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Palenquera walking and dancing on the street in Cartagena, Colombia
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A Palenquera woman walking and dancing on the street in Cartagena, Colombia

Nov 15, 202411 min read

7 dazzling day trips from Cartagena, Colombia

October 22, 2017: Colourful facades on a narrow street in Cartagena.
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Nov 14, 20248 min read

Top 11 things to do for free in Cartagena

Nov 14, 20248 min read

How to spend a long weekend in the Scottish Borders

Woman tourist travel by SUV car for road trip in Iceland. The traveler parking the car and enjoy beautiful scenery of mountain landscape in the background. Discovery and exploration.; Shutterstock ID 1348523429; purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles; job: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; client: Getting connected in Iceland; other: Brian Healy
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Woman tourist travel by SUV car for road trip in Iceland. The traveler parking the car and enjoy beautiful scenery of mountain landscape in the background. Discovery and exploration

Nov 14, 20246 min read

Getting connected in Iceland: your guide to eSIMs, wi-fi and mobile networks

Sydney, Australia - December 29, 2014: Harbour Bridge, one of most photographed landmarks. It's the worlds largest steel arch bridge with the top of the bridge standing 134 meters above harbor
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Nov 14, 20247 min read

10 tips to see Sydney on a budget

Pioneer Museum in Fredericksburg, Texas. Harmon Li for Lonely Planet.

Nov 13, 202412 min read

The 10 best Austin day trips in Texas

the Jackson Hole welcome sign atop Teton Pass
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the Jackson Hole welcome sign atop Teton Pass

Nov 12, 20247 min read

Visit Jackson Hole on a budget

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Nov 12, 20248 min read

North America's most dazzling winter escapes

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Traveler sitting on Ryten mountain with Kvalvika beach on sunset at Lofoten islands, Norway
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Traveler sitting on Ryten mountain with Kvalvika beach on sunset at Lofoten islands, Norway

Nov 12, 20246 min read

8 of the world's best beaches to visit in winter

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Tokyo, Japan- Nov 3, 2023 : Japanese Bar Izakaya Japan Nightlife Crowd People enjoy drinking

Nov 11, 20248 min read

The ultimate guide to drinking in Tokyo

Portland, OR, USA - March 2018: People riding bikes and walking on a sunny spring day on Waterfront Bike Trail as cherry trees blossom in spring season, License Type: media, Download Time: 2024-11-09T19:09:19.000Z, User: tasminwaby56, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Online Editorial, client: Portland on a budget, other: Tasmin Waby

Nov 11, 20245 min read

Top tips for seeing Portland on a budget

SAN FRANCISCO USA - APRIL 12, 2014 : View of Golden Gate Bridge from Crissy field. Crissy Field is now part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco, California, United States. ; Shutterstock ID 374222908; purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles; job: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; client: Best walks in San Francisco; other: Brian Healy
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View of Golden Gate Bridge from Crissy field. Crissy Field is now part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco, California, United States

Nov 11, 20249 min read

These 5 long walks will show you the best of San Francisco

Sedona, AZ- August 24: Bikers at Bell Rock Vortex in Sedona, AZ on August 24,2017. Sedona is famous vortex , the Bell Rock trailhead; Shutterstock ID 702770899;
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Sedona, AZ- August 24: Bikers at Bell Rock Vortex in Sedona, AZ on August 24,2017. Sedona is famous vortex , the Bell Rock trailhead;

Nov 11, 20248 min read

A first-time guide to Arizona

Portland, Oregon - 6/13/2019: Bicycle riders in the bike lane on the Tilikum Bridge over the Willamette River, Portland, Oregon; Shutterstock ID 1428694250; purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles; job: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; client: Things to do in Portland; other: Brian Healy
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Bicycle riders in the bike lane on the Tilikum Bridge over the Willamette River, Portland, Oregon

Nov 11, 20248 min read

The 13 best things to do in Portland, Oregon

Christmas party at sea. Caribbean Sea, Saona Island, 08/12/2018; Shutterstock ID 1266775729; purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles; job: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; client: Caribbean Christmas desinations; other: Brian Healy
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Christmas party at sea. Caribbean Sea, Saona Island, 08/12/2018

Nov 11, 20243 min read

Christmas in the Caribbean: 5 places to make the holiday unforgettable

Mountain bike rider on bike path in Queenstown, New Zealand
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Nov 11, 20244 min read

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

Three friends cycling together in Portland, Oregon

Nov 8, 20245 min read

Everything you need to know about getting around Portland, Oregon

Lone Spur Cafe on Whiskey Row in Prescott, Arizona

Nov 8, 20246 min read

The 7 best road trips in Arizona to discover ancient culture and modern wonders

Selection of vegan sushi on a table at Momo in Montréal, Canada

Nov 8, 20246 min read

The best things to eat in Montréal right now and where to find them

Woman swimming in Tulum Cenotes That Are Worth a Visit, Cenotes around tulum and playa del carmen that deserve a visit at least once. Mexico world tourist place, License Type: media_digital, Download Time: 2024-11-07T13:25:52.000Z, User: clairenaylor, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Online editorial, client: Cenotes Tulum, other: Claire Naylor

