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Nov 23, 20223 min read

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

Road trip in the western coast of USA visiting famous places in California.

Nov 22, 20224 min read

Yosemite suspends its reservation system - but will overcrowding return?

Guests enjoying the canopy walk above the rainforest in Kakum National Park, Ghana

Nov 22, 20226 min read

Where to find the best hikes and walks in Ghana

Greetings from Istanbul

Nov 22, 20222 min read

Postcard from Istanbul... my trip to the Bosphorus in pictures

Shot from inside of a Reggae Reggae bus looking through the windshield. There are people sitting around the bus.

Nov 20, 20225 min read

How to get around Barbados without breaking a sweat

BWRYFM Two sightseers on coast at Bathsheba, Barbados, West Indies, Caribbean.

Nov 18, 20227 min read

The 6 best hikes in Barbados

A seafood kiosk in La Guancha, Ponce, Puerto Rico

Nov 17, 20226 min read

Don't miss Puerto Rico's best food and drink

Photo taken in Bridgetown, Barbados

Nov 17, 20226 min read

The 9 best places to visit in Barbados

The Northern Lights In The Sky Above The Tony Knowles Coastal Trail And Point Woronzof In Winter At Nighttime - stock photo Anchorage Alaska United States Of America

Nov 16, 20226 min read

Anchorage is America’s ultimate winter adventure-land

A woman on the beach in Nassau, Bahamas

Nov 16, 20224 min read

How to get around in the Bahamas: Everything you need to know

Janet Richard enjoying the sun at Tritons' Fountain near Valletta's City Gate © Janet Richard

Nov 15, 20222 min read

Check out Janet Richard's best day in Malta

Views of the bay and bridge make the Sydney Harbor a must see © Isabella Moore/Lonely Planet

Nov 15, 20222 min read

Check out Meissa Mason's best day in Sydney, Australia

Rainbow over Victoria Falls on Zambezi River

Nov 15, 20221 min read

Mark Mpundu's perfect day in Zambia

Grey Mares Tail is a well traveled hike to Loch Skeen © Luke Mitchell

Nov 15, 20222 min read

Check out Luke Mitchell's perfect day in Southern Scotland

Scale di Porta Sole at sunset © Nina Gigante

Nov 15, 20223 min read

Check out Nina Gigante's best day in Perugia, Umbria.

The beach at Vieux Port is a must visit © Theo Giacometti/Lonely Planet

Nov 15, 20221 min read

Check out Camille Potts' best day in Marseille

Hikers on the way to Corcora Valley © Nadege Mazars/Lonely Planet

Nov 15, 202210 min read

4 days to discover Colombia’s national parks

A family looks out of the Mull of Galloway's lighthouse © Emily Macinnes/Lonely Planet

Nov 15, 202210 min read

7-day circuit through Southern Scotland

Take in views of Perth from Kings Park © Ronan O'Connell/Lonely Planet

Nov 15, 202211 min read

7 days for the ultimate journey in Western Australia

Wayi Wayi Art Gallery holds frequent workshops © Jason Mulikita/Lonely Planet

Nov 15, 202211 min read

8-day journey through Zambia

The spectacular Kaieteur Falls in Guyana.

Nov 15, 20228 min read

7 days to connect with Guyana’s unspoiled nature

Scuba diver in a colorful reef in Raja Ampat © Getty Images

Nov 15, 202210 min read

7 days to unwind at sea in Raja Ampat

Lunch and a tasting at Creation Wines near Cape Town, South Africa © Lauren Mulligan/Lonely Planet

Nov 15, 20228 min read

7 days in South Africa: coastline, Winelands and fine dining

Friends hug in front of the Sydney Opera House © Isabella Moore/Lonely Planet

Nov 15, 202210 min read

4 days to connect with Sydney, Australia

Woman sits in robe in spa with tea

Nov 15, 20226 min read

Get into: Wellness culture in Los Angeles

Misty Terrace at Druk Wangyal in Bhutan © Misty Terrace

Nov 15, 20222 min read

Misty Terrace's best day in Bhutan

Taktsang Monastery, also known as the Tiger's Nest, with prayer flags view © Shutterstock

Nov 15, 202213 min read

7-day journey on the Trans Bhutan Trail

Kayla Wheeler on a hike in Jamaica © Kayla Wheeler

Nov 15, 20222 min read

Kayla Wheeler's best day in Jamaica

Refuel by the Megane Coffee & Spirits yatai between tastings © Darien Robertson/Lonely Planet

Nov 15, 202215 min read

4 days in Fukuoka, Japan: how to eat your way through the city

Sarti beach with Mount Athos in view © Konstantinos Tsakalidis/Lonely Planet

Nov 15, 202213 min read

4 days in Halkidiki, Greece to relax and unwind

Feat at Valentine Roti in Kuala Lumpur © Muhd Hidayatullah/Lonely Planet

Nov 15, 20229 min read

4 days in Kuala Lumpur: the perfect foodie itinerary

Il Gufo is a delectable stop in Mercado Ferrando © Mariana Grief Etchebhere/Lonely Planet

Nov 15, 20227 min read

4 days in Montevideo: South America’s secret foodie destination

Visitors look out from Bastei near Dresden © Elizaveta Kovaleva/Lonely Planet

Nov 15, 202213 min read

4 days to learn about Dresden

Illustration of the summer in Marseille © Theo Giacometti/Lonely Planet

Nov 15, 202211 min read

4 days to learn about Marseille

MANCHESTER, UK - FEBRUARY, 1, 2019: The interior of the famous Manchester art gallery during visiting hours; Shutterstock ID 1305544687; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Free things in Manchester

