Travel Stories

Apr 11, 2025 • 5 min read

Porto's calendar is packed with seasonal celebrations. Choose the perfect time for your trip with our guide to the best time to visit.

Apr 11, 2025 • 4 min read

Struggling to decide where to go? Lonely Planet editor Sasha Brady knows how you feel. Here are her top tips on committing to travel plans.

Apr 11, 2025 • 8 min read

Before you set off for dreamy Greece, read our tips to help you with planning your trip, and navigating the country once you arrive.

Apr 11, 2025 • 4 min read

What’s the best way to get around Italy’s “boot heel”? Read our guide to find out.

Apr 11, 2025 • 9 min read

At these 11 destinations all over the world, you can enjoy a tropical vacation you’ll never forget – without spending a fortune.

Apr 11, 2025 • 11 min read

Crete is full of natural beauty, history and amazing beaches. Here are four itineraries that will take you all around this incredible island.

Apr 11, 2025 • 11 min read

Kerala serves up some of India's most sublimely relaxing experiences – here's everything you need to know about exploring Kerala's idyllic backwaters.

Apr 11, 2025 • 5 min read

From birdwatching to sunsets, here are the best beaches out West.

Apr 10, 2025 • 8 min read

Plan your menu hit list with this guide to the best food and drink in Switzerland.

Apr 10, 2025 • 9 min read

Here are the top road trips in Wales, where you'll enjoy glacier-sculpted peaks, wave-bashed cliffs and brooding mountains.

Apr 10, 2025 • 9 min read

It may be the least-visited of Utah's Mighty 5 but don't sleep on Canyonlands National Park. Here's what you need to know about planning a visit.

Apr 10, 2025 • 7 min read

The Azores deliver spectacular hiking experiences with world-class views – strap on your boots and head out on one of our favorite routes.

Apr 10, 2025 • 10 min read

The Côte d’Azur, France’s southeastern nook, is a playground for the rich and famous. Join them with this guide for first-time visitors.

Apr 10, 2025 • 3 min read

There’s more to this Thai New Year celebration than getting wet. Here’s how and where to celebrate Songkran in Thailand.

Apr 10, 2025 • 7 min read

Find your perfect route around Naples and the Amalfi Coast, ranging from a 3-day weekend to a 10-day journey.

Apr 10, 2025 • 13 min read

India was the birthplace of four of the world’s great religions and a crucible for many more. Here are India's top temples, mosques and monasteries.

Apr 10, 2025 • 6 min read

None of Japan's 80,000 Shintō shrines are as bigger or more famous than Fushimi Inari, and nothing beats visiting it in person.

Apr 10, 2025 • 7 min read

Studded with hand-painted tiles, Lisbon has been displaying art outside for centuries. From azulejos to murals, here's a guide to Lisbon's best street art.

Apr 10, 2025 • 5 min read

Take a train through the Douro Valley in northern Portugal for a scenic, unhurried day trip from Porto – there's even a break for lunch and wine tasting.

Apr 9, 2025 • 7 min read

The Hamptons are known for multi-million dollar homes and in-the-know New Yorkers, but it is also approachable for any traveler looking for a city escape.

Apr 9, 2025 • 5 min read

From the challenging Rubicon Trail to wheelchair-accessible paths, these Lake Tahoe hikes offer views, nature and adventure.

Apr 9, 2025 • 12 min read

Plan your trip to Zion, one of the most-visited national parks in the United States, with this first-timer's guide.