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Alghero, northwest Sardinia. majaiva/Getty Images

Jan 30, 20265 min read

The best time to visit Sardinia

Experience the best of Italy as a family with this guide to the top things to do there with kids. AS photo family/Shutterstock

Jan 29, 202612 min read

The best things to do in Rome with kids

La Maddalena Archipelago National Park, Sardinia. Mamasuba_photo/Shutterstock

Jan 29, 20267 min read

How to do Sardinia on a budget

Two men sell tomatoes, eggplant and other fresh vegetables from an open stall in a narrow, pedestrianized, cobbled street in an old city.

Jan 28, 20266 min read

9 things to know before going to Sicily

A view of the tightly packed buildings of Bari Vecchia, with the spire of the Basilica di San Nicola and the sea in the distance.

Jan 26, 202610 min read

A guide to Bari, Italy

Jan 5, 20268 min read

7 dream trips to take in Africa in 2026

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10 dream trips to take in Europe in 2026

Our travel writers can help you decide between the USVI and the BVI for your next Caribbean vacation. Getty Images

Dec 21, 20258 min read

USVI vs BVI: how to choose between these Caribbean territories

Sep 6, 20257 min read

Riding in luxury on Canyon Spirit's Rockies to the Red Rocks train route

An overhead view of a long causeway crossing shallow water in many hues of blue and green.

Aug 6, 202511 min read

The ultimate 10-day itinerary through South Florida

Hierva el Agua is a thermal spring in the central valleys of Oaxaca, Mexico. Belikova Oksana/Shutterstock

Aug 6, 20259 min read

The most beautiful places to visit in Mexico

Beijing is full of fascinating neighborhoods to explore. Sean Pavone/Shutterstock

Aug 6, 202514 min read

Discover the best neighborhoods to visit in Beijing

Tiananmen Square marks the center point of modern Beijing. Fotokon/Shutterstock

Aug 6, 202510 min read

The Lonely Planet guide to Beijing’s Tiananmen Square

Jardim da Torre de Belém, Lisbon. Sabinoparente/Getty Images

Aug 5, 20256 min read

11 of the best parks and gardens in Lisbon

Every island has a beach to remember in the Philippines. Adel Newman/Shutterstock

Aug 5, 20258 min read

The best beaches in the Philippines

The Skeena train service crosses northern British Columbia in Canada. David Buzzard/Shutterstock

Jul 29, 202510 min read

All you need to know about taking the train in Canada

Ko Phi Phi Lee, an island in the Andaman Sea off the southwest coast of Thailand. Anna Yordanova/Shutterstock

Jul 29, 202511 min read

Thailand itineraries: 5 incredible routes to explore the country

Make the most of your 20s by seeing the world, perhaps beginning here in Greece. Georgios Kritsotakis/Shutterstock

Jul 29, 202510 min read

The 10 best places to travel in your 20s

Stepping into HiLot feels like you're in a posh 1970s living room. Rachel Robshaw, via HiLot

Jul 28, 20259 min read

Where to eat and drink in Manhattan

Cas Abao, Curaçao. fokke baarssen/Shutterstock

Jun 25, 20257 min read

A first-time guide to Curaçao

This five-day itinerary will take you deep into Cairngorms National Park. Jaroslav Sekeres/Shutterstock

Jun 6, 202513 min read

A 5-day Scotland itinerary from Edinburgh to Inverness

The Louvre in Paris is one of the world’s most visited museums. Here's how to make the most of your visit. Unique Vision/Shutterstock

Jun 6, 20257 min read

The Lonely Planet guide to the Louvre

Dining on Piazza dell'Anfiteatro in Lucca, Tuscany. Paradise at risk/Shutterstock

Jun 6, 20257 min read

10 ways to act like a local in Italy

Beautiful panoramic view of the historic city of Salzburg with traditional horse-drawn fiaker carriage and Hohensalzburg Fortress in summer

Jun 6, 20257 min read

The 10 best museums in Salzburg: from historic palaces to music heritage

Marc Chagall’s stained-glass windows at the Fraumünster, Zürich. Stefano Ember/Shutterstock

May 4, 20258 min read

The 10 best things to do in Zürich

Stuffed eggplant and other choices at a Palermo street stall. Radiokafka/Shutterstock

May 1, 20257 min read

What to eat and drink in Sicily

Make your trip a success with these top insider tips. prasit photo/Getty Images

Apr 4, 20258 min read

What to know before you visit Seoul

Scenic views along Sri Lanka's Pekoe Trail. Thetriggerhappydoc/Shutterstock

Mar 18, 20259 min read

7 ways to seek out an outdoor adventure in Sri Lanka

Kevada Mosque in Champaner and Pavagadh Archaeological Park, Gujarat. Vyas Abhishek/Shutterstock

Mar 18, 20259 min read

8 of the best offbeat historical sites in India

An elephant wandering through grass near a lake in a national park.

