Explore travel advice stories

Go with a plan. Come back with a story. Discover iconic recommendations, insights and experiences curated by Lonely Planet contributors.

Continent:

CLEAR FILTERS

Europe Asia North America South America Africa Middle East Caribbean Central America Antarctica Australia & Pacific

Category:

Travel Advice Adventure Art & Culture Beaches Budget Couples Events Family Food & Drink Outdoors Road Trips Sustainable Travel

Results (3,020)

Valentine, Texas / USA June 16 2017 Prada Marfa Art Installation Sits On Display In The Middle Of Nowhere With Bright Blue Sky Above
1367585012
alone, america, architecture, art, artists, awning, background, blue, building, business, clouds, day, desert, desolate, dragset, elmgreen, fashion, highway, house, installation, isolated, landscape, marfa, nature, outdoor, outside, park, prada, remote, road, route, sculpture, shoes, shop, sign, sky, store, storefront, texas, tourism, transportation, travel, tx, valentine, view, white

Jan 14, 20212 min read

New York wants to connect the High Line to the new Moynihan Train Hall

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND, UK - JULY 12, 2013: A ScotRail train at the platform at Queen Street station in Glasgow. Glasgow Central Station was opened on 31 July 1879.
arch, architecture, building, center, central, city, entrance, facade, glasgow, house, lines, mainline, old, people, platform, queen, railway, red, scotland, scotrail, scottish, sign, signal, station, street, tower, tracks, train, view, way

Jan 12, 20212 min read

Scotland's first hydrogen-powered train will run by the end of 2021

Landscape view of Naini Lake around vibrant nature of Nainital mountains ©Ultimate Travel Photos

Jan 9, 20214 min read

Rediscovering the hidden trails of Nainital

545463138
103626; Bank Account; Indoors; Investment; Journey; Shelf; Vacations; Container; Home Finances; Horizontal; No People; Savings; Business; Business Finance and Industry; Finance; Finance and Economy; Financial Item; Leisure Activity; Making Money; Mansion; Suitcase; Coin Bank; Photography; Piggy Bank; Tourism; Travel;
Piggy bank on a suitcase.

Jan 8, 20216 min read

How to manage your money as a digital nomad

Jan 7, 20218 min read

Lonely Planet writers share their travel wish-list for 2021

Young woman at an airport holding passport and looking at the departures board.
844219924
Mixed Race Person, One Young Woman Only, Travel Destinations, Horizontal, Only Women, Fashionable, Photography, Elegance, Waiting, Adults Only, Passport, Latin American and Hispanic Ethnicity, Business, Casual Clothing, Modern, Businesswoman, Business Finance and Industry, African-American Ethnicity, Purse, People, 20-29 Years, Leaving, Tourist, Luggage, Adult, Confidence, Airport, Fashion, Positive Emotion, One Woman Only, Young Adult, Beautiful Woman, Journey, Smiling, Suitcase, Architecture, Hair, African American, Flying, Indoors, Arts Culture and Entertainment, USA, Lifestyles, Travel, Vacations, Cheerful, Concepts, One Person, Station, Young at Heart, Success, Transportation, Happiness, Women, Business Person

Jan 7, 20212 min read

The world’s most powerful passports for 2021 have been revealed

placement: inContent
path: directories/top
containerId: gpt-ad-912797906371
possible size: [970, 250], [728, 90], [300, 250], [320, 50], [1, 1],

targeting:

{
  "refresh_limit": 3,
  "lazyload": false
}

Panoramic Aerial View of Puerto Vallarta Skyline in Mexico.

