Captivating Cartagena stands as one of Colombia's top tourist destinations owing to its unique style and culture, wrapped up in a disarmingly beautiful package of well-preserved historic architecture. After absorbing the sights and sounds of the vibrant "walled city,” take some time to travel further along the Caribbean coast for the day, or longer if…
As Venice continues to struggle with mass tourism, and post-pandemic numbers show no sign of decreasing, Unesco has sounded another warning bell. The World Heritage Committee, which has listed “Venice and its Lagoon” on its World Heritage list since 1987, has drafted a resolution to add the city to its World Heritage in Danger list.…
Tuscany escapes easy definition. The Apennines – Italy’s mountainous spine – slope into vineyard-covered rolling hills, which in turn fade into the Mediterranean coast. This blend of diverse landscapes is home to the remains of millennia-old Etruscan settlements, isolated hamlets whose stone-built bell towers date back to the Middle Ages, and grand art cities whose…
As Lonely Planet’s creative director, I have the privilege of traveling for work and getting to some pretty remarkable places. I usually travel with excess baggage filled with camera equipment, clipboards of paperwork and the frantic feeling in my stomach that (although I haven’t slept in days and there’s no chance of rest on the…
What makes a city? Beyond the monuments and symbols that come to define points on a map, cities draw us in because of the life that courses through them. Almost no city does this better than Rome. So whether you’re a first-time traveler or a seasoned veteran, you cannot help but be seduced by the…
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With more than 800km (30 miles) of coastline, Nigeria has a long stretch of beaches to lounge in. Lagos, the country’s entertainment and business capital, is where they're best developed, and where you’ll find a fine collection of private beach clubs and resorts, most open every day of the week. Entry tickets are from N1000 for…
Western Europe’s most populous country doesn’t always spring to mind as a low-cost destination. However, in a place this big and diverse, there will always be a smarter way to spend your euros. When you consider the wealth of attractions this dynamic, multi-faceted country offers – western Europe’s largest broadleaf forests, cities of impeccable cultural…
A reader asks whether it’s possible to traverse much of Scotland in just one week. Our expert has some thoughts. Lonely Planet’s team of writers and editors is here to address your travel problems and provide tips to help you plan a hassle-free trip. Lonely Planet author Luke Waterson, who has written three guidebooks and…
Germany is a traveler’s dream. The birthplace of the Autobahn boasts one of the most extensive, reliable and well-integrated transport networks in the world. Roads are well-designed and well-maintained, metropolitan public transportation is beautifully planned and efficient, and the intercity train network is unsurpassed. Whatever means of transport you choose, you’ll find Germany easy to…