Explore stories across the world

Go with a plan. Come back with a story. Discover iconic recommendations, insights and experiences curated by Lonely Planet contributors.

Continent:

Europe Asia North America South America Australia & Pacific Africa Middle East Caribbean Central America Antarctica

Category:

Adventure Art & Culture Beaches Budget Couples Events Family Food & Drink Outdoors Road Trips Sustainable Travel Travel Advice

Results (13,453)

Aerial view of a woman in a red bathing suit, floating in Charco De La Laja in San Juan de la Rambla, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

Jun 21, 20228 min read

Discover Tenerife on a budget, from cheap hideaways to volcanic heights

Bristol sept 6 2019 British airways Concorde G BOAM on display in its own hanger under lights; Shutterstock ID 1509692609; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Best museums in Bristol

Jun 21, 20226 min read

Feel Bristol’s creative spirit at the city’s best museums

Water of the St-Lawrence river with people in background during summer day

Jun 20, 20224 min read

À la plage: the top spots for a swim near Québec City

Souq Waqif, Doha, Qatar

Jun 20, 20227 min read

Explore historic Qatar, where past and future meet

GARDINER, MT - JUNE 18: In this handout photo provided by the National Park Service, the North Entrance Road is washed after flooding in Yellowstone National Park on June 18, 2022 in Gardiner, Montana. (Photo by Jacob W. Frank/National Park Service via Getty Images)

Jun 20, 20223 min read

Yellowstone reveals new visitor access plan as parts of national park remain closed

Europe Hungary Budapest parnorama cityscape 360 rooftop bar. Andrassy street. Ede Paulay street. Budapest eye. St. Stephen basilica. Hungarian parliament. Budapest parliamnet. Sunset. Aerial. ; Shutterstock ID 1639632793; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Rooftop bars in Budapest

Jun 20, 20225 min read

Pálinka with a view: the best rooftop bars in Budapest

England, Liverpool..A view of the Albert Dock and Pier Head area at the Port of Liverpool and Royal Liver building part of the well known "The three Graces"..There were a group of teachers and some students leaving the Albert Docks after they paid a visit to this UNESCO Maritime World Heritage.

Jun 20, 20227 min read

The best time to visit Liverpool for music festivals, Christmas markets and football madness

A group of people lean on a railing eating ice cream.

Jun 19, 20226 min read

Top 12 things to do in North Carolina: from mountain escapes to the Outer Banks and grand castles

one man running in a park in Reykjavik, Iceland

Jun 19, 20224 min read

Reykjavík’s best outdoor spaces – endless landscapes in a single city

Female friends walking in marram grass

Jun 17, 20227 min read

The 11 best places to visit on Cape Cod, from penny candy shops to maritime museums

Toronto, Canada - 25 June 2017: Drag queen greeting the crowd at Toronto Pride Parade

Jun 17, 202217 min read

Drag queens guide to 9 unique US pride destinations for 2022

Female with red jacket exploring trekking in mountain National Park; Shutterstock ID 1986990029; your: Claire Naylor; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online ed; full: Peak District things to do

Jun 17, 20227 min read

10 top things to do in the Peak District: experience the best of this national park

Unexpected Texas: Galveston Hero

Jun 16, 20225 min read

Explore the sun-drenched historic charms of Galveston, Texas

Unexpected Texas: Conroe

Jun 16, 20224 min read

For the best outdoor adventures in Texas, Conroe is a natural fit

Unexpected Texas: Boerne hero

Jun 16, 20225 min read

Take a walking tour to some of Texas’ best microbreweries in Boerne

Unexpected Texas: Alpine hero

Jun 16, 20225 min read

Make Alpine your home base for the best of Texas’ Big Bend region

Travellers queue at Geneva Airport on June 15, 2022 after Swiss airspace was closed after a computer glitch with the air traffic control system grounded flights at the country's main airport. - Swiss airspace reopened on June 15, 2022 morning after a computer glitch grounded flights across the Alpine nation for several hours, officials said. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)

Jun 16, 20228 min read

Airport chaos in Europe: how to manage delays, cancellations and strikes

Oman, Ash Sharquiyah, four surfers walking on sand dunes in the desert

Jun 16, 20227 min read

The 5 top under-the-radar surf spots in the world

A person walking on a city street in the old Le Panier district of Marseille, France, in the evening.