Nov 15, 202215 min read

4 days to learn in Manchester

The famous Pelican bar located in the sea in Jamaica © Alamy

Nov 15, 20229 min read

4 days to unwind in Jamaica

Wied il Gharsi is a perfect spot to spend the day floating © Matthew Mirabelli/Lonely Planet

Nov 15, 20225 min read

4 days unwinding in Malta

Planes de Renderos in El Salvador © Luis Siguenza/Lonely Planet

Nov 15, 202210 min read

4 perfect days in El Salvador

Chef, Ricardo Martins visits restaurant Don Fernando in Lima © Jack Pearce/Lonely Planet

Nov 15, 20225 min read

A foodie's guide to the flavors of Lima, Peru

Hoop dancing at El Rancho de las Golondrinas © Jack Pearce/Lonely Planet

Nov 15, 20225 min read

A local's guide to learning about New Mexico, USA

Albania's mountain trails make for great views © Ilir Tsouko/Lonely Planet

Nov 15, 20222 min read

Check out Anxhi Celiku's best day in Albania

Lexi Cross skateboarding in El Salvador © Lexi Cross

Nov 15, 20222 min read

Check out Lexi Cross and Roman Martinez's best day in El Salvador

Cyclist riding through Camel's Back Park in Boise, Idaho.

Nov 15, 20227 min read

Connect with Boise, Idaho in one perfect day

Ghana's warm environment will make you feel at home © Jack Pearce/Lonely Planet

Nov 15, 20225 min read

Connect with the energy of Accra, Ghana

Sin Kiew Yee Shin Kee Beef Noodles is a favorite in Kuala Lumpur © Muhd Hidayatullah/Lonely Planet

Nov 15, 20225 min read

Eat your way through Kuala Lumpur in one day

Tourists walk in the gardens of Pillnitz Castle in Dresden © Elizaveta Kovaleva/Lonely Planet

Nov 15, 20228 min read

Learn about Dresden's rebirth in one perfect day

Watch of wildlife among the cliffs of Kenai Fjords National Park © Nathaniel Wilder/Lonely Planet

Nov 15, 202213 min read

The perfect 8-day Alaska road trip

Tania George relaxes by the pool in Kempinski, Jordan © Jack Pearce/Lonely Planet

Nov 15, 20225 min read

Your next luxurious getaway to unwind is in Jordan

Selfie of a happy young Caucasian in the snow wearing a yellow jacket and raising one hand

Nov 15, 20226 min read

Everything you need to know about planning a last-minute North American ski trip

The Toad Has Crossed The Road - Yet another capture of a Toxic Toad crossing the road during a hot Summer day in The Sonoran Desert of Peoria Arizona USA, as many of them invaded the streets after a major flooding Monsoon of August, 2021

Nov 15, 20223 min read

Heading to a national park? The NPS wants you to keep toads out of your mouth

A purple background with a white circle in the middle. Inside it says Under $25. Around the circle are images of an Ultimate US Travel book, a tin first aid kit, a green bottle in the shape of a bird and a journal.

Nov 15, 20225 min read

10 best gifts for travelers under $25 for 2022

A bodyboarder runs along a beach in Barbados in front of a lifeguard tower

Nov 15, 20228 min read

14 of the best beaches in Barbados

A green image with a white circle in the center. Inside the circle is the word Sustainable, also in green. Around the circle is an image of reusable shopping bags, a cell phone case, a rolled up yoga mat and the Sustainable Travel Handbook from Lonely Planet

Nov 15, 20226 min read

16 sustainable gift ideas for travelers 2022

Woman with camera take travel picture from sea landscape, Atlantic ocean and Asturias coast at Cape Penas in north Spain.; Shutterstock ID 2177193009; your: Ben N Buckner; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: Asturias Northern Spain Sponsored

Nov 14, 20229 min read

Unspoiled Spain: How to feel the spirit of the northern coast

Postcard from Geneva

Nov 14, 20223 min read

Postcard from Geneva: My trip to Switzerland in pics

Bahamas, Eleuthera Island, Current Village - stock photo

Nov 14, 20225 min read

5 top Bahamas road trips for exploration and relaxation

Noor Murad, chef with Yotam Ottolenghi

Nov 14, 20223 min read

How I travel... with chef Noor Murad

Local woman wearing a colourful headdress during the Barbados Crop Over festival

Nov 14, 20227 min read

The best time to visit Barbados for beaches, sun and festival fun

US band Tank and the Bangas perform onstage at the Le Liberte Music Hall on December 6, 2017 in Rennes, as part of the 39th edition of the Trans Musicales music festival. .The 39th edition of the Trans Musicales music festival take place from December 6 to December 10. / AFP PHOTO / LOIC VENANCE (Photo credit should read LOIC VENANCE/AFP via Getty Images)

Nov 11, 20226 min read

Why France's Rencontres Trans Musicales music festival is worth traveling for

Havana, Cuba - january 15, 2016: Young woman tending inside a fruit and vegetable stand in the agricultural market of a populous neighborhood of the city; Shutterstock ID 1177792096; your: Zach Laks; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: Discover

Nov 11, 20223 min read

🌍 Help Me, LP! What currency should I bring to Cuba?

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