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The best places to travel in your 20s

The best places to travel in your 20s

They say your twenties are for finding yourself, and what better way to do that than through travel? That’s why our writers have gathered their tried and true destinations for those who want to celebrate their burgeoning adulthood by seeing…

A week in the Azores

A week in the Azores

Lonely Planet editor AnneMarie McCarthy recently returned from a jam-packed week in the Azores, exploring four different islands in 7 days.  As the lucky destination editor in charge of Lonely Planet’s Portugal coverage, I can tell you one thing with…

9 best hikes in Wyoming

9 best hikes in Wyoming

Sprawling landscapes, winding rivers, swathes of desert, towering mountain ranges and incredible national parks – the great state of Wyoming is truly a gift to hikers. Trails covering thousands of miles and every kind of natural landscape mean there’s a…

Our 9 Favorite English Bookstores in Paris

Our 9 Favorite English Bookstores in Paris

updated July 2024 While it’s true that Kindles and other electronic readers are becoming increasingly popular, there’s nothing quite like cozying up with an old-fashioned paper book. Walking over to an English bookstore in Paris and perusing their shelves is…

Best beaches in Athens – Lonely Planet

Best beaches in Athens – Lonely Planet

Chances are most travelers aren’t coming to Athens for its beaches. As capital of a country with world-famous islands, Athens is better known for its resplendent ancient ruins and busy cultural life than for its sandy glories. But this is…