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A hiker on the Fisherman’s Trail along Portugal’s southwestern coast. Y. Zhao/Shutterstock

Feb 24, 20267 min read

How to hike the Fishermen’s Trail in Portugal

The intersection of Maunakea and Hotel Streets in Honolulu's Chinatown. Theodore Trimmer/Shutterstock

Feb 17, 20265 min read

How to spend a day in Honolulu's Chinatown

People walking on the sunset street and celebrating at the Seville's April Fair in Seville, Spain.

Feb 16, 20267 min read

How to get around in Seville, Spain

Central Park, New York City.

Feb 16, 20268 min read

The ultimate weekend in Manhattan

Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea. CJ Nattanai/Shutterstock

Feb 14, 202613 min read

20 fabulous things to do in Seoul

A picture postcard cottage at Glencoe in the Scottish Highlands.

Feb 14, 202611 min read

The 14 best places to visit in Scotland

A dinosaur skeleton displayed on a platform at a museum in London.

Feb 13, 202611 min read

The best things to do in London with kids on a family trip

Williamsburg Domino Park in Brooklyn. Shutterstock/Anna Kristiana Dave

Feb 6, 202610 min read

10 essential New York tips for first-time visitors to the city

The best trekking trails in Nepal climb high into the Himalayas. Daniel Prudek/Shutterstock

Feb 6, 202616 min read

The 10 best trails for trekking in Nepal

Summer means long days of sunlight for enjoying outdoors activities in Scotland. Sandra GS fotos/Shutterstock

Jan 22, 20267 min read

The best time to visit Scotland for festivals, stunning landscapes and winter nights

Staring out the window at the town of Trimmis in Switzerland. Max Knight

Jan 20, 20263 min read

A springtime train journey through the Swiss Alps

Learn more about Maui with these volunteering schemes © Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) / Heather Goodman

Jan 17, 20265 min read

Travel with a purpose: How to volunteer on Maui

The temperature at the steamy pools of Chena Hot Springs in Alaska averages 106°F © Pung / Shutterstock

Jan 14, 202615 min read

The 14 best hot springs in Western USA

The best time to visit Patagonia will depend on what activities you're keen to try © Westend61 / Getty Images

Jan 13, 202610 min read

When is the best time to visit Patagonia?

Meditating at a Buddhist monastery in Ladakh is one of India's most uplifting experiences. Amit Basu Photography/Getty Images

Jan 5, 20267 min read

From Ayurveda to ashrams: 6 incredible wellness experiences in India

shutterstock_1109612015.jpg - Old living colorful houses across the road in the center of Havana, Cuba Vadim_N / Shutterstock

Dec 30, 20255 min read

The best time to visit Cuba

Cuban musician in front of the country's flag. Jeremy Woodhouse/Getty Images

Dec 23, 20259 min read

20 things to know before traveling to Cuba

From exploring the beautiful national parks to tasting local foods at farm-to-table restaurants, Queensland's Scenic Rim is packed with great things to do © Laura Howden / Getty Images

Dec 22, 20256 min read

8 top things to do in Queensland’s Scenic Rim

These tips on health, safety and etiquette can help you make the most out of your visit to Cairo © Eric Valenne geostory / Shutterstock

Dec 8, 20259 min read

14 things to know before you visit Cairo

Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural masterpiece Fallingwater is just over an hour’s drive from Pittsburgh. Shutterstock

Dec 3, 202512 min read

The 14 best day trips from Pittsburgh

A floating market in Indonesia. Sony Herdiana/Shutterstock

Dec 1, 202514 min read

A 4-week itinerary through Southeast Asia

From Tashkent to the Fergana Valley, and all the way to the Aral Sea, experience the Silk Roads with these epic road trips in Uzbekistan © Ozbalci / Getty Images

Nov 28, 202511 min read

The best road trips along the Silk Road in Uzbekistan

Plov, a dish of rice, vegetables and meat, is Uzbekistan's most beloved dish. Getty Images

Nov 26, 202511 min read

What to eat and drink in Uzbekistan

Plan the perfect trip to Slovenia with these tips on booking, packing and activities © Olesya Baron / Shutterstock

Nov 26, 20257 min read

11 things to know before traveling to Slovenia

Beautiful Kyoto offers tons of things to do and see, begin at Kinkaku-ji. Rintaro Kanemoto for Lonely Planet

Nov 25, 202510 min read

15 of the best things to do in Kyoto

Khan’s Palace in Kokand is one of the unmissable cultural sites in Uzbekistan's Fergana Valley. eranicle/Getty Images

Nov 19, 20258 min read

A guide to the Fergana Valley in Uzbekistan

Nov 11, 20258 min read

A guide to Athens

Sri Lanka may be relatively small, but it packs in some epic rail journeys. SurangaLK / Shutterstock

Nov 7, 20258 min read

The 4 best train journeys in Sri Lanka – and how to book them

Go for cold: Montana has plenty of amazing winter activities beyond skiing. Visit Montana

Nov 3, 20258 min read

The best activities to experience the magic of a Montana winter

Capture the Christmas magic with a stay at one of these hotels. Marøy Klouda/Union Øye

