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August 25, 2025
Welcome to Lonely Planet Journeys- Destination Practicalities
 - Tips & Advice
 
August 7, 2025
The Venice Access Fee: here's what visitors need to know- Sustainable Travel
 - Connections
 
August 7, 2025
Notting Hill Carnival: your 2025 guide to Europe's biggest street festival- Festivals & Events
 - Art and Culture
 - Music
 - Tips & Advice
 - Destination Practicalities
 
July 18, 2025
What Native Hawaiians want you to know before your visit- Local Voices
 - Connections
 
July 17, 2025
Discover the sites that made UNESCO's World Heritage list for 2025- Wildlife & Nature
 - Activities
 - Archaeology
 - Art and Culture
 - Architecture
 
February 18, 2025
New Zealand has a new Great Walk, and bookings are about to open- Hiking
 - Activities
 - Wildlife & Nature
 
February 10, 2025
Visiting Paris this year? Here's what's different in 2025- Outdoors
 - Activities
 - Art and Culture
 - Destination Practicalities
 - Public Transport
 
January 30, 2025
Craving to see the Yosemite Firefall in 2025? Here’s how- National Parks
 - Activities
 - Wildlife & Nature
 
January 21, 2025
Traveling to Rome in 2025? Here’s what you need to know about the Vatican Jubilee- History
 - Art and Culture
 - Spirituality & Religion
 - Connections
 
November 16, 2024
The desserts going viral in London right now- Food and Drink
 - Food
 
October 31, 2024
Notre Dame reveals December opening date amid debate over entry fee- Architecture
 - Art and Culture
 - History
 
August 9, 2024
Walking Cinque Terre’s newly-reopened Via dell’Amore- Beaches
 - Activities
 - Hiking
 - Wildlife & Nature
 
June 28, 2024
13 Bridgerton filming locations you can actually visit- TV
 - Art and Culture
 
June 13, 2024
Escape the crowds in France at these 9 hidden gems- National Parks
 - Activities
 - Tips & Advice
 - Destination Practicalities
 
June 11, 2024
How to get a working holiday visa for Australia- Tips & Advice
 - Destination Practicalities
 
June 11, 2024
Machu Picchu has new routes for 2024 – here's what you need to know- Hiking
 - Activities
 - Archaeology
 - Art and Culture
 
June 3, 2024
Dolly Parton unveils Dollywood’s newest attraction- Attraction
 - Activities
 - Theme Park
 - Music
 - Art and Culture
 
May 23, 2024
Turbulence on a plane: what passengers need to know before flying- Air Travel
 - Destination Practicalities
 - Health & Safety
 
April 19, 2024
Rome to revamp historic center with new visitor-friendly promenade- Attraction
 - Activities
 - Archaeology
 - Art and Culture
 - Historic Site
 
April 3, 2024
Now landing in Ireland: JetBlue launches a new route from NYC to Dublin- Air Travel
 - Destination Practicalities
 
March 27, 2024
Japan tackles overtourism with restrictions for some iconic sites- Sustainable Travel
 - Connections
 
March 26, 2024
Barcelona's La Sagrada Família set to be completed in 2026 - 144 years after construction began- Attraction
 - Activities
 - Architecture
 - Art and Culture
 
March 25, 2024
The Galápagos Islands will double its fee for visitors in August 2024. Here’s why- National Parks
 - Activities
 
March 22, 2024
Is Spain's late-night dining culture about to change?- Art and Culture
 - Food and Drink
 - Food
 
March 13, 2024
California is set for an impressive super bloom season - here's where to see the wildflowers- Wildlife & Nature
 - Activities
 
March 5, 2024
"Hands off Molly Malone" and other tips for visitors to Ireland- Tips & Advice
 - Destination Practicalities
 
February 29, 2024
Book your tickets... Europe's newest night train will link these grandiose cities- Train Travel
 - Destination Practicalities
 
February 28, 2024
Yet another potential tourist fee - this time for Seville- Attraction
 - Activities
 - Historic Site
 - Art and Culture
 - Tips & Advice
 
February 21, 2024
Planning a trip to Hawaii? You might have to pay a tourism tax- Sustainable Travel
 - Connections
 
February 16, 2024
Everything we know about Japan’s new six-month digital nomad visa- Destination Practicalities
 - Tips & Advice
 
February 15, 2024
Paris's beloved booksellers secure victory to stay put during this summer's Olympics- Books
 - Art and Culture
 - History
 
February 13, 2024
Traveling to Bali? Prepare to pay a new tourist fee from today- Sustainable Travel
 - Connections
 
February 2, 2024
İstanbul’s iconic Hagia Sophia has new rules for visitors: here's what you need to know- Architecture
 - Art and Culture
 - Spirituality & Religion
 - Connections
 
January 24, 2024
Discover when Japan’s cherry blossoms are expected to bloom in 2024- Wildlife & Nature
 - Activities
 
