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Surfers ride waves during sunset at Huanchaco in Peru.
Travel, Sunlight, Surf, South America, Trujillo, Wave - Water, Pier, Fishing, Summer, Real People, Color Image, Tranquility, Huanchaco, Back Lit, Equipment, Surfboard, Eco Tourism, Trujillo - Peru,...

Mar 30, 20265 min read

Peru's 10 most captivating beaches

Jan 9, 202615 min read

The best places to get married in 2026

Mercato di Ballàro. Nicola Williams

Nov 10, 20258 min read

Sicily’s 7 best food markets

Street food stalls in Hanoi, Vietnam. Jack Soloman/Lonely Planet

Nov 10, 20258 min read

Highlights from a perfect trip to Vietnam

A journey aboard a Renfe train from the Atocha Station in Madrid is your first step on a flight-free Spanish adventure.

Nov 8, 20256 min read

Taking the high-speed train from Madrid to Barcelona

Skyline of Granada at sunset. SL_Photography/Getty Images

Oct 31, 20258 min read

The 7 best things to do in Granada, Nicaragua

Quintana Roo.

Oct 31, 20254 min read

Low season in Quintana Roo, Mexico

A large figurative bronze sculpture of a kneeling woman with her head bowed on a harborfront near a contemporary museum building.

Sep 19, 202511 min read

The 10 best things to do in Oslo

A walkway through stalls selling food and spices at a souq in Morocco.

Sep 11, 202511 min read

What to eat and drink in Morocco

Sep 10, 20259 min read

The 10 best things to do in San Diego

Sep 3, 202512 min read

What to eat and drink in Sri Lanka

Masai Mara National Reserve. Gudkov Andrey/Shutterstock

Aug 5, 20257 min read

A guide to the Great Migration in Tanzania and Kenya

Helsinki Cathedral. f11photo/Shutterstock

Aug 5, 202512 min read

Finland’s big three: cultured cities on the edge of epic wilderness

Trieste's Canal Grande swims with the grandeur of times past. Filippo Ferraro/Shutterstock

Jul 28, 202510 min read

The 9 top things to do in and around Trieste, Italy

Famous for its bookstores, Hay-on-Wye is also a great base for exploring the Welsh borders. P A Thompson/Getty Images

Jul 18, 202510 min read

The 12 best things to do in Hay-on-Wye, Wales

A Sonoma vineyard. Joe Becerra/Shutterstock

Jul 8, 202513 min read

A first-time guide to Sonoma, California

La Cevichería in Cartagena, Colombia. Juan Tapias for Lonely Planet

Jun 8, 20253 min read

When on vacation, which currency should I pay in?

The Dientes del Navarino Circuit in Chile. Getty Images

May 2, 202510 min read

The best 12 hikes in Patagonia

Grand Canyon National Park offers unforgettable views. Nomad Pixel/Shutterstock

Apr 13, 202510 min read

The 18 best things to do in Grand Canyon National Park

Visitors exploring Ash Cave in Hocking Hills State Park. arthurgphotography/Shutterstock

Apr 8, 202516 min read

The 25 best weekend getaways across the USA

It won't take long to stumble upon a univeristy campus after arriving in Oxford, like Magdalen College. John and Tina Reid/Getty Images

Apr 5, 202516 min read

The 20 best things to do in Oxford, England

Jan 23, 20256 min read

England's 8 most beautiful castles

Jan 17, 20255 min read

The best free things to do in Toronto

Jan 15, 20258 min read

Where to celebrate Lunar New Year in the USA

A sleeping fishing village first made popular by surfers, Sayulita today draws visitors of all stripes. Erik Clegg/Shutterstock

Nov 30, 20248 min read

A first-time guide to Sayulita, Mexico

From self-drive motorbike adventures to tips on hiring a car and driver, here are the best road trips in India. Solovyova/Getty Images

Sep 9, 202413 min read

9 incredible road trips that showcase the beauty of India

The stories of history are set in stone and wood at the Catedral de Cuenca and other architectural gems of Castilla-La Mancha.

Jul 24, 20247 min read

Architectural wonders of Cuenca and Toledo

The World Nomad Games is happening in Astana, Kazakhstan in September. Here's everything you need to know.

Jul 23, 20247 min read

Archery, eagles and wrestling: How to see the World Nomad Games in Kazakhstan

From budget skiing to cheap (and free!) places to stay, make your money go farther in Montana with these tips

Jul 21, 20247 min read

This is how you visit Montana on a budget, 10 top tips to save your cents

In the aftermath of the Lahaina fire, it is even more important to understand how Native Hawaiian land rights and culture are intertwined with water use © Alamy

Jul 20, 20249 min read

What travelers need to know about the Lahaina Fire, water rights and Native Hawaiians

Whether you prefer a tent, hut, cabin or RV, there are plenty of camping options near Bozeman, Montana © Getty Images / Cavan Images RF

Jul 13, 20246 min read

The best campsites near Bozeman offer a range of experiences

We take a look at what turbulence is and the risks to passengers © Jetlinerimages / Getty Images

