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For most travelers, getting a visa to visit Portugal is an easy experience. Kerry Murray for Lonely Planet

Feb 10, 20266 min read

Do I Need a Visa to Travel to Portugal?

Passengers on a ferry in the Šibenik archipelago, Croatia. Pat Moore/Shutterstock

Feb 10, 20267 min read

How to Get Around in Croatia

You'll need to hire a car (or organise a taxi for the day) to watch the sunset over Sete Cidades on São Miguel Island © Maya Karkalicheva / Getty Images

Feb 10, 20269 min read

How to Get Around the Azores

The pool deck at the Hilton. Courtesy of Hilton Cancún Mar Caribe

Feb 10, 20269 min read

The 8 Best Areas to Stay in Cancún

People walking their dogs in Parque México in Mexico City.

Feb 10, 20267 min read

The Best Neighborhoods to Visit in Mexico City

The Red Sea coastal resort of Hurghada, Egypt

Feb 10, 20267 min read

A Guide to Outdoor Adventures in Egypt

Gorges du Verdon, France. Violette Franchi for Lonely Planet

Feb 9, 202610 min read

10 Tips to Budget for a Dream Trip

Crowds walk along a path toward an ancient Greek temple. Blurry blossoms frame the image.

Feb 9, 20268 min read

Explore Sicily: 3 of the Island's Best Itineraries

A new night train from Vienna to La Spezia, Italy offers a new way to access Liguria’s Cinque Terre © HelloRF Zcool / Shutterstock

Feb 9, 202613 min read

How to Travel by Train in Italy

Stadtpalais Liechtenstein in Vienna in autumn. AustriaMistervlad/Shutterstock

Feb 9, 20268 min read

The 11 Best Things to Do in Vienna

Take in the spectacular scenery on a ferry through Geirangerfjord © Marco Wong / Getty Images

Feb 9, 20268 min read

The 12 Best Places in Norway

Zion National Park on a sunny day. Rhia Hylton/Lonely Planet

Feb 9, 202611 min read

The Top Free Things to Do in Utah

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A large herd of buffalo crosses the Chobe river, with the Botswana savannah in the background

Feb 8, 202610 min read

A Guide to Solo Travel in Botswana

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Barcelona skyline at sunrise, Catalonia, Spain

Feb 7, 20266 min read

10 Things to Know Before Traveling to Barcelona

Crowds of people relaxing on a sunny summer's day at the Marina Grande.

Feb 7, 20269 min read

Old city of Berat, Albania. milosk50/Shutterstock

Feb 7, 20265 min read

The Best Time to Visit Albania

Cape of Good Hope in Cape Town. kavram/Shutterstock

Feb 7, 20268 min read

Ultimate Weekend in Cape Town

A group of hikers walk through a mountain meadow heading down towards the coastline.

Feb 6, 202611 min read

10 of the Best Hikes in Sicily

Narrow down the beaches you want to visit in Hawaii with this list of the state's very best. Shutterstock

Feb 6, 202615 min read

17 Best Beaches in Hawaiʻi

People are seen through the gate of a castle congregating in an inner courtyard. Elaborate gold decorations cover the gate and eaves of the temple beyond the courtyard.

Feb 6, 20268 min read

17 Essential Things to Know Before Traveling to Kyoto in 2026

Neon signs along Lower Broadway in Nashville at night. Erika Cristina Manno/Shutterstock

Feb 6, 20265 min read

Everything You Need to Know About Getting Around Nashville

Bairro Alto - Bica, Lisbon

Feb 6, 20268 min read

Lisbon vs Porto: Which Riverside City Is Right for You?

The outside of the London Review Bookshop. It's raining and a child walks past with a green umbrella. The inside of the store is lit up in a warm yellow and there are customers inside.

Feb 6, 20266 min read

London's Most Charming Bookshops

canto-dr96r9jk - Badlands National Park. Ian Safranschi / Shutterstock

Feb 6, 20268 min read

The 9 Best Places to See Dinosaur and Plant Fossils in the US

Time your visit to catch the best of Japan's cherry-blossom season. Rintaro Kanemoto for Lonely Planet

Feb 6, 20266 min read

Where to See Cherry Blossoms in Japan in 2026

A boat trip in Halong Bay. ScottYellox/Shutterstock

Feb 5, 20267 min read

The Best Day Trips Around Halong Bay, Vietnam

Cherry blossoms in Sewaritei in Kyoto, Japan. I love Photo and Apple./Getty Images

Feb 5, 202610 min read

The Top 10 Places to See Cherry Blossoms Around the World in 2026

La Jolla beach near San Diego, California. Masayuki Hiraoka/EyeEm/Getty Images

Feb 5, 202611 min read

12 Best Places to Visit in California

Hiking in the Faroe Islands. VisualStories/Getty Images

Feb 5, 20269 min read

7 Fabulous Destinations for Solo Travelers in Europe

Watching the sunset from the Four Seasons Explorer in Palau. Jessica Lockhart/Lonely Planet

Feb 5, 202610 min read

The 8 Best Things to Do in Palau

The South Rim of the Grand Canyon. TFoxFoto/Shutterstock

Feb 5, 20266 min read

The Best Things to Do with Kids in Grand Canyon National Park

Kayaking the Colorado River. Jim David / Shutterstock

Feb 5, 20265 min read

The Best Time to Visit Arizona

canto-ib2ksqli - Isla Mujeres, Mexico. Fernando Farfán for Lonely Planet

Feb 5, 20267 min read

The Subtle Joy of Eating Alone

View over Salamanca. Matt Munro/Lonely Planet

Feb 5, 202613 min read

The 14 Best Places to Visit in Spain

A tree blooms pink in the spring in front of a large ancient hilltop temple.

