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LUCCA, ITALY - JUNE 19: The true Volto Santo di Lucca ('Holy Face of Lucca') and oldest statue of the West in the Cathedral of Lucca on June 19, 2020 in Lucca, Italy. The crucifix of the Holy Face is the first and the original and not a copy as previously believed. Diagnostic investigations using carbon 14 revealed that the three-meter sculpture is the 8th century original that a legend claimed to have arrived in Lucca from the Holy Land in 782 AD and not a 12th century copy. According to legend, the statue was carved by Nicodemus and the face carved by divine hand. This extraordinary novelty makes it the oldest wooden statue in the entire West. Over the centuries the statue had always been venerated and loved by pilgrims of all Italy and the world. The diagnostic tests were carried out on the occasion of the celebrations for the 950 years since the founding of the Lucca Cathedral. (Photo by Laura Lezza/Getty Images)

Jun 24, 20202 min read

This famous Italian relic has been confirmed as Europe's oldest wooden sculpture

China Beach coastline in San Francisco.

Jun 21, 20208 min read

Ten San Francisco sites that locals love

The Haight Ashbury intersection street sign in San Francisco

Jun 21, 20206 min read

San Francisco’s Summer of Love revisited

Man hiking toward Fortescue Bay along the coast.

Jun 20, 20205 min read

Why Tasmania is perfect for ecotourists

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Jun 19, 20202 min read

A new temple in India is also a water source and community space

Lonely Planet magazine produced award-winning content for twelve years

Jun 16, 20207 min read

The people we met – celebrating 12 years with Lonely Planet Magazine

Mary, the mother-in-law of Ciclo's founder, making event programs from recycled paper

Jun 16, 20205 min read

Why female Cuban professionals are leaving their careers to become artists

Jun 14, 20205 min read

Nova Scotia’s Atlantic coastline is a lobster lover’s paradise

Two men driving log cabin RV circa 1915

Jun 9, 202010 min read

From stagecoach to motorcoach, a history of RVs in the USA

People at Quimet i Quimet tapas bar, Barri Gotic.

Jun 5, 20203 min read

Can tapas survive the COVID-19 pandemic?

Jun 5, 20201 min read

Love Killing Eve? Rent Villanelle's Barcelona apartment on Airbnb

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Jun 4, 20205 min read

How to take amazing underwater photos

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Jun 1, 20205 min read

Where to travel based on your Harry Potter Hogwarts house

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May 29, 20203 min read

7 stunning hotels where you’ll sleep behind glass walls

The asphalt Natchez Trace Parkway winds around a curve surrounded by green grass and budding trees, including a redbud, in the spring

May 29, 20207 min read

10 delightful detours along the Natchez Trace Parkway

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May 26, 202011 min read

"Places always surprise me" – Author Porochista Khakpour on traveling during historic moments

Buenos Aires, Argentina

May 22, 20206 min read

Virtual Vacation: Argentina

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May 18, 20201 min read

Make the most of your time at home with Lonely Planet’s free eBooks

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May 17, 20201 min read

Unlock hundreds of hours of vintage travel on Lonely Planet TV

May 15, 20206 min read

4 under-the-radar-destinations in mainland Greece

Muslim brides hands decorated with henna and gold jewellery.

May 14, 20206 min read

5 stunning jewellery styles from around the world

Eiffel Tower illuminated at night.

May 13, 20207 min read

Virtual Vacation: France

CANNES, FRANCE - APRIL 08: Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer and Phoebe Waller-Bridge attend "Killing Eve" and "When Heroes Fly" screening during the 1st Cannes International Series Festival at Palais des Festivals on April 8, 2018 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Dominique Charriau/WireImage)

May 9, 20202 min read

Find out where the third season of Killing Eve was filmed

City of Barcelona illuminated at dusk elevated view from Turo de la Rovira hill in Catalonia Spain Europe.

May 8, 20200 min read

WATCH: Music teacher gives uplifting concerts during lockdown

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May 8, 20202 min read

Copenhagen unveils stunning network of floating public parks

To paper origami birds perched on a tree branch with purple cosmos origami flowers on. Space for copy.

May 7, 20207 min read

7 soothing crafts from around the world to learn at home

A shelf of Lonely Planet guidebooks

May 4, 20208 min read

How travel guidebooks charted and changed the world

The back of a young woman walking and walking along the pedestrian street in the evening in Bangkok, Thailand, travelers and tourists.

