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Heian Jingu’s Torii and Okazaki Canal with cherry blossom.

Japan just got a lot more expensive. Here’s why we’ll keep going

Say it ain’t so. Tell me the dream isn’t over. Someone please reassure me that Japan is still a cheap destination.

  • Ben Groundwater

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Be careful what you order.

Attention fussy eaters: Special airline meals don’t exist for you

Variety, taste, and choice? That’s a luxury. Most people opting for a special meal aren’t doing it on a wellness whim.

  • Shaney Hudson
Countries that once allowed Australian passport holders to enter without a visa now require them to apply.

Is the golden age of visa-free (and fee-free) travel over for Aussies?

Many countries that once allowed Australian passport holders to enter without a visa now require them to apply – and pay – for a visa waiver.

  • Michael Gebicki
Lonely Planet editor Jessica Lockhart in Petra, Jordan.

Lonely Planet’s 20 expert tips for solo women travellers

Travel advice from experienced Lonely Planet travel writers who have hit the trails on their own – including one woman who visited every country in the world.

  • Jessica Nabongo
US Border Control officers in Washington, DC. Entering the country is not as simple as it once was.

Entering the US has become more fraught. Here’s what you need to know

Planning a holiday to the United States? Here’s an overview of the strict new Trump administration-enforced immigration border measures.

  • Anthony Dennis
Island of Moorea is a great base that won’t send you broke.

Your questions: How to do a bucket-list Tahiti trip?

“I’m planning a trip to Tahiti as a lifelong ambition to see Bora Bora. What is the best way to travel there, and where should I stay?”

  • Michael Gebicki
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Antigua’s Santa Catalina Arch

Lost cities, stunning scenery: Why ‘Forgotten America’ is unforgettable

With pristine national parks, glorious coastline and rich indigenous culture and history, what’s not to love about Central America?

  • Sue Williams
A single black backpack has been my companion for six weeks.

Flying abroad with carry-on only was great. Then I made a rookie error

I’ve just made a chilling discovery. I’ve booked flights home and overlooked the fact that the first leg is a low-cost carrier with Draconian weight limits.

  • Tim Richards
Don’t speak loudly in public spaces.

What Japanese people wish tourists knew, but are too polite to say

It’s not just amateur photographers chasing geisha down Kyoto streets – these are the most irritating visitor faux pas, according to an etiquette expert.

  • Lee Tulloch
The iconic Peace Bridge … the Plus 15 Skywalk network has grown to more than 16 kilometres of elevated, climate-controlled walkways.

The world’s most extensive skywalk system is an astonishing maze

Calgary’s snowy footpaths seem oddly quiet at first take. If you’re wondering where all the locals are, just look up.

  • Kerry van der Jagt

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