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Photo taken in San JosÃ©, Costa Rica
Photo taken in San José, Costa Rica
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Apr 8, 20235 min read

The best time to visit San José, Costa Rica

Visitors look at the ancient Roman Market Gate of Miletus in Berlin's Pergamon Museum on April 4, 2023. - The Pergamon Museum will close for a period of two years for renovation in October 2023. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY MENTION OF THE ARTIST UPON PUBLICATION - TO ILLUSTRATE THE EVENT AS SPECIFIED IN THE CAPTION (Photo by JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP via Getty Images).1250761195.leisure, Horizontal, ILLUSTRATION, topix, bestof
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Apr 7, 20233 min read

Beloved Pergamonmuseum set to close for 4 years. Better plan your Berlin museum trip now

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Apr 6, 20237 min read

Aboard the 19-hour overnight train from Vienna to Bucharest - but where's the famous dining car?

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Apr 6, 202310 min read

7 of the best neighborhoods to visit in New Orleans

African woman in long suit standing by the shore and looking out over the sea in Keta Ghana West Africa; Shutterstock ID 2074877581; your: Claire Naylor; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online editorial; full: Ghana visas
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Apr 6, 20233 min read

Visa requirements for Ghana

a guy selling tomatoes to a girl in a typical local african market; Shutterstock ID 1107623456; your: ClaireN; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online ed; full: Nigeria things to know
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Apr 5, 20238 min read

14 things to know before visiting Nigeria

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Apr 5, 20234 min read

🌍 How do I see Europe by train in one week?

San JosÃ©, Costa Rica - September 17, 2022: Motorcycle and walls of the National Museum in the urban center of the city
San José, Costa Rica - September 17, 2022: Motorcycle and walls of the National Museum in the urban center of the city
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San José, Costa Rica - September 17, 2022: Motorcycle and walls of the National Museum in the urban center of the city

Apr 4, 20236 min read

How to get around in San José, Costa Rica

Cars on Front Street in Hamilton, Bermuda

Apr 3, 20235 min read

How to get around in Bermuda

IJEBU ODE, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA- AUGUST 23, 2018: Members of a cultural troupe dances to entertain spectators during the Ojude Oba festival in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.; Shutterstock ID 1268799256; your: Claire Naylor; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online editorial; full: Nigeria when to visit
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Apr 1, 20234 min read

The best time to visit Nigeria

Beautiful Asia woman traveler,travel concept; Shutterstock ID 524889766; your: Ben Buckner; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: Seven Corners Travel Safety
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Mar 31, 20234 min read

10 ways to stay safe no matter where you’re traveling

This photograph taken on April 7, 2023, in Paris, shows a terrace of the restaurant La Rotonde which windows' were broken the day before during a demonstration on the 11th day of action after the government pushed a pensions reform through parliament without a vote, using the article 49.3 of the constitution. - France on April 6, 2023 braced for another day of protests and strikes to denounce French President's pension reform one day after talks between the government and unions ended in deadlock. (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP) (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP via Getty Images)
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Mar 31, 20235 min read

Protests in Paris: how unrest could impact Easter travel plans

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Mar 31, 202310 min read

Crossing the Canadian Rockies by train: Here's what I saw on my week-long adventure

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Mar 30, 20236 min read

The best ways to get around in New Orleans

Red light destrict view Amsterdam from street with row of shops; tram, tourists and bicycle iin Amsterdam. Amsterdam is capital of the Netherlands.
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Mar 30, 20237 min read

Amsterdam’s new tourism campaign is ready to ruffle some feathers

Vulcano Poas crater - Costa Rica; Shutterstock ID 370919474; your: Claire N; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online ed; full: San Jose day trips
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Mar 29, 20236 min read