Jun 16, 20227 min read

Experience the allure of Marseille, for less

Chef and co-owner, Sean Sherman at front desk of Owamni.

Jun 15, 20227 min read

How this Minneapolis chef is reintroducing Native American cuisine to the world

Kevin Raub

Jun 15, 20226 min read

How to see the Sistine Chapel all by yourself ⁠— or explore the Vatican Museums on the cheap

Zeus temple overlooking Acropolis, Athens, Greece. These are famous landmarks of Athens. Sunny view of Ancient Greek ruins, great columns of classical building in Athens city center.

Jun 15, 20225 min read

Archaeological Athens: Walking through the city’s history

Monemvasia, Greece

Jun 15, 20224 min read

Chasing legends in Greece’s stunning Peloponnese

A backpacker and a dog in a breathtaking landscape at Meteora, Greece

Jun 15, 20224 min read

The best sustainable tourism experiences in Greece

Woman walking in Porto against azulejos wall. Capela das Almas church, Portugal, Europe

Jun 15, 20226 min read

10 of the best free things to do in Porto: seaside strolls, street art and sunsets

View of Koutoubia Mosque and gardem in Marrakesh, Morocco

Jun 15, 20225 min read

The 8 best parks in Marrakesh

People relaxing in front of beach - stock photo
Santa Cruz,Tenerife, island of Spain - February 6, 2020: Playa de Las Americas. Disabled senior lady shooting with smartphone some seascapes. Other persons sitting on a park bench. man and woman, couple talking.

Jun 15, 20228 min read

The best times to visit Tenerife for carnival fever and coastal hiking

Sunrise at Town Beach, Madeline Island. Spring 2016 Series, Madeline Island, Wisconsin (May 2016); Shutterstock ID 446953222; Your name (First / Last): Meghan O'Dea; GL account no.: 56530; Netsuite department name: Digital Editorial; Full Product or Project name including edition: Aus DMO Northern Territory

Jun 14, 20229 min read

6 parks and trails to see the best Wisconsin nature, from glacial rock formations to gleaming lakes

Helipad in Doha Qatar

Jun 14, 20227 min read

Why Qatar is unbeatable for luxury travel

A Dine boy rides his horse in the Navajo Nation in the southwestern United States

Jun 14, 20228 min read

Finding Indigenous America in US national parks this summer 2022

Surface level view of energetic mid adult couple jumping off paddleboard into lake while on summer vacation in Triglav National Park.

Jun 13, 20223 min read

Dive into Europe's 8 best wild swimming spots this summer

Mendocino Grove camping.

Jun 13, 20225 min read

Glamp of approval: 8 luxury spots to camp in California

Dublin, Ireland- A busy side street in the city of Dublin, the capitol of the Republic of Ireland located on Ireland's eastern coast.

Jun 13, 20228 min read

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

Street Market Aligre in Paris

Jun 13, 20228 min read

I've authored more than 50 Lonely Planet guidebooks: my top recs for the best street food in Paris for 2022

Warmly dressed people sipping mulled wine at a Salszburg Christmas Market

Jun 13, 20226 min read

The best times to visit Salzburg for sumptuous skiing, fun festivals and cheap hotel deals

Menton, France - February 17, 2019: Art made of lemons and oranges in the famous Lemon Festival (Fete du Citron) in Menton, France. The famous fruit garden receives 230,000 visitors a year.

Jun 13, 20224 min read

17 best food festivals of France: where and when to go for the gourmand tour of a lifetime

A woman sits on a cliff looking towards at the jagged cliff line and rock formations of of Marina beach in the Algarve, Portugal

Jun 13, 20229 min read

Plan the ultimate Algarve itinerary for sun, surf and culture

USA, Oregon, Bend, two cyclists on trail by river - stock photo

Jun 11, 20224 min read

The best ways to get around in Bend, Oregon

Caucasian woman standing on park wall photographing cityscape - stock photo

Jun 11, 20225 min read

The 7 best parks in Dubrovnik: a guide to the city's green spaces

A view from the back of a Brazilian man taking a photo with his mobile phone of a view from the top of the fortress

Jun 11, 20224 min read

Do I need a visa to visit Malta?

Sunrise on Mount Kenya from Shipton Camp.

Jun 10, 20228 min read

Glorious solitude on Mt Kenya, Africa's other summit

Traffic passes colourful street art in Miami's Wynwood District.