Nov 2, 20258 min read

11 festive hotels that go all out for the holidays

The Great Smoky Mountains are a perfect location to celebrate Thanksgiving. Sean Pavone/Shutterstock

Oct 22, 20253 min read

The best US national parks to celebrate Thanksgiving in 2025

The entrance of a traditional restaurant in Osaka, Japan. Besides the Obvious / Shutterstock

Oct 22, 20259 min read

What to know before traveling to Japan

On this week-long itinerary you'll hike, dine, swim and visit the historic whaling town of Sao Roque do Pico. Shutterstock

Oct 22, 20257 min read

The best week-long itinerary for the Azores

Antonine Baths in the ancient city of Carthage, Tunisia. Jess Kraft/Shutterstock

Oct 22, 20258 min read

14 of the best things to do in Tunisia

The Emerald Lakes on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. 23pictures/Shutterstock

Oct 22, 202510 min read

How to plan a hike in New Zealand's Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Young novice Buddhist monk, sitting cross-legged, reading inside a Chiang Mai monastery

Oct 21, 20259 min read

The best 12 free things to do in Chiang Mai

From the national narrative to splashing about in fountains, Washington, DC is a great destination for families © Marc Dufresne / Getty Images

Oct 17, 202511 min read

The ultimate guide to visiting Washington, DC with kids

New Zealand's tramping (hiking) culture centers around an incredible network of free or cheap backcountry huts © Kaitlyn McLachlan / 500px / Getty Images

Oct 16, 20257 min read

11 tips for visiting New Zealand on a budget

Experience the Christmas traditions that are unique to Barcelona. Alexander Spatari/Getty Images

Oct 14, 20255 min read

Christmas in Barcelona: 5 things visitors should know

Hiking in Yosemite. EyeEm Mobile GmbH/Getty Images

Oct 2, 20258 min read

6 of the best hikes to take this winter in the USA

A woman walking along a narrow street in the old town of Nice in France.

Sep 16, 20259 min read

The best neighborhoods to visit in Nice

TKTK © Richard Jacyno / iStock / Getty Images

Sep 15, 20257 min read

How to get around in Canada

The Getty Center. Rolf_52/Shutterstock

Jul 12, 20257 min read

Best free museums in Los Angeles

The sun setting over mountains with a green city in the foreground

Jul 8, 20257 min read

The 6 best neighborhoods to explore in Los Angeles

Joshua Tree National Park at sunset. AndrePagaPhoto/Shutterstock

Apr 12, 202510 min read

A first-time guide to Joshua Tree National Park, California

Sushi served "omakase" (chef's choice) at a restaurant in Osaka. Francesco Riccardo Iacomino/Getty Images

Mar 17, 202510 min read

11 of Japan's best food and drink experiences

Sunset over a vineyard and winery in Valle de Guadalupe in Baja California. Getty Images

Feb 2, 20258 min read

A first-time guide to Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico

Get in on the new California gold rush with this guide to the best art to see in LA right now like the Best in Low exhibit at the Peterson Automotive Museum. Photo courtesy of The Peterson Automotive Museum

Sep 8, 20246 min read

Don't miss these 5 art exhibits running in Los Angeles right now

Plan a trip to the small southeast African country of Malawi with this guide for first-time visitors. Robin Bruyns/Shutterstock

Sep 3, 20245 min read

A first-time guide to Malawi

Los Angeles food is full of fusions and surprising flavors. Here are the top treats to try. Amelia Mularz for Lonely Planet

Aug 23, 20248 min read

The best things to eat in Los Angeles right now

From art to the astonishing architecture, here are the places that should be on every Singapore itinerary © Sean3810 / Getty Images

Apr 16, 202412 min read

7 of the best places to visit in Singapore

The best time to visit the Torres del Paine mountains in Chile is December to February. ©MBPROJEKT_Maciej_Bledowski/Getty Images

Aug 23, 20234 min read

When to visit Chile: a season-by-season guide

Check your entry requirements for Ecuador before you visit as they vary depending on citizenship © Laura BC / Getty Images

Jul 29, 20234 min read

Do I need a visa to visit Ecuador?

Get prepared for your visit to Malawi with these essential tips © Tukio / Shutterstock

Apr 21, 20235 min read

13 things to know before traveling to Malawi

Explore the countryside and nature reserves at your leisure on a road trip in Malawi © Maximum Exposure PR / Shutterstock

Apr 20, 20236 min read

5 of the best road trips in Malawi

Here are the best ways to travel around in Malawi © wilpunt / Getty Images

Apr 19, 20235 min read

How to get around in Malawi

Check if you'll need a visa ahead of your visit to Malawi © erichon / Shutterstock

Apr 18, 20232 min read

Everything you need to know about getting a visa for Malawi

A tourists view from the safari van in Kenya's Nairobi National Park.
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Apr 4, 202314 min read

The 12 best national parks in Kenya

Person holding up rum in a glass during a rum tour in Barbados

Nov 17, 20226 min read

The 9 best places to visit in Barbados

A diver swims into a

Jun 2, 20227 min read

6 Los Cabos day trips for ocean and desert adventures

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