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Help me, LP! Here’s how to get our help on your burning travel questions. [View in browser]( [TikTok]( [instagram]( [facebook]( [Friday Around the Planet - Your source for all things travel news](www.lonelyplanet.com) Friday Around the Planet June 09, 2023   This week: Help me, LP! We want to answer your burning travel questions. [Melissa standing on black sand beach in the Galapagos] Ask us anything (on travel) I’ve spent the past two weeks with my OOO on, making my second trip this year to South America. This time, I wandered to [Ecuador]( checking out the frenetic streets of [Quito]( taking cheesy pictures at the equator and hiking to a refugio on Cotopaxi volcano before hopping over to the [islands of the Galápagos]( to see its black sand, volcanic rock beaches and giant tortoises. Much of our staff is on the road for the summer season – both for work and pleasure. And as you get ready for your own summer travels I encourage you to tap into the collective kilometers of expertise among our staff and network of contributors in our “Help me, LP” series, where we tackle some of your burning travel questions. Our advice has ranged from [planning a trip to China]( to seeing [Europe by train in a week](. This week, we’re taking a look at navigating travel in hostels – particularly for women contemplating staying in a mixed dorm setting. Want to submit a question? You can do so [right here.]( - Melissa Yeager, Senior Editor [Read more]( More LP staff recs from the road Copy Deepa's trip! Speaking of our staff out on the road, you’ll want to copy social media editor Deepa Lakshmin’s recent visit to Ireland, where she took a bus tour of some of the country’s most dramatic coastal scenery. [Read more]( [Deepa on a rock in Ireland](   Hit the road and see West Africa With its limited infrastructure, an epic road trip through West Africa can be challenging, but contributor Juan Martinez says it is an unmatched adventure. [Read more]( [Car traveling down dirt road](   Take the ferry from Ireland to Spain The ferry between Ireland and mainland Europe takes days and might not appeal when compared to a short flight, but that's all part of the charm of a slow travel adventure, says editor Amy Lynch. [Read more]( [Ferry on the ocean](   More hot travel news - [Belize or Costa Rica? These beloved Caribbean-coasted countries in Central America square off]( - [See art fit for a king at Madrid’s newest museum]( - [Make like Queen Charlotte and explore Georgian-era England IRL]( - [Party with the stars (literally) at this pop-up nightclub on a dark-sky island]( Trending destination [Lush mountains and blue-green water of the Azores]( Azores Set in the middle of the Atlantic, halfway between the United States and continental [Portugal]( [the Azores]( are a love affair waiting to happen. Marlene Marques offers these first-timer tips to the “Islands of Colors.” [Read more](   [People hike a trail towards some mountains]( Plan your trip with a local expert Planning a trip to [Argentina]( [the Baltics]( [Chile]( [Costa Rica]( [Egypt]( or [South Africa]( Lonely Planet has a team of local experts in destinations across the globe that can help you uncover the hidden gems and local treasures to make your itinerary unforgettable. Our team of seasoned experts will guide you through lesser-known attractions, off-the-beaten-path adventures, and authentic cultural experiences that will leave you awe-inspired. Ready to make your next trip your best ever? Book now. [Connect with a local expert](   Love travel inspiration in your inbox? Share with a fellow travel lover by forwarding to a friend. Did someone share this email with you? Subscribe by clicking [here](.   This email was sent to you by: Lonely Planet Publications Ltd. | 1101 Red Ventures Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29707 © 2023 Lonely Planet [Unsubscribe]( Policy](