Travel Stories

Dec 11, 2024 • 7 min read

Stay connected on your travels in Egypt with this guide to cell coverage, networks and wi-fi.

Dec 11, 2024 • 8 min read

The heavy lift in Canary Islands travel: deciding between the beloved, fashionable island of Tenerife and its compact, adventure-filled neighbor Gran Canaria.

Dec 11, 2024 • 7 min read

Few experiences in nature are quite as mesmerizing as when the ocean starts to glow. Here are the top spots to discover the world of bioluminescence.

Dec 11, 2024 • 6 min read

Lisbon is one of Europe's top city breaks. Here are the best things to do when you visit.

Dec 11, 2024 • 6 min read

The gateway to Spain’s gorgeous resort-lined Costa del Sol, Málaga is one of the region’s most vibrant cultural hubs.

Dec 11, 2024 • 5 min read

Visiting Valencia on a budget? These 8 free things to do will help you enjoy the city without breaking the bank.

Dec 11, 2024 • 6 min read

From clipping on to a via ferrata to strolling through flower-strewn meadows, Italy’s Dolomites offer pleasures to hikers of all levels.

Dec 11, 2024 • 8 min read

Sintra makes a great weekend break from Lisbon. Here's our three-day itinerary.

Dec 10, 2024 • 8 min read

Explore the beguiling city of Verona in a weekend with this itinerary.

Dec 10, 2024 • 5 min read

Plan your trip to Colorado Springs with this seasonal guide.

Dec 10, 2024 • 6 min read

Transit options abound in Mexico’s mighty capital city. Here’s a complete guide to them.

Dec 10, 2024 • 8 min read

Before booking your trip to Alaska’s largest city, use our insider's tips and advice to make your trip to Anchorage the best it can be.

Dec 10, 2024 • 10 min read

Whether you come to eat, spot bears or get your boots muddy in the mountains, you'll find nirvana in Alaska's biggest city. Here are the top things to do.

Dec 10, 2024 • 4 min read

With its world-famous cathedral, happening food scene and museums to explore, Cologne is the perfect European city break.

Dec 10, 2024 • 12 min read

Put off the January blues this 2025 by booking an off-season experience in Europe.

Dec 9, 2024 • 8 min read

Bring light to the darkest day of the year by celebrating the 2024 winter solstice at one of these top destinations around the world.

Dec 9, 2024 • 7 min read

A trip to Anchorage may be considered one of the more expensive, but there's plenty to do and see that's entirely free.

Dec 9, 2024 • 6 min read

In Nashville, the lively bar scene on Broadway is just the beginning. See the best of the city in these vibrant neighborhoods.

Dec 9, 2024 • 14 min read

Here at Lonely Planet, we like to think of ourselves as professional travelers in addition to our day jobs. These are the best places we went in 2024.

Dec 9, 2024 • 12 min read

All the insider tips on how to make the most of a family trip to Washington, DC, whether you're traveling with toddlers or teens.

Dec 9, 2024 • 14 min read

From Yosemite to Joshua Tree, California boasts more national parks than any other state, as well as a bevy of national forests, seashores and monuments.

Dec 9, 2024 • 7 min read

Vermont ski days are some of the best in the East. Herewith, our shortlist of where to point 'em downhill this season.