Destinations

Things are changing fast in Delhi – the modern metropolis is now the capital of the world’s most populous nation, with a modern metro and an increasingly international feel. But Delhi has always treasured its incredible past. As one of the world’s oldest continually occupied cities, you don’t have to look far to encounter Delhi’s

They say your twenties are for finding yourself, and what better way to do that than through travel? That’s why our writers have gathered their tried and true destinations for those who want to celebrate their burgeoning adulthood by seeing the world.  Learn to surf on Sri Lanka’s impeccable waves like here at Arugam Bay.

Lonely Planet editor AnneMarie McCarthy recently returned from a jam-packed week in the Azores, exploring four different islands in 7 days.  As the lucky destination editor in charge of Lonely Planet’s Portugal coverage, I can tell you one thing with absolute certainty: you all love the Azores. Week after week, I see how readers like

The first dude ranch was established in the South Dakota Badlands during the late 1800s. The concept was such a hit that these ranches began popping up across the West, allowing wealthy city folk to recreate frontier life for themselves and partake in simple pleasures like horseback riding, fishing and fresh air.  Today people visit dude

Overlooking modern-day Athens, the mighty Acropolis is a powerful reminder of the city’s ancient history. Inhabited since the Bronze Age, this “high city” served various purposes, from housing Greece’s kings to being a center for worship and intellectual activity. Through natural disasters, foreign invasions and periods of neglect, the Acropolis has proven it was built to

The Italian Lakes are glimmering, glacier-made bodies of water in northern Italy. Maggiore, Como and Garda are the three largest, and each is ringed with picturesque villages and backed by steep mountains. The biggest reason to visit is the spectacular scenery, but there’s lots more to do besides admiring the views from a shoreline dining room.

With so much wilderness right on the doorstep, there’s always something to do in Montana at any time of year. The state is highly in tune with the rhythms of nature, and activities vary with the weather and season. The peak summer and winter seasons always draw in a crowd, but the shoulder seasons in

The island of Maui is characterized by a delicate balance of lively nightlife, esteemed restaurants and mai tais on the beach, contrasted against secluded adventures, rugged terrain and rich Native Hawaiian culture.  Maui has been through a lot historically. In 1898, the Kingdom of Hawai‘i was annexed by the United States and later became a

This article is adapted from the Maui guidebook due to publish August 2024. The guidebook was written by Amy Balfour, Malia Yoshioka, Ryan Ver Berkmoes and Savanah Dagupion.  The people of Maui are bonded by aloha ‘aina – respect for the land – and a love of hospitality. In recent years, however, Maui’s hospitable culture

Aptly nicknamed the Garden Isle, the Hawaiian island of Kauaʻi is filled with natural beauty, from the stratified walls of Waimea Canyon to the carved cliffs of the Na Pali Coast and the serene waters of Hanalei Bay. And while this incredible landscape with all its flora and fauna is the main draw of this sleepy, slow-paced

This article is adapted from an essay written by Savannah Rose Dagupion for the Maui Guidebook due to publish August 2024. Between the ridges of the West Maui Mountains and above the town of Lahaina is the Kauaʻula Valley, home to numerous Native Hawaiian families – including the Palakikos. The Palakikos live on their ancestral

I can still hear my parent’s voices after we moved to the state of Georgia when I was a child. They couldn’t believe the way Southerners pronounced DeKalb County (the L is silent), and that was only the beginning of the way things sound different in the Peach State.  After spending most of my life

Hawaii’s largest island – Hawai’i the Big Island – is grand in size and scale. Filled with superlative scenery — the world’s most active volcano (Kilauea), some of its newest land (in Puna), the largest mountain when measured from the seafloor (Mauna Loa), and some of the planet’s best night sky star viewing (atop Mauna Kea) —

Known as the Pearl of the Danube, Budapest is a city where you can tour grand monuments in the morning, slip into a thermal bath in the afternoon and party in a world-famous ruin bar after sunset – and plenty of your best experiences won’t cost a single forint. If you want to visit the Hungarian capital

Lonely Planet destination editor, James Pham, recently traveled to Phu Quoc, an island off Vietnam’s southern coast. Here, he shares some tips and insights for anyone planning a similar trip. Looking to escape the scorching Saigon heat, I booked a one-hour flight to the island of Phu Quoc. Located in the Gulf of Thailand, Vietnam’s

For many first-time visitors, whether traversing the trio of Baltic States on a capital-hopping trip or simply seeking an affordable weekend getaway, Latvia is Rīga. Long considered the most cosmopolitan Baltic city, the country’s capital is as renowned for its handsome Old Town as its inexpensive party scene. Yet, for many Latvians, the ideal local

Green Spain’s wild coastline, gastronomic delights, charming historic towns and unique cultural identity are incomparable. Nature and tradition have blessed these four provinces (Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria and Basque Country) with something for everyone, from hardcore adventurers to laid-back beachgoers. In fact, there’s so much this northern region of Spain offers – for so many different

Delhi is a mega city, home to 33 million people, with all the sprawl, congestion and transport madness that implies. While the old city – where many of the major historical sights are located – is best tackled on foot, you’ll need to get familiar with Delhi’s efficient metro, as well as using rideshares, cars

With Europe’s longest high-speed rail network, Spain is a joy to traverse by train. Such is the efficiency of its most sustainable mode of public transport that in a single day you can admire Gaudí’s Modernist architecture in Barcelona in the morning, have lunch in Madrid, and then be in Seville in time for dinner

Year-round sunshine (even January sees highs of 77°C), a laidback vibe, open-air bars and endless sea views all add up to Key West being one of the most popular destinations for Americans during the winter season. The downside to the sunshine and good vibes, however, is high prices. Even outside the peak winter season, Key West