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Sep 9, 20194 min read

Americans are wasting millions of vacation days each year – here's why

St Ives occupies a picturesque Atlantic setting. Boris Stroujko / Shutterstock

Sep 9, 20193 min read

How to spend a perfect day in St Ives

The open-air market in the Bastille district is one of the largest and busiest in the city

Sep 9, 20195 min read

How to spend a perfect weekend in Paris

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Sep 9, 20192 min read

Ryanair is launching flights to Georgia - here’s what you can do once you get there

KALGOORLIE, WESTERN AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA, OCTOBER 2025.
Dining table and chairs on a balcony at the Palace Hotel overlooking the Exchange Hotel and streets below.
Assigning editor: Jessica Lockhart

Sep 9, 20192 min read

This is what the hotel room of the future will look like by 2034

Sep 9, 20192 min read

Revealed: the most delayed airports this summer

Sep 9, 20194 min read

Downton Abbey the movie: filming locations you can visit

Schiphol, the Netherlands. March 13 2025. Schiphol Airport at night with parked overnight layover aircraft at gate, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-12-12T11:49:11.000Z, User: pinkjozie64, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WIP (for books) , client: amsterdam 14, other: Jo-anne Riddell

Sep 8, 20192 min read

The couple travelling all over the world - without ever boarding a plane

Expat Anita Isalska now resides in San Francisco. Sergii Figurnyi / Shutterstock

Sep 8, 20197 min read

Five harsh lessons I learned about life as an expat

Sep 7, 20191 min read

Experiences are now more popular than destinations for travellers

Travel is about throwing yourself into new surroundings. Westend61 / Getty Images

Sep 6, 20196 min read

Why travel could change you forever

Berlin, 2024, May, 22, Taxi parking spaces in front of Berlin's Ostbahnhof, Germany, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-11-05T18:09:49.000Z, User: dorota_littlerobindesign, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: Berlin 13, other: Dorota Michalec

Sep 6, 20192 min read

Amtrak’s Auto Train is about to get an upgrade

A woman holding a cup under an umbrella during a snowstorm waits at a blue obwarzanek stall in Kraków.

Sep 6, 20193 min read

Strap in: a "polar coaster" could be heading for the US

Sep 6, 20192 min read

Bangalore's pothole problems reimagined as the moon surface in this brilliant artistic video

Sep 6, 20191 min read

There’s a witch-hunt taking place in Scotland – but it’s not what you think

Bear crossing warning road sign in the wilderness, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-12-03T20:07:02.000Z, User: mvm_lonelyplanet, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Alaska 15, client: Global Publishing-WIP, other: Virginia Moreno

Sep 6, 20191 min read

A baby bear was found napping in a hotel bathroom in Montana

Sep 6, 20195 min read

Experience the mysteries of Chachapoya

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Sep 5, 20191 min read

Details of Harry, Meghan and Archie's trip to Africa have been revealed

North Macedonia is a country overflowing with natural riches. Azem Ramadani / Shutterstock

Sep 5, 20196 min read

North Macedonia: how to explore this little-known gem

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Sep 5, 20192 min read

Bangkok tops list of world’s most popular cities for visitors again

Sep 5, 20196 min read

Where to ski in Switzerland: 5 great winter resorts beyond the big-hitters

Bologna, Italy. Old Town. Two Towers. (Le due Torri) Garisenda and degli Asinelli. Towers from the 12th century. Summer, Aerial View , License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-12-01T16:26:37.000Z, User: dermothegarty77, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: Western Europe 16, other: Dermot Hegarty

Sep 4, 20193 min read

Visit over a dozen of Italy’s most famous destinations for $130 with this app

Sep 4, 20195 min read

What to do on a layover in Heathrow

A famous view of the city from the tower of the church of St. Stephen.

Sep 4, 20192 min read

Vienna remains the world's 'most liveable city' – but which cities are on the rise?

LA JOLLA, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 16, 2017: A Monterey Cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa) tree at Ellen Browning Scripps Park, thought to be the inspiration for the trees in "The Lorax" by Dr. Seuss. License Type: media Download Time: 2023-05-20T07:55:07.000Z User: claramonitto Is Editorial: Yes purchase_order:

Sep 3, 20192 min read

Enter into the world of Dr. Seuss at this new interactive experience

Sep 3, 20192 min read

Prince Harry defends use of private jets at the launch of his sustainable travel program

You never know what you'll see on the Venice Beach boardwalk. Tanveer Badal / Getty Images

Sep 3, 20197 min read

Sights and sweets along the California coast

Sep 3, 20192 min read

Go off-the-grid with these English seaside huts

Explore the seas at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan. FotoGraphik / Getty Images

Sep 3, 20196 min read

Family-friendly Osaka: the best places to go with kids

Sep 2, 20191 min read

Brave travellers can spend the night in the UK’s most haunted prison

Visiting hours at the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi will alter during Ramadan – check with your hotel if you're unsure. Luciano Mortula - LGM/Shutterstock

Sep 2, 20195 min read

Where to go in November for relaxation

Sunset behind Namsan Mountain and the Namsan Seoul Tower during autumn.

Sep 2, 20195 min read

Seoul's best autumn walks

People fly extra-large kites in various shapes, including astronaut, pig, and dragon, at a grassy park on a sunny day.

