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The Seehaus beer garden in Munich. imageBROKER/Getty Images

Mar 12, 20257 min read

The 12 best things to do in Munich

From Baltimore to Ocean City and the Renaissance Festival, there's always plenty to do in Maryland. Sean Pavone/Shutterstock

Mar 12, 202514 min read

The 16 best things to do in Maryland

Watersports in Los Cabos and swimming in a cenote in Tulum. Cabo: VG Foto/Shutterstock. Tulum: Nehuenpg/Shutterstock

Mar 11, 20257 min read

Los Cabos vs. Tulum: which beachside oasis is right for you?

Explore Ontario with festivals, fiery fall colors and epic winter adventures. AnjelikaGr/Shutterstock

Mar 11, 20257 min read

The best time to visit Ontario

The Untersberg peak from Schloss Leopoldskron. Tourismus Salzburg GmbH/Patrick Langwallner

Mar 11, 202510 min read

Where to celebrate "The Sound of Music" in Salzburg

Pull yourself way from the beaches of Ksamil and pop over to the ancient city of Butrint nearby. trabantos/Shutterstock

Mar 11, 20258 min read

The 15 best things to do in Albania

Here’s how to make the most of your desert adventure at Wadi Rum. travelwild/Shutterstock

Mar 11, 202514 min read

The Lonely Planet guide to exploring Wadi Rum

Delaware may be small but its towns, nature reserves and beaches serve up big experiences. aimintang/Getty Images

Mar 11, 202514 min read

The 16 best things to do in Delaware

Discover the 17 best things to do in Amman with our guide to this vibrant city. Lonely Planet

Mar 11, 202512 min read

The 17 best things to do in Amman, Jordan

It's easy to get connected in Morocco via wi-fi or a local SIM card or international eSIM. NicoElNino/Shutterstock

Mar 11, 20258 min read

How to get your cell phone connected in Morocco: eSIMs, wi-fi and mobile networks

Rīga serves up all sorts of interesting experiences, from fun nightlife to historic architecture. Roman Babakin/Shutterstock

Mar 11, 202512 min read

The 13 best things to do in Riga, Latvia

The promenade in the center of Menton, on the French Riviera. Andrei Antipov/Shutterstock

Mar 11, 202514 min read

France itineraries: 5 routes to see the best of the country

The French House in London. Peter Clark, via The French House

Mar 10, 20258 min read

10 of the best pubs in England

France is an incredible place to explore, especially when you understand its cultural nuance. Andrei Antipov/Shutterstock

Mar 10, 20256 min read

11 things only a local could tell you about France

Some of the top wineries in the world are just a short ride by car or train from central Bordeaux. Justin Foulkes for Lonely Planet

Mar 10, 20257 min read

The best day trips from Bordeaux

Germany's Black Forest is defined by beautiful scenery, outdoor activities and historic towns. Umomos/Shutterstock

Mar 10, 202516 min read

See the best of Germany’s Black Forest with this 9-day itinerary

From turquoise beaches to Belle Époque villas, stunning mountain hikes and exceptional food. AB_Production/Shutterstock

Mar 10, 202512 min read

The 13 best places to visit in Côte d’Azur

A man swims by the waterfalls at Krka National Park, Croatia. Anita Lucic/EyeEm/Getty Images

Mar 10, 20259 min read

A first-time guide to Dalmatia, Croatia

From must-see art and architecture to historic streets and big views, read on for the best of Bilbao. leonardo2011 / Shutterstock

Mar 10, 202511 min read

The 17 best things to do in Bilbao, Spain

Houses along the shores of Laguna de los Siete Colores in Bacalar, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Atosan / Shutterstock

Mar 9, 20257 min read

A first-time guide to Bacalar, Mexico

Tsaravets Fortress in Veliko Târnovo, Bulgaria. Walter Bibikow/Getty Images

Mar 9, 20258 min read

8 of the best places to visit in Bulgaria

Parcul Valea Morilor in Chişinău, Moldova. Ianosh Petrashcu / Shutterstock

Mar 9, 20258 min read

A first-time guide to Moldova

Queso is without question an Austin staple and celebrated at places like Kerbey Lane. Photo courtesy of Kerbey Lane

Mar 8, 202511 min read

Best places to get queso in Austin

Each of these beach towns has a tale to tell. wzlv/Shutterstock

Mar 7, 202510 min read

Best beach towns in Australia

People walking barefoot through Bordeaux's Miroir d'Eau. Eo naya/Shutterstock

Mar 7, 20259 min read

When is the best time to visit Bordeaux, France?

Sigiriya viewed from Pidurangula Hill at sunrise. StephenBridger/Getty Images

Mar 7, 20259 min read

5 of Sri Lanka's most incredible ancient wonders

A view of the Russian River and surrounding trees and buildings

Mar 7, 20258 min read

Four LGBTIQ-friendly days in Sonoma

Steveston Harbor, with its riverfront boardwalks and gabled wooden storefronts, shows off the best of Richmond's dining, history and shopping scenes. Courtesy of Tourism Richmond

Mar 6, 20255 min read

Discover authentic food, shopping and culture in Richmond, B.C.

Deer grazes near Todai-ji Temple in Nara, Japan.

Mar 6, 202510 min read

Top things to do in Nara

Snowy mountains rise above Lake Ohrid in North Macedonia.

