Whether or not you find it easy to get around Rome will depend a lot on what your expectations are. The most important thing to remember is that Rome is old. Like, old. Most of the streets have not been designed to accommodate people, buses, cars or bikes, and the underground network has been built in…
Crystal-clear lagoons, world-class diving, luxury resorts, spectacular jungle hikes…is there anything we don’t love about the South Pacific? If only we could spend our lives floating from island to island, comparing and contrasting the beaches, coral reefs and ultra-hospitable populations of each one. Alas, we can’t. Even worse, when considering a journey to a part…
Like most big cities, what side of Seattle you’ll see depends on where you visit. Each neighborhood has something unique to offer, whether you want to see the sights, try the local food scene, check out the local bands or browse interesting shops. Having a basic idea of the best Seattle neighborhoods will make any…
Taking up a small piece of real estate only 7 miles wide and 7 miles long, space in San Francisco is at a premium. With so many people wanting to bask in the cool fog and the diversity of the world captured within a few city miles, it’s no wonder that SF-city living can be expensive. However,…
Baby it's time for fireworks! Light up the grill, watch the night sky and don't forget to protect your ears – the Fourth of July is one of America's most raucous and cacophonous holidays, and this year's crop of celebratory revels are next-level. From monumental events, big-city barges to wild-west rodeos, here are the best places…
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. We sent this Caribbean-related question to Dallas-based travel journalist Alex Temblador, who has crisscrossed the region from Barbados to Bonaire. Question: My family is traveling to the Caribbean this…
Nigeria’s diverse landscape and extensive river systems create lots of scenic opportunities for hiking, and there are plenty of kindred spirits to share the experience with. The cities of Abuja and Jos have dozens of hiking groups that organize trips almost every weekend. Destinations like Makurdi and Ososo are also now beginning to emerge as…
You probably already know that Nigeria is a country of diverse ethnic groups, numbering at least 250, and there is no better way to experience a fraction of that multiplicity than through a road trip. With the government’s recent investments in road infrastructure, the highways are a lot smoother to travel on compared with a…
Belize is rapidly making a name for itself as a vacation destination – and it can sometimes have prices to match. While a lot more expensive than its Central American counterparts, that doesn’t mean all the culture, cuisine and natural beauty Belize has to offer aren’t available to the budget-conscious traveler too. With the right…
It’s a hot May day in Nîmes, and a gladiator in the ring of Les Arènes winks at my kids. Giddy, they wave their handkerchiefs and parrot a prayer to the sky god Jupiter. Sat around us are some 12,000 spectators. But we’re not here to watch a rugby or football match. Instead, we’re cheering…