May 4, 202010 min read

5 city walking tours you can take right now on Google Maps

Two people hiking on a rocky trail through grassy hills in the Scottish highlands.

May 3, 202012 min read

What doomsday preppers can teach us about the end of the world

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May 1, 20202 min read

Inside the Italian villa from Normal People that's also listed on Airbnb

Lady Fiona Carnarvon, owner of Highclere Castle

May 1, 20202 min read

Attend a virtual cocktail hour at the real Downton Abbey

Arenal Volcano, with its a recognizable conical shape, is surrounded by a national park.

Apr 30, 20204 min read

Virtual Vacation: Costa Rica

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Apr 30, 20203 min read

'The social side of Dublin is something you have to experience' - Normal People's Daisy Edgar-Jones

Lisbon is situated on the northern banks of the Tagus River, the longest river on the Iberian Peninsula.

Apr 29, 20204 min read

Virtual Vacation: Portugal

Couple sharing a drink and tapas at Quimet i Quimet, Barri Gotic.

Apr 29, 20204 min read

Virtual Vacation: Spain

Isla del Espiritu Santo - La Paz, Mexico

Apr 29, 20207 min read

Revisiting Steinbeck’s epic expedition to the Sea of Cortez, 80 years on

Lady Bowen Falls is one of two year-round waterfalls in Milford Sound.

Apr 27, 20205 min read

Virtual Vacation: New Zealand

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Apr 27, 20206 min read

Why travellers need to stop expecting the world to speak English

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Apr 27, 20202 min read

SXSW and Amazon Prime's free digital film festival has launched

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Apr 24, 202015 min read

How a small act of kindness put the tango back in my step in Argentina

Artist Performing Bhangra Dance : Bikaner, Rajasthan/India - Jan 2019; Shutterstock ID 1368920021; Your name (First / Last): William Broich; GL account no.: 65050; Netsuite department name: Editorial ; Full Product or Project name including edition: 65050/Online Editorial/Alicia Johnson/best dances from around the world you can do at home

Apr 20, 20203 min read

5 dances from around the world to try at home

Apr 17, 20203 min read

San Diego Comic-Con cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic

Modern family life with mature man making dinner, wife and mixed race girl using device, sitting around kitchen island, freshly home cooked meal on work surface

Apr 10, 20204 min read

Free online classes and resources that give you a deeper look at travel destinations

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Apr 9, 20205 min read

The best Lonely Planet Kids books for home-schoolers

Tim Burton art outside of Melbourne's Alfred Deakin building

Apr 9, 20202 min read

Missed the Tim Burton exhibit in Vegas? Here's how you can see it before it's gone

Close-up of a young man wearing wireless headphones and an eye mask sleeping on an economy flight with his head back.

Apr 8, 20203 min read

Travel accessories you can make at home

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Apr 8, 20202 min read

A star-studded benefit concert curated by Lady Gaga will celebrate healthcare workers

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Apr 6, 20201 min read

J.K. Rowling launches 'Harry Potter at Home' to keep young wizards and muggles entertained

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Apr 6, 20204 min read

Visit the UK's biggest landmarks from the comfort of your sofa

Apr 5, 20203 min read

The Globe Theatre is streaming free Shakespeare plays all spring long

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Apr 3, 20201 min read

Take a virtual tour of the fascinating history and architecture of the Moscow Metro

A clear blue swimming pool with an elaborate yellow building in the background, filled with many swimmers.

Apr 2, 20206 min read

Local's guide to Budapest

Chiang Mai, THAILAND - June 16, 2012: Adult and baby elephants eating sugar cane.
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Apr 2, 20205 min read

How to travel responsibly in Chiang Mai

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Apr 1, 20205 min read

Local's guide to Prague

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Apr 1, 20202 min read

This Parisian district looks like its still 1942 thanks to an abandoned film set

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Mar 31, 20206 min read

History’s most famous explorers and their epic journeys

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Mar 30, 20205 min read

Tower-house trails: trekking in Georgia

Mar 30, 20201 min read

Entertain the kids (and yourself) with these free coloring pages from museums and libraries

A long-haired man reading a book and sitting by the window in a cozy house with a beautiful mountain view. Hygge.
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Mar 27, 202012 min read

Best books to get you dreaming of European travel

The flea market in Monastiraki in Athens, Greece

Mar 27, 20204 min read

The best shops you can only find in Athens

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