Lonely Planet
A guide to São Tomé and Príncipe
Discover how to get the best from a visit to São Tomé and Príncipe, one of Africa’s most charming destinations.
Lonely Planet
A Guide to Rabat
Navigate the central medina of Morocco
Condé Nast Traveler
The 17 Most Beautiful National Parks in the World, From Yellowstone to the Serengeti
These diverse landscapes serve as a beautiful reminder of why our planet is worth protecting.
Lonely Planet
Seeing is Believing: How 3 photographers use a CAMON 50 Ultra 5G
Lonely Planet and TECNO team up to launch a contest called: Seeing is Believing. Three photographers use the same camera to shoot three different cities.
National Geographic
These Are the 20 Best New Hotels in the World
From a reimagined 18th-century villa in Malta to a mountain paradise near Yellowstone National Park, these just-opened and reopened hotels are unique, chic, and guaranteed to be worth the journey.
The New York Times
6 Beaches With Refreshingly Cool Water
In this sweltering summer, a cool dip might be just what you need. Here are beaches where the water will help you beat the heat.
National Geographic
The Best Way to See the Nile? Take a Slow Cruise Aboard a Dahabiya
Travelling aboard a traditional dahabiya reveals the slow side of life on the Nile — one where fisherfolk ply the waters and families invite guests into their kitchens.
Condé Nast Traveler
19 Cheap Places to Travel: Where Your Dollar Will Take You the Furthest Right Now
These are the countries where your dollar will take you the furthest.
Afar
In Cape Town’s East City, a New Wave of Chefs Is Reinventing Afrikaans and Cape Malay Cooking
From vetkoek slathered in smoked butter to braai with a Japanese twist, the once-industrial neighborhood has become the epicenter of "New Cape cuisine"—a modern love letter to South Africa's own ...
National Geographic
We Took Our Kid to the Ends of the Earth. Here’s What It Taught Us.
A travel writer who’s taken her son everywhere, from a Zambian safari at age four to Antarctica at seven, shares the lessons that actually hold up.
Atlas Obscura
Unusual Picnic Places Around the World
There’s nothing quite like a picnic surrounded by friends and family, soaking in the sun, sharing snacks, and enjoying the sounds of nature. Whether you prefer to use one big blanket, sit at a table with benches, or plop right onto the grass, it’s the perfect good-weather get together (and a great excuse to load up on delicious food). With this guide, you’ll find a picnic spot that’s guaranteed…
Lonely Planet
20 Things to Know Before Traveling to Morocco
Weave your way through the markets and medinas of Morocco with these travel tips on planning, etiquette and health and safety.
Condé Nast Traveler
9 Hotels on Working Farms Where You Can Berry Pick, Hang Out With Animals, and Eat Fresh From the Field
Put your clogs on and become one with the land at these farm stays around the world.
Condé Nast Traveler
Designer Thebe Magugu on Where He Shops and Dances in Cape Town
Finding inspiration is not difficult in this creative capital.
National Geographic
An Island-Hopping Adventure in the Seychelles
Join National Geographic Explorer and photographer Filipe DeAndrade as he adventures across the Seychelles in search of breathtaking views, wildlife, and wow-worthy moments.
National Geographic
Could This City-Beach Break be Morocco's Next Big Hit?
With a UNESCO-listed medina, Mediterranean beach culture and new direct flights, this slice of northern Morocco could become the country’s next big getaway destination.
Atlas Obscura
Red Sea Terminal in Marsa Alam, Egypt
Most airport terminals are designed simply to move travelers from one place to another. Terminal 1 at Hurghada International Airport attempts something more ambitious: turning the landscape outside into part of the building. Opened in late 2014, the terminal covers approximately 92,600 square meters across three main levels. Its most distinctive feature is the enormous elevated ceiling, whose f…
Atlas Obscura
Cinema Africa in Asmara, Eritrea
Built during the Italian colonial era, when Asmara boasted one of the highest concentrations of cinemas in the continent, Cinema Africa belonged to a city where going to the movies was as much a social ritual as an evening's entertainment. Now outside the sightseeing circuit that comprises Cinema Impero and Roma, this building is one of the largest cinemas in the country and a remarkable exampl…
Atlas Obscura
15 Best Places to Experience Bioluminescence
The humble glow worm is, in fact, a catchall term for numerous glowing creatures, from gnat larvae to fire flys to algae, that can be found all over the world. These tiny critters illuminate the night through bioluminescence, a process in which light is emitted by internal chemical reactions. Bioluminescence has evolved independently in over 90 different species, first emerging some 540 million…
Lonely Planet
12 picturesque honeymoon destinations (and when to visit them)
This guide to the best months to visit top honeymoon destinations could inspire any traveler to walk down the aisle.
Condé Nast Traveler
The Best Places to Visit in November for New Hotels, Nice Weather, and Great Eats
This November, our picks range from Bolivia to Belgium.
The New York Times
How to Catch the ‘Eclipse of the Century’ in 2027, When Spain, Egypt and More Go Dark
On Aug. 2, Southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East will witness a solar blockbuster with extra-long totality. If you want to see it, book soon.
