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Young couple of woman in hat with backpack and man sitting on the top of the rock looking at the beautiful landscape and watching wild animals in Damaraland, Namibia, Southern Africa

Oct 19, 20236 min read

10 ways to travel on a budget in Namibia

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Oct 19, 20238 min read

The 10 best sleeper-train journeys to take in Europe in 2024

Barcelona and port Port Vell from natural park Montjuic, Spain; Shutterstock ID 90856154; full: 65050; gl: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; netsuite: Barcelona bans cruise ships; your: 65050
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Oct 19, 20233 min read

Cruise control: Barcelona brings in new restrictions on passenger liners

Dragonflies flit by in the popular sunset-viewing spot at Guanshan.

Oct 19, 20233 min read

Do you need a visa to visit Taiwan?

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Oct 19, 20238 min read

Why New Zealand is one of the world's most family-friendly destinations

Two asian women renting bicycles to travel in the city

Oct 18, 20237 min read

How to visit Taiwan on a budget

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Oct 18, 20234 min read

London’s West End winter season: 10 celebrity-led shows worth traveling for

Rear view of curly hair boy and his mother in front of landscape in Tikal: rainforest and mayan pyramids. .The Tikal National Park in Guatemala protects a large tropical forest of 576 km2, in it is the largest archaeological site in America: Tikal (which means "Place of Voices") and is one of the largest Mayan cities known today with more than 3,000 archaeological elements. It was declared a World Cultural and Natural World Heritage Site in 1979.
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Oct 18, 20237 min read

Everything you need to know about visiting Guatemala with kids

A woman and man shopping together in a Taipei market

Oct 17, 20235 min read

Your ultimate guide to Taipei's neighborhoods

Italy's Medieval le Marche

Oct 17, 202310 min read

Why Italy's medieval Le Marche was made for slow travel

Oct 17, 20234 min read

Local Bites: the best places to eat and drink in Lisbon

Oct 17, 20235 min read

Copy My Trip: nature, luxury and mind-blowing cuisine in the USA’s Pacific Northwest

Girl admiring the view towards Auckland from North Head

Oct 17, 20237 min read

The best things to do in Auckland with kids

Man watching a drinking elephant

Oct 16, 20236 min read

9 things to know before visiting Namibia

Oct 16, 20234 min read

Missed out on the Chanel show? Here are 5 other must-see fashion exhibitions in London

Two cheerful female friends walking on the street, holding umbrella and takeaway coffee, talking and laughing.

Oct 15, 20236 min read

How to get around Taipei like a local

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Beautiful Asian girl renting shared bicycle in city centre

Oct 15, 20236 min read

10 free things to do in Taipei

Tourists launching sky lanterns along the Pingxi Railway line near Taipei

Oct 14, 20235 min read

When is the best time to visit Taipei?

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Oct 13, 20237 min read

15 things to know before going to Taipei

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - APRIL 04: A general view of houses near the "Red Light District" which comes from the red neon lights that highlight the windows where prostitution is legal, but the area is also famous for its canals, coffeeshops selling marijuana or cannabis, brothels, sex shops and museums on what would be a usually busy Saturday night on April 04, 2020 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. All non-essential businesses will follow national policy regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) due to precautionary measures and will be closed to the public at least until further notice. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has spread to many countries across the world, claiming over 60,000 lives and infecting hundreds of thousands more. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
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Oct 13, 20235 min read

Amsterdam will have Europe’s highest tourist tax in 2024. Here’s what that means for your travel budget

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Oct 13, 20238 min read

How to visit Mexico on a budget

Navala village in the Fijian highlands the only village left on the island still composed entirely of traditional Bure houses.

