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Jan 3, 20244 min read

Rome in 5 Shops: handcrafted leather, ceramics and tiny treasures

A disabled woman stops to see the beautiful view while riding a tri-bike path in the mountains of the Colorado Rockies as fog moves in the background from the valley below.
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Jan 3, 20248 min read

The 6 best US national parks for persons with disabilities

Boy jumping of rock into water in Casco Viejo bay with Panama City in background.

Jan 2, 20246 min read

All the reasons Panama is great place to travel with kids

Women and child hiking on the Highline Trail in Glacier National Park, Montana.
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Jan 2, 20242 min read

Here's when you can enter US national parks for free in 2024

Sally Kirby in Morocco

Jan 2, 20247 min read

Ask a local about Morocco

INDIO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Bad Bunny performs at the Coachella Stage during the 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 14, 2023 in Indio, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella)
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Jan 2, 20245 min read

10 concerts and live shows in 2024 that you won’t forget

VENICE, ITALY - AUGUST 02: Tourists are crowded near a canal near St. Mark's Square on August 02, 2023 in Venice, Italy. UNESCO officials have included Venice and its lagoon to the list of world heritage in danger to review, along with Ukraine's Kyiv, and Lviv. The UN cultural agency deems Italy not effective in protecting Venice from mass tourism and extreme weather conditions. (Photo by Stefano Mazzola/Getty Images)
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Jan 2, 20247 min read

Tourist taxes will make these destinations more expensive in 2024

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Dec 29, 20235 min read

The best ways to get around in Bhutan

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Dec 28, 20239 min read

Epic trips for 2024 you should start planning now

Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya
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Dec 27, 20238 min read

Stargazing in 2024: where to celebrate meteor showers, solstices and eclipses

A tourist uses his smartphone while on holiday in Venice, stylish man with ice cream
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Dec 27, 20234 min read

Upcoming travel rule changes: 5 key updates for international travelers

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Dec 26, 20236 min read

Explore Iceland with the Icelandic sagas

Tourist in a hat in the port of the city of La Ceiba, Honduras

Dec 26, 20237 min read

Honduras on a budget – how to see the beaches, reefs and ruins for less

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A group of travelers on a walking tour of Panama City

Dec 23, 20236 min read

How to get around Panama from the city to the rainforest

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Dec 21, 20236 min read

The best things to do in Thailand with kids

A hiker in a poncho in front of Condoriri Peak in the Bolivian Andes

Dec 20, 20234 min read

Do I need a visa to travel to Bolivia?

Tiger's Nest in Bhutan vs Katmandu

Dec 20, 20237 min read

Bhutan vs Nepal: which slice of south-central Asia is best for you?

De Hortus, botanical garden, bridge, cloud, de Plantage, nature, tree, Grass, Outdoors, Plant

Dec 20, 20237 min read

It’s time to take another look at Amsterdam

Nightjet train

Dec 19, 20236 min read

Lonely Planet's train expert picks his top 5 rail journeys for 2024

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Dec 19, 20235 min read

13 of the best things to do in Havana with kids

Dec 19, 20235 min read

A volcano has erupted in Iceland. What do I need to know ahead of my trip?

A woman walks on a beach in San Juan, Puerto Rico on a bright sunny day.

Dec 17, 20234 min read

Do I need a visa for Puerto Rico?

A young woman cycling through the streets of Kyoto

Dec 17, 20236 min read

The ultimate guide to getting around Kyoto

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Dec 15, 202316 min read

The 12 best hikes in India, from the high Himalayas to the steamy Western Ghats

Dec 15, 20234 min read

Amsterdam in 5 Shops: handmade souvenirs, designer vintage and Dutch cheese

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Dec 14, 20232 min read

What are the visa requirements for visiting Peru?

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Dec 14, 20235 min read

Copy My Trip: A festive weekend in Providence, Rhode Island

Dec 14, 20233 min read

What are the best seats on a plane when flying economy?

