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Aurora Borealis over Glacier National Park, Montana. davidmarxphoto/Shutterstock

Feb 27, 20259 min read

10 of the best places for stargazing in the USA

Poland's best hikes take in everything from bison-filled forests to high mountains. Jadwiga Figula Photography/Gett

Feb 26, 202513 min read

Top 10 unforgettable hikes in Poland

The Tybee Island lighthouse in Georgia emerges from behind sand dunes.

Feb 26, 20256 min read

The best beaches near Savannah, Georgia

View from Morro Dois Irmãos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. vitormarigo/Shutterstock

Feb 26, 20259 min read

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

A US passport can introduce incredible new experiences through travel. Jon Bilous/Shutterstock

Feb 26, 20255 min read

Everything you need to know about USA passports

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

Experience the best things to do in Ghent with this guide to the region’s top attractions. Iryna Makukha/Shutterstock

Feb 25, 20259 min read

The 12 best things to do in Ghent, Belgium

Experience sunset in Granada overlooking the illuminated Alhambra palace. Sergi Reboredo/VWPics/Universal Images Group/Getty Images

Feb 25, 20257 min read

3 days in Granada - everything you want from a Spanish city

Hamburg is a fascinating and historic port city where there's always plenty to see and do. reach-art/Getty Images

Feb 25, 202510 min read

The 13 best things to do in Hamburg

A train crossing the Knaresborough Viaduct in Yorkshire. chrisdorney/Getty Images

Feb 24, 20259 min read

Taking the train in England ⁠– everything you need to know

Surfing in Sumbawa, Indonesia. Konstantin Trubavin/Getty Images

Feb 24, 20259 min read

8 of the best places to surf in Indonesia

The smoky, spicy flavors of jerk chicken are a key part of Jamaican culture. petalouda/Shutterstock

Feb 24, 202511 min read

Best places to get jerk chicken in Jamaica

A cafe in Largo das Neves, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro. Ricardo Funari/Brazil Photos/LightRocket via Getty Images

Feb 24, 20256 min read

5 of Rio de Janeiro’s lesser-known – and most exciting – neighborhoods

Playa Cerritos is pure magic. Getty Images

Feb 24, 202511 min read

Beyond Cabo: 9 best places on Mexico’s Pacific Coast

Wat Phra Singh in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Wat Phra Singh is located in the western part of the old city centre of Chiang Mai , Thailand, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-05-28T10:04:14.000Z, User: lonelyplanetmedia, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: Global Publishing WIP, other: Peterson Haggarty // SS Comp Ingestion

Feb 24, 20258 min read

This is what you need to know about getting around Chiang Mai

Kraków at sunrise. TTstudio/Shutterstock

Feb 24, 20255 min read

When is the best time to visit Poland?

A cook at a food stall in Jemaa el-Fnaa, the main square of Marrakesh, Morocco.

Feb 24, 202517 min read

15 cities with the most tantalizing food scenes

A typical Albanian landscape on the Adriatic shore with asphalt road and misty mountains leading toward the sea.

Feb 23, 20258 min read

11 things to know before heading to Albania

Celebrate “Bourdain Day” with this roundup of the late chef-adventurer’s favorite places around the world © Focus Features / Entertainment Pictures / Alamy

Feb 21, 20259 min read

22 places chef and adventurer Anthony Bourdain loved best

The beach of Bahía Concepción, Baja California Sur.

Feb 21, 20259 min read

The best off-the-grid beaches in Mexico

A boat cruises on the River Main with Main Tower and the financial district in the background. Augustin Lazaroiu/Shutterstock

Feb 21, 202510 min read

The 16 best things to do in Frankfurt

Skiers glide down the mountainside in Alpe de Siusi. Amy Lynch for Lonely Planet

Feb 21, 20257 min read

The ultimate winter weekend in the Italian Dolomites

Maximize your flight upgrade with these tips. Cathay Pacific

Feb 20, 20255 min read

9 ways to thrive during your first flight upgrade

Private pool villa for one, please! Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Resort

Feb 20, 202510 min read

How to create a 'White Lotus' season three experience in Thailand

A road trip through the Bavarian Alps will take you to castles, lakes and mountain viewpoints. bluejayphoto/Getty Images

Feb 20, 202514 min read

Explore the German Alps on this 9-day Bavarian itinerary

From Victoria Falls to the Great Barrier Reef, here are some of the world's most stunning landscapes. John Carnemolla/Shutterstock

Feb 20, 202512 min read

8 of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world

Mercat de la Boqueria is one of Barcelona’s busiest markets and a popular draw for visitors. Only_NewPhoto/Shutterstock

Feb 20, 20258 min read

The Lonely Planet guide to Barcelona's Mercat de la Boqueria

Train passengers crossing through the Rocky Mountains. Jacob Boomsma/Shutterstock

Feb 19, 202515 min read

Taking the train in the USA: all you need to know

Azerbaijan offers everything from Caspian Sea beaches to dramatic mountain landscapes. Juergen Ritterbach/Getty Images

Feb 19, 202513 min read

The 12 best places to visit in Azerbaijan

A man walks among thousands of pigeons in front of an elaborate stone archway by the waterfront of a city.