Oct 12, 20237 min read

Explore Fiji by road: 5 of the best driving routes

A woman cycling along a boardwalk in Auckland, NZ

Oct 11, 20236 min read

Find the perfect neighborhood in Auckland for you

Travelers with luggage using smart phones while waiting in line for boarding at airport. Focus on wheeled luggage.
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Oct 10, 20235 min read

EU moves toward eliminating fees for carry-on luggage. Here’s what you need to know

Oct 10, 20235 min read

Toronto in 5 shops: vintage treasures, feelgood gifts and hearty Canadian eats

London, UK - December 29, 2019: Facade of Beigel Shop in Brick Lane, people walk in front, morion blur. The shop first opened in 1855 and sells fresh bagels 24 hours a day.; Shutterstock ID 1609429639; full: -; gl: -; netsuite: -; your: -
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Oct 9, 20235 min read

Local Bites: the best places to eat and drink in East London

Mirabell Gardens with historic Fortress in Salzburg versus St. Francis of Assisi Church in Vienna

Oct 9, 20237 min read

Salzburg vs Vienna: which awesome Austrian city has more allure?

Two young women sitting on balcony overlooking Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

Oct 8, 20234 min read

Do I need a visa to travel to Guatemala?

Mother with son visit Yosemite national park in California; Shutterstock ID 1302467035; your: Claire N; gl: 60505; netsuite: Online ed; full: Yosemite with kids
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Oct 6, 20239 min read

Everything you need to know about visiting the USA with kids

Goodwood Revival, Chichester, UK on September 9, 2024

Oct 6, 202315 min read

I threw caution to the wind to make my son’s dream trip a reality

Oct 6, 20238 min read

London to Barcelona: Why you should skip the high-speed service in favor of a night train via Paris

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relaxation, vacations, tranquillity, away from it all, leisure

Oct 6, 20234 min read

Rio de Janeiro’s beaches now safe for swimming after decades of pollution

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Oct 5, 20236 min read

The best things to do in Montana with kids – from toddlers to teenagers

December 26, 2019. The rare Annular "ring of fire" solar eclipse as seen from the Corniche road in Doha, Qatar. Annular eclipses occur when the Moon is not close enough to the Earth to completely obscure the Sun, leaving a thin ring of the solar disc visible.

Oct 5, 20232 min read

Don't fall in: Here's where to view the "ring of fire" eclipse in the US

Jakarta residents shopping in a traditional market lit by shafts of light

Oct 5, 20237 min read

A first-time guide to Jakarta

A young woman taking a picture of San Francisco Church, Antigua - Guatemala

Oct 5, 20236 min read

Your ultimate guide to visiting Guatemala on a budget

Oct 4, 20234 min read

Why the train from Vienna to Saalfelden Leogang is food for the soul

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Mother and son with a camel at the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt © Joshua Dalsimer / Getty Images

Oct 3, 20236 min read

Bring history to life: best things to do with kids in Egypt

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18-19 years, adventure, adversity, asian ethnicity, buried, challenge, cold, color image, day, determination, enjoying, environment, falling, freezing, happy, horizontal, japanese ethnicity, laughing, leisure activity, looking at camera, misfortune, mouth open, nature, one person, one young woman only, outdoors, people, photography, problem, recreation, sitting, ski, ski goggles, ski pole, ski-wear, skier, skiing, smiling, snow, snow covered, sports, waist up, weekend activities, winter, winter sport, wipeout, woman, young adult, Hokkaido, Japan

Oct 3, 20238 min read

A first-time guide to Hokkaidō, Japan

MARRAKECH, MOROCCO - SEPTEMBER 17: Tourists walk under a building marked with a red 'X,' symbolizing it is unsafe after the earthquake, at the souk on September 17, 2023 in Marrakech, Morocco. A huge earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale hit central Morocco on September 8, with more than 3000 people confirmed dead, many unaccounted for as rescue operations struggle to reach the most affected areas. Whilst the epicentre was in a sparsely populated area of the High Atlas Mountains, its effects have been felt 71km away in Marrakesh, a major tourist destination, where many buildings have collapsed and thousands of deaths have been reported. The souks, which draw thousands of tourists, are comprised of approximately 10 main sections that are still functioning places for craftspeople and trade workers. (Photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)
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Oct 3, 20234 min read

Should you travel to Morocco after the earthquake?

