Travel Stories

Jan 21, 2020 • 4 min read

Many places draw comparisons to Venice, but is Suzhou the best doppelganger out there? Here we take a visual tour of Suzhou, the ‘Venice of China’.

Jan 21, 2020 • 6 min read

For those who dream of taking kids on a wildlife-watching safari, there are plenty of ways to make it family-friendly

Jan 21, 2020 • 5 min read

River trips in Sri Lanka are a lesson in slow travel, and an unsung way to explore the island nation. Expect birds, monkeys, lizards and a dose of culture.

Jan 21, 2020 • 4 min read

Lonely Planet's new book Travel Goals: Inspiring Experiences to Transform Your Life outlines diverse activities all over the world that are sure to change how…

Jan 21, 2020 • 3 min read

Rome’s historic center brazenly brims with ancient icons, foodie havens, and a shot of pop culture. Eager to relish in everything from its splashy A-list…

Jan 21, 2020 • 3 min read

There’s a small window of time when the weather in New York is indisputably perfect, and we can think of few better ways to spend a crisp and sunny day than…

Jan 21, 2020 • 3 min read

The City of Brotherly Love is best known for its cheesesteaks, but there’s more to the local food scene than the iconic Cheese Whiz–laden sandwich.

Jan 21, 2020 • 3 min read

It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what Canadian food is - which is why we went on a food tour of Toronto's oldest neighbourhood to find out more.

Jan 20, 2020 • 3 min read

The 1000 Mermaid Artificial Reef Project is committed to saving Florida's disappearing coral reefs.

Jan 20, 2020 • 5 min read

If you’re headed to Iowa to support your candidate, Des Moines is the state capital and epicenter of caucus politics. Here’s what to do while you’re there.

Jan 20, 2020 • 5 min read

Cutting edge fashion is now flowing out of Marrakesh, so we interview one of the city's top designers and tell you where to find the hottest boutiques.

Jan 20, 2020 • 5 min read

These five van rental companies are well equipped to let road trippin’ travelers dive head first into a big adventure.

Jan 20, 2020 • 6 min read

Columbus, Ohio has the third-largest concentration of fashion designers in the United States – including one turning Midwestern wool into couture fashion at…

Jan 20, 2020 • 4 min read

Located between Europe and Asia, Georgia might just have the world's first fusion cuisine. Here's a guide to the best dishes to try in Georgia.

Jan 20, 2020 • 5 min read

Make the most of your time in Japan by joining a group tour with Lonely Planet Experiences and Intrepid Travel.

Jan 20, 2020 • 5 min read

Not many regions can brag that they have renowned national parks, like Durmitor and Plitvice Lakes; world-class cities that retain an air of relaxed cool, like…

Jan 19, 2020 • 7 min read

Confined spaces with strangers, mysterious bathroom fixtures and questionable food - travel can be a sickly experience, but it doesn't have to be.

Jan 19, 2020 • 4 min read

Despite the mass tourism movement, passports remain an expensive luxury for many would-be travellers around the globe living on a budget.  

Jan 18, 2020 • 5 min read

Ever wondered why your airplane was making that sound? Curious as to what that whirr, rumble or even the noise of a barking dog (no really) from under…

Jan 17, 2020 • 4 min read

From in-flight food to legroom, terminals to price, we break down what you need to know before booking a flight to Hawaii on Southwest or Hawaiian Airlines

Jan 17, 2020 • 5 min read

These are our five favorite camping destinations within a two-hour drive of Los Angeles.

Jan 17, 2020 • 4 min read

From the sweeping mounds in Peru to the vast dunes of Colorado, here are five places around the world to surf the sand.