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A woman reading to a small audience in an independent bookstore in San Francisco.

Jul 29, 20229 min read

Bookstores we've loved on our travels: Lonely Planet team's favorite places in the world to browse

Patrons sit in a snug at the Duke of York, a classic pub down a cobbled alley with mirrored bar and advertising signs.

Jul 29, 20229 min read

The 5 best neighborhoods in Belfast for cozy pubs and local grub

Myrtle Beach State Park and its pier, on the Grand Strand.
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Architecture, Pier, Grand Strand, State Park, Beach
A couple walk past the pier at Myrtle Beach State Park.

Jul 28, 20226 min read

The 7 best places to visit in South Carolina

Puerto Rico

Jul 28, 20227 min read

East End Puerto Rico, the perfect San Juan alternative

BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 28, 2017: Sunset over Titanic Belfast - museum, touristic attraction and monument to Belfast's maritime heritage on the site of the former Harland and Wolff shipyard.; Shutterstock ID 1847358820; your: Jennifer Carey; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: Belfast best museums

Jul 28, 20226 min read

Belfast’s top museums: learn about people, power, politics and the penal system

Close Up Of Golden Retriever On Walk In Countryside

Jul 28, 20226 min read

Top tips for traveling with your dog in Britain this summer

Photographer man taking photos in the village in Cotswolds, UK; Shutterstock ID 2039173658; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: When to travel to the Cotswolds

Jul 28, 20227 min read

The best times of year to visit the Cotswolds

Young women cross the Peace Bridge in Derry, Northern Ireland

Jul 28, 20226 min read

The best day trips from Belfast, from the Derry Girls' hometown to the Giant's Causeway

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - JUNE 21, 2017: Interior of Torvehallerne - covered food market, at Israels Plads in Copenhagen built on the area of the previous, old vegetable market.

Jul 27, 20225 min read

Copenhagen's best food markets: a world of flavors under one roof

West Sands Beach in St. Andrews, Scotland.

Jul 27, 20227 min read

Scotland’s best beaches offer wildlife watching, water sports and windswept walks

A woman feeling the breeze on a black Tenerife beach

Jul 27, 202210 min read

Pass for a local in Tenerife with these insider tips

Kenya, Coast, sailing dhow off Shela Beach on Lamu Island.

Jul 27, 20228 min read

The best beaches in Kenya for recharging after a wildlife safari

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA - April 10, 2015: Two people ride a tandem bicycle past a mural on the popular Canal Walk in Indianapolis, Indiana. The waterway is part of the historic Indiana Central Canal, constructed in the early 1800s.

Jul 26, 20225 min read

How to make the most of Indianapolis on a budget: top discounts and other money-saving tips

Palm trees and turquoise water at Vai beach.

Jul 26, 20225 min read

In between beach days, explore Crete’s beautiful national parks

The Sunset at Belfast Castle; Shutterstock ID 1395661367; your: Tasmin Waby; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: Demand Project

Jul 26, 20228 min read

Top free things to do in Belfast from fictional worlds to historic murals

Family and friends having a meal together in the garden on a sunny summers day

Jul 26, 202210 min read

The most charming and luxurious boutique hotels in Andalucía

RW3D52 Taipei, Taiwan - November 06, 2018: Woman rides a bicycle in front of the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall on November 06, 2018 in Taipei, Taiwan?

Jul 26, 20224 min read

Discover art, history and a bit of kitsch at these top Taipei museums

Gothenburg, Sweden - April 2, 2013: Blue old electric trams at a street by a canal, in the centre of Göteborg, important Scandinavian city of Sweden.

Jul 26, 20227 min read

Exploring Gothenburg’s sustainable side: a green weekend itinerary

Tourist admiring the view in Masca, Tenerife, Spain

Jul 25, 20226 min read

Where to avoid the crowds in Tenerife

Eastham, Massachusetts, USA -September 26, 2019- A middle aged couple armed with cameras, tripods, binoculars and water bottles set out on a hike through the low lying salt marshes of the Fort Hill area of the Cape Cod National Seashore on a bright autumn morning.

