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From heading west in Bali to climbing volcanoes in Java there is so much more to Indonesia than the usual tourist spots. Umikem/Shutterstock

Mar 23, 202610 min read

The 11 best things to do in Indonesia

Mar 13, 202613 min read

The best beaches in St Petersburg and Clearwater, Florida

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Oct 31, 20259 min read

Guide to Phnom Penh, Cambodia

The Mamanucas Islands. Nina Janesikova/Shutterstock

Oct 29, 20259 min read

The best day trips from Nadi, Fiji

White buildings with colorful roofs along a paved road that hugs a blue-watered coast

Aug 31, 202510 min read

A guide to Tangier

Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. aphotostory/Shutterstock

Aug 31, 20258 min read

7 of the best places in the US to visit in the fall

The Domkyrka (cathedral) by night, Uppsala, Sweden. Mikhail Markovskiy/Shutterstock

Aug 13, 20259 min read

8 of the best things to do in Uppsala, Sweden

An aerial panoramic view of the Valletta cityscape. Old Town Tourist/Shutterstock

Aug 13, 202514 min read

The 18 best things to do in Valletta, Malta's pocket-sized capital

Chefchaouen's medina. arkanto/Shutterstock

Aug 4, 20255 min read

The ultimate weekend in Chefchaouen, Morocco

A SeaBus coming into port in Vancouver. EB Adventure Photography/Shutterstock

Jul 18, 20257 min read

The best ways to travel around in Vancouver, with and without a car

The PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola in Whistler, British Columbia. Jing Zhong/Shutterstock

Jul 17, 20255 min read

The best time to visit British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver, Canada. Dan Breckwoldt/Shutterstock

Jul 17, 202510 min read

10 of the best things to do in Vancouver: adventure, wildlife and food

Tres Trapi beach in Aruba. fokke baarssen/Shutterstock

Jul 16, 20255 min read

Aruba, Bonaire or Curaçao: which island is best for you?

The promenade at Abu Tig Marina in El Gouna, a resort town on the Red Sea Coast in Egypt. Andrei Nekrassov/Shutterstock

Jun 19, 20258 min read

The ultimate weekend in El Gouna, Egypt: an oasis of sea, sand and sunshine

Here's how to make the most of Portugal's famed cities in five days. Kerry Murray for Lonely Planet

May 12, 202513 min read

Two cities, one trip: 5 days in Lisbon and Porto

Follow our guide to traveling light by shipping your luggage. Kerry Murray for Lonely Planet

May 2, 20258 min read

A guide to shipping your luggage

Takata Castle Ruis Park in Ina, Nagano, Japan. AaronChenPS2/Shutterstock

Apr 23, 202510 min read

A first-time guide to Nagano, Japan

People walking up the trail to the top of Diamond Head. iStock

Apr 23, 202510 min read

12 best things to do in Honolulu, Hawaii

The view from the top of Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa. Justin Paget/Getty Images

Apr 15, 20258 min read

Top 10 free things to do in Cape Town

People walk in the street in front of the Bath Abbey, a towering church with a huge arched pane of stained glass facing the plaza.

Apr 2, 20258 min read

The 15 best things to do in Bath: books, buns and boats

A city square with a large central fountain, lined with grand buildings

Jan 17, 202510 min read

The ultimate weekend in Genoa

A group of hikers walk in a line across a barren field, with the peak of a mountain rising in the near distance.

Jan 14, 20255 min read

The best time to go to Tanzania

Jan 12, 20256 min read

A first-time guide to Isla Mujeres

A woman ascends a cliff at Smith Rock State Park

Jan 7, 20257 min read

Visiting Bend, Oregon: 8 tips for planning your trip

Shopping in Portland is about finding uniquely crafted treasures and fabulous vintage finds – such as those at Take It or Leave It. Britany Robinson for Lonely Planet

Dec 12, 20245 min read

Portland in 5 shops: gender-neutral fashion, Russian delicacies and more

Many surfers rank the winter months as the top time to catch waves in the Canary Islands. Getty Images

Nov 4, 20245 min read

Which time is best to visit the Canary Islands?

Young friends hanging out on a sunny clifftop with the ocean beyond.

