One of my most memorable Sunday daytime raves in Berlin was the Sunday when Germany won the World Cup. I watched it in the garden of Berghain, the world’s most famous techno club. Between plays, I slipped into the darkness of the ex-power plant to a sweaty, stomping sea of leather, latex, and jockstraps, and
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Striking the perfect balance between tradition and modernity, China is where antiquity and heritage meet 21st-century innovation and lighting-fast development. This is a country packed with highlights. Discover what makes China tick by immersing yourself in one of its gigantic, sprawling urban municipalities. They may be vast and frenetic, but they hide pockets of pure
Thailand is hailed worldwide as the land of smiles and golden temple spires. A country where the beaches are so brilliantly white you have to wear shades, and where the curries are so scorchingly hot they make your toes tremble. All of this is true, and more, which leaves travelers facing a tricky question: with
Want a charming destination that weaves together Texas’ legendary past with a modern, hip vibe? Look no further than Brenham, Texas, conveniently located halfway between Houston and Austin. It’s the perfect hub for a region full of callbacks to history and a forward-looking energy. © Jacob Rhoades / Lonely Planet Brenham’s downtown is listed on
The old maxim that the journey is the destination rings true in Switzerland. It’s a country of scenic hairpin-bend road trips, train lines that hole out the Alps like Swiss cheese and dreamy boat journeys across crystalline lakes. Travel in Switzerland isn’t only beautiful – it’s also environmentally sound. The eco-minded Swiss have nailed rail
Switzerland might look tiny on paper, but with most of its land gobbled up by the Alps, this little European nation packs in a lot of vertical. Wherever you go, you’re in for one hell of a drive: roads unfurl along the shores of great lakes and glaciers, mountain passes corkscrew up to fairy-tale medieval
The only major city that wasn’t reduced to rubble during WWII, Kraków is Poland’s most charming urban destination. The millennia-old seat of kings, it’s home to a fairytale castle steeped in legends of dragons, a Unesco-listed, picture-perfect, church spire- and monument-studded Old Town that’s a match for any European city, as well as one of
From next-level nightlife in the capital that never sleeps to mountain trekking, forest bathing and flower viewing in the great outdoors, South Korea is a country that contains multitudes. No matter what type of traveler you are, this small peninsula has something to delight everyone. Here are our recommendations for the best things to do in
South Carolina is a place where you can easily splurge or save depending on the direction your itinerary takes. At the lavish end of the spectrum, you can enjoy five-star boutique hotels and fine dining with authentic Southern flair in the capital, Columbia, and the cobblestone-clad port city of Charleston. World-class golf courses and beach
Getting around West Africa’s most populous city can be an adventure in itself. Residents of Lagos rely heavily on road transportation to get to the office, worship centers, markets, parties, beaches – you name it. Imagine at least 10 million residents crisscrossing the city daily and you’ll get a sense of how rowdy things could
Among the 20 largest cities in the United States, Indianapolis tends to fly under many travelers’ radars. While sports fans know the Hoosier State’s capital for basketball, football and the Indianapolis 500, the professional race car event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, residents appreciate Indiana’s capital city for its cultural attractions too. The Indianapolis Cultural
As the birthplace of the automobile, Michigan and transport are intertwined in the minds of many. Getting around the Great Lakes State could be as simple as hopping into a Chevy, but you can also bike through the streets of Detroit, find your way around car-free Mackinac Island and catch a boat to the rural
You’re going to need a decent pair of hiking boots to grasp the natural grandeur of Michigan on foot. The largest state east of the Mississippi offers thousands of miles of hiking trails that cut through everything from dense forests of scented pines and tumbling cascades to glimmering mountaintop lakes seemingly left there for the
Checked the gas prices? Sorted out the car rental? Loaded your playlists? It’s time to go on an extended road trip across the spectacular and diverse landscapes of Washington State. From the winding, forested roads of the coast to the well-built engineering marvels of the Cascade Mountains to the dry, ruler-straight thoroughfares of the eastern
I pedaled my way across Iowa this summer but didn’t spend all my time on a bicycle seat. At one point I found myself wedged behind seven bikes in the dusty bed of a pickup truck, rattling down a gravel road toward the start of that morning’s bicycle route in Charles City. The night before
Heading to Michigan? The good news is that the Great Lakes State has lots of free things to do that will help you get to know it without spending a dime. From seasonal events to everyday activities, Michigan has budget options for every traveler. Here are the best free things to do in Michigan. Make the
The sea, the sun, the sand: it seems like a simple recipe for a perfect vacation. Indeed, traveling in Cape Cod is refreshingly straightforward, but it helps to know some local quirks and conventions. Remember these top tips and get the most out of your trip. From avoiding the traffic to surviving the sharks, here
Washington, DC, attracts travelers of all sorts, from nature lovers and history buffs to city slickers and trendsetters. A typical weekend in the district could include jogging along the Georgetown waterfront, indulging in a bottomless brunch on U Street or getting lost in one of the many free museums on the National Mall. Here are the top things
In a city where a wheel-and-spoke pattern overlays the street grid, it can be overwhelming to figure out how to get around Washington, DC. But the truth is that navigating the US capital isn’t that tricky with a bit of advanced planning. Washington, DC, has some walkable neighborhoods, but using a mix of taxis, bicycles and
One of the most popular gateways to South America, Argentina offers lively cities and tranquil wildernesses, majestic waterfalls and soaring mountains – not to mention wildlife-filled wetlands, glorious architecture, rich culture and renowned steakhouses. It’s the whole South American package. But Argentina is a big country, measuring 3800km (2360 miles) from end to end, so