Yosemite, established in 1864, is a superstar of the National Park System for good reason. A visit, whether you stay in well-connected Yosemite Valley or head out into the vast wilderness, is a humbling experience. Explorer John Muir called it a “temple of nature” and it was this place, more than a century ago, that…
There are many Indias within India. This land of ancient temples and opulent palaces, forgotten cities and lost traditions, spice markets and spicy food is almost a world unto itself, and a visit here is often the trip of a lifetime. Such expectations can make it hard to decide just which experiences to take in –…
Come to Costa Rica to discover magnificent landscapes, endless outdoor activities and creatures great and small. This smallish Central American country offers a world of adventure, from water sports to mountain hikes, from rainforest wildlife watching to cloud-forest birding. And when you’re ready to take a break from the rugged activities, there are treehouses to…
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Heads up: some of the links on this site are affiliate links. If you click and make a booking or purchase, I’ll make a commission (at no extra cost to you). I partner with companies I personally use and the $$ goes towards creating more awesome, free travel content. Puerto Rico is known for lots…
With famously gorgeous weather and almost 300 days of sunshine a year, the best time to visit Lisbon is whenever your heart desires. The crowds come in summer, lured by scorching sunshine and big events, but fall and spring have a gentler magic, and even the winter has its own quiet charm. Spring and summer…
London is huge, fast-paced and packed with world-class things to do, see and experience. With so many options, it can be hard to know where to start, whether you're a first-time visitor or coming back for more. You could be taking advantage of free entry at top art galleries and museums, learning about the city's history, or…
You could easily argue that there's no such thing as a bad time to visit England's capital city – world-class events running year-round, incredible galleries and museums, cozy pubs, and beautifully landscaped parks and gardens. London does not hold back from flaunting its many stunning attractions no matter what the weather is doing....although, spoiler alert,…
Clipping through the Alps or coasting along the French countryside, there's no better way to move throughout Europe than via its incredible and comprehensive train system. But with more than 222,924km (138,518 miles) of track to explore, it's hard to know where to step aboard and where to alight. Fortunately, we've compiled a list of…
In our Spending Diaries series, we break down how our writers spend, save and splurge on weekend city breaks. What to eat, drink, see and do in 48 hours in Porto © Austin Bush/Lonely Planet I’m a writer and photographer based in Lisbon, Portugal. I love my new home, but in search a brief escape I…