Atlas Obscura
The Atlas Obscura Guide to the 2027 Total Solar Eclipse
On August 2, 2027, the Moon's shadow will cross southern Spain, North Africa, and the Arabian Peninsula. Near Luxor, in the Nile Valley, totality will last six minutes and twenty-three seconds. That number is the whole story. Most total eclipses give you two or three minutes. The celebrated North American eclipse of 2024 managed four and a half at its very best. Six minutes and twenty-three sec…
Atlas Obscura
Humansdorp Museum in Humansdorp, South Africa
The Humansdorp Museum preserves everyday objects from the town’s early history, some dating back to its founding in 1849, when Matthys Gerhardus Human donated part of his farm Rheboksfontein for the construction of a Dutch Reformed Church. The collection focuses on domestic life rather than grand events. Visitors can grind coffee beans by hand, type a letter on a working typewriter, and browse…
Atlas Obscura
Medina of Essaouira in Essaouira, Morocco
Unlike the sprawling, labyrinthine medinas of cities like Marrakech, the 18 th century medina of Essaouira is slightly less difficult to get lost in. As you wander through the historic quarter of Essaouira, you will notice the cobalt blue paintwork and whitewashed walls, busy souks (markets) and relaxed coastal vibe. It is an interesting blend of Arabic, Berber and French cultures. Most Morocca…
Afar
These Luxury Hotels Want to Plan Your Entire Trip. Here’s Why You Should Let Them
From Bhutan to Peru, luxury hotel companies are increasingly expanding their offerings beyond a single property, designing trips that connect multiple retreats into one itinerary. Luxury hotels have ...
Lonely Planet
A guide to the Marrakesh-Timbuktu gallery
Find everything you need to know to follow a caravan journey across the Sahara between two legendary destinations at the Marrakesh-Timbuktu gallery.
Lonely Planet
The 10 best places to visit this October
October is one of the best times for epic adventures all over the world.
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Condé Nast Traveler
Birdwatching Is Only Getting More Popular—Here Are the 11 Best Places to Experience It
Spanning from the hills of Scotland to the jungles of Sri Lanka.
Atlas Obscura
Atlas Obscura’s Guide to Unique Romantic Getaways
You’ve decided to go somewhere together. Maybe you just got married and you’re planning a honeymoon. Maybe you’re marking a decade together with an anniversary trip that actually means something. Maybe you don’t need an occasion at all, save for a wish to get out of ordinary life for a while and remember why you chose each other. Everyone expects you to go somewhere with an overwater bungalow a…
Lonely Planet
23 of the best destinations for fall travel in 2026
Fall smacks of leaf peeping, road tripping, the last bits of swimming and so much more. These destinations offer the best for fall travel across the globe.
National Geographic
8 music trips that will sing to travelers with a taste for rhythm
Whether you dream of mixing techno in Germany or learning tango in Argentina, these trips bring you closer to the world’s most iconic music scenes. Berlin has some of the world’s most famous techno ...
The Guardian
Exploring Rabat, Morocco – this year’s Unesco World Book Capital
Rabat is a gorgeous seaside city with great food and culture, but for book lovers there’s an added incentive to go this year The first book I read willingly was Bridget Jones’s Diary. I was 19. Up to that point, I hadn’t been much of a reader. I’d been more into football, or Baywatch, or Robin Budd in the year above – anything really. Given the choice between reading a book and staring at a wal…
Atlas Obscura
Praia de Santa Monica in Pavoacao Velha, Cabo Verde
Santa Monica isn't just pretty, it's absurdly long — somewhere between 11 and 18 kilometers of white sand, depending who's doing the measuring. What makes it genuinely rare, though, is what's not there. One beach shack. One aborted hotel. That's it. The shack is real and it works, tucked at one end for a cold drink and some shade. The hotel is a different story. Back in 2015, developers broke g…
Afar
UNESCO Just Named 25 New World Heritage Sites—Including America’s First Since 2023
The newly added D-Day Beaches World Heritage site spans about 50 miles along the Normandy coastline, including Gold Beach (pictured), Utah Beach, Omaha Beach, Juno Beach, Sword Beach, and Pointe du ...
National Geographic
How Kigali's creativity is helping the Rwandan capital step into the limelight
The Rwandan capital is stepping into the spotlight, with dynamic arts, food and fashion scenes giving travellers a host of reasons to linger a few days.
Condé Nast Traveler
UNESCO Just Added 26 Sites to the World Heritage List for 2026—Including 1 in the US
We can’t wait to visit these lush wildlife reserves, dreamy seaside villages, and fairytale French castles.
Lonely Planet
A Guide To The Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza
After over two decades of planning and construction, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Cairo is now open to visitors. Here
Lonely Planet
The best time to visit Morocco
The ideal time to visit Morocco depends on where your interests lie - on top of a mountain, by the sea, in the cities or amid desert dunes.
Lonely Planet
The best times to visit Egypt
With tombs, pyramids and towering temples, Egypt brings out the explorer in all of us. This handy month-by-month guide shows the best time to visit Egypt.
Lonely Planet
The best new hotels in the world
Lonely Planet writer and frequent checker-in-er Rebecca Wallwork shares her picks for the best new hotels in the world for 2026.