Jan 7, 20216 min read

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

Jan 4, 20213 min read

Long weekends of 2021, and trips you can plan around them

placement: inContent
path: directories/top
containerId: gpt-ad-656198785756
possible size: [970, 250], [728, 90], [300, 250], [320, 50], [1, 1],

targeting:

{
  "refresh_limit": 3,
  "lazyload": false
}

Dec 22, 20202 min read

Mexico’s beloved tequila train unveils new wagon with incredible views and cocktails

placement: native
path: directories/native-1
containerId: gpt-ad-879626832667
possible size: [f, l],

targeting:

{
  "refresh_limit": 3,
  "lazyload": false
}

Aerial of an old traditional Omani mud village (Misfat Al Aberyeen) in the mountains among date palm trees.
753342523
landscape, abstract, aerial, ancient, architecture, background, building, clay, contrast, copy space, culture, date, desert, flying, forest, gulf, habitat, home, house, hut, light, middle east, misfat al aberyeen, mountain, mud, muscat, old, oman, omani, outdoors, palm, quiet, sand, shadow, sunny, sunset, text space, tourism, town, traditional, trees, village

Dec 16, 20202 min read

Travelers from more than 100 countries can now visit Oman without a visa

placement: inContent
path: directories/top
containerId: gpt-ad-482493667555
possible size: [970, 250], [728, 90], [300, 250], [320, 50], [1, 1],

targeting:

{
  "refresh_limit": 3,
  "lazyload": false
}

Plan ahead and you could avoid those pesky single supplements ©fredfroese/Getty Images

Dec 15, 20205 min read

How to solo travel on a budget

A cat looks up a picturesque street of trulli, with their conical roofs

Dec 15, 20202 min read

Explore the stunning villages and vistas of Southern Italy on this new hiking network

placement: native
path: directories/native-1
containerId: gpt-ad-766496821573
possible size: [f, l],

targeting:

{
  "refresh_limit": 3,
  "lazyload": false
}

Parthenon at night on Acropolis at Athens Greece

Dec 11, 20202 min read

How the Acropolis is becoming more accessible

The Orient Express is a classic train Journey across Europe. Here's how to do it. Pete Seaward / Lonely Planet

Dec 10, 20204 min read

Following the route of the Orient Express by sleeper train

Rows of grapes at a vineyard in Blenheim.
796513876
grapes, landscape, field, wine making, rural, countryside, country, marlborough, industry, south, winery, agriculture, lush, mountains, new zealand, blenheim, otago, vineyard, wine, farm, grape, garden, background, cultivated, culture, delicious, farming, farmland, fruit, green, grow, harvest, harvesting, hill, leaves, mountain, nature, organic, peaks, picturesque, plant, province, region, ridge, ripe, row, scenery, scenic, sunny, vine

Dec 10, 20204 min read

A road trip across New Zealand conjures nostalgia

placement: inContent
path: directories/middle
containerId: gpt-ad-240616739794
possible size: [970, 250], [728, 90], [300, 250], [320, 50], [1, 1],

targeting:

{
  "refresh_limit": 3,
  "lazyload": false
}

Dec 9, 20202 min read

The world's first underwater roundabout is opening in the Faroe Islands

Canary Islands, La Gomera, Spain, Stian Klo, Sunset, Valle Gran Rey
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

Nov 30, 20202 min read

Expats say these are the best cities to live and work in

placement: native
path: directories/native-2
containerId: gpt-ad-6058570080
possible size: [f, l],

targeting:

{
  "refresh_limit": 3,
  "lazyload": false
}

Kamaboko (fish cake loaf) shop in Odawara near Hakone, Japan. Taken January 2025.

