destination practicalities
This is all you need to know about transport in Santorini
Jun 18, 2024 • 6 min read
Santorini's traffic-clogged streets can be a challenge in peak season but there are several options to navigate the island without losing your cool.
hostels
Where to stay in Miami, Florida
Jun 18, 2024 • 5 min read
Whether you're looking for a family-friendly resort or a solo traveler haven, Miami has the hotel for you –here are the best places to stay in Miami.
activities
The 11 most unmissable experiences in South Korea
Jun 18, 2024 • 8 min read
South Korea has an incredible mix of attractions that will keep you coming back for more. These are 11 of our favorites.
destination practicalities
18 things to know before going to South Korea
Jun 18, 2024 • 13 min read
Before your trip to this cultural powerhouse, read our tips for planning, navigating etiquette, health and safety concerns and more.
budget travel
Argentina on a budget
Jun 17, 2024 • 6 min read
Experience the best of Argentina without devastating your wallet – here are our tips for traveling on a budget.
wildlife and nature
5 summer solstice celebrations in the northern hemisphere
Jun 17, 2024 • 3 min read
June 20, 2024, is the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere. These unique celebrations are steeped in local culture and history.
festivals and events
Where to celebrate the 4th of July in the USA in 2024
Jun 17, 2024 • 9 min read
The Fourth of July is one of America's most festive holiday. Here are the best places to celebrate.
activities
How to spend the ultimate long weekend in Savannah, Georgia
Jun 17, 2024 • 5 min read
Spend the perfect weekend in Savannah, Georgia, with this guide.
activities
Copy My Trip: Exploring Ecuador and the Galápagos with Elsewhere
Jun 17, 2024 • 5 min read
Lonely Planet writer, Chamidae Ford, took a 10-day trip through Ecuador with the help of Lonely Planet's travel-planning service, Elsewhere.
cruise
How and what to pack for a cruise
Jun 17, 2024 • 5 min read
Packing for a cruise can be smooth-sailing or rough waters. Make any voyage a breeze with our definitive guide.
activities
Top 13 things you can only do in Paris
Jun 17, 2024 • 12 min read
The French capital has it all, from world-famous museums and flea markets to haute cuisine and cooking schools. Here are the best things to do in Paris.
beaches
Surfers share the best places in Europe to catch waves
Jun 17, 2024 • 12 min read
Professional surfers, photographers and writers tell us about their favorite places to surf in Europe.
history
A first-time guide to Georgia
Jun 17, 2024 • 7 min read
Don't know if you need a visa? Not sure how to get around? From budgeting to etiquette, here's what you need to know before your first trip to Georgia.
road trips
5 of the best road trips in Ecuador
Jun 16, 2024 • 6 min read
From the Pacific Coast to the Avenue of Volcanoes, these are the top scenic drives in Ecuador.
tips and advice
11 things to know before a trip to Belgium
Jun 15, 2024 • 7 min read
Know the cultural and practical quirks of Belgium before you go.
tips and advice
8 of Thailand's most amazing places to visit
Jun 15, 2024 • 9 min read
Decide where to spend your time in Thailand with this guide to the best places to visit for beaches, wilderness, history, culture and vibrant cities.
tips and advice
How to travel to London with points and miles in 2024
Jun 15, 2024 • 17 min read
Planning a London trip for 2024? Start here for the top tips on getting there with the many perks of points and miles.
air travel
Traveling to Singapore with points and miles in 2024
Jun 15, 2024 • 17 min read
Aiming to go to Singapore in 2024? Start with this comprehensive and easy guide to getting there with points and miles.
activities
Copy My Trip: a girls' weekend in Mexico's Isla Holbox
Jun 14, 2024 • 6 min read
Plan a trip to Isla Holbox, an island near Cancún, Mexico, with these top tips and insights.
tips and advice
Brittany in 10 dishes
Jun 14, 2024 • 7 min read
Taste your way around Brittany through these 10 unique – and uniquely tasty –dishes and drinks, from savory crêpes to decadent salted-butter caramel.
road trips
The best credit cards for gas in 2024
Jun 14, 2024 • 21 min read
You could be saving big as you pull up to the pump. Here's an expert's guide to the best credit cards for gas.
art and culture
A first-time guide to Pondicherry, India
Jun 14, 2024 • 6 min read
A French-inflected town plonked down on the coast of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry (Pondicherry) is one of India’s most memorable destinations.
