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Italy’s heavyweight cultural heritage, staggering natural beauty, historic city centers, jewellike islands and unbeatable cuisine make it a magnet for tourists the world over. Which also means that its most popular areas,...
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Think riding the rails is a thing of the past in the USA? Think again.Although the USA has the largest network of roads in the world, it’s also an ideal country to see...
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Tucked up against the borders of Austria and Slovenia, Friuli Venezia Giulia is not only one of Italy’s hardest-to-pronounce regions, but one of its least-visited.Far removed from the crowds that throng Florence,...
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It comes four times a century, bringing crowds and chaos but also faith and beauty. In Rome, 2025 is the year of the Vatican Jubilee. For Catholics that means it’s a holy...
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If working remotely in Japan for six months as a digital nomad sounds like your idea of heaven, we have some good news. Whether you want to get cosy in a tiny...
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This series of articles about credit cards, points and miles, and budgeting for travel is brought to you in partnership with The Points Guy.Advertiser Disclosure: This post contains references to products from...
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Lombok, often referred to as Bali’s quieter sibling, has sweeping coastlines, white sand beaches, lust-worthy surf and one of Indonesia’s most sought-after mountain treks. Calling it diverse would be an understatement. It’s...
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At Lonely Planet, we love a dream trip. We are always looking for destinations that you can’t find anywhere else. And South America has countless opportunities for adventures that check an item...
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Traveling through Southeast Asia is a rite of passage for many backpackers on a budget, but this stunning region also appeals to vacationers looking for adventure, nature, or to lounge on a...
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The drive along Italy's Amalfi Coast, preferably in a vintage Alfa Romeo Spider, is the stuff of travel legend.And it's just one of dozens of epic road trip routes in this fascinating,...
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A floating open-air museum, Venice is one of the world’s greatest cities and someplace that everyone wants to visit at least once. But that greatness also makes it crowded, and a whistle-stop tour...
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With a durable peace deal in place that has opened up vast swathes of the countryside and an ever-growing number of international visitors, Colombia has become one of the most sought-after stops...
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Strap up your hiking boots and head out on Switzerland's newest hiking trail: ViaBerna.The new 300km hiking trail combines cities, lakes and mountains, showcasing the country's scenery to hikers of all abilities....
With eight million people, Bogotá is Colombia’s largest city. Its most vibrant one, too.While such size makes the place sound intimidating, most of Bogotá’s main attractions are in fact located in a...
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For years, backpackers, students, holiday makers and families have enjoyed riding the rails across Europe to discover the cultures and charms of different countries across the continent. Train travel across Europe is...
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Portugal is the latest European country to reopen its borders US travelers this summer.The US Embassy in Portugal advises that from today (June 15), non-essential travel from the US to mainland Portugal...
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Our slow travel series explores how you can take more mindful journeys by train, boat, bus or bike – with tips on how to reach your no-fly destination, and what to see...
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Following the introduction of a low-cost train service between Madrid and Barcelona last year, a new budget-friendly route is set to connect Spain's landlocked capital with the coastal cities of Valencia and...
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Even as the Algarve continues to be one of Europe’s great getaway spots, Faro, the region’s principal city, seemed to fly under the radar.Yet that’s all changed now.Southern Portugal’s regional capital has...
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With its pulsing, modern cities, beautiful rural landscapes and world-renowned cuisine, Japan is one of the top stops for travelers seeking a fully immersive Asian experience. And there's good news: travelers from most...
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