Nov 27, 20202 min read

Take a trip to an under-the-radar island on a new sightseeing train in Japan

Skyscrapers on the waterfront in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
142966906
day, abu, bay, sea, uae, siti, move, town, view, plan, sand, line, swim, ship, city, blue, pass, path, arab, coast, stone, river, dhabi, urban, cargo, beach, water, cruise, island, travel, mirror, center, design, desert, arabic, horizon, skyline, village, company, capital, panorame, business, township, exterior, equipment, buildings, skyscraper, metropolis, architecture, construction

Nov 25, 20202 min read

Live and work in Abu Dhabi with a new permit for international freelancers

placement: native
path: directories/native-1
containerId: gpt-ad-57736897294
possible size: [f, l],

targeting:

{
  "refresh_limit": 3,
  "lazyload": false
}

placement: inContent
path: directories/middle
containerId: gpt-ad-948875306937
possible size: [970, 250], [728, 90], [300, 250], [320, 50], [1, 1],

targeting:

{
  "refresh_limit": 3,
  "lazyload": false
}

Amtrak's Empire Builder passenger train rolls into Whitefish, Montana, USA © Danita Delimont / Alamy Stock Photo

Nov 23, 20205 min read

Why you should take the train to Glacier National Park

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)
1159934929

Nov 19, 20208 min read

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

Lackawanna County Courthouse Square, Pennsylvania, USA
497711521
Historical Geopolitical Location, Building Exterior, Environmental Conservation, History, Green Color, Famous Place, Architecture, Pennsylvania, USA, Summer, Courthouse, Public Building, Park - Man Made Space, Town Square, Monument, Built Structure, Scranton, Municipal Building, Lackawanna County

Nov 11, 20202 min read

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

1103199734
america, charleston, city, exterior, history, house, houses, rainbow row, residential, south carolina, street, tourism, town, travel, us, usa
Rainbow Row in Charleston in South Carolina

Nov 11, 20201 min read

These private tours dig deep into US history and nature

placement: native
path: directories/native-2
containerId: gpt-ad-961775903633
possible size: [f, l],

targeting:

{
  "refresh_limit": 3,
  "lazyload": false
}

Nov 9, 20202 min read

Will this self-driving ferry in Norway revolutionise public transport?

Reassess your work-life balance with a move to the Dutch capital. photosmatic / Shutterstock

Nov 5, 20206 min read

The 10 best cities for expats

Tail fin of the mighty humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) seen from the boat near Husavik, Iceland, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-10-31T11:52:26.000Z, User: aniabartoszek, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing-WIP, client: Journey Iceland Ring Road 1, other: Ania Lenihan/

Nov 4, 20202 min read

This whale tail sculpture saved a train that went off the rails

Nov 2, 20201 min read

Amtrak unveils new high-speed, low-carbon trains with sleek extras

Amsterdam, Netherlands - September 22 2017: People are walking through the tunnel of Central Railroad Station in evening, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-12-13T18:31:42.000Z, User: pinkjozie64, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WIP (for books), client: Amsterdam 14, other: Jo-anne Riddell

Oct 28, 20202 min read

Travel between London and Amsterdam in just four hours with this new high-speed train

Amtrak train in the New Mexico desert © Kris Davidson / Lonely Planet

Oct 21, 20202 min read

Plan a family train trip with Amtrak's 'kids ride free' sale

placement: inContent
path: directories/middle
containerId: gpt-ad-407191923299
possible size: [970, 250], [728, 90], [300, 250], [320, 50], [1, 1],

targeting:

{
  "refresh_limit": 3,
  "lazyload": false
}

Meads Quarry Lake is backed by the cliffs that originally gave Knoxville its nickname, Marble City
912971596
knoxville, scenics, united states, horizontal image

Oct 20, 20205 min read

A long weekend exploring Knoxville’s stunning outdoor scene

Skyscraper buildings on waterfront.
Lonely Planet Traveller Magazine, Issue 38, Dubai, Changing Tides

Oct 16, 20202 min read

Dubai is the latest spot to announce a new visa for remote workers

Oct 10, 202012 min read

Take a spin around the globe with an accessible travel expert

Golden Gate Bridge seen from Marshall’s Beach.
Lonely Planet Traveller Magazine, Issue 19, California, Perfect trip

Oct 8, 20206 min read

The 14 best day trips on the US West Coast

Oct 7, 20204 min read

City of Ahmedabad as India’s first World Heritage City

Camels wait for tourists near the great pyramids of Egypt.
pyramids, camels, pyramids of giza, Cairo Egypt, Egypt, Giza, Cairo

Oct 5, 20202 min read

How Egypt is trying to encourage the return of tourism

1157190337
casual, coast, emotion, emotional, female friends, female holidaymaker, female tourist, hanging out, landscape, leisure, lounge, palm, pleasure, quality time, recreation, relaxed, rock, rocky, seafront, stone, woman

Oct 1, 20203 min read

Could Tulum be this year's hotspot for digital nomads?