January 15, 2024
History fans will want to put this new Roman museum on their itinerary- Archaeology
 - Art and Culture
 - Historic Site
 - History
 
January 11, 2024
Boeing MAX planes are grounded for safety checks - here's what that means for your next flight- Air Travel
 - Destination Practicalities
 - Tips & Advice
 
January 9, 2024
New Zealand’s camping laws have changed - what to know if you want to travel by campervan- Camping
 - Activities
 - Outdoors
 
January 3, 2024
Why you should think twice before dipping your toe in a Yellowstone hot spring- Hiking
 - Activities
 - National Parks
 
January 3, 2024
6 (big) reasons to visit France in 2024- Sports
 - Activities
 - Art and Culture
 - History
 - Family Travel
 
January 2, 2024
Here's when you can enter US national parks for free in 2024- National Parks
 - Activities
 
January 2, 2024
10 exhibitions in the US worth traveling for in 2024- Art and Culture
 - Art
 - History
 - Museums
 
January 2, 2024
10 concerts and live shows in 2024 that you won’t forget- Entertainment
 - Activities
 - Music
 - Art and Culture
 
January 2, 2024
Tourist taxes will make these destinations more expensive in 2024- Destination Practicalities
 - Tips & Advice
 
December 27, 2023
Stargazing in 2024: where to celebrate meteor showers, solstices and eclipses- Astrotourism
 - Activities
 - Tips & Advice
 - Destination Practicalities
 
December 27, 2023
Upcoming travel rule changes: 5 key updates for international travelers- Tips & Advice
 - Destination Practicalities
 
December 19, 2023
Lonely Planet's train expert picks his top 5 rail journeys for 2024- Tips & Advice
 - Destination Practicalities
 - Train Travel
 
November 22, 2023
Italy's hidden history revealed as Renaissance and Roman sites open to the public- Art and Culture
 - Cultural Site
 - Historic Site
 - History
 
November 13, 2023
Earthquakes and volcanic activity in Iceland. Here’s what travelers should know- Wildlife & Nature
 - Activities
 - Tips & Advice
 - Destination Practicalities
 
November 13, 2023
5 new (and unexpected) cultural attractions to visit in Paris as an icon closes- Attraction
 - Activities
 - Art and Culture
 - Museums
 - Family Travel
 
November 9, 2023
Hope for the dance floor? How Berlin is ushering in a new era of club culture- Nightclubs
 - Food and Drink
 
November 7, 2023
Stop leaving love locks at tourist destinations. Here's why.- Cultural Site
 - Art and Culture
 
November 1, 2023
Sleeping pods and cocktail bars: Europe's night trains aim to lure more solo travelers- Sustainable Travel
 - Connections
 - Train Travel
 - Destination Practicalities
 
October 20, 2023
How to plan a visit to the imposing Danube Limes- Archaeology
 - Art and Culture
 - Historic Site
 - History
 
October 20, 2023
Spanish cities implement new rules to curb party tourism - here's what you need to know- Tips & Advice
 - Destination Practicalities
 
October 19, 2023
Raise a glass to the world’s best bar (and 49 more)- Bars & Pubs
 - Food and Drink
 
October 19, 2023
Cruise control: Barcelona brings in new restrictions on passenger liners- Cruise
 - Activities
 
October 18, 2023
London’s West End winter season: 10 celebrity-led shows worth traveling for- Theatre
 - Art and Culture
 
October 16, 2023
Missed out on the Chanel show? Here are 5 other must-see fashion exhibitions in London- Art and Culture
 
October 13, 2023
Amsterdam will have Europe’s highest tourist tax in 2024. Here’s what that means for your travel budget- Destination Practicalities
 - Tips & Advice
 
October 10, 2023
EU moves toward eliminating fees for carry-on luggage. Here’s what you need to know- Air Travel
 - Destination Practicalities
 
October 6, 2023
Rio de Janeiro’s beaches now safe for swimming after decades of pollution- Beaches
 - Activities
 
October 5, 2023
Don't fall in: Here's where to view the "ring of fire" eclipse in the US- Astrotourism
 - Activities
 - Road Trips
 - Destination Practicalities
 
October 3, 2023
Should you travel to Morocco after the earthquake?- Health & Safety
 - Destination Practicalities
 
October 3, 2023
Paris tackles bedbug crisis ahead of Olympics: what to know and how to protect yourself- Health & Safety
 - Destination Practicalities
 - Tips & Advice
 
October 2, 2023
The cost of a Japan Rail Pass has more than doubled - is it worth it?- Train Travel
 - Destination Practicalities
 
October 2, 2023
Mostar’s Stari Most: a plunge into history- Water Sports
 - Activities
 - Wildlife & Nature
 - Historic Site
 - Art and Culture
 
September 29, 2023
I tried the world's best pizza of 2023 in Italy. Did it live up to its reputation?- Food and Drink
 - Food
 - Restaurant
 
September 25, 2023
A new cycling trail leads 1250 miles through eight Balkan countries- Cycling
 - Activities
 - Wildlife & Nature
 
