Japan may be small, but with its captivating blend of tradition and modernity, and its bustling cities and stunning countryside,…
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Europe puts on a sensational show for the smallest of crowds in spring. Head here to hike in quiet wonder…
Our slow travel series explores how you can take more mindful journeys by train, boat, bus or bike – with…
In this series, Lonely Planet’s team of writers and editors answers your travel problems and provides tips and hacks to…
Japan has a reputation as an etiquette-bound place that can be intimidating for first-time visitors. Don’t buy it. The traditions…
In our 5 Shops series, we’ll point you in the direction of our favorite independent shops across some of the…
As Everglades National Park primarily consists of an intricate network of wetlands and canals, roads within and leading to the Florida…
Amy Lynch, a commissioning editor at Lonely Planet, shares a snapshot of a recent cozy getaway to Durham in northern…
After 15 years living in Yellowstone County, Montana, and authoring four editions of Lonely Planet’s guidebook to Yellowstone & Grand…
Sausages with sauerkraut. Dumplings as big as snowballs. Schnitzels the size of boots. Pretzels bigger than your head. And foaming…
Renowned landscape photographer and environmentalist Ansel Adams introduced the world to Yosemite’s grandiose beauty starting in the 1930s, and the…
Attracting more than 10 million visitors annually, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the…
April brings a seasonal shift across the globe, making it the ideal time of year for exploring ancient wonders, embarking…
Singapore is one of Asia’s smallest countries, but it packs a lot into a small space. Essentially a megacity with…
So: you wanna be a part of it. Who doesn’t? Yet it turns out there are many, many parts to…
A drive through and to Great Smoky Mountains National Park has many breathtaking advantages. Whereas hiking gets you up close…
Lucie Grace is a travel writer who has lived in Croatia. Here, she argues that travelers can skip busy Dubrovnik…
Greece’s popularity means there’s competition for travelers on a budget. But with some shopping around and keeping a few key…
Getting around Dublin without a car is easy. The compact city is well served by an efficient network of buses,…
The chilly waters off the coast of Maine are a bounty of delicious seafood. You’ll find fresh clams, kelp, scallops,…
New Zealand is one of those destinations best explored by car or campervan. Public transport is limited outside cities, and…
Budapest might offer two cities for the price of one – handsome Buda and fun-filled Pest – but you can taste…
Around an hour’s drive from Miami on Florida’s southern tip, Everglades National Park offers 1.5 million acres of natural wonder.…
Despite the cost and lack of eco credentials, car hire has traditionally been the preferred mode of transport for the…
Venice is one of the world’s wonders – a floating city where every building is a work of art, and…
Some countries are blessed. And then there’s Italy, which is endowed with not one but two huge island regions in…
In our 5 Shops series, we’ll point you in the direction of our favorite independent shops across some of the…
Vancouver-based travel journalist Amber Gibson recently returned from bucolic Vancouver Island, whose spectacular winter storms make for a surprisingly romantic…
Portugal has a packed calendar of traditional celebrations, decadent food festivals, outdoor concerts and many other events. Summer is the…
There’s really no wrong time of year to visit Mexico City. Its always-temperate weather, extensive and affordable hotel and dining…
So, you’ve decided this much: Grand Canyon National Park will be the end point of your next road trip. The…
I first visited Rome in 1992, and my love for the city has only grown since. I wrote my first…
You’ve had your fill of Guinness, castles and rolling green hills on your sojourn across the Irish countryside. And you’re probably craving some…
With its sun-drenched Mediterranean beaches, World Heritage cities, incredible cuisine, and multi-faceted culture, few countries in the world can tick…
Maine is the largest state in New England by far, with a small population concentrated in the southern third, especially…
With scorching hot summers and sub-zero temperatures in winter, Budapest shows a different face with each changing season. City life…
Travelers looking for adventures on a shoestring flock to Thailand. With its heady blend of pocket-friendly travel experiences, cultural surprises,…
In this series, Lonely Planet’s team of writers and editors answers your travel problems and provides tips and hacks to…
Havana’s cultural calendar is full of visit-worthy events every month, with the more prestigious festivals taking place between October and…
For decades, safari hotel design has been dominated by colonial tropes. Thankfully, that’s starting to change. As I warmed up…
At 395km (245 miles) long, the island of Taiwan is a paradise of superlative road trips. It’s known as Ilha Formosa…
As with many cities in Texas, Austin is very much in thrall to the motor vehicle. The city is large…
There is never a bad time to explore the deep and rippled beauty of Grand Canyon National Park. But depending…
Sydney is not the easiest city to get around, but its public transport network is reliable, reasonably priced and way…
Roving Lonely Planet correspondent and altitude seeker Bailey Freeman recently returned from the highlands of Ecuador. She has a few…
The arrival of March brings spring to much of the northern hemisphere. And after months of gray days and long nights,…
With dynamic night markets jam-packed with delectable street food, gorgeous beaches, and soaring mountains, Taiwan offers lots in a small…
With tropical rainforests, year-round balmy temperatures, and jagged cliffs straight out of Jurassic Park, taking a road trip around Hawaii…
If there’s one thing New York City does better than most other US destinations, it’s overloading the senses. Should you…
South Africa has something for every kind of traveler. From dynamic Cape Town and the cosmopolitan vibes of Johannesburg to…
For most travelers, entering the vast diversity of Ecuador’s Cuatro Mundos (“Four Worlds”: the Pacific Coast, Andes, Amazon and Galápagos)…
Take whatever preconceptions you have about Colombia and leave them at home: this remarkable country will take you by surprise.…
By March, spring is stirring across the northern hemisphere, thawing a number of high-profile destinations from their chilly, off-peak periods…
Citizens of dozens of countries are able to enter Thailand visa-free for stays of up to 30 days. This makes…
The picture-postcard idyll of the Caribbean vacation is often true. Yes, you’re going to get those perfectly tilted palm trees…