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)

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Sep 22, 20247 min read

These are the 50 best hotels in the world

Get to know San Diego with this guide to a weekend break in the city. Alan Crosthwaite / Shutterstock

Sep 11, 20247 min read

How to have the ultimate weekend in San Diego

From Canada to Chile to New Zealand, camper van travel is a great way to explore the world. EB Adventure Photograph / Shutterstock

Aug 23, 20248 min read

The 8 best destinations for an RV or camper van adventure

From traditional street food to straight-from-the-sea-ceviche to the world's best chocolate, here's our list of the best dishes to try in Ecuador © holgs / Getty Images

Jun 5, 20249 min read

What to eat and drink in Ecuador

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Jun 1, 20246 min read

How to get your 10 thousand steps on Venice Beach

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Mar 24, 20248 min read

How to get the most out of pricey Alaska on a budget

Experience the best of Belize with these stunning road trip routes © Jamen Percy / Shutterstock

Jan 10, 20248 min read

The 5 best road trips in Belize

From floating in the Dead Sea to watching the sunset in Wadi Rum, a road trip in Jordan is full of adventure © IulianUrsachi / Getty Images

Nov 30, 20237 min read

The 5 most incredible road trips in Jordan

Olana, the estate of Hudson River School artist Frederic Edwin Church, in a meadow full of blooming yellow flowers

Sep 6, 20236 min read

Total Trip: A quick, affordable Catskills getaway for two

Nov 23, 20223 min read

🌍 Help Me, LP! What US airline vouchers are the best to gift for the holidays?

Nov 22, 20224 min read

Yosemite suspends its reservation system - but will overcrowding return?

Sep 28, 20224 min read

Travel during hurricane season: what to know as Florida prepares for 'extremely dangerous' Ian

Four hikers on a misty trail in Nevados National Natural Park toward Santa Isabel Glacier

Sep 24, 20229 min read

Colombia's 9 best national parks

Tourist looking at the Fish River Canyon, Namibia

Sep 17, 20227 min read

The 6 best hikes in Namibia for desert explorers

Normandy American Cemetery, France

Sep 2, 202210 min read

The essential guide to France’s best regions

Walrus in Svalbard waters

May 31, 20226 min read

A new Arctic water safari brings guests closer than ever to marine wildlife

Close-up of frying artichokes in a pot of hot oil

May 18, 20226 min read

A vegan's guide to eating out in Rome

A view towards the stage over the heads of festival goers at night

May 5, 20226 min read

Where to see live music in San Diego: the best venues in America's Finest City

Apr 29, 20224 min read

Want to travel the world for free? This event in Washington, DC, will let you do it in an afternoon

Procuratie Vecchie, Venice

Apr 22, 20224 min read

Friday around the planet: A roundup of travel news and inspiration for the week ending April 22

Apr 21, 20222 min read

How to see shooting stars when the Lyrid meteor shower peaks this week

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Apr 20, 20225 min read

MoMA's new gallery puts Ukrainian-born artists in the spotlight

Apr 15, 20222 min read

Friday around the planet: A roundup of news and inspiration for the week ending April 15

Apr 13, 20223 min read

'Hell is becoming a paradise' - Mexico's former penal colony is now an eco-friendly tourist hub

Arch iceberg in Greenland

Apr 6, 20224 min read

Flying to Greenland is set to become easier for US travelers

The socially responsible Tren Ecuador tourist train. Philip Lee Harvey / Lonely Planet

Apr 6, 20225 min read

10 sustainable destinations to consider for a family trip

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Mar 31, 20227 min read

8 eco-friendly destinations where sustainability is priority

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Mar 30, 20223 min read

Australia's newest museum is set to shake up Sydney's art scene

Man standing in a towering bamboo forest near Kyoto, Japan

Mar 30, 20226 min read

The many benefits of taking a healing holiday: top travel wellness tips to consider

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Mar 10, 20225 min read

The 7 best things to do in Madison, Wisconsin

Musicians in a brass marching band wearing bright colors and beads.

Mar 4, 20224 min read

COVID-19 restriction rollbacks, US National Park permits: Friday around the Planet

The Twelve Apostles

Mar 3, 20223 min read

Australia is ready to be explored as the last state reopens its border

Mar 3, 20224 min read

How to find an ethical wildlife conservation project for your next trip

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