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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

HAMBURG / GERMANY - JULY 14, 2017: Huge cranes are working at the construction site between the St. Pauli Piers and Baumwall

Jul 15, 20226 min read

Explore Germany for €9 this summer: these are the best itineraries to see the most for less

Indiana State's Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Monument Circle, Indiana, USA

Jul 15, 20225 min read

The 6 best museums in Indianapolis, from history and art to dinosaurs

A silhouetted couple watches the sunset at Rock Harbor on Cape Cod near Orleans, Massachusetts.

Jul 15, 20226 min read

The ultimate guide to visiting Cape Cod on a budget: discounts, savings and affordable activities

Unexpected Texas Bastrop County Hero

Jul 15, 20225 min read

The ‘Lost Pines’ of Bastrop County create the perfect family getaway in Texas

Unexpected Texas Beaumont Hero

Jul 15, 20224 min read

Why Beaumont is Texas’ capital of Cajun cuisine and culture

Unexpected Texas Grapevine Hero

Jul 15, 20224 min read

A quick trip – but a world away – in Grapevine, Texas

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 24: Guests attend The DiscOasis Pride Party Hosted by Andy Cohen at Wollman Rink Central Park on June 24, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images for The DiscOasis)

Jul 15, 202212 min read

Traveling to New York City this summer? 9 questions to ask yourself before you go in 2022

Unexpected Texas Port Lavaca

Jul 14, 20225 min read

Port Lavaca is a hidden gem for wildlife on the Texas coast

Nelson Mandela's old prison cell.

Jul 14, 20227 min read

10 places to learn about the life of Nelson Mandela in South Africa

Zekreet - Qatar / December 2010: Young boy in traditional dress with his pet falcon, classic relation between some Arab and the falcons as they use it on hunting and show ; Shutterstock ID 1252615303; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: When to visit Qatar

Jul 14, 20226 min read

From scorching summers to wintertime festivals, here’s when to visit Qatar

A dog drinks from a fountain in Paris on July 13, 2022. - After Spain and Portugal, France is witnessing a second heatwave in less than a month, "a sign of climate change and hotter summers to come where 35 degrees will be the norm" said the French weather broadcast company Meteo France. (Photo by BERTRAND GUAY / AFP) (Photo by BERTRAND GUAY/AFP via Getty Images)

Jul 14, 20227 min read

How to keep cool while traveling as extreme heatwaves continue across the US and Europe

"A group of older walkers on the Cotswold Way near Broadway, UK."

Jul 14, 20226 min read

The 5 best hikes in the Cotswolds

Female tourists hiking in Larch Valley near Moraine Lake, in Banff National Park, Alberta province of Canada.

Jul 14, 20224 min read

When is the best time to visit US and Canada's national parks?

Trans Bhutan Trail

Jul 13, 20228 min read

Slow travel and long distance hikes: how to embrace the new outdoor travel trends

Two teenager girl hiking in the pine's forest. Pennsylvania, Poconos.

Jul 13, 20226 min read

Top 9 free things to do in the Poconos, from canal parks to old stone jails

Skoki Lodge.jpg

Jul 13, 20226 min read

The best of Banff and Jasper’s backcountry lodges

Playa Paraiso, Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Jul 13, 202211 min read

The 8 best places to visit in Tenerife: from cliff-hugging villages to culture-loaded cities

View from Miradouro Ignez

Jul 13, 20227 min read

Porto on a budget: from metro tickets to miradouros

Going To The Sun Road at Glacier National Park, Montana - stock photo
Glacier National Park, Montana, USA - August 5, 2016: Visitors to Glacier National Park touring the park along the breathtaking "Going To The Sun Road" in their cars. The scenic road wind through the national park along steep mountain cliffs and valleys.

Jul 12, 20228 min read

Two incredible itineraries to explore Montana’s Glacier National Park

A dusty lane is seen through an open window of a car in the Dominican Republic.

Jul 12, 20225 min read

5 can’t-miss Dominican Republic road trips

London, Great Britain: Young people having fun drinking and listening to street musicians in Hackney, East London on a sunny day

Jul 12, 20228 min read

Traveling to London this summer? 8 questions to ask yourself before you go

Exploring Crete doesn't have to be expensive. There's plenty to do for free

Jul 12, 20225 min read

The best free things to do in Crete: from beaches to historical landmarks

Suitcases are seen uncollected at Heathrow's Terminal Three bagage reclaim, west of London on July 8, 2022. - British Airways on Wednesday axed another 10,300 short-haul flights up to the end of October, with the aviation sector battling staff shortages and booming demand as the pandemic recedes. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Jul 12, 20226 min read

As air travel chaos continues... what to do when an airline loses your luggage

Tourists at Eiffel Tower

Jul 11, 20227 min read

Paris in summer: 6 questions to ask yourself before visiting this year

Los Cabos, Mexico - Feb 2019 Euphoria is the experience of pleasure or excitement and intense feelings of well-being and happiness.

Jul 11, 20224 min read

Visit Los Cabos on the cheap: how to have a budget trip to one of Mexico's luxury destinations

The Circus, one of the architectural centerpieces of the historic city of Bath is seen from the air – a circle of buildings sits around a large central tree © Matt Cardy / Getty Images

Jul 11, 20226 min read

Discover Bath’s most beautiful architecture, from the Roman Empire to Regency England

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom - August 11, 2020: View of small container ship sailing along Belfast Lough towards Belfast Port as the sun sets across the lough.

Jul 11, 20228 min read

The best time visit Belfast: a seasonal guide

Portrait of two women with long blond and brown curly hair sitting in car, wearing sunglasses, smiling. - stock photo

Jul 10, 20225 min read

North Carolina’s 5 best road trips from the mountains to the coast

Man at viewpoint on the Grossglockner Road, looking towards the Hohe Tauern mountain range

Jul 10, 202211 min read

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

Mother and son lazing in a lush green field

Jul 10, 20226 min read

Lagos' parks are underrated – here are 9 of the best the city has to offer

A couple smile while canoeing on a lake.

Jul 9, 20225 min read

The best free things to do in Bend, Oregon

OXFORD, UK - MAY 22, 2017: A glass of beer on a table and a man working on his laptop on the background at The Bear Inn pub, Oxford. Founded in 1242, The Bear Inn is the oldest pub in Oxford. ; Shutterstock ID 679678408; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Best pubs in Oxford

Jul 8, 20225 min read

Reference pints: the best pubs in Oxford

Young woman loooking at the view of Salzburg

Jul 8, 20226 min read

Salzburg’s 6 best neighborhoods: from baroque domes to beer gardens

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