Mar 6, 202511 min read

A first-time guide to North Macedonia

A kayaker in Laguna Bacalar. Ghecipol/Shutterstock

Mar 5, 20259 min read

10 fantastic places to visit near Cancún

Bilbao. Blake Horn for Lonely Planet

Mar 5, 202513 min read

Extend your trip to Spain with these 5 weekend breaks

Tynemouth Pier and Lighthouse, northeast England. Laura Donothey/Shutterstock

Mar 5, 202510 min read

8 of the UK’s most charming coastal towns

A humpback whale breaches near Lahaina, Maui. share your experiences/Getty Images

Mar 5, 20258 min read

A guide to whale watching in Maui

Krimmler Waterfall in Austria's Hohe Tauern National Park. auerimages/Shutterstock

Mar 5, 202518 min read

20 of Europe's best national parks to explore this summer

Crete overflows with things to see, from ancient monasteries and peaceful fishing villages to gleaming beaches. arturasker/Shutterstock

Mar 5, 20258 min read

The 8 best places to visit in Crete

The confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers in Nimmu, Ladakh. Suraj Naik 2307/Shutterstock

Mar 5, 202511 min read

A first-time guide to Ladakh, India

Promenade de la Croisette in Cannes, France. ArTono / Shutterstock

Mar 4, 202510 min read

A first-time guide to Cannes

Tropical Rarotonga and the Cook Islands are worth visiting at any time of year. Didier Marti/Getty Images

Mar 4, 20255 min read

The best time to visit Rarotonga and the Cook Islands

Your cell phone is an invaluable tool for exploring Sri Lanka's beaches, national parks and ancient cities. Oleh_Slobodeniuk/Getty Images

Mar 4, 20259 min read

How to get your cell phone connected in Sri Lanka: eSIMs, wi-fi and mobile networks

Our writers help you choose which Japanese city to visit. RichLegg/Getty Images; Rintaro Kanemoto for Lonely Planet

Mar 4, 20257 min read

Tokyo vs Kyoto: which Japanese city should you visit first?

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

Mar 4, 20259 min read

A first-time guide to Palermo

Botswana's Okavango Delta boasts a region of beauty. Colin Stephenson/Shutterstock

Mar 4, 202510 min read

A first-time guide to the Okavango Delta

Visit Sliabh Liag, Ireland's highest sea cliffs. mark gusev/Shutterstock

Mar 4, 202513 min read

Ireland itineraries: 5 routes that show off the best of the island

Here's how to spend a long weekend in Zagreb. Finn Stock/Shutterstock

Mar 4, 20257 min read

3 days in Zagreb: how to spend a weekend in Croatia’s capital

Medellín shimmers with tons of amazing experiences – dive in and get to know the "City of Eternal Spring"
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landscape, Medellín, aerial view, city, urban

Mar 4, 20258 min read

The 9 best things to do in Medellín

Dubrovnik's cable car traveling up Mt Srđ at sunset. Samantha Ohlsen/Alamy Stock Photo

Mar 3, 20257 min read

10 of the best places to watch the sunset in and around Dubrovnik

Experience the best of Dominica with this four-day itinerary. Darryl Brooks/Shutterstock

Mar 3, 20257 min read

How to spend 4 days in Dominica

From Rio's Carnaval to Munich's Oktoberfest, here are the world's top festivals. Celso Pupo/Shutterstock

Mar 3, 202514 min read

12 unforgettable festivals around the world

Before Bali’s “Day of Silence,” exuberant parades mark the run-up to the new year. dothey/Shutterstock

Mar 3, 20257 min read

Everything travelers need to know about Bali’s “Day of Silence”

Istanbul is a great place to start any adventure in Türkiye. Sener Dagasan/Shutterstock

Mar 3, 202511 min read

Türkiye itineraries: 4 routes to explore the country

Sailboat in a lagoon next to trees

Mar 2, 20258 min read

The 12 best things to do in Rarotonga and the Cook Islands

The Galata Tower dominates the skyline of Istanbul. thehakanarslan/Shutterstock

Mar 2, 20258 min read

The 20 best free things to do in Istanbul

The best day trips from Dubrovnik include beautiful beach towns like Cavtat. Horia Merla/Shutterstock

Mar 1, 20257 min read

The 7 best day trips from Dubrovnik

Ensure your visit to Colombia is the trip of a lifetime with these unmissable experiences. Jon Chica/Shutterstock

Feb 28, 202512 min read

The top 14 things to do in Colombia

The Edo-style Kiyomizu-dera temple in the Higashiyama neighborhood overlooks modern Kyoto. Jonathan Gregson/Lonely Planet

Feb 28, 20257 min read

The best neighborhoods to visit in Kyoto

Visiting an onsen during winter is particularly beautiful when they're outdoors. Getty Images

Feb 28, 20258 min read

Everything you need to know about visiting an onsen in Japan

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

Enjoy panoramic views of the city from the El Poblado neighborhood. Simon Mayer/Shutterstock

Feb 27, 20256 min read

The best neighborhoods to visit in Medellín, Colombia

The German state of Saxony is rich in history and cultural experiences. proslgn/Shutterstock

Feb 27, 202512 min read

The top 13 best things to do in Saxony

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