Destinations

It isn’t hard to find a bit of respite from New York City‘s clamor. Really. World-famous landscapes, tiny “pocket parks,” community gardens and many hundreds of acres of woods (really!) make up Gotham’s archipelago of over 1700 green spaces, all of which offer an alternative to the skyscrapers and crowds. While it’s tough to narrow it

By most European standards, Ireland can be quite expensive. Accommodation and food are generally priced at the upper end of the scale, which means a sizeable daily budget is needed. However, there are plenty of ways to make your money go further during your visit to Ireland, and if you are travelling on a tight-ish

Bustling, diverse and surprising: such is Paris! Due to its variety and density, navigating the city for the first time may seem challenging. Even after nearly 20 years of living in Paris, I still encounter nuances in the local lifestyle and learn about Parisian peculiarities, such as being fined for taking a Metro corridor the

The Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon, Glacier Lagoon… sure, Iceland‘s big hitters are absolutely worth the visit but can also become quite crowded. Why not include something different in your itinerary, something that might surprise and delight? Here are some of Iceland’s great off-the-radar experiences – many of which are summer-only activities – that will help you understand

Few destinations capture the imagination like Iceland. This volcanic land of ice and fire, of glacier-carved fjords, of freely-roaming horses, feels like nowhere else on earth. Here, you can take a soak in its geothermal baths and spas, delve into the history and legends of the Icelandic sagas, and explore otherworldly ice caves. Iceland keeps visitors

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There is never a bad time to explore the deep and rippled beauty of Grand Canyon National Park. But depending on the nature of your trip, be it a rugged multi-day hike through jagged switchbacks and river ravines; a spot of family camping; or a quick budget-friendly adventure, when you visit will make all the

For many visitors, Ireland lives large in the imagination. There’s a huge weight of expectation for first-time visitors, who are looking for postcard Ireland: the dramatic landscapes, the traffic jams made up of sheep, the friendly pubs resounding with traditional melodies. Locals might scoff, roll their eyes and point to a modern European country with

From the moment you arrive, Yosemite dazzles with its natural good looks. One of America’s most iconic national parks and its third oldest, it captivates with myriad waterfalls, sky-grazing sequoias, gemstone-hued lakes, subalpine wilderness areas and granite cliffs and buttresses, like El Capitan and Half Dome. High in the Sierra Mountains, Yosemite experiences four seasons, each

If you’ve ever landed in New York City and splurged upward of $50 on an Uber to take you on from there, we salute your struggle. So we propose another option: public transport. While this choice may seem daunting, in truth taking the train, subway and/or bus to and from the airport isn’t as scary

So, you’ve decided this much: Grand Canyon National Park will be the end point of your next road trip. The next questions are: where will your journey begin, and how will you get to such a remote part of the US? Before you get to the varying terrains within the Arizona park itself, you’ll experience

Italy’s most famous coast is also one of its trickiest to navigate, thanks to winding clifftop curves, a lack of train service between cities and (sorry, but it’s true) tourist traffic. And all of that is before you even get to the endless flights of stone steps studding its villages and best natural beaches. But

Paris is a gorgeous sprawl of beautiful monuments and interesting neighborhoods and, for many, walking is the way to go. To cover the most ground, the convenient Paris metro blankets the city. Meanwhile, the comprehensive bus system allows you to sightsee while traveling, and cycling in the open air is as delightful as it looks. Here’s

Want to travel from Rome to Tuscany on a day trip? Lonely Planet writer, Paula Hardy, tells you how to make that happen. Lonely Planet writer Paula Hardy has been traveling, researching and commissioning guides to Italy for 25 years, and she has contributed to guidebooks covering every Italian region. Last year she was back

Puglia might still be a somewhat under-the-radar destination compared to other Italian regions, but locals know that the country’s easternmost region is emblematic of all the best things Italy has to offer: stunning natural landscapes, millennia-old history, rich folklore and delicious cuisine. Sometimes also known as the Heel of Italy since most of its territory takes up

While on the rise in recent years, Puglia is still a relatively undiscovered destination for foreign visitors. Italians, though, have known for a very long time that the region stretching across the heel of the country’s boot is a perfect mix of everything that there is to love about Italy: breathtaking beaches, excellent food and

A lifetime of living in Ireland has given me some insight into the vagaries of my home country, beginning with the number one rule: never assume anything. This is a country that delights in confounding even your most comfortable expectations about pretty much everything, from the weather to the quality of the wifi. Here are

Upwards of 400,000 travelers a year journey the yellow arrows and scallop-shell markers along the Camino de Santiago. The historic pilgrimage routes lead to the city of Santiago de Compostela, Spain, home to one of Christendom’s holiest sites: the tomb believed to hold the remains of St James the Apostle (called Santiago in Spanish) inside the city’s

Alaska is bigger, colder and more remote than any other state in the US.  Pure, raw, unforgiving and humongous in scale, it is a place that calls to those with wanderlust and a strong sense of independence. There are thrilling adventures to be had here, but also pitfalls to be avoided. Take precautions, but don’t let

Always dynamic, Tokyo shows a new side to its character with each passing season. There’s really no bad time to visit. Spring and fall bring great weather for sightseeing and seasonal changes in foliage – hanami (flower viewing) in spring and momijigari (leaf-viewing) in autumn – that are followed by locals with giddy enthusiasm. In