Luke Waterson travel tips

These two countries consistently rank among the world’s best for livability, sophistication and happiness. So which one should you visit?

It's hard to resist the allure of Europe, where travelers can find iconic historic sites waiting around seemingly every corner. But the continent's perennial popularity has also meant that many of those best-loved spots are impacted by overcrowding – and the visitor caps, ticketed entry and other restrictions that follow. 

Brussels’ reputation for dullness is quite unwarranted. Here’s why.

There are ways to find lesser-traveled trekking routes to reach magnificent Machu Picchu. Here, our Peru expert Luke Waterson, who has contributed to four editions (and running) of the Lonely Planet Peru guide recommends a few.

A reader asks whether it’s possible to traverse much of Scotland in just one week. Our expert has some thoughts.