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Wildlife viewing in Africa on Masai Mara Safari Tour

Mar 7, 20225 min read

How to be a responsible wildlife tourist

Wadi Shab, Oman, Asia

Mar 6, 20228 min read

Introducing Oman's national parks

Make the most of the dedicated bike paths and explore Santa Barbara on two wheels

Mar 5, 20225 min read

How to get around Santa Barbara: from the waterfront to wine country

Autism Nature Trail at Letchworth State Park

Mar 4, 20223 min read

How the first of its kind Autism Nature Trail aims to make the outdoors more accessible

People drinking beer and sitting outside talking at a long wooden table at Sycamore Brewery in Charlotte, NC

Mar 4, 20226 min read

10 free or cheap things to do in Charlotte, North Carolina

View of the Yosemite Valley National Park with a huge waterfall

Mar 4, 202225 min read

From Acadia to Zion: A complete guide to all 63 national parks in the United States

Car climbs dirt track in Wadi Bani Awf (Snake Gorge), Oman.

Mar 4, 20228 min read

The 5 best road trips in Oman for every type of traveler

MOTALA, SWEDEN- 6 JUNE 2021:.Someone who is out driving through the Östergötland landscape and pimped his car with Sweden flags during the Swedish National Day. Photo Jeppe Gustafsson; Shutterstock ID 1986406079; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Editorial; full: Things to know before traveling to Sweden

Mar 4, 20228 min read

Everything you need to know before your vacation in Sweden

Penguin standing on a beautiful blue iceberg

Mar 3, 20224 min read

How to find an ethical wildlife conservation project for your next trip

People meeting and drinking beverages at outdoor restaurant in urban city area with trendy shops and cafes - stock photo

Mar 3, 20226 min read

Exploring Lisbon’s best craft breweries and bars

Colorful sunset in Arches National Park, Utah, USA

Mar 2, 20225 min read

Introducing Utah's national parks

Small brick home at Harriett Tubman National Historical Park.

Mar 2, 20225 min read

Celebrate women's history month at these 10 important sites in the USA

Woman with a yellow jacket walking in the electronic town district of Akihabara.

Mar 2, 20225 min read

Anime, arcades and pop-culture artifacts: a geek’s guide to Tokyo

Three friends singing karaoke.

Mar 2, 20226 min read

The ultimate guide to karaoke in Japan

Traveler with map planning Iceland trip from the car

Mar 2, 20225 min read

Best day trips from Reykjavik: whales, fjords and waterfalls

wild royal bengal tiger in open during monsoon season and wildlife lovers or tourist or traveler safari

Mar 2, 20226 min read

Top tips for spotting animals: a guide to watching wildlife around the world

A snorkeler explores the scenic rock formations of the islands of Lake Malawi, Malawi, Africa.; Shutterstock ID 151133624; your: Claire Naylor; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online editorial; full: Malawi national parks

Mar 2, 20228 min read

Malawi's 10 incredible national parks and reserves: wildlife, wilderness and water sports

Close Up Of Mosaicked Steps - stock photo 16th avenue mosaic tile stairs san francisco california

Mar 1, 20225 min read

San Francisco’s back streets and alleyways hide marvelous surprises

A person on a snowboard and wearing a bright blue and red snow outfit, googles and a helmet holds a handle attached to a large kit over snow

Mar 1, 20224 min read

5 alternative winter sports and where to try them in 2022

Airboat

Mar 1, 20227 min read

Build the perfect Everglades adventure

Fly Fisherman getting his gear ready on the dock at Kidney Pond in Baxter State Park, Maine

Mar 1, 20227 min read

The 10 best parks in Maine to hike, snowshoe or swim

September 25, 2010: four hikers cross a wooden footbridge over the head of Sandy River in Mt. Hood National Forest.

Mar 1, 20229 min read

How to hike the Pacific Crest Trail in 2022: a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know

Area Della Regina, Tarquinia, Lazio, Italy. (Photo by Marka/UIG via Getty Images)

Feb 28, 20225 min read

In the footsteps of the Etruscans: Italy’s top sites for discovering this ancient culture

Colorful row boats for touring Lake Bled and beautiful fall colors. Bled Island and Church of Mary the Queen, also known as Church of the Assumption in backdrop. Bled, Slovenia

Feb 27, 20224 min read

Do I need a visa to travel to Slovenia?

Monastiraki Square and Acropolis of Athens, Greece

Feb 25, 20225 min read

Nightlife highlights of Athens, from rooftop bars to jazz clubs

A woman kneeling next to a young boy points to the Acropolis in the distance in Athens.

Feb 25, 20224 min read

How to explore Athens with kids

MEXICO - 2018/04/13: An old Zapotek woman is preparing a loom for weaving a carpet at a weavers home studio in Teotitlan del Valle, a small town in the Valles Centrales Region near Oaxaca, southern Mexico. (Photo by Wolfgang Kaehler/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Feb 25, 20225 min read

Your Oaxaca road trip starts here: 5 ways to explore Mexican culture

A young woman sitting on the banks of the Danube river in Novi Sad, Serbia, and enjoying the view of the old Petrovaradin fortress; Shutterstock ID 1348024769; your: Claire Naylor; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Ed; full: Novi Sad weekend update

Feb 25, 20226 min read

The perfect break in Novi Sad: experience the best of this laid-back city

Tokyo Skyline

Feb 25, 20227 min read

Popular sights and hidden gems of Tokyo and Osaka

People dining on outdoor tables in the sun.

