First-timer’s guide to the Azores - Lonely Planet
Feb 28, 2024 · When you first look through the airplane window and down at the Azores, you’ll be left speechless.From this very first glimpse, you’ll understand why many call this Portuguese archipelago the “Hawaii of Europe” and the “Islands of Colors.”
16 best places to visit in Croatia - Lonely Planet
Mar 2, 2024 · 5. Istria. Istria delights with its undulating hills, charming hilltop towns and many seaside spots. A must-visit is lovely Rovinj, a town of pastel-hued facades and cobblestone lanes lined with art galleries, sitting on its own peninsula jutting into the Adriatic Sea.
A first-time guide to the US Virgin Islands - Lonely Planet
Oct 29, 2024 · The US Virgin Islands, has three primary islands, each with its own vibe.All three – St Thomas, St John, and St Croix – are distinctive destinations with lots to offer visitors.
9 things to know before going to New Zealand - Lonely Planet
Aug 16, 2024 · When it comes to speaking it, Kiwis will appreciate visitors trying to pronounce words as accurately as possible ("wh," for example, is generally pronounced "f"). An online pronunciation guide or podcast will help you with some of the more unfamiliar sounds; try Everyday Māori for starters.
Día de los Muertos: how to celebrate Mexico’s Day of the Dead
Oct 2, 2024 · Mexico is famous for its unique treatment of death – and, by extension, of life.. Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is an ancient, complex and deeply heartfelt celebration that sees people throughout Mexico remember and pay homage to loved ones who have passed.
Things to know before visiting the Gili Islands - Lonely Planet
Apr 21, 2024 · These three islands – Gili Trawangan, Meno and Air – are generally safe and fairly easy to navigate. As a first-time visitor though, you'll want a quick travel guide on a few specifics regarding trip planning, respectful etiquette, and safety before you arrive.
Cinque Terre: a first-timer’s guide - Lonely Planet
Apr 8, 2024 · So pretty that it inspired a Disney movie (Luca), Cinque Terre ("five lands") consists of five startlingly photogenic fishing villages on Italy's northwest…
16 things to know before visiting Nova Scotia - Lonely Planet
May 22, 2024 · Expect strange, hard-to-pronounce place names in Nova Scotia, many with Mi’kmaw, French or Gaelic roots. Nobody in Antigonish is against something called a “gonish,” as one visitor enquired. No one is looking for anything in Ecum Secum. There’s no bumper crop of fungi in Mushaboom.
Morocco travel guide - Lonely Planet | Africa
Djemaa El Fna. Marrakesh. Roll up, roll up for the greatest show on earth. Everywhere you look in Djemaa El Fna, Marrakesh’s main square (pronounced "jema" – the "d" is silent),…
France country guide - Lonely Planet | Europe
France seduces travelers with iconic landmarks and cafe terraces, epic history and bustling village life. Experiences - and cuisine - to be sa