License Type: media Download Time: 2021-04-01T02:01:01.000Z User: claramonitto Is Editorial: Yes purchase_order:

Mar 3, 20203 min read

Brexit has brought the Elgin Marbles at the British Museum back into the spotlight

The Ghent Altarpiece inside St Bavo Cathedral. Invictus SARL / Alamy Stock Photo

Mar 3, 20206 min read

On the trail of the Ghent Altarpiece, the world’s most stolen artwork

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Mar 3, 20202 min read

A super worm moon is coming to illuminate the skies

A familiar sight at the vertiginous New River Gorge bridge. Flying Pig Studios / Shutterstock

Mar 2, 20209 min read

West Virginia's New River Gorge is full of wild and wonderful outdoor adventures

New York, NY USA - December 5, 2023 : Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture sign over the entrance of the building on Malcolm X Boulevard in Harlem, New York City, License Type: media, Download Time: 2024-09-01T16:59:08.000Z, User: pinkjozie64, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 56530, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: Experience New York 2, other: Jo-anne Riddell

Mar 2, 20203 min read

Treasure trove of Black cultural materials now open to the public in Harlem

The jetty at Lundy Island, where the MS Oldenburg docks. MarkCooper / Shutterstock

Mar 2, 20206 min read

Sustainability: what Lundy Island can teach us about saving the planet

Mar 2, 20202 min read

Here's how you can live rent-free in NYC this summer

The Yamonte Line (above) is a good port of call for first time travellers to Japan. B.S.P.I. / Getty Images

Mar 2, 20206 min read

Things to do (and not do!) when taking public transport around Tokyo

Summer is the perfect time to relax in Berlin's many parks and green spaces. Mark Read / Lonely Planet

Mar 1, 20205 min read

Local’s guide to Berlin

Taken August 2025.

Mar 1, 20202 min read

A new wider-access unlimited rail pass makes it easier than ever to visit Kansai’s top sites

A view of Borobudur Temple in Java, Indonesia with the Merapi volcano in the background.

Feb 29, 20202 min read

See how nature has grown around thousands of Buddhist stupas in Myanmar

The Yucatán is dotted with Maya cities that showcase incredible architecture like the Temple of the Magician at Uxmal. P. Lubas / Getty Images

Feb 29, 20208 min read

See Mexico's top Mayan sites on the ultimate Yucatán road trip

Clouds swirl around the peaks of the Dolomites, as seen from the mountain plateau of Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm). Matt Munro / Lonely Planet

Feb 28, 202013 min read

Harvest-time hikes in the Dolomites

The Albanian Alps are also called Prokletije in Serbo-Croatian and Bjeshkët e Nemuna in Albanian - both names roughly translate as the 'Accursed Mountains'. Justin Foulkes / Lonely Planet

Feb 28, 202012 min read

Devilish beauty along the Peaks of the Balkans trail

Mallorca's Serra de Tramuntana mountains are a world away from the beach towns of the Spanish island.

Feb 28, 20206 min read

Solo in Mallorca for the very best of Plan B hikes

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