Chicago River reflects the sunset colours with the Chicago skyline above.
481541826
Great Lakes, AutotagModeratelyAuthentic - Do Not Delete, Waterfront, Skyscraper, Copy Space, Vibrant Color, Tourism, Photograph, 2015, Photography, Water, North America, Chicago River, Multi Colored, Lake Michigan, Office Building Exterior, Blue, Urban Skyline, Tall Person, Tranquil Scene, 60595, Sunrise - Dawn, Travel, Illinois, Built Structure, Scenics - Nature, No People, Outdoors, Gulf Coast States, Building Exterior, Downtown District, Chicago - Illinois, Cityscape, Architecture, Dusk, City Life, Sunrise - Fort Lauderdale, USA, City, Travel Destinations, Horizontal, Tower, Sunset, Sunrise - Broward County - Florida, Water's Edge, Midwest USA, Color Image

Sep 25, 20204 min read

The 10 best day trips in the US Midwest

Aerial view of beautiful railroad in autumn forest in foggy sunrise. Industrial landscape with railway station, sky, trees with orange leaves, fog and sun rays. Top view of rural railroad and sunbeams
1269949311

Sep 25, 20202 min read

Amtrak has two-for-one fall foliage deals and $30 tickets for New England travel

Licensing ID: 8968977, Photo ID: 105196101
Washington DC, USA, North America, Mid Atlantic, Washington Monument, National Mall, Monument, Landmark, Outdoors, Sunrise, Dawn, Nobody, Travel, Travel Destinations, Distant, Cherry Blossom, Cherry Tree, Flower, Spring, Plants, Branch, Tree, Nature, Water, Reflection, Seasonal
Cherry Blossoms in Washington DC at sunrise.

Sep 25, 20206 min read

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

placement: native
path: directories/native-2
containerId: gpt-ad-965879131706
possible size: [f, l],

targeting:

{
  "refresh_limit": 3,
  "lazyload": false
}

656287685
Photography; Queensland; Australia; Curve; Day; Diminishing Perspective; Direction; Directional Sign; Dividing Line; Landscape; Line; Outdoors; Tranquil Scene; Transportation; Captain Cook Highway; Highway; Road; Rock; Rock - Object; Rocky; Scenics; Travel Destinations; Two Lane Highway; Cliff; Coastal Feature; Coastal Road; Color Image; Horizontal; Nature; No Passing; No People; Non-Urban Scene; Viewpoint; Wind; Winding Road;
Winding Coastal Road, Captain Cook Highway, Queensland, Australia

Sep 24, 20207 min read

Unforgettable road trips on Australia’s East Coast

A dirt road through a national park with many tall cacti across the landscape.

Sep 22, 20205 min read

The 12 best day trips in the US Southwest

Cruise toward that Rocky Mountain ridge with the perfect soundtrack. Jeff R Clow / Getty Images

Sep 21, 20205 min read

The 12 best day trips in the Rocky Mountains

A perfect place for stay at The Ritz Carlton in Bengaluru, India ©The Ritz Carlton

Sep 21, 20206 min read

Best places for staycations in the metros

person, hair, face, phone, electronics, mobile phone, portrait, photography, iphone, selfie

