Travel Stories

Nov 27, 2024 • 8 min read

From surfing trips and romantic hill towns to emerging art spots and heritage sites, these day trips are all less than two hours away from Lisbon.

Nov 27, 2024 • 5 min read

With its compact size and developed public transport, Barcelona is a pretty easy city to get around. Here's everything you need to know.

Nov 27, 2024 • 7 min read

Everything you need to know about the up-and-coming Murcia region of Spain, from when to go and what to do, to how much to budget for your trip.

Nov 26, 2024 • 7 min read

Start 2025 with epic adventures, cultural experiences, foodie forays and wildlife encounters. Here are the best places to visit in January.

Nov 26, 2024 • 6 min read

You might be surprised by the diversity (if not the natural beauty) of Anchorage’s neighborhoods. These are six of the best ones.

Nov 26, 2024 • 5 min read

Find the best time to visit Nashville with our guide to events, budget and weather through the seasons.

Nov 26, 2024 • 7 min read

Breckenridge is loaded with history, outdoor adventure and beautiful scenery for travelers of all stripes. Here's a guide for your first trip there.

Nov 26, 2024 • 6 min read

Budapest’s seventh district, once home to a flourishing Jewish community which languished for decades after WWII, has emerged as one of the best bar…

Nov 25, 2024 • 5 min read

Zürich, nestled between a river and a lake, is great for families, offering plenty of green space and many opportunities to enjoy Swiss culture.

Nov 25, 2024 • 7 min read

Away from home this festive season? Capture that cozy Christmas feeling at these hotels.

Nov 25, 2024 • 10 min read

With rows of Christmas trees lending the sidewalks a piney scent, and twinkly lights everywhere you look, New York is magical around the winter holidays. 

Nov 25, 2024 • 5 min read

Lonely Planet writer, Chamidae Ford, took a 10-day trip through Ecuador with the help of Lonely Planet's travel-planning service, Elsewhere.

Nov 25, 2024 • 5 min read

From epic hiking and waterside adventures to festivals spotlighting food and culture, Taiwan offers boundless opportunities for exploration every season.

Nov 25, 2024 • 8 min read

Discover the enchanting landscapes, charming hilltop villages, and humble vineyards of the Côte d’Azur on these unforgettable road trips.

Nov 25, 2024 • 10 min read

Get to know the medieval French city of Troyes with this first-timer's guide on what to see and do, from historic sites to tasting Champagne.

Nov 25, 2024 • 5 min read

Barcelona isn't the only gem in Catalonia. Take a break from the bustling city on one of our five favorite day trips from Barcelona.

Nov 25, 2024 • 5 min read

The town of San Sebastián in Spain's Basque Country is one of the most postcard-perfect destinations in Europe. Here are the best times to visit.

Nov 24, 2024 • 5 min read

From Christmas trees to Advent calendars, we track some favorite festive Christmas traditions back to their roots.

Nov 23, 2024 • 6 min read

Since Oʻahu and Maui both dazzle, it’s no easy task to decide which Hawaiian island to visit. We’ve asked two writers to make the case for each.

Nov 22, 2024 • 7 min read

Gompas, monasteries housing Tibetan monks and nuns, are filled with intricate works of art and provide a vivid window into Buddhist spirituality.

Nov 22, 2024 • 9 min read

After over two decades of planning and construction, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Cairo is now open to visitors. Here's what you need to know.

Nov 22, 2024 • 5 min read

Be it roast turkey with all the trimmings, spicy meat stew, grilled seafood or even Kentucky Fried Chicken, ‘tis the season for feasting.