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Sep 30, 20257 min read

7 top things to do in and near Viana do Castelo, Portugal

Sep 29, 202511 min read

The 12 best things to do in Ronda, Spain

Sep 19, 20259 min read

A guide to the Bahamas

Sep 19, 20259 min read

A guide to São Tomé and Príncipe

Sep 16, 20254 min read

Beyond Oktoberfest: alternative beer festivals in Bavaria

A view of Crater Lake through pine trees on the shore. Kelly vanDellen/Shutterstock

Aug 21, 20257 min read

A complete guide to Crater Lake

The elegant art deco lobby of the Prince de Galles hotel in the 8th arrondisssement of Paris. Marriott

Aug 21, 20256 min read

An art deco lover’s tour of Paris

Cruising in Croatia. Always Croatia

Aug 20, 202510 min read

A locals’ guide to cruising Croatia

The menu at Blood Bros. BBQ draws from Caribbean, Mediterranean and Korean influences. Alan Nguyen, via Blood Bros. BBQ

Jul 11, 20257 min read

The 10 best places to eat in Houston right now

A view of Cape Town's Camps Bay. NavinTar/Shutterstock

Jun 17, 20257 min read

9 things to know before traveling to Cape Town

The West Coast offers an array of gorgeous beach vistas. Cleanslate Photography/Shutterstock

Jun 17, 20256 min read

The best beaches on the US West Coast

Katz's Delicatessen. Brian Logan Photography/Shutterstock

Jun 6, 202510 min read

A guide to NYC's East Village and Lower East Side

Dramatic Jarlshof in Shetland is one of Scotland's top historic sights. Michael Runkel/Getty Images

May 26, 202513 min read

The 12 best historic sights in Scotland's Highlands

Along the canal in Venice. Shutterstock

Apr 11, 20257 min read

Off-the-radar Venice

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

The glorious beaches the Philippines, or the elephants of Sri Lanka? © Stocksy; Getty Images

Feb 17, 20259 min read

Sri Lanka or the Philippines: which incredible Asian country is right for you?

Plan your trip to Rwanda with this guide for first-time visitors. Dennis Stogsdill/Getty Images

Nov 22, 202412 min read

A first-time guide to Rwanda

In Český Krumlov as well as Prague and other Czech cities, a wonderland of historic architecture and charm awaits. Jonathan Stokes for Lonely Planet

Nov 22, 20247 min read

Prague and beyond: 8 amazing places to visit in Czechia

Most visitors to Romania don’t miss Bran Castle – associated with the legend of Count Dracula – for good reason. Shutterstock

Nov 21, 20249 min read

A first-time guide to Romania

It might be cold, but there are plenty of great things to do in NYC in the winter months. Shutterstock

Nov 20, 20249 min read

The 11 best things to do in New York City through the winter

Plan your cruise through Egypt's Nile Valley with this first-time guide. Nick Brundle/Getty Images

Nov 20, 20248 min read

A first-time guide to cruising the Nile

These top things to do with kids in Switzerland will keep the whole family occupied. Massimo Ravera/Getty Images

Nov 20, 20247 min read

Everything you need to know about visiting Switzerland with kids

Madrid at night; the city offers something for everyone. Sven Hansche/Shutterstock

Nov 19, 20245 min read

Copy my trip: An unforgettable family trip to Spain with Elsewhere by Lonely Planet

A dirt road through a national park with many tall cacti across the landscape.

Nov 18, 20247 min read

A one-stop guide to getting around in Arizona

Brekke Fletcher and her mother aboard the Silver Whisper, sailing from Croatia to Italy. Brekke Fletcher/Lonely Planet

Aug 13, 20249 min read

Cruising through Europe with my mother

This week-long itinerary takes you to some of the best of Mallorca © Getty Images

Jun 7, 202411 min read

See the best of Mallorca on this week-long itinerary

You've heard of the Great Ocean Road, but did you know you can also walk this stunning Australian coastline? © Sarah Reid / Lonely Planet

May 29, 20249 min read

A day hiker’s guide to Australia’s Great Ocean Walk

Taking a road trip in Alaska promises to be an epic adventure, no matter your route © Michael DeYoung / Getty Images

Mar 25, 20248 min read

8 of the most epic road trips in Alaska

Here's how to prepare and serve mate in Argentina © buenaventura / Shutterstock

Mar 23, 20242 min read

How to drink mate in Argentina

The new Nightjet sleeper train fleet has individual compartments called mini cabins © ÖBB_Harald Eisenberger

Mar 22, 20244 min read

Inside the new 'privacy pod' cabins on Europe's sleeper trains

Peak season in Havana runs from November to March, so book in other seasons for a more budget-friendly trip © EF Volart / Getty Images

Jan 6, 20248 min read

How to visit Havana on a budget

Latin Couple leaning on the side of a red car watching Panama city
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Dec 3, 20239 min read

The 6 best road trips in Panama

No matter when you come, there’s something exciting going on in Rwanda © Getty Images; Illustration by Dustin Johnson / Lonely Planet

