Lonely Planet blog
Portland is blessed with a pretty prime geographic location – drive two hours in any direction and you might find yourself at the coast, on a snow-capped stratovolcano, in the heart of wine country, at a rock climbing crag, soaking in a hot spring or even closing in on other major cities like Seattle, Washington. If you're itching for a change of scenery,...
The sheer size (it’s the sixth-largest state) and scope of Arizona make it tempting to try to explore this wonderland on a seven-day road trip around the American Southwest. But from the vastness of the Grand Canyon in its northern reaches to its gunslinging history in Tombstone near the border with Mexico, Arizona has hundreds of miles to cover. It’s...
It isn't hard to find a bit of respite from New York City's clamor. Really. World-famous landscapes, tiny "pocket parks," community gardens and many hundreds of acres of woods (really!) make up Gotham's archipelago of over 1700 green spaces, all of which offer an alternative to the skyscrapers and crowds. While it's tough to narrow it down, here are...
Cloaked in legend and mystique, the Great Wall of China crosses mountains, grasslands and desert on its tireless course across what used to be China’s northern frontier. A border defence system garrisoned by hundreds of thousands of soldiers at various times in China’s turbulent history, the Great Wall exists today in a state of picturesque yet precarious...
With historic cities clinging to gorgeous coastlines, endless islands and waterfall-filled national parks, Croatia has plenty of wonders to entice travelers. That’s why we’ve created three itineraries that will take you to the country’s most essential spots, the Istrian peninsula and lesser-visited coasts of Kvarner and Northern Dalmatia. Ranging from...
London is home to some of the world’s greatest museums, whether you’re looking for giant whale skeletons, classical sculptures or ground-breaking fashion. Better still, many are completely free to visit — although venues may charge a fee for special exhibitions, you can spend hours admiring the permanent collections at no cost. From the top attractions...
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