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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 GeographicSep 2
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.
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- One&Only Moonlight BasinHotelBig Sky, United Statesalpine retreat near Big Sky, Montana
- Big Sky ResortSightBig Sky, United Statesprivate gondola takes guests to slopes
- Lee Metcalf WildernessTrailBig Sky, United Stateshorseback riding nearby
- Harbor House InnHotelElk, United Stateshistoric property on Highway 1 in Elk
- Akira BackRestaurantBig Sky, United StatesMichelin-starred, known for wagyu and sushi
- Jean-Michel Cousteau ResortHotelSavusavu, Fijiconservation retreat on Vanua Levu
- Koroi Forest CampHotelArusha, Tanzanialodge in Arusha National Park
- AirellesHotelVenice, ItalyFrench luxury hotel brand in Venice
- Guerlain spaSightVenice, Italylargest spa in Venice, 18,300 square feet
- Lee’s PoolsSightBig Sky, United Statespaddleboarding and fly-fishing at resort
- MoonshackRestaurantBig Sky, United Statesspeakeasy-style cabin serving top-shelf whiskeys
- Greenwood CoveSightElk, United Statesseals, sea lions, otters seen here
- Château la CommaraineHotelPommard, Francewine estate in Burgundian village of Pommard
- Clos de la Commaraine vineyardSightPommard, Franceprized premier cru monopole, nine acres
- Auprès du ClocherRestaurantPommard, FranceMichelin-starred restaurant steps away
- Caiman, PantanalHotelPantanal, Brazileco-resort near world's largest tropical wetland
- Casa CaimanHotelPantanal, Brazilconverted farmhouse, main lodge with 18 rooms
- Villa BaiazinhaHotelPantanal, Brazilprivate six-room stay
- Villa CordilheiraHotelPantanal, Brazilexclusive seven-room option
- OnçafariPlacePantanal, Brazilconservation project guests can see work
- Instituto Arara AzulPlacePantanal, BrazilHyacinth Macaw Institute, conservation project
- Coral SandsHotelHarbour Island, Bahamasbeachfront inn with cottages on Harbour Island
- The Pink MermaidRestaurantHarbour Island, BahamasItalian fare with Caribbean twist
Lonely PlanetJul 17
The best tropical vacation destinations on a budget
Plan an excellent tropical escape without spending a fortune at one of these budget-friendly warm-weather destinations.
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- Providencia IslandSightProvidencia, Colombiaremote Caribbean island with footprint-free golden sand beaches
- Playa BlancaSightCartagena, Colombiaoffers beach huts, bars, and hammocks for overnight stays
- Vanua LevuSightSuva, FijiFiji's second-largest island with pristine beaches and waterfalls
- Gunung RinjaniTrailLombok, Indonesiamulti-day adventure climbing Indonesia's second-highest volcano
- Pantai MawiSightLombok, Indonesiaworld-class surf breaks in southern Lombok
- Air Terjun Sindang GilaSightLombok, Indonesiaspectacular waterfalls in Lombok's jungle interior
- Gili IslandsNeighborhoodLombok, Indonesiafree from motorized transport, includes Gili Trawangan, Meno, Air
- Zanzibar IslandSightZanzibar City, TanzaniaTanzania's jewel with cinematic coral reefs and soft sand beaches
- KendwaSightZanzibar City, Tanzaniawidest beach on Zanzibar, swimmable with soft sand
- PongweSightZanzibar City, Tanzaniacrowd-free coastline with sublime shades of turquoise on east coast
- JambianiSightZanzibar City, Tanzanialaid-back tropical place on Zanzibar's southeast coast
- PalawanHotelPuerto Princesa, Philippinesarchipelagic province with islands, waterfalls, caves, and wrecks
- Green IslandSightCairns, Australiacoral cay near Cairns for reef trips
- KurandaNeighborhoodCairns, Australianearby village with artsy, hippie markets
- Rusty'sMarketCairns, Australiamarket filled with tropical fruits
- Trinity BeachParkCairns, AustraliaIn the 2021 census, Trinity Beach had a population of 6,594 people.
- BarbadosSightBridgetown, Barbadosaffordable Caribbean destination with public sugar-sand beaches
- Brownes BeachSightBridgetown, Barbadossnorkel with seahorses, turtles, and rays
- BathshebaSightBridgetown, Barbadosepic surfing on the wild Atlantic-facing east coast
- Rainbow ReefSightSuva, Fiji
- Namena Marine ReserveSightSuva, Fiji
- Clifton BeachSightCairns, Australia
Lonely PlanetJul 17
Guide to climbing Mt Kilimanjaro
This guide covers what you need to know before you go: when to climb, which route to choose, what it costs and where to base yourself.
