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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Havana on a budget: how to stretch your money in the Cuban capital

Navigating Havana’s confusing dual economy can be a tricky proposition, even to Cubans. However, it’s still possible to enjoy a reasonably priced trip to the Caribbean’s largest city if you’re willing to be flexible and acquire a basic understanding of the local mecánica (Cuban way of doing things). Here are some hints on how to…

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10 of the best things to do in Kenya: wildlife, local culture and adventure

Despite having a coastline of beautiful beaches perfect for lazing, Kenya rarely allows visitors to sit still – the country simply has too many exciting things to do. Stirring landscapes ranging from equatorial glaciers and jagged peaks to wildlife-laden plains and tropical reefs provide an epic natural playground for all who venture here, while the intoxicating…

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9 best day trips from Athens

A world-class city, Athens is crammed with attractions and entertainment that can fill weeks of any visitor’s time. But a number of other outstanding destinations are located within easy reach of the Greek capital – whether you travel by boat, public transport or with your own wheels. From ancient ruins to island beaches, these day trips from…

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How to explore Havana’s best neighborhoods

Havana has three indispensable city center neighborhoods that travelers with more than a couple of days on their hands should visit.  There’s beautifully restored Habana Vieja (Old Havana), a celebrated Unesco World Heritage site; gritty Centro Habana, where theatrical street life plays out alongside palatial civic buildings and nationally important museums; and the more modern…

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How to get around in Ghana

Ghana is famed for its beaches and coastal cities, but exploring the rest of the country is easy, whether you're drifting along the golden shoreline or heading inland to northern national parks. Traveling through the country as a visitor can be challenging because there are so many unspoken rules, but with the right information, you’ll…

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