The 9 best day trips from San José, Costa Rica

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Mar 28, 20234 min read

Marseille in 5 shops: indie fashion, contemporary art and (of course) soap

Old classic British red phone booths in Bermuda; Shutterstock ID 712297993; your: Claire N; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online ed; full: Bermuda places to visit
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Mar 23, 20237 min read

8 of the best places to visit in Bermuda

A band member blowing the trumpet during a football game at the Nigerian University games at the University of Lagos

Mar 23, 20239 min read

Your insider guide to the best neighborhoods in Lagos

Traffic in african megacity..Lagos, Nigeria, West Africa
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Mar 19, 20235 min read

The best ways to travel around in Lagos, Nigeria

Spruce Flats Falls In The Smoky Mountain National Park, near Tremont, Tennessee.

Mar 18, 20236 min read

12 things to know before going to Great Smoky Mountains National Park

African woman outside Bungalow house with thatched roof and built in old tradition way on a beach in Ada Foah located at volta region Ghana West Africa; Shutterstock ID 1543016051; your: Claire N; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online ed; full: Ghana places to go
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Mar 17, 20236 min read

7 of the best places to visit in Ghana

Tourism in Sydney Harbour. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia - February 2023; Shutterstock ID 2272303101; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Sydney Ferries
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Mar 17, 20235 min read

🌍 Help me LP! Which ferry do I take for the best Sydney views?

Wupatki National Monument

Mar 15, 202310 min read

History and culture are on display in this American Southwest road trip

KINGMAN, AZ - MAY 8, 2014: Roadside attraction along historic Route 66 in Kingman Arizona. ; Shutterstock ID 203833849; your: Ben Buckner; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: AZ Cities Towns
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Mar 15, 20239 min read

Start in Arizona for a road trip to the Southwest’s best big cities and small towns

West face of the Waterpocket Fold along the Capitol Reef Scenic Drive in Capitol Reef National Park photographed from the park scenic drive at dusk.; Shutterstock ID 2267004541; your: Ben N Buckner; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: AZ Parks
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Mar 15, 202311 min read

Canyons to mountains: Drive to the parks of the American Southwest

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View of a beach in Malawi from inside a tent

Mar 15, 20236 min read

Here's how to visit Malawi on a budget

High shot of a dirt football court with a Rio favela in the background. A group of men are playing football.
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High shot of a dirt football court with a Rio favela in the background. A group of men are playing football.

Mar 15, 20236 min read

Brazil favelas: what you should know

Shaved ice for sale on the streets in Panama City

Mar 14, 20235 min read

The best neighborhoods to visit in Panama City

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Mar 14, 20235 min read

Planning on visiting Spain for Semana Santa? Here’s all you need to know

Dancing Man dancing to music on a street corner in the French Quarter.

Mar 13, 20236 min read

Time your trip right: the best time to visit New Orleans

Panama City, Panama, 21 10 2015. Old buildings in the old part of Panama City, The city of Panama was founded on August 15, 1519 by Spanish conquistador. The metro population of around 1,440,000.

Mar 13, 20239 min read

The best ways to navigate Panama City

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA - MARCH 04, 2019: folklore dances in traditional costume at the carnival in the streets of panama city panama; Shutterstock ID 1354636079; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Best time to visit Panama City

Mar 12, 20237 min read

When is the best time to visit Panama City?

Panama City Panama. March 2018. An ice cream seller in Panama City in Panama.; Shutterstock ID 1174033642; your: Claire Naylor; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online editorial; full: Panama City budget

Mar 11, 20237 min read

14 ways to see Panama City on a budget

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Mar 10, 20234 min read

Copenhagen in 5 shops: food halls, curated fashion finds and more

Catch New York Mets game at Citi Field or see the Yankees.

Mar 9, 20237 min read

The Yankees or the Mets: which New York City team offers the better baseball experience?