Aug 30, 20192 min read

Berlin marks 30th anniversary of the Fall of the Wall

The canal Saint-Martin, a classic filming location in Paris. Laurent Yokel / Getty Images

Aug 30, 20196 min read

Where to experience cinematic Paris

Find the right spot for you along the awesome expanse of Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Edward Haylan / Shutterstock

Aug 30, 20192 min read

Great Barrier Reef's outlook downgraded to 'very poor'

Aug 30, 20195 min read

Inside the weird and wonderful world of airline goodie bag amenity kits

View of the Millennium Falcon ship at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Orlando, Florida.

Aug 30, 20192 min read

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has opened at Walt Disney World

Día de Muertos is celebrated in many different parts of Mexico with stunning offerings to lost loved ones. Eve Orea / Shutterstock

Aug 29, 20197 min read

Where to celebrate Día de Muertos in Mexico

Meyers Beach, Oregon - October 27: Flat bed tow truck loading a broken vehicle with a beautiful coastal landscape in the background. October 27 2016, Meyers Beach, Oregon., License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-11-11T18:32:27.000Z, User: meg3348277, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing-WIP, client: Lonely Planet 'Journey - Pacific Coast Highway 1', other: Megan Cassidy

Aug 29, 20192 min read

Celebrate the new Breaking Bad movie by staying at this Albuquerque Airbnb

The water off the beach at Robertsport is renowned for its surfing breaks. John Seaton Callahan / Getty Images

Aug 29, 20196 min read

A guide to Liberia – West Africa's least explored state

Aug 29, 20192 min read

A coffee company will pay you to quit your job and travel

Reflection rooms at airports provide travelers with a place to find a little peace of mind. Classen Rafael / EyeEm

Aug 29, 20194 min read

Why airport reflection rooms are essential for travelers

People seated at tables inside Poblacion.

Aug 28, 20196 min read

An offbeat guide to Makati City

Santa Cruz Xoxocotlan, Oaxaca, Mexico December 28 2024 Oaxaca International Airport building facade and outdoor walkway on a beautiful sunny day decorated with Poinsettia flowers for christmas., License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-05-14T19:33:53.000Z, User: catalinaaragon, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: Experience Mexico, other: 1

Aug 27, 20192 min read

Here's when to book flights for the US holiday season to get the best deals

Aug 27, 20195 min read

Tallinn by the seasons: a year-round guide to Estonia’s capital

Aug 27, 20197 min read

Malawi's wildlife renaissance

Miami beach lifeguard tower Florida, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-11-26T18:39:07.000Z, User: LP_YKhanna, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: LP, client: App Content, other: Yuvraj Khanna

Aug 27, 20193 min read

Beach-bound for Labor Day weekend? Consider an urban escape instead

St Jude’s Igloo Cathedral. Nunavut Territory. Canada

Aug 27, 20192 min read

The first official Peaky Blinders festival is happening next month

Aug 27, 20192 min read

Your dream Hawaiian vacation is about to get even dreamier

Aug 27, 20195 min read

Best beaches in The Gambia for your next coastal retreat

Nyhavn is a 17th-century waterfront, canal and entertainment district in Denmark

Aug 26, 20191 min read

These destinations are the world's top backpacking hotspots

Festival goers watching Sky lanterns firework festival, Chiang Mai, with the lanterns reflecting off some water

Aug 23, 20194 min read

Where to celebrate Loi Krathong in Chiang Mai

Aug 23, 20191 min read

California is building the world's biggest wildlife crossing

MONTREAL, CANADA -17 SEP 2022- View of Musee des Beaux-Arts de Montreal (Museum of Fine Arts MMFA), the largest art museum in Canada, located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada., License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-12-07T10:20:58.000Z, User: Norma.PrauseBrewer_LonelyPlanet, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: Montreal City Map 2, other: Norma Brewer

Aug 23, 20192 min read

A WWII French Resistance museum in Paris has re-opened with access to an original underground bunker

People practice yoga in an open yoga studio near the ocean in Costa Rica while the sun sets..

Aug 23, 20191 min read

Impress this sustainable clothing company with your dream job and you'll get $100,000 to pursue your passion

Aug 23, 20191 min read

Does your outfit comply with Seville Cathedral’s dress code?

View from Cafe des Delices, Sidi Bou Said.
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Aug 23, 20192 min read

You need to see New Zealand's amazing native kākāpō parrot dancing

Sunset near the townhall at the small Alster river in Hamburg. Manuel Bischof / Getty Images

Aug 22, 20196 min read

Copenhagen alternatives: 5 best cities to escape the crowds

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Modern High-Speed Train at Station Platform, Urban Transportation, Public Transit, Travel

Aug 22, 20192 min read

The best value cities in Europe for a break from the UK this autumn

Oakland, CA, USA - July 30, 2016: Jack London Square with Restaurants and Nightlive. Jack London Square is a popular entertainment and business destination on the waterfront of Oakland, California, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-08-14T17:17:19.000Z, User: comptonsheldon109, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: San Francisco & Northern California 4, other: Compton Sheldon

Aug 22, 20192 min read

These are the outdoorsiest cities in America

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