At first light in the early morning, an express passenger boat that services between Manaus and Careiro da Varzea, on the banks across the meeting of the two rivers - Negro and Amazon - heads with only one passenger along the flooded banks of the Amazon´s varzea. This is the only means of transport, as no bridges span across the Amazon river, though quite a few small cities lie along its banks. It is at least twice as fast as the ferry, which will take over an hour to do the same journey.
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Oct 3, 20238 min read

Lonely Plan-it: How to float down the Amazon and enjoy memorable meals around Manaus, Brazil

Oct 3, 20234 min read

Paris tackles bedbug crisis ahead of Olympics: what to know and how to protect yourself

A girl looks over Guatape and the expansive lake system.

Oct 2, 20238 min read

How to get around Colombia, from buses to bicycles

MAY 5, 2017: Shinkansen or JR Bullet train running past a flowering field in Shizuoka during spring with Mt. Fuji in the background.

Oct 2, 20233 min read

The cost of a Japan Rail Pass has more than doubled - is it worth it?

View of the historic Old Bridge in Mostar. Bosnia and Herzegovina; Shutterstock ID 1959237862; full: 65050; gl: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; netsuite: Stari Most diving; your: Brian Healy
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Oct 2, 20235 min read

Mostar’s Stari Most: a plunge into history

Latina girl with an average age of 7 years dressed comfortably is in the historic square of Villa de Leyva boyaca to which she traveled with her family taking a selfie with her gopro
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Oct 2, 202311 min read

The best things to do in Colombia with kids

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Oct 1, 20236 min read

6 best day trips from Lausanne

Walking in the calm green of Parque Arvi, Medellin

Sep 30, 20236 min read

How to visit Colombia on a budget

A 4WD vehicle beneath an empty blue sky in Mongolia
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Sep 30, 20236 min read

The 3 best road trips in Mongolia

Sunset at Stacks of Duncansby, with a flock of sheep grazing, Duncansby Head, John or 'Groats, Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom; Shutterstock ID 2082311356; full: 65050; gl: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; netsuite: Lonely Plan-It: far north Scotland; your: Brian Healy
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Sep 29, 20235 min read

Want to take an extended hike along Scotland’s east coast? Here’s how

Sep 29, 20237 min read

I tried the world's best pizza of 2023 in Italy. Did it live up to its reputation?

A woman with a backpack looking at the sunset on a mountain lake in Mongolia.

Sep 28, 20234 min read

Do I need a visa for Mongolia?

IZMIR, TURKEY - JULY 14: A woman walks near a coastline with her bicycle during sunrise in Foca district of Izmir, Turkey on July 14, 2021. (Photo by Ismail Duru/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
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Sep 28, 20236 min read

Gorgeous landscapes, ancient ruins and wine: cycling through Turkey’s İzmir Province

This is a horizontal, color photograph of woman hiking stopping to enjoy the view from Sam's Point Preserve in the Shawangunk Mountains. These mountains are part of the Appalachian Mountains. Green trees fill the valley below the cliffs of the mountain ridge in upstate New York, Ulster County. Photographed with a Nikon D800 DSLR camera.
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Sep 28, 20235 min read

12 of the best things to do in the Hudson Valley

Man and his dog enjoying a rest after climbing a mountain in Wales, with a dramatic view overlooking Llyn Clewedog Reservoir.
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Sep 27, 20237 min read

How to arrange a multi-day hike on Wales’ Glyndŵr’s Way

Two women laughing on a bridge in Philadelphia

Sep 27, 20239 min read

How to visit Philadelphia on a budget

Perito Moreno Glacier on a sunny day.
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Sep 26, 20237 min read

A first-time guide to Patagonia, Argentina

Group hiking through forest in Colombia

Sep 26, 202310 min read

The top 9 day trips from Bogotá from rewarding hikes to laid-back towns

USA, Maine
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Sep 25, 20237 min read

The 5 most beautiful road trips in Maine

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Little enjoying cotton candy, Dijon, France.

Sep 25, 20236 min read

8 things to do with kids in Burgundy, France

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