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- Uhuru PeakSightKilimanjaro, Tanzaniahighest point of Mt Kilimanjaro
- Mt KilimanjaroSightKilimanjaro, TanzaniaAfrica's highest peak, world's tallest volcano, free-standing mountain
- MawenziSightKilimanjaro, TanzaniaIt rises to an elevation of 5,149 metres (16,893 ft) and has a prominence of 849 metres (2,785 ft), making it the…
- Marangu RouteTrailKilimanjaro, Tanzaniaroute to summit, self-limiting due to hut capacities
- Machame RouteTrailKilimanjaro, Tanzaniapopular route with gradual ascent, contours southern slopes
- Mweka RouteTrailKilimanjaro, Tanzaniaapproaches summit via Machame Route
- Umbwe RouteTrailKilimanjaro, Tanzaniasteep, direct route, potentially dangerous ice/snow section
- Western BreachSightKilimanjaro, Tanzaniasteep section of Umbwe Route, often icy or snowy
- Rongai RouteTrailKilimanjaro, Tanzaniapopular route starting near Kenyan border, northern side
- Shira Plateau RouteTrailKilimanjaro, Tanzaniascenic, good for avoiding crowds, challenging acclimatization
- Shira HutSightKilimanjaro, Tanzaniaacclimatization stop on Shira Plateau Route
- Lemosho RouteTrailKilimanjaro, Tanzaniabest for scenery and acclimatization, western side
- Londorosi GateSightKilimanjaro, Tanzaniastart of Lemosho Route, two days in forest
- Northern Circuit RouteTrailKilimanjaro, Tanzanialongest route, goes around northern side before summit
- African Scenic SafarisPlaceKilimanjaro, Tanzaniawell-organized Kilimanjaro treks
- Ice & Dust ToursPlaceKilimanjaro, Tanzaniawell-regarded Kili climbs for budget travelers
- Just KilimanjaroPlaceKilimanjaro, Tanzaniasmall, efficient operator with expertly guided treks
- Summit Expeditions & Nomadic ExperiencePlaceKilimanjaro, Tanzaniaexcellent Kili climbs organized by Chagga–American couple
- Coffee Tree CampsiteHotelMarangu, Tanzaniaexpansive grounds, tents for hire, chalets
- KiboSightKilimanjaro, Tanzania
- Barranco WallTrailKilimanjaro, Tanzania
- Shira PlateauSightKilimanjaro, Tanzania
Lonely PlanetJul 15
The 8 destinations pro travelers say ruin all others
Sometimes a life-changing trip is just as damning as it is magnificent, ruining you for any trip you eventually take. These destinations are worth that sacrifice.
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- GreeceSightAthens, GreeceDestination that ruins all others.
- Andes MountainsSightSantiago, ChileHigh mountains for skiing.
- Laguna del IncaSightSantiago, ChileCrystal blue lagoon below the high Andes.
- Maipo ValleyNeighborhoodSantiago, ChileBirthplace of Chilean wine.
- MontanaNeighborhoodHelena, United StatesSummer destination for outdoor adventures.
- YellowstoneSightGardiner, United StatesNational park in Montana.
- Yasuní National ParkSightCoca, EcuadorAmazonian Ecuador park that brings visitors to tears.
- Amazonian EcuadorNeighborhoodCoca, EcuadorEco-lodge with spider monkeys and paddle canoes.
- El Questro StationSightEl Questro, AustraliaWestern Australia station with reds, greens, waterfalls.
- Kimberley regionNeighborhoodBroome, AustraliaRegion in Western Australia with stark contrasts.
- Ngorongoro CraterSightArusha, TanzaniaWorld's largest unbroken volcanic caldera with abundant animals.
- CambodiaSightPhnom Penh, CambodiaAmazing people, food, and culture.
- SicilyNeighborhoodPalermo, ItalyBeautiful island with kind people and great views.
- Aegean SeaSightAthens, Greece
- Tonlé Sap LakeSightPhnom Penh, Cambodia
Condé Nast TravelerDec 3, 2025
50 Most Beautiful Places in the World
From the Serengeti to the Grand Canyon—plus 55 more destinations you need to see to believe.
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- Valle de la LunaSightAtacama Desert, ChileLandscape startlingly similar to the moon.
- Grand Canyon National ParkSightGrand Canyon, United StatesHike scenic loops for views of rocky badlands.
- Avenue of the BaobabsAttractionMadagascarCenturies-old trees reach heights of nearly 100 feet.
- Banff National ParkSightBanff, CanadaOverwhelms with views of the Canadian Rockies.
