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.
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 • 8 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.
Jan 1, 2024 • 10 min read
Planning a trip to Europe in 2024? We've asked writers across some of our most popular European destinations to share local tips and tricks to help you save…
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 27, 2023 • 4 min read
A new regulation requires people from over 60 countries including the US to get pre-authorization and pay a fee before coming to Europe.
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 • 3 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.
Sep 7, 2023 • 4 min read
Anyone with plans to visit Greece is going to find a few changes to the entry system at the country’s most popular tourist attraction.
Aug 31, 2023 • 11 min read
When Bhutan reopened after the pandemic, the government raised tourist fees dramatically. Now they are coming back down. Here’s what you need to know.
Aug 28, 2023 • 11 min read
The Rugby World Cup kicks off in France in early September. Here’s how to enjoy the tournament in cities all over France.