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Pink sakura cherry blossom tunnel along the Yanagawa river in Fukuoka, Japan, in March. Blanscape/Shutterstock

Jan 16, 202612 min read

12 of the best places to go in Asia in spring

Options in Lima include Maido restaurant, and many more. Avim Wu/Shutterstock

Jan 12, 20266 min read

What to eat and drink in Lima

Jan 11, 20267 min read

Visited the Vatican and the Colosseum? Here's what to do next in Rome

Fort Louis and Marigot Bay, St-Martin. Delpixel/Shutterstock

Jan 9, 20269 min read

9 fabulous things to do in St-Martin and Sint Maarten

Jan 9, 20268 min read

10 incredible Indigenous experiences in Australia

Todorka at Bansko. psv/Shutterstock

Oct 31, 20256 min read

A guide to skiing in Bulgaria

The French Quarter in Charleston, South Carolina. Sean Pavone/Shutterstock

Oct 30, 202511 min read

16 things you need to know before traveling to South Carolina

Two people tango on stage at a restaurant in Caminito

Oct 29, 20255 min read

How to experience tango in Buenos Aires

A canal in The Hague, close to Binnenhof. Mihaiu/Shutterstock

Oct 28, 20257 min read

Best things to do in Den Haag (The Hague) in the Netherlands

Livigno. Slawomir Kruz/Shutterstock

Oct 28, 202511 min read

The best places for an Italian ski trip

The Classen Inn, a retro-mod motel in Oklahoma City. Visit OKC

Oct 27, 202514 min read

The best roadside motels and hotels on Route 66

The Shotover River in fall, Queenstown. HE IS PATRICK/Shutterstock

Oct 27, 20256 min read

The best time to visit Queenstown

Khlong Mae Kha canal village, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Oct 27, 202511 min read

The 12 best things to do in Chiang Mai

Sep 18, 20256 min read

7 spooky family-friendly experiences around the world

Sep 4, 202512 min read

The 10 best castles to visit in Wales

From touring the Blue City of Jodhur to soaking up fantastic festivals, here are the best things to do in India. Paulo Henrique Pigozzi/Shutterstock

Aug 11, 202523 min read

22 must-see attractions and things to do in India

Gniezno Cathedral in Gniezno, Poland. Sandie Kestell/Lonely Planet

Jul 21, 202515 min read

The ultimate 5 days in Poznań, Poland

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Jul 18, 20255 min read

Do I need to buy travel insurance?

Boats at the marina in Agadir with white buildings in the background

Jul 9, 20258 min read

A perfect day in Agadir

European legislators have proposed banning cabin baggage fees...but don't expect that to become a reality anytime soon. Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto/Getty Images

Jul 9, 20254 min read

Airlines in Europe are making changes to cabin baggage allowances

Eroded rock formations at Badlands National Park. EQRoy/Shutterstock

Jul 8, 20257 min read

A first-time guide to Badlands National Park, South Dakota

City Lights Bookstore in San Francisco, CA. Benjamin Heath for Lonely Planet

Jul 2, 20259 min read

20 books in our travel bags this summer

Atlanta is a big city, but it's easy to see the sights with a car or by public transport. Sean Pavone/Shutterstock

Jul 1, 20256 min read

How to get around in Atlanta, Georgia

Train station in Divisadero, Chihuahua, Mexico. Alex Borderline/Shutterstock

May 2, 20257 min read

Best train rides in Mexico

Bukaksan and the leafy Seongbuk-dong neighborhood. Stock for you/Shutterstock

Mar 25, 20256 min read

The best neighborhoods to visit in Seoul

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

Medellín shimmers with tons of amazing experiences – dive in and get to know the "City of Eternal Spring"
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Mar 4, 20258 min read

The 9 best things to do in Medellín

The Monastery or Ad-Dayr at sunset in the ruins of Petra, Jordan.

Jan 25, 20257 min read

10 things you need to know before visiting Jordan

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Jan 24, 202516 min read

The 19 best things to do in New England

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Dec 23, 20248 min read

An explorer’s guide to Carthage, northern Africa’s ancient ruins

Plan your girls' vacation to one of these top destinations. Getty Images

Dec 20, 20247 min read

8 of the best girls' trip destinations

Explore the beguiling city of Verona in a weekend with this itinerary. Giordano Nicola/Shutterstock

Dec 10, 20248 min read

How to spend the ultimate long weekend in Verona, Italy

Don't stop exploring just because the weather is cold. Here's our guide to the world's best winter beaches. Getty Images

