Travel Stories

Mar 10, 2020 • 7 min read

"Nothing will get you out of bed faster than seeing your first iceberg."

Mar 10, 2020 • 5 min read

Getting to Punta Gallinas isn't easy, but the promise of sand dunes, stars and magical sunsets makes it worth the trip.

Mar 10, 2020 • 5 min read

From cat harnesses and dog socks to GPS trackers and anxiety jackets, these are the goods to get you to your final destination – and let you enjoy the journey…

Mar 10, 2020 • 6 min read

Use these ideas to take your kids on adventures from home, leaving no carbon footprint.

Mar 9, 2020 • 6 min read

There are a dazzling array of delights awaiting you in Turkey. Make your visit fun without being overwhelming with a Lonely Planet Experiences tour led by a…

Mar 9, 2020 • 4 min read

Mixologists have tapped into the mocktail trend. Here are some of the best places for nonalcoholic cocktails in the USA.

Mar 8, 2020 • 4 min read

Some passengers avoid flying on Friday the 13th – but do non-triskaidekaphobes get cheaper tickets as a result, as superstitious travellers stay at home? 

Mar 7, 2020 • 5 min read

Can cabin crew really tell if you’re still texting after the announcement to turn your phone off? Aviation journalist John Walton looks into whether there are…

Mar 6, 2020 • 6 min read

Visitors shouldn't rush to cancel their plans in Nashville just yet – Music City is already bouncing back from the early March tornados.

Mar 6, 2020 • 5 min read

Design devotees will find plenty in Prague to swoon over. Lonely Planet has the seven best design experiences to have on your next trip.

Mar 6, 2020 • 3 min read

The small mountain town of Canmore, Alberta, has an adorable problem: rabbits have taken over. Here's how it happened.

Mar 6, 2020 • 4 min read

A new resort could be the first step in an ambitious plan to make Uzbekistan the next big name in the world of skiing.

Mar 6, 2020 • 7 min read

Sleeping on the road can be tricky. Here are our top tips for getting some quality shut-eye wherever you lay your head.

Mar 5, 2020 • 2 min read

These former working pubs are available to rent and they retain all of the charm of their glory days.

Mar 5, 2020 • 6 min read

Ever wondered what it would be like to visit Atlantis? Or to travel to the same places as Odysseus? Turns out, you can.

Mar 5, 2020 • 5 min read

Coral reefs, one of the most majestic ecosystems on our planet, are critically endangered. Luckily, a few resorts and hotels are working to save coral reefs.

Mar 5, 2020 • 4 min read

Steeped in history and local lore, and with miles of rugged beaches, North Wales is one of the UK's must-see destinations.

Mar 4, 2020 • 6 min read

In the past 10 years, Japan has seen a new generation of craft beer breweries spread across the country – and Kyoto has some of the best ji-biru in Nippon.

Mar 4, 2020 • 5 min read

From high-tech gadgets to comfortably functional sneakers/slippers, these are our favorite travel accessories on Amazon.

Mar 4, 2020 • 4 min read

Nowhere on earth is quite like the Galapagos Islands. Their raw savage beauty deeply affected Alex Beaven and changed her views on travel forever.

Mar 4, 2020 • 5 min read

Step away from Japan's big cities and sample some slow travel in and around the Seto Inland Sea.

Mar 3, 2020 • 5 min read

Discover key locations in the history of the Ghent Altarpiece, one of the world's most important artworks and the most frequently stolen in history.