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Beautiful and Famous Taiwan Hemlock on The Wuling Quadruple Mountains Trail, Shei-Pa National Park, Taiwan

Oct 21, 20237 min read

The 10 most spectacular hikes in Taiwan

The new collection galleries at the National Museum of Women in the Arts © Jennifer Hughes / The National Museum of Women in the Arts

Oct 21, 20237 min read

The National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, DC reopens

Two people walk past a small cafe in Taipei

Oct 20, 202313 min read

How to visit Taipei on a budget

Following the course of the Danube, the 460-mile ride lets you take in much of Bulgaria © courtesy Dunav Ultra

Oct 20, 20238 min read

How to take a bikepacking adventure on Bulgaria’s Dunav Ultra

The monumental Heidentor (“Heathens Gate”) towers over the site of Carnuntum in Lower Austria © Guniva / Shutterstock

Oct 20, 20234 min read

How to plan a visit to the imposing Danube Limes

Spanish authorities are cracking down on party tourism with new regulations © Jose Jordan / AFP via Getty Images

Oct 20, 20236 min read

Spanish cities implement new rules to curb party tourism - here's what you need to know

Less-visited corners of India – such as the south or the northeast – offer a way for solo female travelers to ease into their journeys © Sudip Bhar / Shutterstock

Oct 20, 20235 min read

I’m a woman who loves traveling solo. What should I know about India?

The team at Sips, in Barcelona, came top of the rankings at the World’s 50 Best Bars 2023 awards, announced in Singapore on October 17 @ courtesy The World's 50 Best Bars

Oct 19, 20235 min read

Raise a glass to the world’s best bar (and 49 more)

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

Cruise ships will now call at a port some 30 minutes from Barcelona’s city center © Miguel Zagran / Shutterstock

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.
Lonely Planet Traveller Magazine, issue 97, Great Escape, Taiwan

Oct 19, 20233 min read

Do you need a visa to visit Taiwan?

The kids will love the great outdoors in New Zealand © Cavan Images / Getty Images

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
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Oct 18, 20237 min read

How to visit Taiwan on a budget

Sunset Boulevard. Nicole Scherzinger (Norma Desmond) & Tom Francis (Joe Gillis). Credit - Marc Brenner. 2579.jpg

Oct 18, 20235 min read

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

Exploring Tikal National Park is the perfect activity for young history buffs © Kryssia Campos / Getty Images

Oct 18, 20237 min read

Everything you need to know about visiting Guatemala with kids

Discovering Taipei's bustling and vibrant neighborhoods © Linka A Odom / Getty Images

Oct 17, 20235 min read

Your ultimate guide to Taipei's neighborhoods

Local guide Mariano Constantini will be delighted to show you around the hills of Le Marche. Plan on taking your time © Joe Bindloss

Oct 17, 202311 min read

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

Specialty coffee shop Combo, on Rua da Boavista, embraces Portugal’s coffee culture tradition, with some new additions

Oct 17, 20235 min read

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

The Lodge at St Edward Park’s head chef, Luke Kolpin, is a veteran of the legendary noma in Copenhagen © courtesy the Lodge at St Edward Park

Oct 17, 20236 min read

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

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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

The Gucci exhibition carries examples of Gucci’s most exquisite handbag designs from across the decades © courtesy Gucci COSMOS

Oct 16, 20235 min read

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

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Oct 15, 20237 min read

How to get around Taipei like a local

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Oct 15, 20236 min read

10 free things to do in Taipei

Tourists launching sky lanterns along the Pingxi Railway line near Taipei
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Oct 14, 20235 min read

When is the best time to visit Taipei?

Be ready for any visit to Taipei with this guide to health, safety and etiquette © asiastock / Shutterstock

Oct 13, 20237 min read

15 things to know before going to Taipei

Starting in 2024, hotel taxes will go up by 5.5% in Amsterdam © Dean Mouhtaropoulos / Getty Images

Oct 13, 20235 min read

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

Some of the best things to do in Mexico won't cost you anything ©Thomas Barwick/Getty Images

Oct 13, 20239 min read

How to visit Mexico on a budget

A four-wheel drive car on a dirt track at the edge of a village of thatched huts.

