Tips and Advice

Jun 11, 2024 • 5 min read

Dreaming of moving to Australia? Here’s all you need to know if you are thinking of applying for a working holiday visa.

Mar 5, 2024 • 3 min read

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

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.

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 3, 2023 • 4 min read

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

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.

Aug 31, 2023 • 10 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 • 10 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.

Aug 4, 2023 • 10 min read

Our writers all over Europe report on how visitors can cope with heat waves, rainy spells and other conditions in a summer of weird weather.

Jul 4, 2023 • 4 min read

Riots have broken out all over France in recent days. Here’s all you need to know about how the situation might affect summer travel.

Jun 30, 2023 • 2 min read

Suitcases on wheels are no longer welcome in the stunning Croatian city’s old town.  

Jun 20, 2023 • 3 min read

Clumps of the floating seaweed called sargassum have recently been washing up on beaches in Florida and the Caribbean. Here’s all you need to know.

Jun 8, 2023 • 4 min read

The anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric of newly re-elected President Erdogan is a cause of concern for many travelers.

May 24, 2023 • 4 min read

A much-debated ban on domestic flights within France has finally been rolled out. What does it mean for travelers?