Such is England’s reach on popular culture, you may think you already know the country before you visit. Though if you’re expecting to be surrounded by a bunch of well-heeled James Bonds or a gaggle of eccentric Monty Python characters, then think again. While the everyday English aren’t quite the same as how they’re portrayed…
In our 5 Shops series, we’ll point you in the direction of our favorite independent shops across some of the world’s best cities. From food markets to bookshops, vintage and homegrown design, we’ve found a diverse and exciting mix of local retailers where you can pick up one-of-a-kind pieces. It may be the city where…
In our A Total Trip series, writers document what they spent on a recent getaway. In this edition, Lonely Planet Senior Director, Brekke Fletcher, shows us what she spent on a four-day London getaway... to see Paul Mescal (on stage). It's slightly bonkers how much I love to travel and how much money I spend…
With idyllic beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters and a culture that radiates relaxation, the Bahamas is one of the few countries that instantly evoke a summer-holiday vibe all year round. Travelers from around the world flock here in search of a blissful escape from the ordinary. Yet this time, on my second visit to the Bahamas,…
With its fairy-tale castles, historical landmarks, half-timbered houses, cuckoo clocks, sandy beaches, mountain lakes, and cows grazing along picturesque hills, Germany is an ideal destination for families traveling with kids. Germans love children and provide them with wonderful opportunities to enjoy their childhood to the fullest. Whether in an urban area or in the countryside,…
Our new series features under-the-radar holiday destinations that are often overlooked by visitors but cherished by locals. Here, we ask four experts on Spain for their top picks. Spain offers an embarrassment of riches, which understandably draw tens of millions of visitors each year. So that’s why we asked some of our expert Spain-based correspondents…
With cobblestone lanes wrapped around arched bridges and canals, Amsterdam makes for a charming vacation at any time of year. All the romantic scenery, coupled with mild weather, makes it hard to decide when you should go. Every travel season in Amsterdam has pros and cons, whether it's sniffing fields of fresh tulips or waiting in…
With a story that stretches back more than 5000 years (and likely long before), the past is a constant presence in England. If you want to explore urban historic centers, admire mysterious monoliths, walk through scenic landscapes and enjoy rugged coastlines and national parks, then be inspired by these 16 highlights of a trip to England. When it…
Azure waters, verdant green forests, terracotta structures gleaming in the sun: around the world, there’s no shortage of eye candy waiting to satisfy your visual sweet tooth. Yet as stunning as the frosty white peaks of a mountaintop or the warm ocher of desert adobe can be, it pays to see the world through rose-colored…
Berlin has risen from the ashes of its troubled 20th-century past and grown into one of the most liberal and safe cities in the world. Looking at Berlin today, it's hard to imagine that the city was divided by barricades for nearly three decades during the Cold War. Get local insight on destinations all over…