Versus: Which place will come out on top?

If you suffer from decision paralysis, we’re here to help [View in browser]( [TikTok]( [instagram]( [facebook]( [Friday Around the Planet - Your source for all things travel news](www.lonelyplanet.com) Friday Around the Planet July 07, 2023   This week: Suffer from decision paralysis? We’re here for you. [A coastal image from Croatia VS an iconic image of Santorini in Greece]( Decisions, decisions If you’re like me, you find making big decisions difficult. I spent the better part of 10 months hemming and hawing about where to go on my vacation this year, and I think I may have lost friends and alienated family members because of it. Enter our ongoing series “Versus”, where we pit two competing destinations – usually places people are trying to decide between – against one another. We’ve tapped into our network of global contributors asking them to make the case for why you should choose their home country, city or region over its most likely, equally desirable competitor. The result is a no-holds-barred battle royale (read: civilized discussion) that leaves you, dear reader, the winner. This week’s “Versus” is one I could have used about a year ago, but whatever: it just backs up my decision to go to Greece. And I must say, I’m not sure I could have chosen a better destination (see below where I've included this week’s article on where to go in Greece). Let the great debate begin! ❤️ Brekke Fletcher, Senior Director of Content [Greece vs Croatia: which one is for you?]( Things to know and where to go The best places to visit in Greece With a mountainous mainland, rich in Unesco World Heritage-listed ancient sites, treasure-filled museums and spirited cities, Greece totally rocks. Here are the nation's greatest hits. [Read more]( [A person on a walkway in a mountainous area](   FX's "The Bear" and Chicago's most iconic dishes If you've binged "The Bear," no doubt you're hungry for the distinct flavors of Chicago. Head to the city's River North area for an Italian beef sandwich, a tasty Chicago dog, a delicious deep dish pizza, or (and?) a big old steak. [Read more]( [A deep dish pizza](   The top independent shops in Melbourne Melbourne's idiosyncratic shops are artfully stocked with progressive streetwear, vintage finds, acclaimed local literature and standout wines. Writer, glutton and hardcore Melburnian Cristian Bonetto gives us the lowdown. [Read more]( [Street art backing a market stall](   More hot travel news - [Dubrovnik says no to noisy wheelies]( - [The night train from Venice to Rome is a time and money saver]( - [Would you walk 100 miles? This writer did](. - [Consider this worthy alternative to the Trans-Siberian railway]( Trending destination Road tripping through Spain As you drive around Spain, you’ll be awestruck by medieval castles, charming seaside towns and coastlines that stretch for miles. Local contributor Natalía Diaz highlights the best road trips in the country. [See Natalía's Spain road trip picks](   [ 20 percent off]( PSSST! As a thank you to our loyal newsletter subscribers, we're giving you 20% off your next purchase. Use the code BOOKSEMAIL20 and start building your personal Lonely Planet library.* *Valid through 8/31/2023 & one-time use only [Start shopping!](   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](