May 23, 20245 min read

Turbulence on a plane: what passengers need to know before flying

Few countries pack as much to do into one small space as Portugal © Giacomo Augugliaro/ Getty Images

May 17, 20247 min read

Passport to Portugal: Six ways to dive into its culture

Food writer, Malia Yoshioka, shares her guide to the world's best cookery courses © Anna Ewa Bieniek / Shutterstock

Apr 20, 20249 min read

A traveling foodie shares 5 of the world's best cooking classes

Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies is one of the places Lonely Planet staffers plan to visit this summer © Paul Zizka Photography / Banff Tourism Board

Apr 19, 202411 min read

Where Lonely Planet staffers are traveling this summer

Savvy travelers will want to visit each of these standout structures – including the National Stadium in Beijing © Ljupco Smokovski / Shutterstock

Mar 26, 20249 min read

9 modern architectural marvels worth traveling for

There are no Boeing planes travelers should avoid © iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus

Mar 21, 20244 min read

Is it safe to fly on a Boeing-manufactured plane right now?

Here's what you need to know about the Islamic holy month in 2024 © Muslim Girl / Getty Images

Feb 29, 20244 min read

A traveler's guide to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan in 2024

Some Boeing 737 MAX 9 airplanes have are grounded since a door plug fell out of an Alaska Airlines plane mid-flight © Stephen Brashear / Stringer / Getty Images

Jan 11, 20244 min read

Boeing MAX planes are grounded for safety checks - here's what that means for your next flight

If you want to support local, homegrown business in Paris, these five independent retailers are a great place to start © Getty Images

Jan 10, 20245 min read

Paris in 5 Shops: discounted Yves Saint Laurent blouses, vintage silk scarves and embroidered souvenirs

Whether you want to watch wildlife, or the northern lights, here are some of the best stays in Iceland @ Anton Petrus / Getty Images

Jan 9, 20246 min read

The best places to stay in Iceland (including an inflatable igloo)

Growing (very) old is fun indeed in the world’s five Blue Zones © courtesy of Netflix

Sep 14, 20237 min read

Inside the world’s “Blue Zones,” where people live longer lives

The wet and wonderful Songkran festival of Thailand is just one of our favorite cleaning and organizing inspirations from around the world © Chadchai Ra-ngubpai / Getty Images

Jun 30, 20236 min read

Tidy planet: 10 cleaning inspirations from around the world

With a Working Holiday visa, you might score an only-in-Australia job, like working as a lifeguard on Sydney’s Bondi Beach © Kinson C Photography / Getty Images

Jan 10, 20239 min read

Making the most of your Australian Working Holiday visa

Bajan fish cakes with sauce on the side

Oct 17, 20226 min read

What to eat and drink in Barbados

The Apollo 11 Command Module in the “Destination Moon” gallery at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

Oct 12, 20223 min read

A reason to travel to Washington, DC: the reopening of the National Air and Space Museum

Four pints of half drunk Guinness on the counter in an Irish pub

Oct 5, 20228 min read

What to eat and drink in Ireland

A lady prepares home-cooked chili crab for a family dinner.

Oct 2, 202211 min read

What to eat and drink in Singapore

Sandboarder in action near Swakopmund, Namibia

Sep 5, 20226 min read

Namibia's best beaches for a sensational seaside experience

Water cascades off the rocks La Coca Falls in Puerto Rico.

Jul 28, 20227 min read

East End Puerto Rico, the perfect San Juan alternative

Jul 25, 20226 min read

Hala Krunz: Building a vibrant, adventurous community in Abu Dhabi

A huge dinosaur model appears to burst through the walls of a building at the children's museum in Indianapolis

Jul 15, 20226 min read

The 6 best museums in Indianapolis, from history and art to dinosaurs

People sit on the banks of the Merced river in the Yosemite Valley during autumn.

Jul 14, 20225 min read

When is the best time to visit US and Canada's national parks?

A woman skiing at Mt. Bachelor resort in Bend Oregon

Jul 2, 20227 min read

There's no bad time to explore Bend, Oregon. Here are the best times to visit

May 19, 20223 min read

Traveling to the US? Here are 5 questions to ask yourself before you go

Marinera is a Russian salad cover on a bread roll with anchovy and olives, typical of Murcia, foods from Spain

Apr 25, 20229 min read

Discover Spain's unsung food capitals: 11 culinary cities worth the trip

The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) over snowed-in cottage in Lapland village. Finland

Apr 24, 202210 min read

Finnish-ing touches: all you need to know before your trip to Finland

The team of surgeons and nurses that traveled from the US to Roatán

Apr 20, 20225 min read

The Well-Traveled Path: Returning to international travel with a purpose

A first look at the new Lucio Dalla exhibition in Bologna

Apr 14, 20224 min read

Famed Italian singer-songwriter Lucio Dalla's life explored in Bologna exhibition

Woman Holds US Passport With COVID-19 Vaccination Card

Apr 8, 20228 min read

Flying internationally? What to know about airport queues, rules and cancellations

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