World Travel Stories

Apr 20, 2024 • 9 min read

A cooking class is a great way to get acquainted with a new destination. Food writer, Malia Yoshioka, shares her guide to the world's best.

Apr 19, 2024 • 10 min read

Summer is just around the corner in the northern hemisphere. Here's where the Lonely Planet team is going.

Apr 15, 2024 • 10 min read

From chilling on the beaches of Bora Bora to eating shellfish in Cape Cod, USA, here are the best places to visit in June.

Mar 26, 2024 • 8 min read

All built within the last 150 years, these stunning buildings around the world are monuments that will stand the test of time.

Mar 21, 2024 • 3 min read

Should travelers be worried about flying on Boeing planes after recent safety incidents?

Mar 20, 2024 • 8 min read

Rouse your wanderlust with wildlife encounters and intrepid journeys to the best places to go in May.

Mar 19, 2024 • 6 min read

All the exhilaration of swimming in the sea without the terrifying depths: check out these amazing ocean pools.

Mar 13, 2024 • 6 min read

From Montréal to Montserrat, if you can't make it to Ireland, these St Patrick's Day parties are the next best thing.

Mar 11, 2024 • 8 min read

The privacy of a plunge pool suite lets you relax in bliss. Here are the world's best.

Mar 8, 2024 • 6 min read

Hotels companies worldwide are transforming grand railroad stations into glamorous hotels. These are the most magnificent.

Mar 4, 2024 • 8 min read

From swimming in protected waters frequented by whale sharks to spotting colorful fish over a reef, here are the world's best places to snorkel.

Mar 4, 2024 • 4 min read

Ramadan Mubarak! Here's everything travelers need to know about visiting Muslim-majority places during Ramadan.

Mar 1, 2024 • 6 min read

For many cultures, the spring equinox signifies a rebirth. Here are 12 incredible places to mark the changing of the season this year.

Mar 1, 2024 • 12 min read

Want to plan your next adventure around the world’s most incredible dishes and destinations? We’ve got you covered.

Feb 29, 2024 • 4 min read

Ramadan is a special time for Muslims for many reasons. Here's what you need to know about the Islamic holy month in 2024.

Feb 27, 2024 • 6 min read

April is the ideal time of year for mild-weather hikes, cherry blossom festivals, fresh produce and more.

Feb 21, 2024 • 7 min read

The northern hemisphere spring is ready to explode. Here are the best places to see beautiful cherry trees in bloom.

Feb 9, 2024 • 12 min read

Experience a Grand Prix with these top tips on tickets, circuits and places to stay for the ultimate Formula 1 weekend.

Jan 31, 2024 • 8 min read

Joel Balsam has worked and traveled as a digital nomad for the better part of a decade. Here's where he's found remote working the best.

Jan 31, 2024 • 6 min read

Whether you’re looking to bask on idyllic beaches, sail to remote atolls or spy ferocious predators, here are our picks of where to go in March.

Jan 15, 2024 • 7 min read

They've got fame. Their weddings cost a fortune. But you'll fall in love with the destinations they've picked to tie the knot.

Jan 10, 2024 • 7 min read

Got hitched? But got no money? These nine budget honeymoon destinations will come to your rescue.