A car stopped on an african road in the amboseli park under mount Kilimanjaro while a giraffe is crossing the road

Dec 13, 20239 min read

7 of the best road trips in Kenya: top tips for a memorable journey

LIMA, PERU: Panoramic view of Lima from Miraflores.; Shutterstock ID 1047718252; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Lima on a budget

Dec 12, 20235 min read

Love Lima for less: how to stretch your budget in the Peruvian capital

Bend, Oregon in winter courtesy Visit Bend

Dec 12, 20234 min read

Ask a local about Bend, Oregon

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Dec 12, 202311 min read

Everything you need to know about visiting India with kids

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Smiling couple hiking on alpine trail with Mt Rainier in background

Dec 11, 202311 min read

8 of the best day trips from Seattle

Dec 11, 20235 min read

Copy My Trip: a winter break filled with swimming, hiking and dancing in Guadeloupe

Papagayo Playa Blanca on Lanzarote or Cofete Beach on the Southern Tip of Fuerteventura during Sunset.

Dec 11, 20236 min read

Lanzarote vs Fuerteventura: which Canary Island is right for you?

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Dec 10, 20234 min read

Everything you need to know about getting a visa for Jamaica

Three friends jumping with happiness next to their car with palm trees in the background

Dec 10, 20237 min read

The 5 most incredible road trips in Honduras

Indonesia, Bangka-Belitung, Belitung Island, woman wading in shallow water at beach with granite boulders
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Dec 10, 20236 min read

Indonesia's 11 best beaches

The Fountain of Illusion at The Magic Water Circuit in Lima
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Dec 9, 202310 min read

14 of the best things to do with kids in Lima

Front view of a couple tourists enjoying a tour to the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt.
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Dec 8, 20237 min read

9 ways to experience Cairo on a budget

Four Seasons Explorer Palau

Dec 8, 20236 min read

9 over-the-top travel gifts for 2023

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Dec 8, 20236 min read

15 best gifts for travelers under $100 for 2023

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Dec 8, 20234 min read

The best travel gadgets and gear gifts for 2023

An off-road car driving through the altiplanos and mountains, Bolivia - stock photo
An off-road car driving through the altiplanos and mountains, Bolivia

Dec 7, 20236 min read

Bolivia’s 7 best road trips

Dec 7, 20235 min read

Dubai in 5 Shops: ethical fashion, eclectic furniture and books by the beach

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Dec 7, 20237 min read

The 14 best places to eat in Naples

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Dec 6, 20235 min read

7 of Cape Town's most exciting neighborhoods

Scenic view of Chimgan mountains in spring, amazing nature landscape with rocks, tulip flowers, snowy peaks, Charvak lake in the valley and blue sky, travel background, Uzbekistan, Tashkent region
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Dec 6, 20236 min read

Beyond the silk road: Off the beaten track in Uzbekistan

Girl skier lying on snow with ski, French Alps High mountain

Dec 6, 202311 min read

The 8 best places for skiing in France

Lovely girls floating in salty water of Dead Sea and with Arms outstretched . Unusual buoyancy caused by high salinity.

Dec 6, 20234 min read

When is the best time to visit Jordan?

Bocas del Toro Island, Caribbean coast, Panama
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A woman relaxing on the deck of a seaside bungalow in Bocas del Toro Island, Panama

Dec 5, 20234 min read

Do I need a visa to visit or work in Panama?

Crawick Multiverse, Dumfries, Oct 2022. ..Lonely Planet: South of Scotland.
Best in travel 2023 - Southern Scotland - Shot October 2022

Dec 5, 20237 min read

You’ve probably never been to Southwest Scotland: here’s why you should go

Woman sitting and looking at view of desert in Petra, Jordan

Dec 4, 20239 min read

The ultimate guide to getting around Jordan

Latin Couple leaning on the side of a red car watching Panama city

Dec 3, 20239 min read

The 6 best road trips in Panama

A woman on a viewpoint looking down the beach and the cliff with the Ocean in the background at Bells Beach near Torquay along the Great Ocean Road in Australia, Victoria, South Pacific

Dec 2, 20237 min read

12 of the best beaches in Australia

Mother and son appreciate the beauty of Iguacu Falls on the Brazil - Argentina border
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Dec 2, 20236 min read

9 of the best things to do in Brazil with kids

Jerash, Jordan - February 15, 2020. View to the ruins and residential area buildings of the city in Jarash, Jordan

Dec 2, 20236 min read

11 top tips for visiting Jordan on a budget

Young man hailing taxi while standing with friends on a Sydney street.

Dec 1, 20235 min read

Visa requirements for visiting Australia

Dec 1, 20234 min read

I’m traveling to India, is cash or credit card better to use there?

A woman tourist sitting on a car and admiring the sun light in an opening between two hills in the desert, during day time, in Wadi Rum, Jordan.

Nov 30, 20237 min read

The 5 most incredible road trips in Jordan

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