Where to see giant otters, leopards and the world's biggest rodent 🔎

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The world's biggest wetland is home to some of the planet's most curious creatures, from giant otters to colorful hyacinth macaws.

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Just back from: Łódź, Poland
Lonely Planet's Claire Richardson is just back from Łódź, a post-industrial city going through a transformation with new museums, art galleries, pop-up restaurants and beer gardens.
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Turkey's surreal thermal baths
Pamukkale's breathtaking hot springs are a natural wonder, and have been used as thermal baths since Roman times.
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Discover Yellowstone National Park
America's Yellowstone National Park is one of the world's most dramatic wildernesses, with craggy canyons, thick forests, shooting geysers and hot springs.
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Drive Australia's Great Ocean Road
There's more to the Great Ocean Road than beach towns and national parks. Take a trip along Australia's most famous road to discover its fascinating history and uncover hidden spots.
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Travel sketching: how to capture a place with paper and pencil

Plus: Plan your perfect Greek island-hopping adventure, Germany for first-timers, exploring El Mirador & more
 
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Looking for a more meaningful way to document your adventures? On your next trip, give your phone a break and bring a sketchbook instead. Scribbling your surroundings is the perfect way to stay present and ensure you're taking in every tiny detail of your travels.

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The best places to sample the world’s most unusual alcohols
Are you sick of whisky sours? Tired of gin and tonics? Left nauseous by the thought of vodka served neat? Find your new favorite tipple at one of these quirky bars and distilleries that specialize in lesser-known liquor from around the world.
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Plan your perfect Greek island-hopping adventure
Walk in the footsteps of famous Argonauts, Frankish Crusaders and the Mamma Mia film crew to see why travelers have been draw to the Greek islands since time immemorial.
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Exploring El Mirador, Guatemala's mysterious Mayan ruin
Journey deep into the Petén jungle in Guatemala for a glimpse back in time. Here you'll discover the mighty El Mirador – one of the gems of Mayan culture.
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Germany for first-timers
From high-tech cities and cool cultural scenes to spectacular landscapes and timeless traditions, Germany is replete with treasures for all types of travelers. The hardest bit is deciding where to go first...
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The Big Trip – your guide to creating the ultimate overseas adventures

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May Travel News: Celebrating Sicily

We travel for lots of reasons: to broaden our cultural horizons, to see history come alive, to make memories…and to eat really well
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May Issue
Hi from Rick: Celebrating Sicily
Dear Traveler,
Here at Rick Steves' Europe, we travel for lots of reasons: to broaden our cultural horizons, to see history come alive, to make memories that will last a lifetime…and to eat really well (just to name a few). And that's why, in the last few years, I've spent a lot of time in Sicily.
When I recently joined a group of fellow travelers on one of my Best of Sicily tours, we experienced 11 days of pure Sicily. I savored cannoli where it was invented. I learned that I prefer Sicilian-style pizza over Neapolitan. I sipped a glass of…Read more

 
  Experiencing Italy's Renaissance in Person
Among the many things I love about Italy is how the Renaissance can be spliced into your…Read more

 
  Peeling Back Layers of History in Évora
From Romans to Moors to Portuguese kings, the proud little town of Évora — set amid the…Read more

 
  Cameron's Blog: Top 10 Sicily Travel Tips
In the spring of 2018, I spent three busy weeks in Sicily, circling the island to put the…Read more

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