African man with fabric in market ; Shutterstock ID 1486027394; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Best times to visit Ghana

Mar 9, 20237 min read

The best time to visit Ghana

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Photo taken in Jökulsárlón, Iceland
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Rear view of a woman looking at glaciers in Jökulsárlón, Iceland

Mar 8, 20234 min read

Picture yourself in Iceland with Elsewhere by Lonely Planet

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Mar 8, 20235 min read

France's wine runs: Marathon du Médoc is fun but Beaujolais is the boozy race to beat

San Antonio, USA - March 14, 2019. Tourists riding in tour boat with others walking along River Walk in downtown San Antonio, Texas, USA
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San Antonio, USA - March 14, 2019. Tourists riding in tour boat with others walking along River Walk in downtown San Antonio, Texas, USA

Mar 5, 20239 min read

How to get around San Antonio

Stock photograph of a residential district and the downtown skyline of San Antonio Texas USA at twilight.

Mar 4, 20238 min read

Get to know San Antonio’s 6 coolest neighborhoods

Tourist railway running along the Kurobe Gorge
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Mar 4, 20238 min read

Riding the slow train through Japan from Nagoya to Toyama

Mar 3, 20234 min read

Why this public toilet in Paris is worth the €2 entry fee

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Mar 2, 20234 min read

Explained: How can travelers benefit from Germany's new monthly train pass?

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Mar 1, 20236 min read

🌍 Help me LP! How do I rent a bike in London as a visitor?

A general view of a dry canal for low tide on February 16, 2023 in Venice, Italy (Photo by Alessandro Bremec/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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Feb 28, 20234 min read

Venice’s dry canals: what travelers can expect when visiting this year

Locals relax in the sun on Filopappou Hill

Feb 25, 20236 min read

How to get around Athens: from Athena to Zeus

Colonial buildings and balconies in the historic center of Cartagena, Colombia.
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Feb 22, 20236 min read

Picture yourself in Colombia with Elsewhere by Lonely Planet

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Feb 20, 20234 min read

🌍 Help me LP! What is the one train trip that can include the best of Spain?

Cityscape of Bogotá or Medellin's Pueblito Paisa

Feb 13, 20237 min read

Medellín or Bogotá: which Colombian city is for you?

DUBLIN, IRELAND - JUNE 29, 2019: Musicians in colorful costumes play for people in the Dublin LGBTQ Pride Festival in 2019. The Custom House landmark building in the background.; Shutterstock ID 1438317050; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Skip St Patty's for Dublin Pride
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Feb 10, 20236 min read

Why you should skip St Patrick’s Day and party at Dublin Pride instead

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 8, 2022: young folklorico dancer entertaining on street; Shutterstock ID 2125186616; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Best time to visit San Antonio
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Feb 8, 20234 min read

The best time to visit San Antonio, Texas

The Carmo Church was completed in 1768.
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Feb 3, 20234 min read

Spending diaries: What I spent on a cheap-ish weekend trip to Porto, Portugal

Aunny's Country Kitchen is a Georgetown staple for country homestyle meals. The owner, Aunny (in pink), is a friendly sight.

Feb 2, 202310 min read

These six small businesses serve their community and travelers alike

LOS ANGELES - MARCH 21: The Late Late Show with James Corden airing Monday, March 21, 2022, with guests Lizzo, Gabrielle Union, and Pillow Queens. (Photo by Terence Patrick/CBS via Getty Images)
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Feb 2, 20233 min read

🌍 Help Me, LP! I’ll be in Dublin for St Patrick’s Day. Which events should I book in advance?

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Feb 1, 20234 min read

What to expect when Charleston's International African American Museum opens in 2023

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Feb 1, 20233 min read

London in 5 shops: the best souvenirs, the coolest thrift finds and more

A car driving by a panther crossing sign at Everglades National Park, Florida.

Jan 31, 20235 min read

The 5 best road trips to Everglades National Park

Jan 31, 20234 min read

Postcard from Durham: My trip to northern England in pics

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Jan 28, 20234 min read

The best time to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park for foliage, fog and more

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