Travel Stories

Apr 1, 2020 • 5 min read

Get to know Mexico City from a local's perspective – from the best times to visit the sprawling city to favorite foodie spots, John Hecht shares it all.

Apr 1, 2020 • 5 min read

Get to know Prague from a local. Lonely Planet writer Veronika Primm shares the best places for dessert and where to catch a sunset.

Apr 1, 2020 • 6 min read

Before screen fatigue sets in, unwind and tap into your inner creative child by recording your surroundings on a sketchpad.

Apr 1, 2020 • 7 min read

It was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives, but these three couples had to cancel their destination weddings due to the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Mar 31, 2020 • 6 min read

The roll call of great historical travelers includes the well known and the should-be-better known. Here are a select few, each of whom demonstrates that…

Mar 31, 2020 • 4 min read

These tourism boards have launched initiatives to keep globetrotters connected while they’re stuck on the ground – and though they might not earn you a new…

Mar 30, 2020 • 6 min read

These beloved travel memoirs will carry you to far away places and inspire future journeys, even as they help you settle in to social distancing.

Mar 30, 2020 • 3 min read

Travel the world via your glass with these top US wine-delivery companies

Mar 30, 2020 • 5 min read

Georgia's mountains are a paradise for hikers. Here's what you need to know before your trek.

Mar 28, 2020 • 4 min read

A love of travel can start early, without even leaving your home. These are our favorite children's books for little explorers.

Mar 27, 2020 • 12 min read

These books set in different European countries give you a chance to travel even while at home.

Mar 27, 2020 • 4 min read

Guadalajara is a city of good eats and drinks, with specialties like tortas ahogadas (drowned sandwiches) and Mexican twists on American classics.

Mar 27, 2020 • 8 min read

Lonely Planet writers based in South America share their experiences as COVID-19 begins to impact the region.

Mar 27, 2020 • 4 min read

The eclectic shopping scene in Athens has something for every taste, from flea markets to fashion boutiques to high-end homeware shops.

Mar 27, 2020 • 7 min read

How one writer made her home in Vietnam's most famous street.

Mar 27, 2020 • 3 min read

Although the idea of a penpal might seem anachronistic, now might be the perfect time to strike up an epistolary relationship.

Mar 26, 2020 • 6 min read

Travel writer and self-proclaimed digital nomad Lauren Keith shares her experiences during the coronavirus pandemic.

Mar 25, 2020 • 5 min read

Peppered with prominent shopping streets, cool little concept stores, art galleries, antique shops and bustling markets, Budapest is great for browsing.

Mar 25, 2020 • 4 min read

You might not be able to leave the house, but these top travel-themed subscription boxes will bring the wide world to your doorstep.

Mar 25, 2020 • 8 min read

It’s a place of legends and liquid rainbows, but until 10 years ago the brilliantly hued river known as Caño Cristales was located deep in FARC territory.

Mar 25, 2020 • 6 min read

With over 8000 Australian islands, we've narrowed down the best spots for wildlife spotting, water sports, exploring, eating and total relaxation.

Mar 25, 2020 • 4 min read

As the Conch Republic cancels Independence Days and the Empire of Austenasia locks down, we check how the world’s micronations are reacting to coronavirus.