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THE Lonely Planet guidebook empire is reeling from claims by one of its authors that he plagiarised and made up large sections of his books and dealt drugs to make up for poor pay. Thomas Kohnstamm also claims in a book that he accepted free travel, in contravention of the Melbourne-based company's policy.
Is Lonely Planet closing? ›The Lonely Planet magazine published in the English language has ceased to operate. We do still publish in a few other languages. The challenges of publishing a magazine in today's media market are numerous, but we remain forever grateful to our loyal readers.
What happened to the Lonely Planet app? ›As users, we want you to be among the first to know. At the end of February 2022 Guides by Lonely Planet will no longer be supported or updated. You'll still be able to use the app and related content on your device, but there won't be further development of this app.
Is Lonely Planet better than Rough Guide? ›As Mikhael Belanger suggests, it really does depend on the author. For some regions, the Lonely Planet is better than the Rough Guide. In others, it's the reverse. If you spend a few minutes skimming each, you'll get a sense of which author has put more love into their book.
Why is Lonely Planet so popular? ›Lonely Planet: The worldwide standard for a solid guidebook, Lonely Planet covers most countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The Lonely Planet series offers comprehensive, no-nonsense facts, low- and mid-budget listings, and helpful on-the-ground travel tips.
What is the alternative to Lonely Planet? ›travel guide book publisher. The best alternatives to Lonely Planet are Journy, Basetrip, and Sygic Travel Maps Offline. If these 3 options don't work for you, we've listed over 30 alternatives below. What do you think of Lonely Planet?
Who is the new owner of Lonely Planet? ›In December 2020, NC2 Media sold Lonely Planet to Red Ventures for an undisclosed amount.
Who bought out the Lonely Planet? ›CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Red Ventures, a platform of digital businesses, has acquired Lonely Planet, a leading global travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand from NC2 Media for an undisclosed amount.
Who owns the Lonely Planet? › Is Lonely Planet still useful? ›
While most people still used Lonely Planet (and guidebooks in general) for preplanning, they reiterated what I kept hearing on the road: the books seem to get more out of date, the writing has lost its edge, the guides have gotten more upscale and less about offbeat and budget destinations, the website is hard to use, ...
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- ViaMichelin.
- Lonely Planet.
- Klarna Trips.
- Google Trips.
- TripIt.
- Roadtrippers.
- TripHobo.
- Inspirock.
Lonely Planet's new Experience series is a guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. These are not your traditional guidebooks. We've done away with pages of listings, opening hours and phone numbers that are better checked online.
What is the coolest little capital Lonely Planet? ›No wonder Lonely Planet named Wellington “the coolest little capital in the world” and fourth-best city in the world to visit.
Is Frommer's or Fodors better? ›But Fodor's is pitched a few notches higher than Frommer's, aimed at a fairly discerning traveler with an appetite for background and the occasional surprise. When Fodor's and I traveled to Philadelphia together, for instance, I appreciated its realistic account of the city's crime and the flight to the suburbs.
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Lonely Planet's collection of 825+ travel and guidebooks is sure to inspire the traveler within.
While most people still used Lonely Planet (and guidebooks in general) for preplanning, they reiterated what I kept hearing on the road: the books seem to get more out of date, the writing has lost its edge, the guides have gotten more upscale and less about offbeat and budget destinations, the website is hard to use, ...
What is the Lonely Planet effect? ›The Lonely Planet effect saw well-worn tourist trails become even more so, and soon we were all eating banana pancakes and sharing whisky buckets. What is the point of travel, if not to forge your own experience? To explore the unknown, embrace unpredictability, and to discover.