wildlife and nature
5 summer solstice celebrations in the northern hemisphere
Jun 17, 2024 • 3 min read
June 20, 2024, is the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere. These unique celebrations are steeped in local culture and history.
festivals and events
Where to celebrate the 4th of July in the USA in 2024
Jun 17, 2024 • 9 min read
The Fourth of July is one of America's most festive holiday. Here are the best places to celebrate.
activities
How to spend the ultimate long weekend in Savannah, Georgia
Jun 17, 2024 • 5 min read
Spend the perfect weekend in Savannah, Georgia, with this guide.
activities
Copy My Trip: Exploring Ecuador and the Galápagos with Elsewhere
Jun 17, 2024 • 5 min read
Lonely Planet writer, Chamidae Ford, took a 10-day trip through Ecuador with the help of Lonely Planet's travel-planning service, Elsewhere.
cruise
How and what to pack for a cruise
Jun 17, 2024 • 5 min read
See AlsoPitt’s postdocs welcome pay hike but still worry about job security and career prospectsOnline Accounting Software | Small Business AccountingPacking for a cruise can be smooth-sailing or rough waters. Make any voyage a breeze with our definitive guide.
activities
Top 13 things you can only do in Paris
Jun 17, 2024 • 12 min read
The French capital has it all, from world-famous museums and flea markets to haute cuisine and cooking schools. Here are the best things to do in Paris.
beaches
Surfers share the best places in Europe to catch waves
Jun 17, 2024 • 12 min read
Professional surfers, photographers and writers tell us about their favorite places to surf in Europe.
history
A first-time guide to Georgia
Jun 17, 2024 • 7 min read
Don't know if you need a visa? Not sure how to get around? From budgeting to etiquette, here's what you need to know before your first trip to Georgia.
road trips
5 of the best road trips in Ecuador
Jun 16, 2024 • 6 min read
From the Pacific Coast to the Avenue of Volcanoes, these are the top scenic drives in Ecuador.
tips and advice
11 things to know before a trip to Belgium
Jun 15, 2024 • 7 min read
Know the cultural and practical quirks of Belgium before you go.
tips and advice
8 of Thailand's most amazing places to visit
Jun 15, 2024 • 9 min read
Decide where to spend your time in Thailand with this guide to the best places to visit for beaches, wilderness, history, culture and vibrant cities.
tips and advice
How to travel to London with points and miles in 2024
Jun 15, 2024 • 17 min read
Planning a London trip for 2024? Start here for the top tips on getting there with the many perks of points and miles.
air travel
Traveling to Singapore with points and miles in 2024
Jun 15, 2024 • 17 min read
Aiming to go to Singapore in 2024? Start with this comprehensive and easy guide to getting there with points and miles.
activities
Copy My Trip: a girls' weekend in Mexico's Isla Holbox
Jun 14, 2024 • 6 min read
Plan a trip to Isla Holbox, an island near Cancún, Mexico, with these top tips and insights.
tips and advice
Brittany in 10 dishes
Jun 14, 2024 • 7 min read
Taste your way around Brittany through these 10 unique – and uniquely tasty –dishes and drinks, from savory crêpes to decadent salted-butter caramel.
road trips
The best credit cards for gas in 2024
Jun 14, 2024 • 21 min read
You could be saving big as you pull up to the pump. Here's an expert's guide to the best credit cards for gas.
art and culture
A first-time guide to Pondicherry, India
Jun 14, 2024 • 6 min read
A French-inflected town plonked down on the coast of Tamil Nadu, Puduch*erry (Pondicherry) is one of India’s most memorable destinations.
12 of the best islands in Europe
Jun 14, 2024 • 9 min read
Whether you want to bask on a white-sand beach or watch the northern lights from a snowy isle, Europe has an island for you. Here are the best.
food and drink
Local Flavor: where to eat and drink in Manhattan
Jun 14, 2024 • 8 min read
Finally: the big bad beast of an article about where exactly you should eat in Manhattan.
destination practicalities
When is the best time to visit Porto?
Jun 14, 2024 • 4 min read
Porto's calendar is packed with seasonal celebrations. Choose the perfect time for your trip with our guide to the best time to visit.
luxury
Copy My Trip: A luxury train trip through the Canadian Rockies
Jun 14, 2024 • 8 min read
Lonely Planet Destination Editor Melissa Yeager traveled bytrain through the Canadian Rockies.Here are her tips for anyone planning a similar trip.
budget travel
The 10 best day trips from Atlanta
Jun 14, 2024 • 9 min read
Atlanta is the fun-filled gateway to the myriad delights of the American southeast. Here's a guide to the best day trips from Atlanta.
