Ringed by UNESCO-listed city walls, Dubrovnik’s spectacular old town is a huge draw for over a million visitors each year. Come summer, the narrow lanes of the compact old town can get cramped with the tourist crush, especially when cruise…
The coastal city of Savannah, GA, is beloved for its historic charm and incredible food. But it’s also an easy launching point for a beach day, whether it’s a 30-minute jaunt to Tybee Island or a ferry ride to one…
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 of this fragile city’s sights only contributes to…
The undulating landscape surrounding Rio de Janeiro is studded with wilderness-backed beaches, ancient sites and fascinating smaller-scale urban hubs. But public transport outside the city lacks efficiency. Trips to destinations that, on paper, appear potentially close – such as the cobbled…
Diverse landscapes are Chile’s biggest asset. Traveling around this long, narrow country, you’ll be greeted by an ever-shifting panorama of rolling vineyards, dazzling lakes, towering volcanoes, deep fjords, high grasslands and sprawling salt flats. To do this terrain justice, you…
It’s oh-so-easy to be captivated by Charleston. Between the soft speech inflections, visual history and total Southern food bliss, you’ll be left wondering what other magic could be just beyond the city limits. The short answer is that the Lowcountry spirit…
While there are plenty of museums, restaurants and historical sites to keep you busy in Mexico City, the central region of Mexico is filled with pueblos mágicos (magical towns) and beautiful areas that are well worth your time for a…
As the birthplace of American democracy – where the Founding Fathers debated and signed the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution – Philadelphia is best known for its rich history. Well, that and cheesesteaks, and that movie about that…
Nevada’s highways are a tapestry of history, natural beauty, and offbeat attractions. Where else can you see ancient petroglyphs, wind- and water-carved landscapes, and UFO-themed attractions on the same day? In just over a week, you can visit practically every…
Benjamin Engelbach wrote the chapter on Northern Vietnam for the 17th edition of Lonely Planet’s guide to Vietnam, scheduled for publication in September 2025. The countryside of Vietnam rewards the curious traveler with beauty and serenity. And in the mountains…