17 top beaches in Italy for fans of sun, sea and glam

Know what Italians love to do? Argue. Not really arguing of course. I’m talking about the kind of spirited debate that can only come from living in a place so gifted with goodness that it becomes imperative to declare the best thing of all the wonderful things. Italians can argue for days over the best carbonara…

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Explore the real Georgian-era history of England inspired by Netflix’s Queen Charlotte

Queen Charlotte lives in another universe. A never-ending whirl of razor-precision etiquette, high society balls and lavish entertainment. Days and nights are spent well away from the humdrum outside world within the walls of vast country piles or stuccoed, high-society city townhouses. It all looks a bit of a blast, and highlights the charms of…

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I’m a solo female traveler nervous about sleeping in a mixed-dorm hostel. Any tips?

In this series, Lonely Planet’s team of writers and editors answers your travel problems and provides tips and hacks to help you plan a hassle-free trip. Editorial director Fin McCarthy took on this query from a female traveling alone. Question: I’m traveling through Europe this summer staying in hostels. Some places only have mixed dorms…

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Picture yourself in Buenos Aires with Elsewhere by Lonely Planet

When I booked a flight to Buenos Aires a few years ago, I hadn’t done much research and didn't know what to expect. In fact, I was just planning to use Buenos Aires as a stopping point on my way to Montevideo, Uruguay, where I was meeting some friends. But after arriving in balmy Buenos…

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Touring Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way

Lonely Planet social media editor Deepa Lakshmin recently returned from a visit to Ireland, where she took a bus tour of some of the country’s most dramatic coastal scenery. Here, she shares some insights and tips for anyone planning a similar trip. I landed in Ireland as I typically do whenever I’m visiting a country for…

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Boston on a budget

Boston is certainly up there on the list of US cities with a high cost of living, which – unfortunately – can also mean a high cost of traveling. The biggest challenge is affordable accommodations, as hotels are pricey in this city of expensive real estate and packed event calendars. Fortunately, there are ways to…

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