Feb 25, 202211 min read

Best places to eat in Dublin in 2022

Hiker in mountains

Feb 25, 202210 min read

Stretch your kronor with these tips for budget travel in Sweden

Saint Georges church and a red footbridge across the Saone river in Vieux-Lyon, bright pink clouds on the right in an otherwise blue sky.

Feb 25, 20225 min read

Explore Lyon with these 15 free things to do

Cyclists in Brooklyn pedaling toward the George Washington Bridge

Feb 24, 20224 min read

Greenways and bike shares: top tips for cycling NYC like a pro

Ethiopia. Rear view of a senior ethiopian man carrying his stick over his shoulder and watching the milky way in a starry sky.

Feb 24, 202213 min read

Can purposeful travel help us change the way we see the world in 2022?

The beautiful coast of the Riviera Maya makes it one of the most popular tourist destinations in Mexico

Feb 24, 202210 min read

The 14 best things to do in Riviera Maya: ancient ruins, magical caverns and tree-top adventures

Woman Sitting in front of the Lower Calf Creek Falls, Calf Creek, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, south Utah, USA; Shutterstock ID 335456882; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: Best beaches in Utah

Feb 24, 20225 min read

Take a dip in the high desert at Utah’s best swimming holes

Sandals South Coast

Feb 24, 20225 min read

5 of the best Caribbean overwater bungalows for 2022: closer to home so you can relax longer

Senior man hiking by the Soca River, Triglav National Park

Feb 24, 20224 min read

Discover the mythical heart of Slovenia in its best – and only – national park

Beautiful above and underwater landscape of Moorea island in French Polynesia

Feb 24, 20225 min read

Why overwater villas are the ultimate luxury escape for 2023

Hull of the shipwreck of the Peter Iredale on the Oregon coast.

Feb 23, 20227 min read

Oregon’s 7 best state parks for fishing, rock climbing and sand boarding

Two people hold hands and gaze at each other while sitting in comfortable beach chairs under palm trees. Camera angle is close on their entwined hands.

Feb 23, 20226 min read

The best beaches in Playa del Carmen for spring break relaxation

Enjoying the early morning sunrise at a camping trip to Kassab, Musandam, Oman.; Shutterstock ID 1122297419; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Core Demand; full: Oman on a budget

Feb 22, 20227 min read

Traveling to Oman on a budget: how to get the best out of your trip

Kauai coastline from above.

Feb 21, 20228 min read

Here are the best tips to get around Kauaʻi

Woman playing on swing over the sea in Mexico, she is wearing yellow sunglasses that match her yellow bathing suit and she is smiling joyously.

Feb 21, 202210 min read

Cancún vs. Tulum: which should you choose for spring break?

A young bull moose foraging for food in a pond near the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail in Kincaid Park during spring.

Feb 20, 20226 min read

Wilderness in the city: the best parks in Anchorage

Senior man hiking by the Soca River, Triglav National Park

Feb 20, 20226 min read

Slovenia's best hikes boast incredible Alpine vistas without the crowds

People walking on Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis

Feb 19, 20225 min read

How to enjoy Minneapolis on a budget

A woman enters the Federal Territory Mosque.

Feb 19, 20225 min read

Do I need a visa to visit Malaysia?

Overview of a lush green valley.
Lonely Planet Traveller Magazine, Issue 10, Romania, Past Perfect

Feb 19, 20224 min read

7 unmissable things to do in Romania

Young woman using a laptop to work out her travel itinerary and pay with her credit card.

Feb 18, 20226 min read

Save money on your long-awaited 2022 holiday with these 11 tips

Tourist hiking through laurisilva forest on El Hierro, Canary Islands

Feb 18, 20226 min read

El Hierro, the little-explored Canary Island that breaks all the stereotypes

Young woman traveler with backpack traveling into beautiful pagoda in Wat Pra Kaew.

Feb 18, 20226 min read

7 great destinations to consider for your first post-pandemic trip

Stillwater paddling - Little St. Simons Island, Georgia.

Feb 18, 20229 min read

The 14 best free things to do in Georgia, USA: bike, learn and sunbathe

A couple sit in colourful deck chairs in a California vineyard, laughing and holding wine glasses.

Feb 18, 20225 min read

Raise a glass to Santa Barbara's best wine tasting experiences

African women walk on the beach under palms on Zanzibar Island

Feb 18, 20227 min read

Tanzania's best beaches to swap safaris for serene sand

Group of friends pushing bicycles along a beach on Ko Samui

Feb 18, 20227 min read

How to choose between Thailand's beautiful islands

A lesbian couple at a viewpoint in Stockholm

Feb 18, 20227 min read

The best times to visit Sweden, from Midsummer sun to winter fun

Curvy coastal road with views of cliffs, beaches, waterfalls.

Feb 17, 20226 min read

Small island, epic scenery: the best road trips on Maui

Liberty Hotel, Boston

Feb 17, 20226 min read

Famous US hotels with a rich history to visit in 2022

Pedestrians making their way up alley towards Royal Mile.

Feb 17, 20226 min read

7 best museums in Edinburgh: From national treasures to the ends of the Earth

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