Destination Practicalities

Mar 30, 2023 • 7 min read

To combat “overtourism” and antisocial behavior, especially in the famed Red Light District, Amsterdam is enacting a slew of new regulations in 2023.

Mar 29, 2023 • 4 min read

Adventures Overland is launching a new bus journey from Istanbul to London – an itinerary that’s 56 days long.

Mar 29, 2023 • 2 min read

A "Night Owl" fare sale from Amtrak can help you travel between US cities for as little as $5. Here's how to take advantage of the deal.

Mar 24, 2023 • 5 min read

While pandemic-related staffing issues caused much of the problems experienced by the aviation sector in 2022, this year the main cause of woe will be strikes.

Mar 16, 2023 • 4 min read

Get ready to see Sicily like a local, with extraordinary experiences from Elsewhere by Lonely Planet.

Mar 3, 2023 • 4 min read

There are public toilets, and then there’s the Lavatory Madeleine in Paris, an art nouveau beauty that’s just reopened after a stunning renovation.

Mar 2, 2023 • 4 min read

After almost a year after its wildly popular launch, Germany’s favorite train ticket is back– and ready for pre-order.

Feb 28, 2023 • 4 min read

If you’ve seen photos of Venice over the past few weeks, there’s one thing you won’t have missed: the half-dry canals. Here's what you need to know.

Feb 23, 2023 • 5 min read

Overtourism on these blissful Spanish islands has become a major concern recently.

Feb 22, 2023 • 4 min read

Visitors heading to Thailand will have to pay a new entry fee from June, it has been confirmed.

Feb 14, 2023 • 3 min read

Two of Europe's biggest nightlife cities are set to be linked by a new sleeper train when the Barcelona to Amsterdam night route launches.

Jan 30, 2023 • 4 min read

Train travel is on track to be one of 2023’s top travel trends — particularly if you’re a young citizen of France and Germany.

Jan 20, 2023 • 3 min read

Amtrak, the USA’s only passenger train operator, announced that it has taken the first steps to upgrade its overnight trains for the first time in 40 years.

Jan 11, 2023 • 4 min read

Croatia is a traveler’s paradise loaded with culture, history, beaches and incredible landscapes. And accessing it all just became more hassle-free.

Jan 10, 2023 • 8 min read

Read about which national parks require reservations, when you can get in for free, what to bring with you and much more.

Jan 6, 2023 • 5 min read

Warm weather and heavy rain across the continent have caused the closure of ski runs and lift all across Europe. Here’s all you need to know.

Jan 4, 2023 • 4 min read

If you're fed up with your hometown and find yourself fantasising about a fresh start, these places will pay you to relocate there.

Dec 22, 2022 • 3 min read

With a severe winter storm predicted to hit the United States, here's what you should know if you plan to travel.

Dec 15, 2022 • 3 min read

Passengers will no longer have to take liquids and laptops out of their carry-on bags under new rules coming into force for UK airports.

Dec 8, 2022 • 4 min read

The Indonesian Parliament has just passed a sweeping and restrictive new law concerning sexual behavior. Here’s everything travelers need to know.

Nov 28, 2022 • 3 min read

Mauna Loa on the Big Island of Hawai‘i began spewing ash and debris into the air on Sunday.

Nov 15, 2022 • 3 min read

The US National Park Service issued an unusual request to visitors: Please stop licking Sonoran Desert toads.