Mar 18, 20259 min read

10 of Sri Lanka’s best national parks

From the flower festivals to the rainiest periods, this month-by-month guide can help you plan your visit to Medellín. Shutterstock

Feb 25, 20255 min read

The best time to visit Medellín: a month-by-month guide

One of the world’s most fabled wine regions, the Douro Valley is easily accessible. iStock

Dec 20, 202411 min read

A first-time guide to the Douro Valley

The Yucatán Peninsula is dotted with thousands of cenotes. These – like Cenote Zaci – are 10 of the best ones. Iren Key/Shutterstock

Dec 20, 202410 min read

10 of the best cenotes to explore in Yucatán

Life moves to its own rhythms on the gorgeous beaches of Zanzibar off the coast of Tanzania. Paul Biris/Getty Images

Dec 2, 202411 min read

The 13 best places to visit in Tanzania

Epic experiences in Argentina don't have to cost big money – here's how to you take the trip of a lifetime on a budget © Shutterstock / Henrique Nishimura

Jun 17, 20247 min read

Argentina on a budget

These scenic driving routes take in the best of Ecuador © Marcelina Zygula / Shutterstock

Jun 16, 20246 min read

5 of the best road trips in Ecuador

Ride the Rocky Mountaineer through the Canadian Rockies © Melissa Yeager / Lonely Planet

Jun 14, 20249 min read

Copy My Trip: A luxury train trip through the Canadian Rockies

After exploring Lisbon, why not take your time getting to Madrid and have some adventures on the way © Getty Images

Jun 14, 20245 min read

The train journey from Lisbon to Madrid is a slow-travel showstopper

Explore more of the Netherlands by car (or bike) with these top driving routes © Karl Hendon / Getty Images

May 14, 20248 min read

5 of the best road trips to take in the Netherlands

Make your money stretch further in the Netherlands with these budget tips © JacobH / Getty Images

May 14, 20248 min read

10 ways to experience the Netherlands on a budget

Plan a visit to Ecuador with this guide to health, safety and etiquette © John Coletti / Getty Images

May 14, 20247 min read

13 things to know before going to Ecuador

Here's why filter coffee trumps chai in South India © Juhie Bhatia / Lonely Planet

May 9, 20246 min read

You’ll see this everywhere: South Indian filter coffee

Find out how to blend in like a local in Germany with this guide to what you need to know before you go © PHOTOCREO Michal Bednarek / Shutterstock

May 9, 20246 min read

What you need to know before going to Germany

Elsewhere local expert Hakob Harutyunyan celebrates a winter hike in Armenia © Courtesy of Hakob Harutyunyan

Jan 9, 20244 min read

Ask a local expert about Armenia

Get to know the gruesome history of Valencia's market square © pawel.gaul / Getty Images

Jan 9, 20247 min read

Valencia's secret history: executions and bullfights in Plaza del Mercado

Local guide Mariano Constantini will be delighted to show you around the hills of Le Marche. Plan on taking your time © Joe Bindloss

Oct 17, 202311 min read

Why Italy's medieval Le Marche was made for slow travel

Mongolia's wide open spaces were made for road tripping © Yulia Denisyuk / Bell Collective / Getty Images

Sep 30, 20237 min read

The 3 best road trips in Mongolia

Along the walking route between Bergamo and Brescia © Bergamo Brescia Italian Capital of Cuture 2023

Apr 27, 20233 min read

Hike between Italy’s capitals of culture on a new trail

Corsica has many stunning beaches and we've got the perfect round up to help you choose © Dragosh Co / Getty Images

Mar 9, 202312 min read

The 10 most beautiful beaches in Corsica

Canada has a new booking system for campsites in popular places like Banff National Park © Ascent/PKS Media Inc./Getty Images

Feb 21, 20235 min read

Camping in Canada's national parks? Reservations open soon - and you'll have to be quick

Travel through California on the Coast Starlight Amtrak train © Shutterstock / Trevor Fairbank

Jan 20, 20233 min read

Amtrak plans to upgrade its overnight trains – here’s what that means for travelers

Sep 24, 20202 min read

9 stunning images of Cinque Terre that will have you booking your next trip

ITALY - MAY 05: Marmolada (3342 metres) and Lake Fedaia, Mount Civetta in the background, Dolomites (UNESCO World Heritage List, 2009), Trentino-Alto Adige, Veneto, Italy. (Photo by DeAgostini/Getty Images)
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Sep 2, 20202 min read

Italy's iconic Marmolada glacier could disappear in 15 years

Jul 2, 20202 min read

Using the overhead bins is currently banned on some Italy flights

A male hiker in a green parka with poles walks along a path by a mountain lake, with steep rock peaks rising to the right

Jun 4, 20202 min read

Italy announces a new trail that will connect all of its national parks

Venice naturally provides a dramatic backdrop for a festival goer in full costume. Vigen M / Shutterstock

Feb 8, 20206 min read

Venice Carnival 2020: make the most of the biggest party of the year

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Dec 18, 20192 min read

Italians campaign to have espresso given UNESCO's World Heritage status

Everyone's favourite shape (right!?), the conchiglioni hails from Sorrento. matteo fabbian / Shutterstock

Oct 18, 20195 min read

Where to find your favourite pasta shapes

The rolling hills of the Langhe region are carpeted with vineyards. StevanZZ / Shutterstock

Aug 24, 20188 min read

Alps, art and aperitivo: 10 reasons to visit Piedmont

The Navigli district comes alive at night. deimagine / Getty Images

Feb 28, 20184 min read

How to live like a Local in Milan

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