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Panoramic Aerial View of Puerto Vallarta Skyline in Mexico.

Jan 6, 20215 min read

How to make the most out of a week in Jalisco, Mexico

Sarah Sekula in the pilot seat at Sky Combat Ace

Jan 6, 20215 min read

5 places in the USA where you can try your hand at flying

Giant's Causeway in a beautiful summer day, Northern Ireland

Jan 5, 20215 min read

Ireland’s top 10 natural wonders

Jan 5, 20212 min read

These airlines have been named the safest for travel in 2021

Female traveler with a laptop sitting at a viewpoint above a mountainous valley in India.

Jan 5, 20214 min read

10 reasons why you should become a digital nomad in 2021

Lisbon, Portugal town skyline at the Alfama.

Jan 5, 20214 min read

A guide to Lisbon for digital nomads

Metro lines at Medellin Colombia

Jan 4, 20214 min read

A guide to Medellín for digital nomads

Black man standing on Great Wall of China, Beijing, Beijing, China

Dec 23, 20205 min read

Increased prices and COVID tests - what to expect when we begin to travel in 2021

Panorama of the wild cliffs on the west coast of Lundy Island. Puffins nest on these cliffs.

Dec 21, 20202 min read

How you could make this tiny English island your home in 2021

Hands of a woman packing her suitcase at home.

Dec 17, 20202 min read

"It's fine to eat fast food" - Lonely Planet staff share their unpopular travel opinions

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Dec 15, 20205 min read

How to solo travel on a budget

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Dec 10, 20203 min read

Following the route of the Orient Express by sleeper train

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Dec 9, 20202 min read

Take a peek inside Ikea's first sustainable tiny home

Young asian businesswoman using smart phone and typing on laptop computer for sharing social media sitting in bed at outdoor

Dec 8, 20206 min read

Everything you need to consider before becoming a digital nomad

The village of La Calera set at the foot of the mountains on La Gomera.

Dec 7, 20202 min read

Passenger ferry route could open between Morocco and the Canary Islands

Young woman sitting at the window of a Berlin cafe and working from her laptop.

Nov 24, 20204 min read

Ask LP: I took an airline voucher in March - is it too late to get a refund?

Attractive young asian girl smiles while using smart phone during a commercial flight

Nov 24, 20203 min read

What happens if you don’t put your phone in airplane mode on a flight?

WAKD32 Empire Builder AMTRAK passenger train rolls into Whitefish, Montana, USA

Nov 23, 20204 min read

Why you should take the train to Glacier National Park

The Sandia Mountains at sunset, Albuquerque, New Mexico. The land is covered in shrubs while the mountains, tinted red by the sunset, stand imposing in the background

Nov 19, 20207 min read

A do-it-yourself Breaking Bad tour of Albuquerque

BERLIN, GERMANY - SEPT 2, 2015: Graffiti with poor girl face, child from a refugees family on Septemper 2, 2015. Urban area of Berlin comprised 4 million people, 7th most populous in EU.

Nov 19, 20205 min read

How Berlin’s powerful history helps modern-day refugees tell their stories

Holding the open book, enjoying reading poetry, while on the rooftop patio with the view of the city life in the background. Part of 'Reading The Book' Series. (Creative Brief - Digital Wellbeing)

Nov 19, 20207 min read

A book-lover's guide to Canada from coast to coast

Cropped shot of a woman in bed taking a picture of the view from her bedroom

Nov 17, 20201 min read

Get a dream job testing out luxury beds for five-star hotels in England

Airplane's shadow over a crowded beach at Playa Caleta.

Nov 17, 20203 min read

This KAYAK.com feature can help you find eco-friendly flights

Male photographer on laptop in tree hut.

Nov 17, 20204 min read

Long-term stays are trending. Here’s how KAYAK can help you make the most of one

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Nov 11, 20202 min read

The beloved cat that called Istanbul's Hagia Sophia home has died

Lackawanna County Courthouse Square, Pennsylvania, USA

Nov 10, 20202 min read

5 fun things you didn't know about Scranton, Pennsylvania

Rainbow Row in Charleston in South Carolina

Nov 10, 20201 min read

These private tours dig deep into US history and nature

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Nov 5, 20208 min read

He launched the #vanlife frenzy - now he's swapped it for an off-grid cabin

One of Amsterdam's central canals in the summer months. Boats full of people move through the water while the surrounding streets are thronged with people and bicycles.