Oct 12, 20237 min read

Explore Fiji by road: 5 of the best driving routes

Venture beyond the city center and discover Auckland's neighborhoods © Jessie Casson / Getty Images

Oct 11, 20237 min read

Find the perfect neighborhood in Auckland for you

The European Parliament has launched a process that might result in the elimination of airline fees for carry-on baggage © izusek/ Getty Images

Oct 10, 20235 min read

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

Here's how you can celebrate small businesses on your next trip to Toronto © Getty Images

Oct 10, 20235 min read

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

Beigel Shop in Brick Lane, a much-loved East London institution © Shutterstock

Oct 9, 20236 min read

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

Are you more dazzled by Mirabell Gardens in Salzburg, or St Francis of Assisi Church in Vienna? © iStock

Oct 9, 20238 min read

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

Many people can visit Guatemala without applying for a visa © Kate Ballis / Getty Images

Oct 8, 20235 min read

Do I need a visa to travel to Guatemala?

From the world's best roller coasters to some of the world's greatest views, the US is great for kids of all ages © My Good Images / Shutterstock

Oct 6, 202310 min read

Everything you need to know about visiting the USA with kids

The author and his son Owen attend the Goodwood Revival, Chichester, UK on September 9, 2023 © Adrian Wenner

Oct 6, 202316 min read

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

The yellow train of Cerdagne, connecting Villefranche with Latour-de-Carol © Getty Images

Oct 6, 20239 min read

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

New data shows that the water quality at Rio’s beaches is the highest it’s been in many years © Buena Vista Images / Getty Images

Oct 6, 20235 min read

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

Montana offers countless ways to get back to nature with kids © Jordan Siemens / Getty Images

Oct 5, 20237 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.
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Oct 5, 20233 min read

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

From eating at street food stalls to choosing the best hostels, here's how to travel around Guatemala on a budget © Kryssia Campos / Getty Images

Oct 5, 20237 min read

Your ultimate guide to visiting Guatemala on a budget

The mountain air, wildflowers and grazing cows of the Austrian Alps are only a train ride away from the city © iStock / Getty Images Plus

Oct 4, 20235 min read

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

Ancient history is at your fingertips in Egypt, a great place to visit for families © Joshua Dalsimer / Getty Images

Oct 3, 20236 min read

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

Plan your perfect trip to Hokkaidō with this guide for first-time visitors © Jeremy Woodhouse / Getty Images

Oct 3, 20238 min read

A first-time guide to Hokkaidō, Japan

While parts of Morocco were heavily damaged by the earthquake, the country remains most open to visitors © Alexi Rosenfeld / Getty Images

Oct 3, 20235 min read

Should you travel to Morocco after the earthquake?

A cruise down the mighty Amazon on the bucket list of most adventurous travelers. Here’s how to plan yours © Ramesh Thadani / Getty Images

Oct 3, 20239 min read

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

Paris is dealing with a major bed bug invasion ahead of the 2024 Olympics © Shutterstock

Oct 3, 20234 min read

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

A girl seen from behind, looking out over Guatape and the expansive lake system.

Oct 2, 20239 min read

How to get around Colombia, from buses to bicycles

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?

The iconic Stari Most bridge has defined the town of Mostar for more than 450 years © Kadagan / Shutterstock

Oct 2, 20235 min read

Mostar’s Stari Most: a plunge into history

From historic towns to rainforest excursions, Colombia offers so many adventures for families © Mario Arango / Getty Images

Oct 2, 202312 min read

The best things to do in Colombia with kids

Day trips from Lausanne yield epic views like this one from Dent de Jaman © Manfred Stutz / Getty Images

Oct 1, 20236 min read

6 best day trips from Lausanne

A woman walks over a wooden bridge in Parque Arví, Medellín

Sep 30, 20237 min read

How to visit Colombia on a budget

Mongolia's wide open spaces were made for road tripping © Yulia Denisyuk / Bell Collective / Getty Images

Sep 30, 20237 min read

The 3 best road trips in Mongolia

The “sea stacks” at Duncansby are a highlight of Scotland’s east coast © EyesTravelling / Shutterstock

Sep 29, 20236 min read

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

I Masanielli di Francesco Martucci in Caserta pizza, voted best in world 4 years in a row © Roberto Salomone

Sep 29, 20238 min read

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

Here's everything you need to know about getting a visa for Mongolia © Mehendra_art / Shutterstock

Sep 28, 20234 min read

Do I need a visa for Mongolia?

İzmir has a vibrant cycling culture that makes a bike tour of the region a treat © Ismail Duru / Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

Sep 28, 20237 min read

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

Soak in the beauty of New York's stunning Hudson Valley © Boogich / Getty Images

Sep 28, 20236 min read

12 of the best things to do in the Hudson Valley

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