Travel Stories

Oct 23, 2020 • 6 min read

COVID-19 has had a profound impact on travel this year, and two main types of pod vacations are gaining in popularity.

Oct 23, 2020 • 3 min read

Being responsible right now is about doing one’s best to keep yourself and others safe. So should you take a domestic flight in the US right now?

Oct 22, 2020 • 12 min read

Take a trip to the hermit kingdom – North Korea – to discover first-hand a land and its people behind the headlines.

Oct 22, 2020 • 5 min read

Straddling an ancient redwood forest and the wild and windswept Pacific coast, Humboldt County is one of the most uniquely beautiful places in the world.

Oct 22, 2020 • 7 min read

Is it safe to visit family for the holidays? Follow these tips to avoid turning Christmas dinner into a superspreader event.

Oct 22, 2020 • 5 min read

It's beginning to feel a lot like Halloween. Get your spooky thrills by checking out these US filming destinations used in horror movies and TV shows.

Oct 22, 2020 • 7 min read

You might think you already know London. Here are 16 things you may not have already known about Britain's capital city.

Oct 21, 2020 • 5 min read

Growers and restaurant owners in the Cayman Islands, Curaçao and Puerto Rico have been rethinking their approach to sustainability. Here's what they're doing.

Oct 21, 2020 • 5 min read

Carrying a paper boarding pass might seem ridiculous in the age of smartphones, but it can be useful.

Oct 21, 2020 • 5 min read

Ready to catch some cosmos? Here are eight of Asia’s best stargazing destinations.

Oct 21, 2020 • 5 min read

Find out why the Brits mark November 5 - or Bonfire Night - with fireworks, and plan ahead to see the best displays and events in England in 2021.

Oct 20, 2020 • 4 min read

From life-or-death trips to use the bathroom to cancer-curing fur fungus, there's a lot you don't know about the sloth.

Oct 20, 2020 • 6 min read

The USA boasts countless incredible experiences available to travelers today. Here's the top ten from Lonely Planet's newly released Ultimate Travel List.

Oct 20, 2020 • 13 min read

These 25 books by Asian authors will give you a taste of the histories, cultures and experiences of life in Asia.

Oct 19, 2020 • 7 min read

From gin to glass, murals to shawarma, local craftspeople define the soul of Knoxville, Tennessee. Meet some of the people who make The Maker City.

Oct 19, 2020 • 4 min read

Knoxville has embraced a safety-oriented approach to welcoming visitors, and those looking to responsibly enjoy the city will find no shortage of options

Oct 19, 2020 • 4 min read

Whether you’re looking for an adrenaline spike or a quiet spot to take in the view, the Eastern Tennessee city of Knoxville has your outdoor plans covered

Oct 19, 2020 • 7 min read

Majestic mountain ranges, exotic rock formations, crystal clear lakes, dramatic waterfalls and starry skies make for a natural wonderland in South Korea

Oct 16, 2020 • 13 min read

Beyond the glitz of the Italian lake district, we meet the locals who are preserving centuries-old traditions.

Oct 16, 2020 • 4 min read

Slavonia is one of four historical and cultural regions in Croatia and provides rare insight into early European civilization and plenty to see, do and eat

Oct 16, 2020 • 9 min read

Two families who are embarking on new lives on foreign shores share their experiences with Lonely Planet.

Oct 14, 2020 • 5 min read

Australia has some of the best underwater life and colorful seascapes in the world. Here are the best places to dive and snorkel down under.