Sep 21, 20202 min read

Eurail and Interrail passes are finally going digital with a handy new app

Nashville, Tennessee downtown skyline at twilight.
america, american, architecture, attraction, bridge, broadway, buildings, city, cityscape, cumberland, destination, downtown, dusk, famous, landmark, lights, location, lower, music, nashville, night, office, pedestrian, place, river, scene, scenery, shelby, skyline, southern, states, street, sunset, tennessee, tn, tourist, town, travel, twilight, united, urban, us, usa, view, water

Sep 18, 20206 min read

The 12 best day trips in the US Southeast

Sep 17, 20205 min read

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

Flights have resumed from Air Canada's major hubs ©d3sign/Getty Images

Sep 16, 20206 min read

Tips for getting on the road in Canada

A hugely winding road weaves through hilly landscape on a foggy day

Sep 10, 202011 min read

I would drive 500 miles: road-tripping the Scottish Highlands

February 19, 2016: A crowd of people share food and drink under colourful umbrellas during sunset on Kuta beach.
628994390
Life, Landscape - Scenery, Editorial, Crowded, Nightlife, Crowd, Tree, Water, Southeast Asia, Lifestyles, Travel Destinations, Horizontal, Sky, Drink, Night, Dusk, Light - Natural Phenomenon, Photography, People, Building Exterior, Food, Asia, Tourist, Restaurant, Beach, Outdoors, Sea, Asian and Indian Ethnicities, Kuta, Parasol, Bar - Drink Establishment, Walking, Nature, Tourist Resort, Indonesia, Seminyak, Beer Bottle, Sofa, Majestic, Famous Place, Sand, East Asian Ethnicity, Tourism, Bali, Young Adult, Landscape, Mass - Unit of Measurement, Fun, Party - Social Event, Travel, Beach Party, Sunset, East Asian Culture, Arts Culture and Entertainment, Backpacker

Sep 10, 20204 min read

Digital nomads push for a new visa to work in Bali

Sep 8, 20202 min read

Lonely Planet is connecting travelers with sustainable, local-led tours

A street in the old town of Krakow, Poland.
architecture, basilica, centre, christian, church, city, cityscape, dusk, evening, historic, holiday, krakow, old, poland, polish, street, tourism, town, travel, urban, vacation

Sep 3, 20202 min read

How COVID-19 has impacted the cost of a city break in Europe

Long straight road through barren desert in the American Southwest with extreme heat haze on a sunny day.
593588213
america, american, american southwest, arizona, asphalt, california, death valley, death valley national park, desert, drive, dry, empty, highway, horizon, instagram, journey, landmark, landscape, lane, mojave, mountains, national park, nature, nevada, north america, outdoors, retro, road, road trip, rocks, route 66, sand, sierra nevada, street, tarmac, tourism, traffic, transport, transportation, travel, travel destination, u.s. route 66, united states, united states of america, usa, utah, vintage, vsco, west, wilderness

Sep 1, 20208 min read

6 last-minute family road trips in the US

shutterstock_655438474Young Indian woman female wearing traditional dress saree putting flower bed decoration floral pattern on Onam, Vishu celebration Kerala, India. Indian festival..jpg

Aug 28, 20203 min read

The story of sadya - Kerala's Onam festive feast

Aug 27, 20202 min read

New low-cost European train service links up three major cities

View over Harani Bay on the island of Symi in Greece.

Aug 25, 20209 min read

Dreaming of owning a home in the Mediterranean? Here's all you need to know

Hindu temple, Muktinath Mandir, surrounded by high Himalayan mountains, Annapurna Circuit Trek,

Aug 24, 20202 min read

Discover Nepal's multifaith spiritual trail

Aug 20, 20202 min read

The European train journeys that are even faster than flying

placement: inContent
path: directories/bottom
containerId: gpt-ad-964021493542
possible size: [970, 250], [728, 90], [300, 250], [320, 50], [1, 1],

targeting:

{
  "refresh_limit": 3,
  "lazyload": false
}

Explore More

Explore

Attractions

View All

Explore

Destinations

View All

Shop

Books

View All