Geographically, Perth (Boorloo in the Nyungar language) may be one of the most isolated cities in the world, but don’t expect some sleepy backwater. It’s laid-back, yes, but within this relaxed setting is a thriving city full of fun things to do and fascinating attractions to explore nearby. When you’re in Perth, it’s the rest …
Nick Ray is the author of the Phnom Penh and Siem Reap chapters in the 14th edition of Lonely Planet’s Cambodia guidebook scheduled to be released in September 2025. Some Cambodians wryly observe that Cambodia has three seasons – hot, hotter and hottest – but in reality, there are distinct dry and wet seasons that define the harvest …
A sizzling strip of coastal desert. Endless snow-capped Andean summits. A humid expanse of rainforest mazed by mighty rivers. These three types of terrain form a triumvirate of completely different climates, ensuring there is no bad time of year to visit Peru. This is a tradition-entrenched, festival-focused land, with at least one vibrant celebration a …
It’s colorful, chaotic and deeply engrained in the soul of New Orleans. Mardi Gras is undoubtedly the city’s most epic event. So, how do you make the most of your time at this iconic festival? Here’s everything you need to know about doing Mardi Gras right. What is Mardi Gras? Mardi Gras – French for …
Famous for its icy winters, steamy summers and busy festival calendar, Chicago has something going on in every season. The Windy City changes mood with each passing month, but some things are constant – the city’s lively nightlife, cultured museums and animated neighborhoods warrant a visit at any time of year. Events such as Lollapalooza …
With famously gorgeous weather and almost 300 days of sunshine a year, the best time to visit Lisbon is…whenever your heart desires. The crowds come in summer, lured by scorching sunshine and big events, fall and spring have a gentler magic, and even the winter has its own quiet charm. Spring and summer are Lisbon’s …
A vision of eerie volcanic peaks, misty laurel forests and Atlantic-whipped shorelines, soulful Tenerife tempts with much more than its balmy weather and beach-vacation buzz. On the largest island in Spain’s Canary Islands, you can meander around neighborhood markets and linger at low-key terrace cafes before diving into cutting-edge art, local crafts and regional architecture, …
If there’s one thing we can all agree on about Italy, it’s that it always leaves us wanting more. The landscapes, the architecture, the history, the art, the food – how one can board their return flight, we’ll never know. Solution: tack on an extra weekend and go somewhere you’ve never been. Whether you’re contemplating …
As you drive into the Thar Desert in northwestern India, a shimmering golden city rises up like a mirage, its massive, sandcastle-like fort looming large on the horizon. Welcome to Jaisalmer, perhaps the most enchanting city in Rajasthan. Jaisalmer’s 12th-century fort has stood the test of time, as have the many families and businesses that …
Situated conveniently along the Tennessee River and numerous highways, Chattanooga’s long been valued for its strategic importance (it was dubbed the “gateway to the Deep South” during the Civil War). After you’ve done the scenic walks along the Walnut Street Bridge, wandered the Arts District and other things to do in Chattanooga, it’s time to …