When you walk under the archway that marks the entrance to Siena on a sunny day in mid-August, you may as well be walking through a time machine. It’s the day of Il Palio di...
Tag: Europe
The 5 Best Travel Destinations for Couples (That Aren’t Cliche)
Paris, New York, Venice, the Maldives - all of these fabulous destinations should be experienced at least once in your lifetime, but as romantic destinations, they’ve become a bit of a cliché. To inspire you...
12 Reasons Why You Should Go to Italy
Updated in May 2022 Oh, Italy...the epitome of romance, culinary perfection, and architectural expertise. The birthplace of the Renaissance along with countless prolific artists and scholars whose influences extend into modern times. It's no wonder...
The 17 Most Affordable Places to Travel in 2021
Sometimes it’s really hard to decide where to go on your next vacation. Should you book a package at some resort or go backpacking through Europe? More often than not, where you want to go...
Why You Need To Visit Portugal Right Now
Portugal has always been the trendy hipster friend of Europe. With its consistently excellent taste in food, art, fashion and music, this neighbour to the Atlantic Ocean knows how to make you question your own taste...
The 8 Best Kept Secrets of 2016 (Featuring Lonely Planet)
Yeah yeah, we know. You just have to visit Machu Picchu. You must walk the Great Wall of China. You need to see the Taj Mahal. But what if you're in search of a different path? What if...
Why Iceland Won 2016: 6 Reasons to Visit Europe’s Far Away Nation
Everywhere you turn it seems like you can't escape someone talking about Iceland. If you're familiar with the travel industry, then this remote island nation was even harder to avoid in conversation. It seemed like...
Where to Take Your Family in Europe (6 Perfect Vacation Destinations)
The culture, infrastructure, safety, and diversity of Europe make it an absolutely top-notch family destination. But the continent is so family-friendly, and its some 50 nations so diverse, that the sheer number of options can...
8 Reasons to Visit Germany Right Now
“So, where are you off to this year?” a friend of mine asked me over a cup of coffee in Berlin recently. My answer: “Germany.” “No, I mean, I’m sure you’re planning on traveling a...
Photography Tips: 8 Worldly Snapshots From Lonely Planet
The ambition of Lonely Planet’s The Travel Book is big: to take readers on a journey through every country on earth. By zooming out to get a global perspective, you start to realize just how...