Travel Stories

Nov 20, 2024 • 6 min read

Once you've visited the Pyramids in Giza, it's time to get to know Cairo.

Nov 20, 2024 • 7 min read

Want to cruise the Nile Valley? Here's what you should know.

Nov 20, 2024 • 10 min read

From navigating the heat to local phrases and dress codes, we've got all the insider info on what you need to know before visiting Sri Lanka.

Nov 20, 2024 • 6 min read

Want to use your phone in Japan? Here's what you need to know about cell service providers and wi-fi.

Nov 20, 2024 • 5 min read

Fascinated by the hamam experience but don't know where to start? We've got the answers to all your questions in our guide to hamam in Istanbul.

Nov 20, 2024 • 7 min read

Riding a wave of culinary excitement and emphasis on all things local, the restaurant scene in Puerto Rico is thriving.

Nov 20, 2024 • 12 min read

From eating street food to hiking in the nearby national park, Seoul is full of can’t-miss experiences.

Nov 20, 2024 • 14 min read

Anyone who loves the Canaries knows that it’s hard where to start. Here are 20 ideas.

Nov 20, 2024 • 7 min read

Visiting Switzerland as a family is wonderland of adventure for all ages. Start planning now with our guide to the top things to do and where to go.

Nov 20, 2024 • 8 min read

Lake Geneva is irresistible. Here's your guide to squeezing the most out of a trip there.

Nov 20, 2024 • 6 min read

Here’s everything you need to know before your first trip to São Paulo.

Nov 19, 2024 • 4 min read

The top places Lonely Planet staffers traveled to in November.

Nov 19, 2024 • 11 min read

From skiing through the wilderness under the northern lights to exploring the design district in Helsinki, these are the best things to do in Finland.

Nov 19, 2024 • 6 min read

Find the most beautiful mansions, the best restaurants and the top hotels in the beautiful Garden District neighborhood of New Orleans.

Nov 19, 2024 • 4 min read

Planning with a local expert from Elsewhere by Lonely Planet made for an unforgettable family trip to Spain.

Nov 19, 2024 • 2 min read

Today is the first day of Polar Night in towns and villages throughout the Arctic Circle.

Nov 19, 2024 • 13 min read

The Pacific states of California, Oregon and Washington shine all year long. Join us on a hills and thrills road trip from Los Angeles to Seattle.

Nov 19, 2024 • 8 min read

Discover the best things to do in Salzburg – from Mozart concerts to Sound of Music bike rides and Alpine hikes to Habsburg palaces.

Nov 19, 2024 • 9 min read

Filled with monuments testifying to its rich history, cultural attractions and fabulous food, Kraków is a city to savor. Here are 14 ways you can.

Nov 19, 2024 • 8 min read

If you had to make the tough decision to visit either Japan or South Korea, which would it be? Let two expert writers help you decide.

Nov 19, 2024 • 9 min read

The Riviera isn’t just a summer playground. With mimosas in bloom, Christmas markets, optimal conditions for hiking and more, consider a visit in winter.

Nov 19, 2024 • 7 min read

Here are six destinations writer Zinara Rathnayake recommends for solo women travelers, as well as two at the top of her bucket list.