- Moraine LakeSightBanff, CanadaIt is situated in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, at an elevation of approximately 1,884 metres (6,181 ft).
- Lake MinnewankaSightBanff, CanadaThe lake is 21 km (13 mi) long and 142 m (466 ft) deep, making it the 2nd longest lake in the mountain parks of the…
- Bathsheba BeachSightBathsheba, BarbadosKnown for huge boulders and best waves for surfers.
- Whitehaven BeachSightWhitsundays, AustraliaConsidered one of the world's most beautiful beaches.
- Danxia Landform Geological ParkSightDanxia, ChinaStriped, multicolored mountains formed over 20 million years.
- Lake LouiseSightBanff, Canada
Condé Nast TravelerOct 27, 2025
The Best Islands in the World: 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards
From India to Tanzania, these are the best islands—as voted by you.
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- Phuket TownNeighborhoodPhuket, Thailandreceives fewer tourists than western beach areas
- Stone TownNeighborhoodZanzibar City, Tanzaniahistoric trade center with meandering lanes
- House of WondersMuseumZanzibar City, Tanzania19th-century building where the Sultan used to live
- North IslandSightVictoria, Seychelleshoneymoon destination for royals
- La DigueSightVictoria, SeychellesIn size, it is the fourth-largest granitic island of Seychelles after Mahé, Praslin, and Silhouette Island.
- Phi Phi IslandsSightKrabi, Thailandgroup of six islands between Phuket and Malacca
- Ko Phi Phi DonSightKrabi, Thailandlargest and most populated island of the group
- Ko Phi Phi LeSightKrabi, Thailandisland with stunning vistas and coastal stretches
- Cape PanwaNeighborhoodPhuket, Thailandquiet corner with luxury accommodations
- Radhanagar BeachSightPort Blair, Indiaserene beach on Havelock Island
- Elephant BeachSightPort Blair, Indiawater sports arena shores
- Baratang Limestone CavesSightPort Blair, Indiastriking natural corridors
- Cloud 9SightSiargao, Philippinesfamous surfing spot
- Faarumai WaterfallsSightPapeete, French Polynesiawaterfalls in the northern village of Tiarei
- TemaeSightMoorea, French Polynesiafavorite slice of coastline with coral reefs
- Sofitel Kia Ora MooreaHotelMoorea, French Polynesiahotel on Moorea's beach
- InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana ResortHotelBora Bora, French Polynesiaresort in Bora Bora
- FélicitéSightVictoria, Seychelles
- Catangnan-Cabitoonan BridgeSightSiargao, Philippines
- Siargao Island Sports and Tourism ComplexSightSiargao, Philippines
- InterContinental Tahiti Resort & SpaHotelPapeete, French Polynesia
- Tahiti La Ora Beach ResortHotelPapeete, French Polynesia
Condé Nast TravelerOct 13, 2025
The Best Airbnb in Every State Across the US
From sea to shining sea, we’ve surfaced palatial mansions, tiny houses, and everything in between.
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- Mount KilimanjaroTrailKilimanjaro, TanzaniaIt is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain above sea level in the world, at 5,895 m…
- Hot Springs National ParkNature reserveHot Springs, United StatesOffers 26 miles of forested hiking trails
- Saguaro National ParkTrailTucson, United StatesThe 92,000-acre (37,000 ha) park consists of two separate areas—the Tucson Mountain District (TMD), about 10 miles…
- Mesa Verde National ParkTrailMesa Verde, United StatesTour ancestral Pueblo cliff dwellings dating to the 1190s
- Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National ParkHotelVolcano, United StatesHike two active volcanoes, Kīlauea and Mauna Loa
- The Basque Museum and Cultural CenterMuseumBoise, United StatesLearn about Basque culture in Boise
- The Basque MarketRestaurantBoise, United StatesPintxos, Paella, Spanish wines, and twenty years of family recipes on the Boise Basque Block Choose your visit Walk…
- Alla VitaRestaurantChicago, United StatesIn-demand West Loop restaurant known for fresh-made pastas
- Pappajohn Sculpture ParkParkDes Moines, United StatesFeatures enormous artwork by famous artists
- Clarkson Covered BridgeAttractionCullman, United StatesBuilt in 1904, added to National Register of Historic Places
- Anchorage MuseumMuseumAnchorage, United StatesFeatures Arctic Studies Center with First Peoples exhibition
- Honeycone Craft Ice CreamRestaurantChester, United StatesEnjoy small-batch, handcrafted ice cream from Honeycone Craft Ice Cream in Chester, CT.