Nov 7, 20247 min read

8 of the best cenotes near Tulum

Colorado Springs, Colorado - August 20, 2023:A hiker standing next to Siamese Twins at Garden of the Gods, Colorado. Garden of the Gods is a public park in Colorado Springs, CO.; Shutterstock ID 2391682129; purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles; job: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; client: Best things in Colorado Springs; other: Brian Healy
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A hiker standing next to Siamese Twins at Garden of the Gods, Colorado. Garden of the Gods is a public park in Colorado Springs, CO.

Nov 7, 20249 min read

17 fabulous things to do in Colorado Springs

A bear wades into the water while a raft drifts past

Nov 7, 20246 min read

Copy my trip: Great Bear Rainforest

Man and woman in hats ride kayak on the Trillium Lake overlooking Mount Hood with the reflection of snowy mountain in the clear water of the lake covered with water lilies where people like to rest, License Type: media, Download Time: 2024-11-08T13:50:27.000Z, User: tasminwaby56, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Online Editorial, client: Day Trips from Portland, other: Tasmin Waby

Nov 7, 20246 min read

The 5 best day trips from Portland, Oregon

Tenerife, Spain
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Nov 7, 20244 min read

Copy My Trip: Tenerife on and off the beaten path

Nov 6, 20247 min read

10 of the best palace hotels in India

Courtesy photo from My Lyons in Palm Springs
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Nov 6, 202410 min read

The best places to eat in the USA right now

Fisterra, A Coruña Spain drone shot of lighthouse
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Nov 6, 20249 min read

8 things to do in Northwest Spain - beyond hiking the Camino de Santiago

Kralendijk-Bonaire, few flamingo finding food in the salty waters of a large pound in the southern part of Bonaire, License Type: media, Download Time: 2024-11-06T13:28:03.000Z, User: tasminwaby56, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Online Editorial, client: Bonaire First Time Guide, other: Tasmin Waby

Nov 6, 20248 min read

A first-time guide to Bonaire

PORTLAND- MAY 04: Famous Old Town Portland Oregon neon sign on May 04, 2014 in Portland, Oregon. The sign faces westbound traffic as it enters downtown Portland coming across the Willamette River.; Shutterstock ID 218146663; purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles; job: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; client: Best neighborhoods in Portland; other: Brian Healy
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Famous Old Town Portland Oregon neon sign in Portland, Oregon. The sign faces westbound traffic as it enters downtown Portland coming across the Willamette River

Nov 5, 20247 min read

7 of Portland, Oregon’s most exciting neighborhoods

White wine, cheese plate. Dinner on sunset with amazing view on mountain Pico, Azores, Portugal, Europe, License Type: media_digital, Download Time: 2024-10-18T09:32:13.000Z, User: clairenaylor, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles , job: Online editorial, client: Azores eat drink, other: Claire Naylor

Nov 5, 20246 min read

The best food and drink in the Azores

One of the beaches on the southern tip of the island of Lanzarote is Playa Papagayo. The volcanic landscape favors this small and beautiful cove sheltered from the humid Canary climate.

Nov 5, 20247 min read

How to explore the Canary Islands on a budget

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Nov 4, 20248 min read

7 of the best places to go in the US this winter

Aerial view of surfers on Esquinzo beach, El Cotillo, Fuerteventura
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Aerial view of surfers on Esquinzo beach, El Cotillo, Fuerteventura

Nov 4, 20245 min read

Which time is best to visit the Canary Islands?

December 9, 2014: New York Cafe inside the New York Palace hotel in Budapest.
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Nov 4, 20245 min read

Budapest's 8 best historic coffee houses and grand cafés

People enjoy small plates at Alpino restaurant, Detroit, Michigan, USA

Nov 1, 20248 min read

The 10 dishes you must try in Detroit right now – and where to try them

Young asian woman visiting Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Nov 1, 20247 min read

This is what you need to know to visit Malaysia on a budget

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 25: Tourists take a selfie with Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral a few weeks before its reopening to the public scheduled for December 7, 2024 on October 25, 2024 in Paris, France. French ministers have floated the idea of â€‹â€‹charging tourists to enter the world-famous Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris when it opens on December 7 after five years of restoration. "All over Europe, people have to pay to enter the most remarkable religious buildings". French Culture Minister Rachida Dati told Le Figaro newspaper in an interview published Wednesday night. She said she had proposed "a symbolic tax for all tourist visits to Notre Dame, with the money going entirely towards a major plan to conserve religious heritage." (Photo by Chesnot/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 25: Tourists take a selfie with Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral a few weeks before its reopening to the public scheduled for December 7, 2024 on October 25, 2024 in Paris, France. French ministers have floated the idea of charging tourists to enter the world-famous Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris when it opens on December 7 after five years of restoration. "All over Europe, people have to pay to enter the most remarkable religious buildings". French Culture Minister Rachida Dati told Le Figaro newspaper in an interview published Wednesday night. She said she had proposed "a symbolic tax for all tourist visits to Notre Dame, with the money going entirely towards a major plan to conserve religious heritage." (Photo by Chesnot/Getty Images)
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Oct 31, 20245 min read