Feb 19, 20259 min read

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

A sandstone balcony at Jaisalmer Fort. RNMitra/Getty Images

Feb 19, 20259 min read

12 of the most magnificent forts in Rajasthan

There are tons of affordable options for getting around Cancún. Leonard Zhukovsky / Shutterstock

Feb 19, 20256 min read

How to get around in Cancún

Santiago de Compostela with its UNESCO-listed historic center is the capital Galicia. imagoDens/Shutterstock

Feb 19, 202511 min read

A first-time guide to Galicia

Colorful hot air balloons flying over a mountain

Feb 18, 20257 min read

The best time to visit Türkiye, which appeals in all seasons

A lone lioness leaps through the waters of the Okavango Delta; her hind legs are beneath the surface while her front paws are pulled up close to her chest, up in the air.

Feb 18, 202511 min read

The 5 best wildlife-watching destinations in the world

From mountain adventures to summer beach days, Azerbaijan is worth visiting at any time of year. Mikhail Panaiotidi/Getty Images

Feb 17, 20257 min read

When is the best time to visit Azerbaijan?

Photo of the Cabo Frio waterfront, Rio de Janeiro, with blue skies, lots of tents,, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-02-12T16:51:21.000Z, User: rhylton_redventures, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65030 - Newsletter, job: Lonely Planet WIP, c...

Feb 17, 20255 min read

The best day trips from Rio de Janeiro

Cannon Beach on the Oregon Coast. Richard Jennings/Getty Images

Feb 17, 20256 min read

7 of the best beaches near Portland, Oregon

Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro. Donatas Dabravolskas/Shutterstock

Feb 16, 20255 min read

The 8 best things to do in Rio de Janeiro

In 2025, set out on a journey of self-discovery – say, by joining the pilgrims of Lhasa, Tibet. Stanley Chen Xi/Getty Images

Feb 15, 202522 min read

25 trips to inspire self-reflection and adventure in 2025

Albania’s roads are much better than their reputation would have it. marketa1982/Shutterstock

Feb 15, 20257 min read

Discover Albania with these 5 road trips

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

Feb 15, 20258 min read

10 of the quirkiest museums in India

Make a snowy escape to Upstate New York. The Henson

Feb 14, 20257 min read

3 cozy days in the Catskills and Hudson Valley

There's plenty to see and do in Zagreb, from quirky museums to drinking coffee in cool cafes. trabantos/Shutterstock

Feb 14, 202514 min read

The 22 best things to do in Zagreb

Granite rock formations overlook the safari camp at Suján Jawai. Suján Jawai

Feb 14, 202510 min read

12 of the best safari lodges in India

Hotels line the beach in Cancún. pawel.gaul/Getty Images

Feb 14, 20256 min read

9 things to know before visiting Cancún

Istria offers all sorts of amazing experiences, from medieval hill towns to rural gastronomy. rusm/Getty Images

Feb 14, 202514 min read

The 20 best things to do in Istria, Croatia

The Latin Quarter in Paris sits along the Left Bank of the Siene River. iStock

Feb 14, 20259 min read

A guide to Paris' Latin Quarter

Whether you come for Carnival or have your eye on the beaches, there's plenty to do in Punta Cana. Aleksandr Rybalko/Shutterstock

Feb 14, 202512 min read

The 12 best things to do in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

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

The smallest details of a location, accommodation or even a meal can make or break your trip. Lemaret Pierrick/Shutterstock

Feb 13, 20257 min read

Why I am not ashamed of being a travel snob

Expect romance – and more – on a trip to any of these cities, such as Copenhagen. Alexanderstock23/Shutterstock

Feb 13, 202511 min read

10 super-sexy cities around the world

St Gregory The Illuminator Cathedral, Yerevan. trabantos/Shutterstock

Feb 13, 202513 min read

The 16 best things to do in Armenia

Hotels line the beach in Cancún. pawel.gaul/Getty Images

Feb 13, 20256 min read

Cancún on a budget

Along the coastal route of the Portuguese Camino de Santiago. Brester Irina/Shutterstock

Feb 13, 20259 min read

A first-time guide to the Costa Verde, Portugal

The Cirque de Gavarnie is a cirque in the central Pyrenees, in Southwestern France, close to the border of Spain. It is within the commune of Gavarnie

Feb 13, 20256 min read

The 9 top things to do in the French Pyrenees

Teatro Real (Royal Theatre) in the Plaza de Oriente, Madrid. Efired/Shutterstock

Feb 12, 20256 min read

13 things to know before going to Madrid

Views from the Rockaway Hotel Rooftop. Chamidae Ford/Lonely Planet

Feb 12, 20256 min read

The ultimate staycation in NYC's Rockaways

Gently sloping Playa Delfines is one of Cancún’s most popular beaches for good reason. George Wirt/Shutterstock

Feb 12, 20256 min read

7 of Cancún’s most sublime beaches

The Treasury in the ancient city of Petra bathed in candlelight. Paul Biris/Getty Images

Feb 12, 202514 min read

15 of the world's best adventures to have at night

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