Nov 30, 20236 min read

A year of celebrations in Rwanda

Rwanda’s story is one of ambition, resiliency, and astounding regeneration in the face of tragedy © Getty Images; Illustration by Dustin Johnson / Lonely Planet

Nov 30, 20236 min read

Rwanda’s culture is one of a resilient people

© Image courtesy of Visit Rwanda; Graphics by Dustin Johnson / Lonely Planet

Nov 30, 20237 min read

Rwanda is a land of outdoor adventure

Brochettes are just one of the dishes that makes Rwandan cuisine so flavorful © Photo via Getty Images; Illustration by Dustin Johnson / Lonely Planet

Nov 30, 20236 min read

Rwanda's food scene: The taste of a nation

© Image courtesy of visit Rwanda; Illustration by Dustin Johnson / Lonely Planet

Nov 30, 20238 min read

Gorillas and more on Rwanda's wildlife trail

From gorgeous beaches to important historical sites, Benin offers tons of things to do for families © Derejeb / Getty Images

Sep 17, 20235 min read

Best things to do in Benin with kids

Chicago and other cities in the Midwest are the region's finest asset © Oleggg / Shutterstock

Sep 16, 20237 min read

A first-time guide to the Midwest

Lonely Planet social media editor Deepa Lakshmin shares how to get the most out of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way © Deepa Lakshmin / Lonely Planet

Jun 7, 20237 min read

Copy My Trip: Sightseeing tour of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way

The ferry from Ireland to Spain takes about 30 hours more than the flight – and that makes it wonderful © courtesy Brittany Ferries

Jun 6, 20238 min read

It takes days to reach Spain from Ireland by ferry - but it's more charming than the 2-hour flight

After a full day of driving and one border crossing, the lead car in Juan’s group enters the city of Freetown at sunset © Juan Martinez / Lonely Planet

Jun 3, 20239 min read

How to plan an overland trip across West Africa

From Cartagena to the Amazon, Colombia is packed with adventure © Jess Kraft / Shutterstock

Feb 22, 20236 min read

Picture yourself in Colombia with Elsewhere by Lonely Planet

Greetings from Argentine Patagonia

Feb 21, 20234 min read

Postcard from Argentina: My hiking trip to Patagonia in photos

Balladeer and Dublin tour guide Seán Fitzgerald brings the city’s history to life through music © Peter Cooney

Feb 17, 20236 min read

Dublin's ballad-singing tour guide will show you a city you won't forget

Archaeologists at work in the Tomb of Meru © Anastasiia Stupko-Lubczynska / Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology

Feb 13, 20233 min read

A 4000-year-old tomb is one of the latest new discoveries opening to the public in Egypt

An ice room inside of an Icehotel.

Dec 16, 20225 min read

A reason to travel to Swedish Lapland this winter: Icehotel 33

ancers at the Gangtey Monastery in the Phobjikha Valley, Bhutan, performing in the Black-Necked Crane festival, held annually to celebrate the return of the Black-Necked Cranes from their breeding grounds in Tibet

Sep 26, 202210 min read

Everything you need to know to plan your trip to Bhutan

People dining outside in the early evening at restaurants in Lyon

Sep 6, 20229 min read

The 10 best food experiences in France

A woman smiles as she paints her face with gold glitter while out clubbing

Aug 24, 20227 min read

Berlin's best parties are its daytime raves: here's how to hit the clubs in the afternoon

Aerial view of an old fortress on the hill with a road running along the coast

Jul 21, 20227 min read

The best 5 road trips in Crete: go on a driving adventure around the island

The facade of an old pub on Mill Place in Cambridge, with flowers and barrels outside

Jul 20, 20226 min read

A tour of the most stunning architecture in Cambridge

A young woman on a bicycle watches a cruise ship on the Cape Cod Canal

Jul 18, 20226 min read

Cape Cod on two wheels: The 7 best bike rides on the peninsula

People sit at outdoor dining tables on the pedestrianized street of Salzburg's Old Town

Jul 8, 20227 min read

Salzburg’s 6 best neighborhoods: from baroque domes to beer gardens

Montevideo's Marcha por la Diversidad

May 23, 20226 min read

South America's 4 most LGBTIQ+friendly cities for Pride celebrations

A busy street scene with lots of traffic in Ajegunle City, Lagos, Nigeria

May 23, 20229 min read

Love Lagos like a local: all you need to know before your trip

Oceanfront home on Oahu Hawaii at sunset

Apr 28, 20224 min read

It's official: Honolulu sets 90-day minimum stay limit in Airbnbs outside resort areas

Royal Walkabout

Apr 27, 20224 min read

London is celebrating the Platinum Jubilee with Westminster Abbey rooftop tours and superblooms

Rasmus, Hans Christian Andersen Museum.jpg

Apr 11, 20223 min read

A new fairytale-inspired Hans Christian Andersen museum has opened in Denmark

Panoramic view of skyline El Paso Texas looking toward Juarez, Mexico.

Apr 7, 20227 min read

El Paso's best neighborhoods are a fun fusion of Texan and Mexican culture

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