Notre Dame reveals December opening date amid debate over entry fee

Cartagena, Colombia - February 4 2024 : Historical center in sunny weather. A man bikes by the Torre del Reloj

Oct 30, 20249 min read

The best ways to get around in Cartagena, Colombia

Rubik mural in Budapest

Oct 30, 20247 min read

See Budapest's best street art on this walking trail

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Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline at sunset, New York City, USA - stock photo

Oct 29, 20249 min read

8 of the best cities in the USA

Overlook of Trunk Bay, St. John, US Virgin Islands in the Caribbean

Oct 29, 202411 min read

A first-time guide to the US Virgin Islands

Portland Oregon downtown skyline along Willamette River during blue hour winter night scene; Shutterstock ID 562037761; purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles ; job: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; client: Free things to do in Portland; other: Brian Healy
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Portland Oregon downtown skyline seen from the Eastbank Esplanade along Willamette River during blue hour winter night scene

Oct 28, 20246 min read

10 ways to get to know Portland, Oregon – for free

Cherry blossom trees in bloom on the downtown waterfront, broadway bridge at sunset, roller skatingQueen with pink robe

Oct 28, 20245 min read

The best time to visit Portland, Oregon: a seasonal guide

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Oct 28, 20245 min read

6 of the best places for sushi in Kanazawa, Japan’s sushi capital

Indianapolis skyline over the Central Canal

Oct 28, 20249 min read

The ultimate weekend in Indianapolis

Beaches, ruins and palm trees at Tulum in Mexico.

Oct 25, 20245 min read

When is the best time to visit Mexico?

Pretty colored houses in Guanajuato in Mexico.

Oct 25, 20245 min read

Do I need a visa to go to Mexico?

$C:\DCIM\100GOPRO\GOPR8255.GPR 1453215525 Picture parted in half above and half underwater image of Lagoon Catamaran anchored in Musha Cay, Exuma, Bahamas$

Oct 25, 20246 min read

8 places where you can embrace the best of the Bahamas

A young man with a grey backpack sitting on the top of the famous pyramid of Coba, Yucatan, Mexico. The jungle in the background reaches till the horizon. Concept of travel, nature and ancient culture; Shutterstock ID 1422642605; purchase_order:65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles ; job:Online Editorial; client:Mexico hikes; other:Tasmin Waby
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Oct 25, 20245 min read

6 inspiring hikes in Mexico for volcanoes, canyons and temascal ceremonies

Vail vs Aspen hero image

Oct 25, 202410 min read

Vail vs Aspen: Which winter wonderland strikes your fancy?

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Bavaria Germany photos for Best In Travel 2025 sponsored article. Courtesy of bavaria.travel

Oct 25, 20249 min read

The best of Bavaria, beyond the mainstream

Higashi Chaya District is the largest chaya districts in Kanazawa. These historical rows of houses designated as Japan's cultural assets.
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Higashi Chaya District is the largest chaya districts in Kanazawa. These historical rows of houses designated as Japan's cultural assets.

Oct 24, 20246 min read

A first-time guide to Kanazawa, Japan

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Sea turtle with diver

Oct 24, 20247 min read

8 of the best dive sites in the Caribbean

Young friends hanging out on sunny beach

Oct 24, 20246 min read

Here’s the best time to visit San Diego (plus a guide for what you’ll see in every season)

Piazza della Cisterna, San Gimignano
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Oct 24, 20246 min read

9 things to know before visiting Tuscany

Panoramic view of Sagunto. Spain, License Type: media_digital, Download Time: 2024-10-22T13:01:33.000Z, User: clairenaylor, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles , job: Online editorial, client: Valencia day trips, other: Claire Naylor

Oct 23, 20245 min read

6 of the best day trips from Valencia

SAN ANTONIO DE ARECO, PROVINCE BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - NOV 12: Gauchos en Fiesta de la Tradicion in San Antonio de Areco, November 12-13, 2011, province Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Oct 23, 20245 min read

5 day trips that will bring you beyond Buenos Aires

Woman looking at Lyster lake with forest of Quebec and Vermont seen from the Mount Pinacle in Coaticook during autumn.

Oct 22, 20245 min read

6 delightful day trips from Montréal

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Empty Stephansplatz early in the morning, Vienna, Austria

Oct 22, 20248 min read

Great reads from Lonely Planet: "A ticket to Vienna" by Ann Patchett

Pittsburgh Best In Travel 2025 Video Shoot

Oct 22, 20248 min read

Why Pittsburgh is primed to surprise

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