Travel Stories

Sep 17, 2018 • 4 min read

Nearly a year after Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico, the island's capital city of San Juan is back in action and ready for visitors.

Sep 14, 2018 • 5 min read

You’ve explored the shops, galleries and glass-towered streets of downtown Vancouver. But where should you head next on your visit to British Columbia’s…

Sep 14, 2018 • 5 min read

What should you eat in beach cities around the globe? When it comes to takeaway food, consider the humble sandwich.

Sep 12, 2018 • 4 min read

One walk down its quaint streets, one sip of its celebrated coffee and Costa Rica was home for Lonely Planet Local Maria Esther Abissi. Seven years in and…

Sep 12, 2018 • 6 min read

OK, yes, it can be rainy. And cloudy. And a little cold. But when you get a clear night in Britain, the evening sky is as wondrous as anywhere. For one…

Sep 12, 2018 • 10 min read

Jordan’s new long-distance footpath offers travellers the chance to follow in the wake of prophets and shepherds on a journey that traverses lost cities,…

Sep 11, 2018 • 6 min read

Tennessee is brilliant for autumn colors. The state is crumpled with old, rocky mountains blanketed in forests, and these groves turn into a riot of…

Sep 11, 2018 • 5 min read

South Africa's largest city has hundreds of diverse areas, so knowing where to explore or to stay requires thought and planning. To help, Lonely Planet…

Sep 10, 2018 • 4 min read

It used to be that travelers considered South Carolina to be a destination popular only for palm-studded beaches, but there’s more to the state than just…

Sep 10, 2018 • 4 min read

A living, breathing open-air architecture museum, Columbus, Indiana, dazzles eyes and minds. Thanks to thoughtful urban planning over the past 100 years,…

Sep 10, 2018 • 4 min read

London is bursting at the seams with a ridiculous number of world-class things to see and do, from tantalising food markets to mesmerising museums. A…

Sep 10, 2018 • 5 min read

Edinburgh is the perfect city for a weekend break – compact, easily navigable, and packed with iconic landmarks, staggering views, and an unparalleled mix…

Sep 7, 2018 • 3 min read

Poor old Macau. When this 30.5-square-kilometre region is not overshadowed by brasher neighbour Hong Kong, it’s associated only with its Vegas-style…

Sep 6, 2018 • 7 min read

Some of the most memorable moments in life are our ‘firsts’: our first time getting behind the wheel, going to a gig or kissing someone. But often the…

Sep 6, 2018 • 6 min read

It is a brave parent who can face the prospect of driving for hours – or days – with a gaggle of kids in the back singing ‘Are we there yet?’ on repeat.

Sep 5, 2018 • 5 min read

Sitting pretty on the banks of the Ohio River, Louisville rolls out a warm welcome steeped in bourbon and Southern hospitality. Although traditional…

Sep 4, 2018 • 7 min read

Forget lions, leopards, elephants and the rest… the natural world is full of less famous but no less charismatic creatures, should you care to seek them…

Sep 4, 2018 • 6 min read

New York’s second-largest city, Buffalo owes its prominence – and its remarkable collection of early 20th-century architecture – to the Erie Canal, which…

Sep 3, 2018 • 5 min read

There are so many fine architectural wonders in Yorkshire it can be hard to know where to begin. Colonnaded stately homes appear stuck in time. Medieval…

Sep 1, 2018 • 7 min read

The barrier that separates past and present feels thinner in Mexico City than elsewhere in the world. The dynamic culture of the city, and by extension…

Aug 31, 2018 • 4 min read

Toronto’s vibrant coffee scene is bustling with dozens of independent cafés and other places to perk up. Whether you’re looking for cool places to shoot…

Aug 30, 2018 • 5 min read

Located on Manitoba’s Hudson Bay, the remote town of Churchill is full of wildlife and nature experiences