Jul 25, 20226 min read

8 of the best hikes in Cape Cod, and top tips to make the most of your time on the trails

Abu Dhabi thrill-seeker Hala Krunz, bottom right, is the founder of the Rolleristas. Her interests and lifestyle are as diverse as the city she calls home

Jul 25, 20226 min read

Hala Krunz: Building a vibrant, adventurous community in Abu Dhabi

Couple walking in snow towards Wawel Hill.

Jul 25, 20226 min read

The best time to visit Kraków, where festivals take place all year long

A woman running in the forest in Sweden

Jul 25, 20226 min read

Runs in the midnight sun – the Lonely Planet guide to trail running in Sweden

Lonely Planet senior news editor Melissa Yeager at the Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela after finishing the Portuguese Way of the pilgrimage.

Jul 25, 202215 min read

Camino de Santiago: Here's my itinerary from two weeks walking the Portuguese Way

Visitors swimming in a protected rock pool on the north coast of Aruba.

Jul 24, 20224 min read

The ultimate guide to Aruba’s Arikok National Park: top things to see and do

Young beautiful caucasian woman at Souq Waqif market. Exploring Doha with camera.

Jul 24, 20225 min read

How to explore Qatar by metro, taxi, bicycle and car

Irish musicians perform while seated on a table at the John Hewitt pub in Belfast.

Jul 24, 20226 min read

10 things every Belfast local knows

Downtown Indianapolis reflecting on the canal at dusk.

Jul 23, 20227 min read

The top 5 day trips from Indianapolis: enjoy Tibetan culture, bourbon tours and foodie hot spots

Tourist with sun hat looking down at the sea from cliffs near Hora Sfakion, Crete

Jul 23, 20226 min read

Getting around Crete is easy by boat, car, bus or bike

MYDYF7 Tucson, Arizona, USA downtown skyline with Sentinel Peak at dusk. (Mountaintop A for Arizona)

Jul 22, 20228 min read

Best free things to do in Tucson

May 24, 2019 Indianapolis, IN: MARCUS ERICSSON (R) (7) of Sweden heads through the turns to practice for the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana.; Shutterstock ID 1407371996; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Things to know before Indianapolis

Jul 22, 20226 min read

Get ready for Indy: all you need to know before your trip to Indianapolis

Gopro First Person View Mountain Biking On Wooden Suspension Bridge Above Soca River, Slovenia. - stock photo
Photo taken in Kobarid, Slovenia

Jul 22, 20227 min read

How Slovenia is taking the lead as a top cycling destination in Europe

Museum of Modern Art, or MoMA, Manhattan, New York, United States of America - Campbell's Soup Cans, the artwork by Andy Warhol. Leading figure in pop art. Famous work. Visitors watching.

Jul 22, 20224 min read

Warhol in the US: 10 top places to see the iconic pop artist's work

Empty desert road leading to Monument Valley, as seen from Forrest Gump Point during sunset.

Jul 22, 202210 min read

Can you do the all-American road trip in an electric car? Expert tips for planning your route

Mother and toddler enjoying cream tea in a garden the proper way with jam on top of the cream; Shutterstock ID 1099937564; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050 ; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Dining in the Cotswolds

Jul 22, 20225 min read

Best food experiences in the Cotswolds, from cream teas to farmers markets and Michelin stars

A man in a bright red jacket holds up a pair of binoculars

Jul 21, 20226 min read

From the city to the jungle: The 7 best hikes in Panama

Colorado has some of the most incredible hot springs in the world and the views to match

Jul 21, 20226 min read

The 7 best hot springs in Colorado, from high-end luxury to the wild outdoors

Woman hiker watching beautiful costal scenery. - Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. Western coast view, mountain Anaga and Atlantic ocean

Jul 21, 202210 min read

8 of the best hikes in Tenerife, from volcano climbs to coastal cliff-hangers

young woman riding in a car and taking photo with smartphone

Jul 21, 20227 min read

The best 5 road trips in Crete: go on a driving adventure around the island

Edinburgh, Scotland - A crowd of spectators watching a street performer on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh's Old Town, during the city's Festival Fringe, held during August.