September 22, 2023
Understanding NYC's new Airbnb crackdown: what travelers need to know- Hotels
 - Destination Practicalities
 
September 20, 2023
A new series of trips for fans of “Emily in Paris”- Tours
 - Activities
 - Fashion & Clothing
 - Art and Culture
 - TV
 
September 20, 2023
After devastating wildfires, Kangaroo Island is more resilient than ever- Wildlife & Nature
 - Activities
 
September 18, 2023
5 picture-perfect alternatives to the Austrian town over-run by “Frozen” fans- Hiking
 - Activities
 - Photography
 - Wildlife & Nature
 
September 7, 2023
The Acropolis in Greece takes bold step, imposing visitor limits to protect ancient site- Archaeology
 - Art and Culture
 - Health & Safety
 - Destination Practicalities
 
August 31, 2023
It just got (much) cheaper to visit Bhutan – start planning that dream trip- Hiking
 - Activities
 - Spirituality & Religion
 - Connections
 - Tips & Advice
 
August 28, 2023
Rugby World Cup 2023: a complete travel guide to France's host cities- Sports
 - Activities
 - Tips & Advice
 - Destination Practicalities
 
August 22, 2023
What is the towel movement taking over Greece's beaches?- Beaches
 - Activities
 
August 14, 2023
Table for (no) one: Are Barcelona restaurants banning solo diners?- Food and Drink
 
August 10, 2023
Scenic routes, tourist trains and vintage carriages – what we know about Italy’s great train plans- Train Travel
 - Destination Practicalities
 
August 8, 2023
England’s last wild-camping refuge saved as campaigners win legal battle against landowners- Camping
 - Activities
 - National Parks
 - Wildlife & Nature
 
August 4, 2023
Europe's extreme weather: what to expect in each country if you're traveling in August- Tips & Advice
 - Destination Practicalities
 
August 2, 2023
A new exhibit in Alabama shares stories from the survivors of America’s last slave ship- Museums
 - Art and Culture
 - Black Travel
 - Connections
 
July 18, 2023
Is it safe to visit Europe during the heat wave? Will you be compensated if travel plans are impacted?- Health & Safety
 - Destination Practicalities
 
July 17, 2023
Retro-cool: how Australia’s Gold Coast is embracing a Palm Springs vibe- Architecture
 - Art and Culture
 - Hotels
 - Destination Practicalities
 
July 14, 2023
Everything you need to know about the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand- Sports
 - Activities
 - Festivals & Events
 - Art and Culture
 
July 7, 2023
Italy's most-visited site is now charging visitors a small entry fee- Architecture
 - Art and Culture
 - History
 
July 4, 2023
France summer holiday plans? What to know about the recent violence- Tips & Advice
 - Destination Practicalities
 
July 2, 2023
Behind The Bear: the culinary history of Chicago's River North- Food and Drink
 - Restaurant
 
June 30, 2023
5 reasons to get excited about winter in Melbourne this year- Art and Culture
 - Festivals & Events
 - Family Travel
 - Connections
 - Food and Drink
 
June 30, 2023
Is Dubrovnik banning wheelie suitcases from its Old Town?- Sustainable Travel
 - Connections
 - Tips & Advice
 - Destination Practicalities
 
June 23, 2023
Southern Brazil has two new Unesco Geoparks - here's what visitors need to know- Hiking
 - Activities
 - Wildlife & Nature
 - Sustainable Travel
 - Connections
 
June 21, 2023
Ancient Roman site where Julius Caesar was killed opens to visitors- Archaeology
 - Art and Culture
 - History
 - Museums
 
June 20, 2023
What’s up with the smelly seaweed washing up on the beaches of Florida?- Tips & Advice
 - Destination Practicalities
 
June 15, 2023
What travelers should know about the UK's new entry fee- Air Travel
 - Destination Practicalities
 
June 13, 2023
'Slow tourism is a positive way to move past trauma' - hiking in Iraq's Kurdistan region- Hiking
 - Activities
 - Sustainable Travel
 - Connections
 
June 8, 2023
What LGBTQ travelers need to know before visiting Turkey- LGBTQIA+
 - Connections
 - Tips & Advice
 - Destination Practicalities
 
June 7, 2023
Treasures from Spain’s royal dynasties go on display in Madrid's new museum- Art and Culture
 
June 1, 2023
Marie Antoinette’s rooms at Versailles will reopen in June. Here's what you can see inside- Art and Culture
 - Architecture
 - History
 
May 29, 2023
Why this year is a great time to plan a visit to Dollywood- Theme Park
 - Activities
 
May 24, 2023
France has banned some short flights - what does this mean for travelers?- Air Travel
 - Destination Practicalities
 - Tips & Advice
 
May 23, 2023
Save the date for euphoric electronica: Rave the Planet returns to Berlin this July- Festivals & Events
 - Art and Culture
 - Music
 - Tips & Advice
 - Destination Practicalities