Nov 4, 20206 min read

The 10 best cities for expats

A snow-swept road is bathed in golden light as it appears to run straight into a mountain

Nov 2, 20205 min read

The 9 best winter experiences in Alberta

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Oct 27, 20202 min read

One of 'Italy's most beautiful villages' is auctioning homes from €1

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Oct 27, 20205 min read

7 US hotels steeped in political history

Bright red flowers are in the foreground with perfect rows of grape vines stretching towards a golden sunset

Oct 27, 20206 min read

The ultimate Baja California road trip guide

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Oct 23, 20203 min read

Ask LP: I want to travel for Thanksgiving - is it responsible right now?

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Woman standing beside the fallen Dyerville Giant at Humboldt Redwoods State Park in Northern California, USA.

Oct 22, 20205 min read

Roaming among the redwoods in California’s Humboldt County

Raven perched on a railing at the Tower of London, with two Yeomen Warders in the background.

Oct 22, 20207 min read

16 things you never knew about London

Queue of passengers waiting at a boarding gate in an airport. Group of people standing in queue to board airplane.

Oct 21, 20205 min read

Why you should never travel with just a mobile boarding pass

Meads Quarry Lake is backed by the cliffs that originally gave Knoxville its nickname, Marble City

Oct 19, 20204 min read

A long weekend exploring Knoxville’s stunning outdoor scene

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Oct 14, 20206 min read

How digital nomads can find friends and a real-life community

Oct 13, 20205 min read

8 of the best accessible outdoor adventures around the world

Sunset over Canandaigua Lake.

Oct 12, 20205 min read

Detours worth making between NYC and Niagara Falls

Oct 9, 20202 min read

This stunning Scottish castle with spooky connections is available to rent

Oct 8, 20206 min read

California’s top winter sports

Golden Gate Bridge seen from Marshall’s Beach.

Oct 8, 20206 min read

The 14 best day trips on the US West Coast

A group of penguins standing on an icy beach, ship in the water in the background, Antarctica

Oct 7, 20203 min read

Ask LP: how can I travel to Antarctica?

Cropped Image Of Statue Of Liberty Against Clear Blue Sky

Oct 5, 20202 min read

10 things you might not know about the Statue of Liberty

Woman walking on the beach of Paynes Bay at sunset. Surrounded by a beautiful stretch of sand, this is one of the most popular beach on the west coast of Barbados. Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Oct 5, 202015 min read

Here are the new rules for visiting the Caribbean

Woman's feet with her shoes off in an airplane aisle.

Sep 29, 20203 min read

Ask LP: how are airlines social distancing on board?

Chicago River reflects the sunset colours with the Chicago skyline above.

Sep 25, 20204 min read

The 10 best day trips in the US Midwest

Cherry Blossoms in Washington DC at sunrise.

Sep 24, 20205 min read

The 14 best day trips & weekend getaways in the US Northeast

Winding Coastal Road, Captain Cook Highway, Queensland, Australia

Sep 24, 20207 min read

Unforgettable road trips on Australia’s East Coast

Cala Macarella - Cala Macarelleta - Menorca - Balearic islands - Spain

Sep 24, 20206 min read

How this Spanish island is doing tourism differently

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Sep 24, 20207 min read

Meet the couple who swapped city life to live on a remote Irish island with no electricity

Travel to Saguaro National Park, Arizona, USA

Sep 22, 20204 min read

The 12 best day trips in the US Southwest

Empty road leading toward the snow-capped mountains in Jackson Hole valley.

Sep 21, 20205 min read

The 12 best day trips in the Rocky Mountains

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Sep 21, 20202 min read

Ryanair teases the Irish Government with this cheeky job posting

Room with a view at St Brelade’s Bay Hotel.

Sep 18, 20203 min read

Ask LP: what’s the safer option - a hotel or an Airbnb?

Nashville, Tennessee downtown skyline at twilight.

Sep 18, 20205 min read

The 12 best day trips in the US Southeast

3D illustration of a commercial Aircraft

Sep 18, 20204 min read

Should you be concerned about air safety after the new Boeing 737 MAX report?

Sep 17, 20205 min read

5 things nobody tells you about being a plus-sized traveler

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