- Blue Ridge Scenic RailwayAttractionBlue Ridge, United StatesOld-fashioned railroad runs along the Toccoa River
- Fairfax State Recreation Area and Lake MonroeSightBloomington, United StatesOffers beach, boat ramp, and picnic areas
- CosmosphereMuseumHutchinson, United StatesSpace museum in Hutchinson
- StratacaMuseumHutchinson, United StatesSalt mine museum in Hutchinson
- Speed Art MuseumMuseumLouisville, United StatesHosts exhibitions like "Vian Sora: Outerworlds"
- The MazantRestaurantNew Orleans, United StatesBywater mansion with manicured gardens and heated pool
- Studio BESightNew Orleans, United StatesWarehouse showcasing large-scale murals by Brandan Odums
- Camden Hills State ParkNature reserveCamden, United StatesPopular in fall for kaleidoscopic colors
- IntegratronSightLander, United StatesDome for healing sound baths in a geomagnetic vortex
- Yankee Freedom ferryPlaceKey West, United StatesAffordable way to reach Dry Tortugas National Park
- Mount Battie Auto RoadSightCamden, United StatesOffers views of kaleidoscopic colors in fall
Condé Nast TravelerOct 13, 2025
How a Father-Daughter Trek up Mount Kilimanjaro Shaped a Life
Climbing the storied mountain with her dad taught Christine Chitnis what kind of traveler—and what kind of parent—she wanted to become
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- Mount KilimanjaroTrailKilimanjaro, TanzaniaAccessible Seven Summit with diverse ecosystems
- Ilulissat IcefjordViewpointIlulissat, GreenlandLocated 250 km north of the Arctic Circle, the Ilulissat Icefjord runs west 40 km (25 mi) from the Greenland ice sheet…
- Brauð & CoBakeryReykjavík, IcelandKnown for legendary cinnamon rolls
- Musée RodinMuseumParis, FranceIt has two sites: the Hôtel Biron and surrounding grounds in central Paris, as well as just outside Paris at Rodin's…
- La Maison du PastelSightParis, FranceOldest pastel manufacturer in the world
- Pierre HerméRestaurantParis, FranceKnown for croissants
The GuardianSep 21, 2025
From the Gobi to Ghana: 10 of the best community tourism trips around the world
Make your next holiday more meaningful with an itinerary that supports local welfare projects, empowers women and showcases traditional customs Eternal Landscapes offers individual and small-group trips to Mongolia, with a focus on supporting local communities. On the five-day Erdenedalai Explorer trip, guests stay with a herding family in the vast steppes of the “Middle Gobi”, an area often by…
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- Eternal LandscapesPlaceUlaanbaatar, MongoliaOffers trips to Mongolia supporting local communities.
- Amba YaaluHotelKandalama, Sri LankaSri Lanka’s first hotel fully managed and staffed by women.
- Thema CollectionPlaceKandalama, Sri LankaEco-friendly hotel chain with a focus on women's employment.
- Intrepid TravelPlaceMarrakesh, MoroccoOffers South Morocco Discovery adventure.
- Masai Clean Cookstoves projectPlaceSerengeti, TanzaniaHelps replace traditional stoves with modern models.
- Wild FrontiersPlaceTbilisi, GeorgiaOffers tailored community-led trips.
- Tusheti regionNeighborhoodTbilisi, GeorgiaProtected landscape managed by the Tushetian people.
- Nukriani WorkshopsPlaceTbilisi, GeorgiaSupports local communities and traditional crafts.
- Village WaysPlaceBhopal, IndiaPioneer in sustainable tourism.
- Kanha national parkSightBhopal, IndiaSafari highlight in rural India.
- Gap360PlaceAccra, GhanaOffers trips supporting local communities for 18-30 year olds.
- Ghana Teaching and Childcare ProjectPlaceAccra, GhanaVolunteers work alongside locals in schools or childcare.
- Astungkara WayTrailDenpasar, Indonesia85-mile hiking route across Bali.
- Township and VillagePlaceStellenbosch, South AfricaWelcomes visitors into communities in Stellenbosch.
- Erdenedalai ExplorerPlaceUlaanbaatar, MongoliaFive-day trip staying with a herding family.
- G AdventuresPlaceSerengeti, TanzaniaPuts community tourism at the heart of many itineraries.
- Rukha Ayllu projectPlaceHuilloc, PeruHelps families in Huilloc benefit from responsible tourism.
- Valencia Travel CuscoPlaceHuilloc, PeruLaunched initiative to improve infrastructure in Huilloc.
- Colours of PeruPlaceHuilloc, Peru14-day trip including a visit to the Rukha Ayllu project.
- Tree to Waterfall hikeTrailDenpasar, IndonesiaFour-day hike covering 29 miles.
- Kayamandi townshipNeighborhoodStellenbosch, South Africa