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Villa Cimbrone Gardens + Infinity Terrace, Ravello, Italy. July 2025.

Feb 25, 202610 min read

11 of the most beautiful places in Italy

canto-v3600468 - Along the Romantic Road in Schwangau, Germany. Ivanova Tetyana/Shutterstock

Feb 25, 20266 min read

6 top road trips in Germany

Walking the city walls of Dubrovnik, Croatia. AmauryMphotos/Shutterstock

Feb 25, 20267 min read

Headed to Dubrovnik? Here’s what you need to know

View of the man-made path leading up to the hermitage on the islet of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe in Spain.

Feb 25, 20268 min read

The 6 best day trips from San Sebastián

Washington Square Park in Manhattan with the iconic landmark arch and visitors enjoying a sunny spring morning

Feb 24, 20268 min read

How to see the best of New York City on a budget

Vök Thermal Baths. Daniel Dorsa for Lonely Planet

Feb 7, 20267 min read

14 things to know before visiting Iceland

Views from a lemon grove on the Amalfi Coast. Alexis Doyle for Lonely Planet

Feb 6, 202610 min read

10 of the best places to visit on the Amalfi Coast

People are seen through the gate of a castle congregating in an inner courtyard. Elaborate gold decorations cover the gate and eaves of the temple beyond the courtyard.

Feb 6, 20268 min read

17 essential things to know before traveling to Kyoto in 2026

Narrow down the beaches you want to visit in Hawaii with this list of the state's very best. Shutterstock

Feb 6, 202615 min read

17 of the best beaches in Hawaiʻi

View over Salamanca. Matt Munro/Lonely Planet

Feb 5, 202613 min read

The 14 best places to visit in Spain

A tree blooms pink in the spring in front of a large ancient hilltop temple.

Feb 5, 202611 min read

9 top spring destinations in Italy

Expect fabulous beaches and dazzling sunsets in Puerto Vallarta. Shutterstock

Feb 4, 202610 min read

A guide to Puerto Vallarta

Explore the medieval town of Óbidos with this guide to the top things to do. Shutterstock

Jan 26, 20269 min read

The 10 best things to do in Óbidos, Portugal

Two zebras stand together in a national park in Kenya, with a city skyline in the distance.

Jan 15, 20268 min read

16 essential things to know before traveling to Kenya

Colorful towels hang on the line outside a white building on a narrow cobblestone walkway in the Cyclades, Greece; the sea is visible at the end of the alley.

Jan 15, 202615 min read

6 best Greece itineraries: Top ways to see the Greek islands and mainland

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Jan 15, 20266 min read

10 of the best things to do in Paris in spring

Hiking in the Cyclades in Greece. Marc Bruxelle/Shutterstock

Jan 15, 202613 min read

Hiking Greece – discover the top trails, from Crete to the Peloponnese

A lake and houses beyond iare seen through an open window, which has an ornate metal railing.

Jan 14, 20267 min read

The best time to visit Italy

The photo captures the stunning towns of Amalfi and Atrani on the Amalfi Coast, with colorful cliffside buildings, historic churches, and breathtaking views of the turquoise sea and lush hills., License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-06-25T19:27:14.000Z, User: Sarahstocking, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Digital, client: First time guide Atrani Italy, other: Sarah Stocking

Dec 14, 20256 min read

Guide to the Amalfi Coast's Path of the Gods

A spice market near Khan Al Khalili in Cairo, Egypt. John Wreford/Shutterstock

Dec 4, 20256 min read

6 of the best free things to do in Cairo

Discover top dining spots in Melbourne such as Gimlet (pictured here showcasing its Southern rock lobster menu offering), as recommended by a local. Jo McGann

Oct 22, 20257 min read

Best places to eat in Melbourne (and what to order)

close up of shrimp and sausage gumbo in a cast-iron pot on a wooden table

Oct 22, 20255 min read

Guide to Creole trail rides of Louisiana and Texas

Fall in the Willamette Valley. Jennifer Larsen Morrow/Shutterstock

Oct 22, 20256 min read

9 divine wineries in Oregon’s Willamette Valley

The Mae Hong Son loop in northwest Thailand. PhotoFra/Shutterstock

Oct 3, 20259 min read

A guide to Thailand’s Mae Hong Son loop on a motorbike

Brescia, Italy. Claudia Gori for Lonely Planet

Oct 1, 20258 min read

12 things to know before traveling to Italy

Ang Thong National Marine Park in Surat Thani, Thailand. Philipp Meier

Sep 28, 202511 min read

Guide to southern Thailand

A bowl of pho and a bowl of mint on the street in Vietnam.

