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Colorful umbrellas and boats on a beach by a coastal town.

Dec 9, 20256 min read

The 7 best beaches in Sicily

Cape May Point

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15 unmissable things to do in New Jersey

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The 9 best things to do in Tarragona, Spain

A Notting Hill Carnival parade participant. Wally Cassidy/Shutterstock

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Notting Hill Carnival: your 2025 guide to Europe's biggest street festival

Winding roads and hiking trails through Cumbria. Steven Fleck/Shutterstock

Jul 9, 20258 min read

The best ways to enjoy England's Lake District of Cumbria

Preparing lunch at Los Angeles Almuerzos in Tela, Honduras. Fritz Pinnow/Lonely Planet

Jul 8, 20258 min read

What to eat and drink in Honduras

Markets and cafes in Nice, France. Cavan-Images/Shutterstock

Jul 8, 20257 min read

Grocery store tourism: shop for food like a local in France

Wawel Castle on the Wisla. kosmos111/Shutterstock

Jun 23, 20255 min read

How to get around in Kraków

St Mary's Basilica. Krzysztof Dydynski/Lonely Planet

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How to visit Kraków on a budget

Elounda harbor, Crete. Georgios Tsichlis/Shutterstock

May 23, 20256 min read

14 things you should know before visiting Crete

A road near Makali in the rainy season, Sierra Leone. robertonencini/Shutterstock

May 23, 20259 min read

7 exciting places in Sierra Leone

The Baltimore All-Stars Marching Unit at the Juneteenth Atlanta Parade. Atlanta's festivities for the holiday draw participants from around the country and around the world. Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images

May 22, 20254 min read

Where to celebrate Juneteenth all over the USA

No filler. No fee. This is the best of New York City for free. Pedro Merino/Stocksy

May 22, 20259 min read

The 20 best free things to do in New York City

Kultorvet. Daniel Ljunggren/Getty Images

Apr 24, 20255 min read

13 things you need to know before traveling to Copenhagen

From the ski slopes of the Carpathian Mountains to the beaches of the Black Sea, there's plenty to do in Romania. Gaspar Janos/Shutterstock

Mar 24, 202514 min read

The 20 best things to do in Romania

Palermo’s fabled, ever-crowded Mercato del Ballarò. Eric Isselee/Shutterstock

Mar 4, 20259 min read

A first-time guide to Palermo

Yoga and travel blend perfectly in these retreats. Jordan Siemens/Getty Images

Feb 27, 20256 min read

Drop in: Nine transformative European yoga retreats for 2025

Albanian beaches range from the packed (like Ksamil, pictured) to the near-empty. Iurii Dzivinskyi/Shutterstock

Feb 15, 20255 min read

8 of Albania’s best beaches

The 19th-century Gulshan Mahal bungalow. National Museum of Indian Cinema

Feb 15, 20258 min read

10 of the quirkiest museums in India

Tips on weather, prices and events from spring blooms to autumn wine and winter skiing. YuG/Shutterstock

Feb 13, 20256 min read

The best time to visit Armenia

St Gregory The Illuminator Cathedral, Yerevan. trabantos/Shutterstock

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The 16 best things to do in Armenia

Jan 29, 202510 min read

7 of the best places to drink Turkish coffee in Türkiye

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Do you need a visa to visit Bhutan?

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How to get around in England by train, bus and even by bike

Bucket-list activities like the Sydney Harbor bridge climb don't need to break the bank. Alberto Mazza/500px

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10 tips to see Sydney on a budget

From budget booze to classy cocktails, here are our tips on the best places to drink in Japan's capital. Shutterstock

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The ultimate guide to drinking in Tokyo

Social cycling events in Portland are kind to the environment as well as your wallet. EchoVisuals/Shutterstock

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Top tips for seeing Portland on a budget

Some of New Zealand’s most thrilling “Great Rides” for cyclists are in and around the Southern Lakes and Central Otago regions © iStock

Nov 11, 20244 min read

How to plan a biking trip to New Zealand’s Southern Lakes and Central Otago regions

Placencia, Belize, offers gorgeous beaches and plenty of peace and quiet. iStockphoto

Jul 30, 20248 min read

The 14 best beaches in Central America

Welcome to the sun-soaked coast of Bulgaria! Here are the region's best beaches © trabantos / Shutterstock

Jul 18, 20246 min read

11 of the best beaches in Bulgaria

A green field surrounded by trees with rocky peaks in the background under cloudy skies.

