Travel Stories

Sep 11, 2020 • 5 min read

Morocco's epic landscapes carpet this slice of North Africa like the richly patterned rugs you'll lust after in the souqs. Here are our top natural wonders.

Sep 11, 2020 • 3 min read

With some destinations in Southeast Asia starting a phased reopening, Lonely Planet outlines when you can go, and what the restrictions are.

Sep 11, 2020 • 9 min read

Here's how ski resorts in Europe are responding to COVID-19 restrictions and what that means for your winter ski vacation.

Sep 10, 2020 • 10 min read

The North Coast 500 is Scotland’s very own Route 66. Buckle up for a road trip around Britain’s outer limits, where you’ll find otherworldly landscapes.

Sep 10, 2020 • 7 min read

Follow pagan history on the Ridgeway, an 87-mile-long walking route in southern England.

Sep 9, 2020 • 5 min read

Is it safe to travel to Australia? We answer your questions about quarantine, lockdown status and travel restrictions.

Sep 9, 2020 • 4 min read

Brunch vs. an English breakfast; cold beer vs. warm beer, when it comes to the UK and the USA, whose food is better?

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.