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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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With its iconic monuments, timeless landscapes and irresistible food, Italy is one of Europe’s most alluring destinations. Its historic cities promise thrilling art and architecture at every turn while its varied coastlines...
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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....
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The number of visitors to small, ravishingly beautiful Iceland is soaring and with its wealth of natural and cultural attractions, that doesn't look set to change anytime soon.But this tiny country wasn't...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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It’s been an entrepot for over 1700 years, has served as a capital of two empires and remains one of the most vibrant modern cities in the world.İstanbul has so many layers,...
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From the red-brick castles along the Vistula River to the elegant churches of Kraków, and from the timber villages of the Tatra Mountains to the windswept dunes of the Baltic Coast, Poland...
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Pulsating reggae and dancehall beats aside, Jamaica puts on a full display of natural beauty – gorgeous beaches, jungle-covered mountains and tropical waterfalls – as well as serves up a culinary scene that sets it...
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In the heart of South America, Bolivia is home to some of the most dramatic landscapes on the continent.From pristine rainforests and high-altitude salt flats to cities rich with cultural diversity, there’s...
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Canada has an extensive rail network and some spectacular rides. However, with the bulk of the system given over to freight and most Canadians preferring to travel long-distance by car or plane,...