Jul 10, 20247 min read

Untamed Spain: A guide to its parks and wildlife

The incredible landscape of Cappadocia will have you planning your return before you leave © BlueOrange Studio / Shutterstock

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8 of the best places to visit in Cappadocia

There's nothing quite like Yale's campus in the fall © Winston Tan / Shutterstock

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New Haven is pizza heaven

Admiring the incredible gardens and architecture of Amsterdam doesn't cost a cent. Vladislav Zolotov / Getty Images

Mar 13, 20248 min read

The 21 best free things to do in Amsterdam

There are plenty of adrenaline-pumping activities to try in Cappadocia, but research safety and insurance first © Zzvet / Getty Images

Mar 13, 20246 min read

Things to know before traveling to Cappadocia

A woman taking pictures of friends in a graffiti-covered lane in Melbourne

Nov 23, 20239 min read

10 tips for seeing the best of Melbourne on a budget

Regardless of your travel preferences and interests, Italy boasts an extensive list of unique, elevated, experiences and should be high on any discerning traveler’s list © Viktor Gladkov / Shutterstock

Oct 27, 20237 min read

One-of-a-kind Italy: Unique elevated experiences in the bel paese

Don't try to cover everything on your first visit to California – it's important to take time to enjoy it © Jordi Salas / Getty Images

Sep 14, 20236 min read

11 things you need to know before visiting California

Train, plane or automobile: our guide to transportation in the US can help you plan your journey © From Hurricane1984 / Getty Images

Sep 12, 20239 min read

The best ways to travel around in the US

Whether you're here for the sand or the nightlife, here's what you need to know for a first trip to Ibiza © courtneyk / Getty Images

Sep 4, 202310 min read

A first-time guide to Ibiza

Travel in Benin is rich with adventure © Anton_Ivanov / Shutterstock

Sep 4, 20237 min read

7 of the best places to visit in Benin

You don't need a big budget to make the most of Texas © PictureNet Corporation / Getty Images

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17 ways to see Texas on a budget

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The 6 best road trips in Pakistan

The cities and villages of Southern Peru each have a unique flavor and spirit © Myriam B / Shutterstock

Sep 1, 20237 min read

Taste and distinction: Food and culture in southern Peru

The mystical and high-altitude settings of Southern Peru were once strategically chosen to be the heart of the Inca Empire © Jerome Stubbs / Shutterstock

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Follow the sun: exploring ancient Incan history in southern Peru

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Sep 1, 20238 min read

The best things to do in South Africa with kids

Pick your favorite route from these top hiking trails in Scotland © Duncan_Andison / Getty Images

May 25, 202312 min read

8 of the best hiking routes in Scotland

France will roll out its no-domestic-flights policy by banning three routes initially – with more to come © Krisztian Bocsi / Bloomberg / Getty Images

May 24, 20234 min read

France has banned some short flights - what does this mean for travelers?

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May 23, 20235 min read

Save the date for euphoric electronica: Rave the Planet returns to Berlin this July

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The 7 best European itineraries for an electric-vehicle road trip

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Jan 24, 20236 min read

How to get around Hawaii

Amsterdam's beloved canals may appear pristine on the surface, but there is plenty of work to be done to clean them up © Nikada / Getty Images

Jan 19, 20237 min read

The Amsterdam canal tour where the main attraction is trash

Málaga is celebrating its most famous son with a series of exhibitions in 2023 © lucamarimedia / Shutterstock

Jan 18, 20235 min read

Why fans of Picasso should head to his hometown of Málaga in 2023

Tackling the W Trek in Chile’s Parque Nacional Torres del Paine is a challenge and a thrill © sharptoyou / Shutterstock

Jan 14, 20238 min read

Lonely Plan-it: how to organize a hike on Chile’s famous W Trek in 2023

Classic cars on Linn Cove Viaduct in fall, Blue Ridge Parkway Scenic Drive

Jul 10, 20225 min read

North Carolina’s 5 best road trips from the mountains to the coast

A neon-bright float inspired by the movie Sister Act passes by St Publius Parish Church in Floriana

May 22, 20227 min read

How to visit Malta on a budget: from cheap eats to scenic streets

Boomtown 1905 at Springs Preserve features historical recreations of early Las Vegas buildings.

May 21, 20226 min read

The 8 best parks in Las Vegas

An aerial rendering of the Son Bunyola Hotel in Mallorca

May 20, 20223 min read

Mallorca luxe: Richard Branson's first hotel in Spain set for stunning Unesco site

Multi-layered pool of Havasu Falls

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Arizona's Havasu Falls closed to visitors for the remainder of 2022

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) on the sand in Ras Al Jinz

Mar 6, 20229 min read

Introducing Oman's national parks

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