Feb 5, 202611 min read

9 Top Spring Destinations in Italy

Three car camps on green turf with rocks and a beach in the background at sunset

Feb 5, 20269 min read

14 Tips for Visiting Iceland on a Budget

Leave your own dining customs at the door in Paris. Amir Hamja for Lonely Planet

Feb 4, 20269 min read

30 dos and Don'ts for Tourists in Paris

Ko Samui in Thailand's Lower Gulf. bloodua/Getty Images

Feb 4, 20269 min read

A Guide to Ko Samui, Thailand

Find the best places to dine in Bologna's city center and beyond, including secret spots on the outskirts of town. Shutterstock

Feb 4, 20268 min read

13 Amazing Places to Eat in Bologna Right Now

Expect fabulous beaches and dazzling sunsets in Puerto Vallarta. Shutterstock

Feb 4, 202610 min read

A Guide to Puerto Vallarta

Delightful beach of Arrifana, for surfing in Portugal.

Feb 4, 202612 min read

The 9 Best Beach Towns in Portugal

Lai Chau province in northern Vietnam. Alex Sheal

Feb 4, 202611 min read

The 10 Best Things to Do in Northern Vietnam

Papeʻetē, Tahiti, French Polynesia. Jessica Lockhart/Lonely Planet

Feb 4, 202612 min read

How to Take a Solo Trip in Tahiti and French Polynesia

A wide shot of people walking in piazza in a city. An elaborate Gothic church is at one end of the piazza.

Feb 4, 20267 min read

Plan a Long Weekend in Milan with This 3-Day Itinerary

A summer evening on the Linq Promenade, Las Vegas. BalkansCat/Shutterstock

Feb 4, 20265 min read

When Is the Best Time to Visit Las Vegas?

People wander around a garden with trees in bloom with pale pink cherry blossom.

Feb 4, 20267 min read

Tokyo in Spring: The Best Things to See and Do

An airboat speeding across Everglades National Park in Florida. allouphoto/Shutterstock

Feb 4, 20269 min read

12 Things to Know Before Visiting Everglades National Park

Kayakers on a lake near Volcán Arenal. Carmela Soto/Shutterstock

Feb 3, 20266 min read

10 Money-Saving Tips for a Budget Visit to Costa Rica

Rental swan boats at Shinobazu Pond during cherry blossom season in Tokyo. Rintaro Kanemoto for Lonely Planet

Feb 3, 20265 min read

How to Plan the Perfect Cherry Blossom Trip in Japan

A autumnal street in the Montmartre neighborhood of Paris, France. Catarina Belova/Shutterstock

Feb 3, 202610 min read

The Best Time to Visit Europe

Kayaking in Antarctica between icebergs. NicoElNino / iStock

Feb 3, 20267 min read

Antarctica vs the Arctic: Which Polar Wilderness Is for You?

A line of Adélie penguins leading into the water on Paulet Island in Antarctica.

Feb 3, 20266 min read

How to Pack for a Trip to Antarctica

The main shopping street in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Dennis MacDonald/Shutterstock

Feb 3, 20267 min read

Expand Your Trip to Niagara Falls with a Visit to Nearby Niagara-on-the-Lake

Hing-angle view of Oxford Circus tube station in London, UK.

Feb 3, 20269 min read

How to Spend 3 Days in London's West End

An aerial view of a historic fort at the tip of a peninsula. A large city can be seen in the distance, and white-capped waves break along the shore.

Feb 3, 20269 min read

The 10 Best Things to Do in San Juan, Puerto Rico

People walking in Central Park, New York City, USA.

Feb 3, 20269 min read

15 Best Things to Do in New York City

A sandy beach with loungers and sun shades backed by palm trees and grass-covered sand dunes.

Feb 3, 202611 min read

A Guide to the Turks and Caicos Islands

Honky-tonks on Lower Broadway at night with its neon signs. The Country Music District is famous for its entertainment establishments and vibrant nightlife.

Feb 2, 20267 min read

The Ultimate Nashville Weekend

The Santa Monica Pier with its famous Ferris wheel. Dennis Fischer Photography/Getty Images

Feb 2, 20268 min read

The 10 Best Things to Do in Los Angeles

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

Feb 2, 202616 min read

Big Spender or Super Saver? There's a Disney World™ Trip for You!

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