Nov 12, 20247 min read

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

Portland has a strong cycling culture, and bicycles are a great way to get around the city. RyanJLane/Getty Images

Nov 8, 20246 min read

Everything you need to know about getting around Portland, Oregon

Experience the best of Asheville, North Carolina, with our guide to the best things to do. jaredkay / Getty Images

Jul 17, 20248 min read

17 of the best things to do in and around Asheville, North Carolina

Put your feet up and enjoy the relaxed vibes of Caribe Sur

Jun 26, 20249 min read

Serenity now: 5 days in Caribe Sur, Costa Rica

Here is our guide to Lyon's best independent shops © Getty Images

Jun 14, 20244 min read

Lyon in 5 Shops: wine, cheese and bookshop cafes

Sleep in community-run homestays to experience the best of Nepal’s Kathmandu Valley © Joe Bindloss / Lonely Planet

Jun 11, 202410 min read

Copy My Trip: A homestay tour of the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

Get to know Munich through its individual neighborhoods © frantic00 / Shutterstock

May 19, 20245 min read

7 of the best neighborhoods in Munich

People line up to jump into the water from a small cliff. Other bathers are pictured swimming in a cove off the sea.

Mar 19, 20247 min read

10 of the most incredible ocean pools around the world

From wild and wonderful landscapes to culture and incredible food, Norway has it all © Roberto Moiola / Sysaworld Getty Images

Mar 12, 20247 min read

The 13 top things to do in Norway

Get prepared for your visit to Panama City with our guide to what you need to know before you go © Westend 61 / Getty Images

Mar 10, 20248 min read

16 things to know before you visit Panama City in 2024

Experience the wide open roads of Nevada with these top driving routes © Jordan Siemens / Getty Images

Nov 16, 20234 min read

6 of the best road trips in Nevada

The area around Tucson features a variety of habitats for birds, such as Saguaro National Park © G Parekh / Getty Images

Nov 9, 20237 min read

Twitchers reveal their top spots for birdwatching in the US

Chic hotels and contemporary galleries nudge up against trendy restaurants and cocktail bars on the cobblestone streets of Old San Juan © Hayden Williams / Stocksy

Nov 6, 20238 min read

San Juan's vibrant neighborhoods highlight the best of Puerto Rico

Wild swimming can be a great way to see another side of a city, like at Dublin's Forty Foot © Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images

May 22, 20235 min read

7 cities with incredible swimming spots

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Mar 12, 20237 min read

When is the best time to visit Panama City?

Hiker on the Appalachian Trail in Maine with Lush Mountain.
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Mar 2, 20237 min read

Ready for a challenge? Try these 10 epic long-distance hikes in the US

Daylesford, Victoria, Australia, October 2025. Heritage train on the Daylesford Spa Country Railway approaches Bullarto Station, the highest operating railway station in Victoria.

Jan 13, 20236 min read

8 of the best things to do in Dublin with kids

Unidentified surfer on the Atlantic coast of Swakopmund.

Sep 25, 20226 min read

Where to find adventure in Namibia: dune boarding, climbing, surfing and more

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Jul 29, 202210 min read

Bookstores we've loved on our travels: Lonely Planet team's favorite places in the world to browse

Close-up of a bearcat (Binturong or Arctictis Binturong) sleeping on a branc

Jul 14, 20227 min read

How to keep cool while traveling as extreme heatwaves continue across the US and Europe

Ibiza is full of moments of zen, especially in the off season © Daniel Garrido/ Getty

Jun 24, 20229 min read

Discovering the off-season beauty of Spain’s Balearic Islands

Two people are seen paddleboarding on a deep blue river from a vantage point far above on a rocky outcropping near Bend, Oregon

Jun 10, 20226 min read

9 of the best outdoor adventures in Bend, Oregon: from bungee jumps to white water rafting

A female holds a sand board at Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado, USA

May 26, 202219 min read

Summer 2022: Lonely Planet travel experts offer incredible tips, insight and inspiration for your summer travel plans

The abundant wildflowers you'll find throughout the Swiss Alps

May 24, 20222 min read

Switzerland debuts a stunning multi-day hike just in time for summer: your guide to ViaBerna

May 10, 20224 min read

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Mar 16, 20225 min read

Go remote in Nevada’s Basin and Range National Monument

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Mar 13, 20227 min read

12 great things to do in Macon, Georgia: celebrate this music-loving small town

A shot taken from above looking down into a massive museum room furnished with airplanes and other vehicles. People are moving around between the exhibits

Mar 9, 20228 min read

Munich's 12 unmissable museums: take a journey through history, art and science

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