Jun 10, 20226 min read

Florida fun for free: the Sunshine State’s most budget-friendly experiences

A beautiful camping spot at Timber Creek campground in Rocky Mountain national park in Colorado. A perfect blue sky, beetle kill all over the mountain sides, and a feeling of peace and quiet you can only achieve camping.

Jun 10, 20224 min read

5 of the best places to camp near major US cities

Bend, Oregon - 6/12/2009: group of people white water rafting in a rubber raft on the Deschutes River at Big Eddy rapid - a class 4 rapid - near Bend.

Jun 10, 20226 min read

9 of the best outdoor adventures in Bend, Oregon: from bungee jumps to white water rafting

April 2018: Woman taking a bath in the hot spring pool of Myvatn Nature Bath during sunset.

Jun 10, 20225 min read

The 11 best free things to do in Reykjavík

Aerial view of a young man walking along the coast during winter season - stock photo
Aerial view of a young man walking along the west coast of Malta

Jun 10, 20226 min read

The top 9 hikes in Malta: history and spectacular scenery around ever corner

Exterior of the National Museum in Oslo

Jun 9, 20224 min read

What's new in Oslo in 2022? 5 cultural openings to look forward to

A trio of people glide across the Cape Fear River on a canoe during sunset in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Jun 9, 20226 min read

Top 11 things to do in Fayetteville, North Carolina, for couples, families and history buffs

Foyer of Blanton Museum of Art

Jun 9, 20224 min read

Top 10 museums in Austin for art, history and cheesy fun

Couple walking on beach at sunset romantic travel getaway, idyllic Florida destination, Lovers Key State Park in the gulf of Mexico. Woman and man holding hands relaxing. Southwest Florida.

Jun 8, 20225 min read

The most romantic trips in Florida for sun, sand and swoons

Eureka Springs, Arkansas, USA - July 5, 2021: Historic downtown Eureka Springs, AR, with boutique shops and famous buildings.; Shutterstock ID 2006587910; your: Ben N Buckner; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: Eureka Springs

Jun 8, 20225 min read

Quirky Arkansas – experiencing the unexpected in Eureka Springs

Mangroves in Qatar

Jun 8, 20224 min read

From sea to dune, adventure abounds in Qatar

Pocono Lake, PA USA - April 6, 2021: Two Women Sitting by Pocono Lake to Cool Off From Summer Heat; Shutterstock ID 1950967123; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Best time to visit the Poconos

Jun 8, 20225 min read

The best time to visit the Poconos for skiing, scenic hikes and fall foliage

Rainbow Street Reykjavik Iceland - stock photo
Reykjavik, Iceland - July 5th, 2021: View up the famous Rainbow Street in Downtown Reykjavik Iceland. Halgrimskirka in the background. Reykjavik, Iceland, Northern Europe

Jun 8, 20225 min read

11 tips for stretching your dough in Reykjavík

A view at twilight of the Topatopa Mountains in Ojai as seen from Surfer’s Knoll Beach in Ventura, 23 miles away.

Jun 8, 20223 min read

A new hiking trail near Santa Barbara opens just in time for summer

A colorful blue statue with bright yellow hair in the shape of a woman holding two orange pots with water pouring out of them. The statue is surrounded by greenery inside the Garfield Park Conservatory.

Jun 7, 20227 min read

Chicago’s 14 best city parks for a picnic, outdoor concerts and family fun

A hiker stands on a large rock in front of a waterfall, which is framed by rocky cliffs

Jun 7, 20225 min read

The 8 best hikes in and around Charlotte

Lucy Westlake at the summit after her successful Everest climb

Jun 7, 20225 min read

Lines, exhaustion and a dream come true: America's youngest woman to summit Everest shares her experience

Estes Park, Colorado, USA - June 3, 2018: Cars are driving through a narrow section of Trail Ridge Road winding at top of mountains in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Jun 7, 20223 min read

Colorado's best scenic drive just opened for the season with a new reservation system

Birmingham, England - July 2021: Exterior view of the old Birmingham Moor Street railway station in the city centre.; Shutterstock ID 2054952392

Jun 7, 20225 min read

Birmingham’s best neighborhoods for craft beer and colorful street art

1
...
90
91
92
...
225

Explore More

Explore

Trips

Explore

Destinations

Shop

Books