books
Paris's beloved booksellers secure victory to stay put during this summer's OlympicsFeb 15, 2024 • 4 min read
The beloved bouquinistes of the Seine quays have been selling books for over 450 years.
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sustainable travelTraveling to Bali? Prepare to pay a new tourist fee from todayFeb 13, 2024 • 4 min read
Bali is introducing a new tourist tax starting February 14.
architectureİstanbul’s iconic Hagia Sophia has new rules for visitors: here's what you need to knowFeb 2, 2024 • 5 min read
The Hagia Sophia in İstanbul has reopened its upper gallery for the first time since 2020 – but with new rules and a fee.
wildlife and natureDiscover when Japan’s cherry blossoms are expected to bloom in 2024Jan 24, 2024 • 2 min read
The Japan Meteorological Corporation has released its latest predictions for when blooms will start to appear around Japan.
archaeologyHistory fans will want to put this new Roman museum on their itineraryJan 15, 2024 • 3 min read
Beside the imposing Colosseum, a new archaeological park and museum have recently unveiled their treasures to eager visitors.
air travelBoeing MAX planes are grounded for safety checks - here's what that means for your next flightJan 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.
campingNew Zealand’s camping laws have changed - what to know if you want to travel by campervanJan 9, 2024 • 6 min read
If you’re planning on renting or buying a van or motorhome to travel through New Zealand, here’s how the new legislation may affect your travel plans.
hikingWhy you should think twice before dipping your toe in a Yellowstone hot springJan 3, 2024 • 6 min read
Wander around Yellowstone National Park’s geothermal features, and you might notice that fire-engine-red warning signs are as ubiquitous as bison.
sports6 (big) reasons to visit France in 2024Jan 3, 2024 • 5 min read
Here are all the noteworthy events, anniversaries and openings worth keeping in mind if you have France on your travel radar for 2024
national parksHere's when you can enter US national parks for free in 2024Jan 2, 2024 • 2 min read
The USA’s national parks are where you’ll find some of the country’s best adventures — and for six days all of them will be free to enter.
art and culture10 exhibitions in the US worth traveling for in 2024Jan 2, 2024 • 7 min read
Visit these shows at museums around the country to get fresh takes on old masters, see exciting new work, learn about history and more.
entertainment10 concerts and live shows in 2024 that you won’t forgetJan 2, 2024 • 5 min read
Nicki Minaj, Drake, Bad Bunny, the Rolling Stones... Major acts are taking to the road in the US in 2024. Here are ten you’ll want to buy tickets for ASAP.
destination practicalitiesTourist taxes will make these destinations more expensive in 2024Jan 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.
astrotourismStargazing in 2024: where to celebrate meteor showers, solstices and eclipsesDec 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.
tips and adviceUpcoming travel rule changes: 5 key updates for international travelersDec 27, 2023 • 4 min read
Rules are changing for travelers again and new systems are being put in place to make travel easier.
tips and adviceLonely Planet's train expert picks his top 5 rail journeys for 2024Dec 19, 2023 • 6 min read
The great European rail renaissance shows no signs of hitting the buffers anytime soon.
art and cultureItaly's hidden history revealed as Renaissance and Roman sites open to the publicNov 22, 2023 • 4 min read
Florence recently unveiled a "hidden" room that apparently houses works by the renowned Italian Renaissance master, Michelangelo.
wildlife and natureEarthquakes and volcanic activity in Iceland. Here’s what travelers should knowNov 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.
attraction5 new (and unexpected) cultural attractions to visit in Paris as an icon closesNov 13, 2023 • 4 min read
Here’s a look at some of the newest cultural attractions that have enriched Paris in recent months
nightclubsHope for the dance floor? How Berlin is ushering in a new era of club cultureNov 9, 2023 • 6 min read
The challenges facing Berlin’s legendary club scene have never been greater. And the scene is more resilient than ever.
cultural siteStop leaving love locks at tourist destinations. Here's why.Nov 7, 2023 • 5 min read
Destinations from Paris to the Grand Canyon have fallen out of love with the locks.
sustainable travelSleeping pods and cocktail bars: Europe's night trains aim to lure more solo travelersNov 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.