How to plan a trip to the Ecuadorian Amazon

In Lonely Plan-It, we take you step by step through how we put together some of the most complicated travel adventures – so you can recreate them yourself with ease. Here, Bailey Freeman shares the steps to planning an incredible adventure to the Ecuadorian Amazon. Despite its small size, Ecuador is one of the most…

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How to get around in Istanbul

Sprawling over more than 2000 sq miles and heaving with upwards of 15 million residents, Istanbul is massive – and often mired in traffic. But this megacity is also crisscrossed by a large array of reasonably well-integrated transport options.  Even better news for visitors is that most major sights, historic neighborhoods and other key attractions…

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Dubrovnik on a budget – Lonely Planet

Known as 'the pearl of the Adriatic' (or the King’s Landing to Game of Thrones fans), Dubrovnik is the single most popular destination in Croatia. The steep demand for this famously gorgeous city is reflected in its prices, which tend to be higher than elsewhere in the country. Alcohol, accommodation and eating costs in Dubrovnik might seem…

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Getting around in Nashville – Lonely Planet

When it comes to getting around, Nashville has pros and cons. It’s a fundamentally car-oriented place, with limited public transit. While you’ll usually need some kind of wheels to navigate between neighborhoods, the areas themselves are easily walkable once you get there. Here are our top tips for getting around Nashville easily and safely. You're…

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5 of the world’s best places for stargazing

Author of Lonely Planet's Dark Skies guidebook Valerie Stimac shares her favorite places for seeing the stars in all their glory.  Standing in the starlight under the swath of the Milky Way, the pristine night sky is one of the most incredible wonders many of us have not seen – and which is under threat due to the…

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15 top things to do in Nashville

Nashville may be best known as the home of country music, but this dynamic city contains multitudes – you can catch up-and-coming talent on intimate stages, eat at some of the South’s best restaurants or hike through gorgeous wetlands bursting with wildlife.  Here’s our guide to the best things to do in Nashville. Explore the…

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