Travel Stories

Sep 9, 2020 • 6 min read

The importance of travelling responsibly has never been greater.

Sep 9, 2020 • 4 min read

The Bahamas reported its first case of COVID-19 on March 15 and closed the borders 10 days later. Months later, here's the latest.

Sep 8, 2020 • 7 min read

There are 198 distinct First Nations in British Columbia, each with their own traditions and history – and visitors can experience this living history through…

Sep 8, 2020 • 5 min read

Here are nine of the best private pools in the US and Caribbean, to help you remain socially distanced on your travels.

Sep 8, 2020 • 2 min read

With travel restrictions frequently changing in response to levels of COVID-19 across the world, how are travelers meant to keep up to date?

Sep 7, 2020 • 10 min read

You can appreciate 1920s art deco glamour in some surprising cities around the world.

Sep 5, 2020 • 8 min read

Everything about Labor Day weekend travel in 2020 is different, from the destinations travelers are choosing to the precautions they're taking.

Sep 3, 2020 • 16 min read

In this essay from 2009, Tahir Shah visits Damascus, Syria, two years before the country would be thrown into civil war. Here's what he experienced.

Sep 3, 2020 • 6 min read

Orlando North is full of opportunities to discover different ecosystems and encounter nature, from biking through beautiful quiet woodlands, spotting wildlife,…

Sep 3, 2020 • 6 min read

London has long held an A-listing role in the cinematic world. Here are some of the best offbeat movie locations to look out for.

Sep 2, 2020 • 4 min read

Aparna Shewakramani was the breakout star of Netflix’s Indian Matchmaker, and now she shares her top travel destinations.

Sep 2, 2020 • 6 min read

From caves and tunnels to bunkers and futuristic infrastructure, there are a huge variety of fascinating subterranean places to visit around the world. 

Sep 2, 2020 • 2 min read

You’ve decided you need to change your booking, but what’s the best thing to do? Lonely Planet breaks down the options for you.

Sep 1, 2020 • 7 min read

The memory of a meal can linger long after you return home from a trip, especially when you're grounded from international travel by a global pandemic.

Sep 1, 2020 • 2 min read

Planning a trip recently has started to feel risky, but what about booking ahead for summer 2021? Here are some things to consider.

Sep 1, 2020 • 3 min read

Few things beat cooling off in cold water on a hot day. Here are some of the best spots to dive in and get your sense of adventure tingling.

Aug 31, 2020 • 7 min read

From exploring Utah's geological history to learning about rocket science in Florida, there's still time to take these last-minute family road trips this…

Aug 28, 2020 • 5 min read

There’s a robust lineup of Cuban sandwiches to tempt your palate, and these Cuban sandwich shops in Miami are just the place to try them.

Aug 28, 2020 • 4 min read

Everyone knows Harriet Tubman worked to free enslaved individuals on the Underground Railroad, but few are aware that Maryland was the struggle's epicenter

Aug 28, 2020 • 3 min read

In upmarket cabins alcohol is more likely to be available and generally served in individual miniature sizes. Low-cost carriers are generally more gung-ho for…

Aug 27, 2020 • 1 min read

Our top picks for ethically sourced items and experiences that align with your values as a conscious consumer – at prices to suit every budget.

Aug 27, 2020 • 14 min read

From the archives: In this piece from 2009, journalist Fergal Keane returns to Hong Kong 12 years after the end of British rule and finds a city perpetually in…