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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

Godzilla at Hotel Gracery, Shinjuku.

Jun 6, 20226 min read

8 unique places to stay in Tokyo

GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 20: Aaron Jones #33 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates with fans after scoring a touchdown during a game against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on September 20, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Lions 35-17. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Jun 5, 20227 min read

Top 11 things to do in Green Bay

A female rock climber ascends a cliff at Smith Rock State Park.

Jun 5, 20224 min read

From rock climbing to pirate ship playgrounds: Bend, Oregon's 6 best parks

A person walks down the sidewalk of the Laugavegur shopping avenue in Reykjavík

Jun 5, 20224 min read

Reykjavík’s best neighborhoods for city eats and urban retreats

Magen's Bay, St Thomas United States Virgin Islands - August 18 2019: Happy, mixed race, South Asian couple walking beside the water at Magens Bay Beach in St. Thomas United States Virgin Islands.; Shutterstock ID 1972015679; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Best things to do in St Thomas

Jun 4, 20227 min read

The 15 best things to do in St Thomas: beaches, bars and turtle-filled bays

Little toddler standing on a big large elm trunk in a forest in Belgium. Child wearing safety helmet exploring the nature. Sunset in a park.

Hoge Kempen is rich in biodiversity with more than 7000 plant and animal species across 12,000 hectares

Jun 4, 20226 min read

Belgium’s best national parks and nature reserves: a short guide to its wild side

People gathered around the Sun Voyager sculpture in Reykjavik

Jun 4, 20225 min read

Getting around Reykjavik is easy, whether it's bustling or oh so quiet

A happy woman traveling, loading purple and blue bags into the car trunk. Close up smiling young woman packing / unpacking luggage from the car trunk. View from outside of the car.

Jun 3, 20226 min read

The best ways to experience Bend, Oregon, on a budget

A7D5B1 A YOUNG SNORKELER WATCHES A SCHOOL OF GLASS MINNOWS NEAR CAPTAIN TOM S WRECK KEY LARGO FLORIDA

Jun 3, 20225 min read

The best spots for snorkeling in Key Largo, from wrecks to reefs

Smiling African-American woman walks down a pier in a wetsuit carrying a surfboard

Jun 2, 202210 min read

West Coast waves: Top 8 places to surf in California

Nanjing city wall scenery street scene

Jun 2, 20226 min read

Hike into History: Exploring Nanjing’s incredible city wall

Water town of Wuzhen in Zhejiang province - China

Jun 2, 20226 min read

Jiangsu Province: Welcome to the Land of Water

Wuting Bridge, also known as the Lotus Bridge, is a famous ancient building in the Slender West Lake in Yangzhou, China.

Jun 2, 20226 min read

Culture, Craft and Beauty – A Week in Jiangsu Province

Three children on a paddle board one is standing the other two sitting. They are paddling on a vast turqoise sea, photo taken from above

Jun 2, 20226 min read

6 Los Cabos day trips for ocean and desert adventures

Early morning at Stony Lake in Stokes State Forest New Jersey

Jun 2, 20223 min read

New Jersey's 2022 summer just got a major upgrade: free state parks - these are the best

A park ranger stands on the steps of a new trail winding around a giant redwood

Jun 2, 20225 min read

There’s a new way to explore the Grove of Titans in California’s redwoods

Beer and chocolate at Market Place on April 28, 2018 at Brugge, Belgium.

Jun 2, 20228 min read

A beginner's guide to Belgian beer

Medical syringes are seen with 'Monkeypox' sign displayed on a screen in the backgound in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on May 26, 2022. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Jun 1, 20223 min read

Should you be concerned about monkeypox ahead of travel this summer?

An image of a very small snack at the plane; Shutterstock ID 465639626; your: Fionnuala McCarthy; gl: 65050; netsuite: ONLINE EDITORIAL; full: airline food

Jun 1, 20226 min read

Airplane food has not recovered from the pandemic - here's why

The Perlan museum sits on a green hill, identifiable by four large water tanks sitting around a central reflective dome. Reykjavik.

Jun 1, 20224 min read

Your guide to museum hopping in Reykjavík

Beachscape of classic English coast at dusk with beach, marram grass, fence line.

Jun 1, 20225 min read

The UK's 10 best beaches you won't want to leave

Charlotte Restaurant Week

May 31, 20227 min read

Charlotte rising: Diverse dishes and creative craft beer tell a unique story

A woman is standing at an opening with a view point while climbing a mountain on the Appalachian Trail in Maine.

May 31, 20223 min read

A new US hiking trail completes the original vision of the Appalachian Trail

Deschutes River. Group of people river surfing in the whitewater park at Deschutes River. Bend, Oregon, USA. May 21, 2017; Shutterstock ID 1192119136; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Best neighborhoods in Bend, OR

May 31, 20224 min read

Best ways to play on the water in Bend, Oregon

AnneMarie on board

May 31, 20226 min read

A new Arctic water safari brings guests closer than ever to marine wildlife

Dining in a cabana on the shore of the ocean in Qatar

May 31, 20225 min read

Plan a perfect romantic getaway in Qatar

Chicago skyline, as seen from North Avenue Beach.

May 31, 20225 min read

The 9 best beaches in Chicago for a taste of the lake life

The Roque Cinchado rock formation with the Pico del Teide mountain volcano summit in the background. Tenerife.

May 31, 20226 min read

Tenerife’s most beautiful national park and protected areas, from pine forests to volcanic peaks

Striped beach umbrellas. Nice, France.; Shutterstock ID 689336932; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Best beaches in Nice

May 31, 20224 min read

Glamour by the sea: the best beaches in Nice

Wyoming's state parks are hidden gems you need to visit now

May 30, 20225 min read

The best state parks in Wyoming: hot springs, cool lakes and incredible views

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