Travel Stories

Nov 29, 2019 • 5 min read

With world-class free museums and galleries and an abundance of green spaces, you can have an action-packed day in Glasgow without spending a penny.

Nov 29, 2019 • 3 min read

Celebrate Dry January by taking part in these events that keep the party flowing, even if the drinks aren’t. 

Nov 28, 2019 • 4 min read

Russia’s new day trains follow a triangular route connecting Petrozavodsk, Novgorod and Pskov. Here's our guide to visiting Russia's northwest by train.

Nov 27, 2019 • 5 min read

Climate Neutral is on a mission to make it easy for shoppers to select brands that are striving to be sustainable.

Nov 27, 2019 • 7 min read

Coaches may get a bad rep, but, when plying the right route, they can be a wonderful way to travel. Here are six of the world’s most beautiful bus rides.

Nov 27, 2019 • 5 min read

On a quest to find out more about her ancestry, Lonely Planet writer Christina Webb took a genealogy DNA test that led her on a voyage of self-discovery.

Nov 27, 2019 • 4 min read

From bistro dining to street food, here are eight budget-friendly eateries in Buenos Aires, proving that cheap restaurants can be cheerful.

Nov 27, 2019 • 7 min read

Anita Isalska has covered more than a dozen countries for Lonely Planet’s guidebooks, and here are a few travel-planning tips she's learned along the way.

Nov 27, 2019 • 4 min read

Yangon has a strange dilapidated beauty that captivates. Here’s how to see the best of it's cultural highlights in a weekend.

Nov 27, 2019 • 4 min read

Writer Baia Dzagnidze was born and raised in Tbilisi, Georgia. Here's her guide to the things she loves about the Georgian capital city.

Nov 26, 2019 • 5 min read

There are spots all over the world where die-hard fans flock to raise a glass of milk, stroll across the Swilcan Bridge or leave a bike. Here are 7 pilgrimages…

Nov 26, 2019 • 5 min read

Climbing’s popularity has grown around the world, so it’s no surprise via ferratas — ‘iron paths’ in Italian — are on the rise as well.

Nov 26, 2019 • 4 min read

Every traveler needs a bag you can throw on your shoulder and go, whether you’re bound for a weekend in the woods or a few days in the city. These 9 picks are…

Nov 26, 2019 • 6 min read

Meander the 10-mile Bohemian Highway through the rolling hills of California's Sonoma County with this three-day itinerary.

Nov 26, 2019 • 7 min read

Castles, climbing, cooking lessons, Roman ruins, hiking trails, handicraft workshops and more. Here’s some inspiration for a day’s escape from Amman.

Nov 25, 2019 • 5 min read

If you’ve flown recently, you might have noticed that airplane toilets are getting smaller. Aviation journalist John Walton explains why.

Nov 25, 2019 • 5 min read

The latest trend from Scandinavia, ‘plogging’ mixes litter picking with outdoor exercise. But why is it becoming so popular? We join a class to find out.

Nov 25, 2019 • 4 min read

Here are some of the best ways to experience – and preserve – the magic of the Everglades, the largest subtropical wilderness in the continental United States.

Nov 25, 2019 • 3 min read

Canada plays host to some of the greatest natural, unique and luxurious spas that reconnect to nature and rejuvenate the soul.

Nov 25, 2019 • 4 min read

Two days in Kraków will give you a decent chance of seeing most major sights. Here's our guide to making that a perfect weekend.

Nov 25, 2019 • 4 min read

Brighton heaves with visitors to the North Laines and Brighton beach. Here's how to escape the crowds and see a different side to the city. 

Nov 25, 2019 • 7 min read

Pico has yet to make a list of best small towns in Italy even though it's one of the most well preserved medieval towns in the province of Lazio, with some of…