Jul 21, 202213 min read

Edinburgh Fringe 2022: *everything* you need to know about this year’s festival

A child watches the rides at Carowinds theme park on the border between North and South Carolina

Jul 20, 20225 min read

The top 8 things to do in South Carolina for a true taste of the Palmetto State

A visitor walks past a thought-provoking painting at art exhibition at the MOCAK Museum of Contemporary Art Krakow, Poland

Jul 20, 20227 min read

Kraków’s best museums: from bagels to bungee trampolines

High-angle view of umbrellas on the beach at Atrani on the Amalfi Coast.

Jul 20, 20225 min read

Swimwear bans and ID bracelets - what to know about Italy's latest beach and resort rules

Cambridge, UK - August 20, 2017 : People punting in a canal next to the Mathematical bridge

Jul 20, 20225 min read

A tour of the most stunning architecture in Cambridge

Taiwan

Jul 20, 20226 min read

The top 7 national parks and scenic areas in Taiwan

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - June 23 2019: Traffic, cars and people cross the Allegheny River on the Roberto Clemente Bridge in downtown Pittsburgh Pennsylvania USA

Jul 19, 20226 min read

The best ways to get around in Pittsburgh

Tassili National Park

Jul 19, 202213 min read

In Algeria’s Tassili N’Ajjer National Park, a land of rock forests and stone giants

Indianapolis aerial view with Downtown Indianapolis and a blue sky with clouds in the background, and White River and Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis(left) and Indianapolis Zoo (right) in the foreground.

Jul 19, 20225 min read

The 10 best parks in Indianapolis for families, solitude and outdoor fun

A derelict schoolhouse on the National Trust-protected area of White Park Bay, Northern Ireland.

Jul 19, 20225 min read

The best beaches near Belfast

Fireworks

Jul 18, 20224 min read

Qatar’s fantastic feasts and festivals

Women cycling on the dunes near Chatham in Cape Cod

Jul 18, 20225 min read

Cape Cod on two wheels: The 7 best bike rides on the peninsula

A collection of rattan lounge chairs, a large umbrella and a large potted plant face the ocean as the sun sets on the sky deck area at the S Hotel in Jamaica.

Jul 18, 20225 min read

Escape the all-inclusive crowds at these 5 Caribbean hotels

A couple in the sun on Tenerife

Jul 18, 20228 min read

The best free things to do in Tenerife, from beach days to star-spangled nights

Take a camel ride along Sealine Beach, Mesaieed, Qatar.

Jul 18, 20226 min read

10 of the best beaches in Qatar, from luxury private resorts to family-friendly public sands

Corfe Castle, Dorset, England; Shutterstock ID 1188633019; your: Alex Howard; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: Best things to do in Dorset

Jul 18, 20227 min read

Discover the 15 best things to do in Dorset, from finding fossils to coastal hikes

Woman snorkelling in the Caribbean waters of Roatan island

Jul 17, 202213 min read

The best beaches in Honduras, from the Caribbean Coast to the islands

High mountains trekking two people Picos de Europa, Cantabria, Spain.

Jul 17, 20226 min read

8 incredible national parks in Spain

Exterior of the Nonnberg Abbey.

Jul 17, 20227 min read

Salzburg for free: how to live it up in the city of Mozart and Maria for nothing

"Pittsburg, USA - July 24, 2012: Family enjoying panoramic view of Downtown Pittsburgh , PA"

Jul 16, 20227 min read

14 fun things to do with kids in Pittsburgh

A girl lies on the grass in Parc des Champs-de-Bataille National Battlefields Park in Quebec.

Jul 16, 20224 min read

11 gorgeous Quebec City parks for picnics, bike rides and epic views

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