AvatarLonely Planetflipped into Lonely Planet VideosRoad tripping on Route 66 is like driving back in timeLonely PlanetHistoric Route 66 is full of hidden gems -- towns that seem frozen in time from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. Learn how Route 66 from Arizona to New Mexico inspired Disney's cartoon movie, "Cars."
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AvatarLonely Planetflipped into Latest storiesAvatarAvatar4 hours agoThe ultimate guide to getting to and from New York City’s airportsverified_publisherLonely Planet - Maya Stanton, Ann Douglas LottIf you’ve ever landed in New York City and splurged upward of $50 on an Uber to take you on from there, we salute your struggle. So we propose another option: public transport. While this choice may seem daunting, in truth taking the train, subway and/or bus to and from the airport isn’t as scary as …
AvatarLonely Planetflipped into Latest storiesAvatarAvatarJan 30, 2023These are the best times to visit Yosemite National Parkverified_publisherLonely Planet - Becca BlondRenowned landscape photographer and environmentalist Ansel Adams introduced the world to Yosemite’s grandiose beauty starting in the 1930s, and the magic he saw is now captured by upwards of 4 million visitors, who flock here each season. From the moment you arrive, Yosemite dazzles with its natural …
AvatarLonely Planetflipped into Latest storiesAvatarAvatar1 day agoTaking the train in Japan - all you need to knowverified_publisherLonely Planet - John WaltonYou will fall passionately in love with trains in Japan. Japanese people didn’t invent rail travel, but they arguably perfected it. Whether you’re on the newest shinkansen (bullet train) zooming across the country at 320km/h (199mph) or an elderly regional railcar, you can count on your train being …
AvatarLonely Planetflipped into Latest storiesAvatarAvatarFeb 6, 20237 things you need to know before visiting Yosemite National Parkverified_publisherLonely Planet - Jade BremnerYosemite, established in 1864, is a superstar of the National Park System for good reason. A visit, whether you stay in well-connected Yosemite Valley or head out into the vast wilderness, is a humbling experience. Explorer John Muir called it a “temple of nature” and it was this place, more than a …
AvatarLonely Planetflipped into Latest storiesAvatarAvatarJun 23, 2023How to travel around Alaska without breaking the bankverified_publisherLonely Planet - Phil NorrisTransportation around Alaska can be challenging, but given enough time and planning, provide for massive rewards in the opportunities to get off the beaten path for those wishing to adventure in North America’s “Last Frontier.” Although most easily explored by vehicle or cruise ship, road trippers …
AvatarLonely Planetflipped into Latest storiesAvatarAvatar2 days agoIs it possible to do a day trip from Rome to Tuscany?verified_publisherLonely Planet - Paula HardyWant to travel from Rome to Tuscany on a day trip? Lonely Planet writer, Paula Hardy, tells you how to make that happen. Lonely Planet writer Paula Hardy has been traveling, researching and commissioning guides to Italy for 25 years, and she has contributed to guidebooks covering every Italian …
AvatarLonely Planetflipped into Latest storiesAvatarAvatarAug 15, 20237 best day trips from Paris: add a new dimension to your city breakverified_publisherLonely Planet - Catherine Le NevezParis' wealth of architectural icons, monumental museums and unmissable dining experiences makes it difficult for visitors to contemplate straying beyond the city limits. Yet on Paris’ doorstep are magnificent châteaux, exquisite gardens, medieval cathedrals, and rambling forests, which can add a …
AvatarLonely Planetflipped into Latest storiesAvatarAvatar2 days agoJapan tackles overtourism with restrictions for some iconic sitesverified_publisherLonely Planet - John WaltonJapan is set to limit visitors at some popular attractions so that sites don't suffer from overtourism. Here's what you need to know. Japan’s enduring popularity for overseas visitors is bringing consequences as the country seeks to balance the benefits of tourism and the impact on the areas …
AvatarLonely Planetflipped into Latest storiesAvatarAvatar2 days agoEverything you need to know about getting around the Amalfi Coastverified_publisherLonely Planet - Eva SandovalItaly’s most famous coast is also one of its trickiest to navigate, thanks to winding clifftop curves, a lack of train service between cities and (sorry, but it's true) tourist traffic. And all of that is before you even get to the endless flights of stone steps studding its villages and best …
AvatarLonely Planetflipped into Latest storiesAvatarAvatar2 days agoTop 10 things to know before traveling to Irelandverified_publisherLonely Planet - Fionn DavenportA lifetime of living in Ireland has given me some insight into the vagaries of my home country, beginning with the number one rule: never assume anything. This is a country that delights in confounding even your most comfortable expectations about pretty much everything, from the weather to the …
AvatarLonely Planetflipped into Latest storiesAvatarAvatar3 days agoHow to visit Puglia on a budgetverified_publisherLonely Planet - Benedetta GeddoWhile on the rise in recent years, Puglia is still a relatively undiscovered destination for foreign visitors. Italians, though, have known for a very long time that the region stretching across the heel of the country’s boot is a perfect mix of everything that there is to love about Italy: …
AvatarLonely Planetflipped into Latest storiesAvatarAvatarJan 23, 202312 things to know before visiting Everglades National Parkverified_publisherLonely Planet - Jesse ScottAround an hour's drive from Miami on Florida's southern tip, Everglades National Park offers 1.5 million acres of natural wonder. Covering an area the size of Rhode Island, this complex and vital ecosystem of wetlands, swamps, mangroves and forests is North America's biggest protected sub-tropical …