Destination Practicalities

May 23, 2024 • 4 min read

Following severe turbulence on a Singapore Airlines flight this week, we take a look at what turbulence is and the risks to passengers.

Apr 3, 2024 • 6 min read

JetBlue has launched a new route from New York City to Dublin, and we were lucky enough to try it out.

Mar 5, 2024 • 3 min read

Irish people are famously very friendly and easygoing, yet certain behaviors are sure to rankle.

Feb 29, 2024 • 2 min read

Passengers can travel from Brussels to Prague (and even link up with London) on a cross-border night train service.

Feb 28, 2024 • 3 min read

Plaza de España is one of the most-visited attractions in Spain.

Feb 16, 2024 • 4 min read

Digital nomads rejoice! Japan's new six-month visa means you could soon be working from Tokyo. Our Japan expert John Walton has the latest details.

Jan 11, 2024 • 4 min read

Lonely Planet’s resident aviation journalist John Walton on why they're grounded, what happens next, and what it might mean for your flight.

Jan 2, 2024 • 7 min read

A growing number of destinations worldwide are collecting a tax on tourists. Here are the places where you’ll have to pay up to visit in 2024.

Dec 27, 2023 • 8 min read

Spectacular things are happening in the skies all over the world in 2024. Read on for a year-long guide to where you will want to look up.

Dec 27, 2023 • 4 min read

Rules are changing for travelers again and new systems are being put in place to make travel easier.

Dec 19, 2023 • 6 min read

The great European rail renaissance shows no signs of hitting the buffers anytime soon.

Nov 13, 2023 • 5 min read

Seismic activity in Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula has closed part of the area – including the famous Blue Lagoon. Here’s what travelers need to know.

Nov 1, 2023 • 4 min read

Europe's night train operators are aiming to make rail travel so much more enjoyable for passengers than simply getting from A to B.

Oct 20, 2023 • 5 min read

Several cities in Spain have implemented new rules to crack down on rowdy tourists – especially those in town for stag and hen parties.

Oct 13, 2023 • 5 min read

Visitors to Amsterdam should be prepared to pay more for their lodging, as the city’s “tourist tax” rises from 7% to 12.5%.

Oct 10, 2023 • 5 min read

The European Parliament has taken initial steps toward banning fees for carry-on luggage. Is that a good thing for travelers?

Oct 5, 2023 • 2 min read

Come mid-October, the 2023 annular eclipse will be viewable from major swaths of the Western Hemisphere.

Oct 3, 2023 • 4 min read

A powerful earthquake devastated parts of Morocco in September 2023. Is it a good idea to travel to the country just after it?

Oct 3, 2023 • 4 min read

Reports of a bedbug outbreak in Paris have been making global headlines.

Oct 2, 2023 • 3 min read

The price of a Japan Rail Pass is more than double in price since 1 October - is it still a good deal for travelers who want to explore Japan by train?

Sep 30, 2023 • 4 min read

A political showdown will likely result in a shutdown of the US federal government this weekend. Here’s what travelers need to know.

Sep 22, 2023 • 4 min read

A sweeping new law has changed how visitors can book short-term rentals in New York City. Here’s what you need to know.