Sep 28, 202515 min read

Where to get the best street food in Hanoi

Two komodo dragons fight on a grassy cliff above an inlet in Indonesia.

Sep 26, 202510 min read

Guide to Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Drinks stall in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. vale_t/Getty Images

Sep 25, 202510 min read

The best things to eat and drink in Jamaica

Place du Palais, Bordeaux. JeanLucIchard/Shutterstock

Sep 24, 20257 min read

8 of the best things to do in Bordeaux

Oia, a village on the Greek island of Santorini. Gonzalo Azumendi/Getty Images

Sep 23, 202514 min read

Lonely Planet’s guide to exploring the Greek islands responsibly

Khao San Road in Bangkok. Luciano Mortula - LGM/Shutterstock

Sep 23, 20254 min read

A guide to Khao San Road in Bangkok

A marijuana dispensary

Sep 22, 20254 min read

Cannabis in Thailand: what travelers need to know

A surfer on big waves at Fistral Beach, Newquay, Cornwall, UK.

Jul 16, 202513 min read

The Lonely Planet guide to surfing in Newquay, Cornwall

Euskalduna Studio, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Porto, Portugal. Euskalduna Studio

Jul 14, 20257 min read

Best places to eat in Porto

Traffic on Houston's Allen Parkway. Jon Bilous/Shutterstock

Jul 10, 20255 min read

The best ways to travel around in Houston, Texas

Wind through idyllic Greek landscapes on our favourite road trips. Krivosheev Vitaly/Shutterstock

Jun 19, 20259 min read

The 5 most incredible road trips in Greece

Two hikers on the Jordan Trail. Justin Foulkes for Lonely Planet

Jun 4, 20256 min read

How to hike the Jordan Trail, a cross-country trek in the Middle East

Piazza dell’Anfiteatro in Lucca. serenarossi/Shutterstock

Mar 14, 20259 min read

The best alternatives to 8 Italian hot spots

People walking barefoot through Bordeaux's Miroir d'Eau. Eo naya/Shutterstock

Mar 7, 20259 min read

When is the best time to visit Bordeaux, France?

In 2025, set out on a journey of self-discovery – say, by joining the pilgrims of Lhasa, Tibet. Stanley Chen Xi/Getty Images

Feb 15, 202522 min read

25 trips to inspire self-reflection and adventure in 2025

Tamarindo is one of Costa Rica's most popular surf towns. Shutterstock

Jan 27, 20259 min read

8 amazing places to surf in Costa Rica (for all levels)

A counter of gelato in various colors and flavors in Rome, Italy.

Jan 13, 20256 min read

The 6 best places for gelato in Italy

It’s almost a cliché but Florida is a ideal for seniors (and little ones) © kali9 / Getty Images

Mar 7, 20238 min read

11 best places to take your parents and grandparents on holiday

Schloss Hellbrunn seen from its adjoining gardens

Jul 10, 202212 min read

8 top day trips from Salzburg to palaces, peaks and the world’s biggest ice caves

Tourists seen around the fountain in front of Castle Howard on a sunny afternoon, North Yorkshire

Jan 15, 20228 min read

6 easy day trips from York to see moorlands, markets and coastal castles

Apr 13, 20212 min read

West Virginia will pay remote workers $12,000 to move there

Feb 23, 202120 min read

What countries can US travelers visit right now?

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Nov 25, 20202 min read

How to see a frosty moon and the final lunar eclipse of the year

Oct 1, 20206 min read

7 magical destinations for anybody fascinated by witches

Photo from famous mountain of Exomvourgo, Tinos island, Cyclades, Greece, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-11-30T19:25:47.000Z, User: LP_YKhanna, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: LP, client: App Content, other: Yuvraj Khanna

Sep 14, 20202 min read

Travelers can now swim above this heart-shaped reef in Australia

A mother and daughter in the Lares region of Peru © Eric Mohl

Aug 5, 20203 min read

COVID-19 stalled this couple’s incredible 14-year trip, but they haven’t given up hope

Airbus' electric flying taxi

Jul 30, 20202 min read

Is the Airbus flying taxi ready for take-off?

A man stands on the end of the rocky overhang at Glacier point lookout.
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Jul 23, 20206 min read

How the Great American Outdoors Act will save US national parks

May 13, 20203 min read

"New Big 5" project wants to change how we think about wildlife conservation

Oct 17, 20195 min read

6 things I learned from flying 6 days in a row

Apr 8, 20190 min read

Spring flowers around the world

Sep 22, 20172 min read

Check out some of the world's most famous statues as you've never seen them before

Jan 22, 20151 min read

New York invests to accommodate record 55 million annual visitors

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