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It’s totally ok – we want you to copy this trip [View in browser]( [TikTok]( [instagram]( [facebook]( [Friday Around the Planet - Your source for all things travel news](www.lonelyplanet.com) Friday Around the Planet August 04, 2023   This week: Save this trip inspiration for later 💾 [Woman reading a book in a pool](   Copy our trip Who among us hasn’t seen someone else’s trip and thought “Oh, I want to do that.” In my friend group, this usually ends up being a swap of Google Docs and links to the places that we can’t wait to share with each other. That’s a bit of the inspiration behind our series “Copy My Trip,” in which our Lonely Planet staff and writers share details about what they did on their last trip. We travel for both work and pleasure here – showing you highlights of experiences like an [epic adventure on Norway’s fjords]( and [sightseeing along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way.]( also find itineraries like what to do in [24 hours in Mallorca]( and longer trips like a [five-day adventure in Malta](. This week, we’re highlighting a week-long holiday in Australia’s Top End. I hope you’ll save these tried and true trips to your profile for future reference! – Melissa Yeager, Senior Editor [Copy this trip!]( What’s trending this week Where Locals Go: Portugal Our “Where Locals Go” series brings your insider recommendations from locals who know the best, under-the-radar places to go in their home countries. This week, four of our Portugal-based writers offer their suggestions, from seaside towns to charming villages. [See where to go in Portugal]( [Hiker with blue backpack along sshore](   Traveling with a loved one with dementia Tasmin Waby writes about how a trip with her mother, who had dementia, helped her better understand her mother’s condition. Waby offers some insight into ways the tourism industry could be more inclusive to all travelers, particularly those with dementia. [Read Tasmin's story]( [Woman looking out train window](   How much will a weekend in Paris cost you? In our series “Total Trip,” one of our writers documents what they spent during a recent trip. This week Stephanie Ong breaks down a weekend jaunt from Milan to the City of Lights that doesn’t skimp on the crème brûlée. [Here's what she spent]( [Crème brûlée](   More hot travel news - [Bring home that SoCal vibe from these 5 independent San Diego shops]( - [Follow Portugal’s breathtaking coastline on the Fisherman’s Trail]( - [In 2024, you’ll need a visa to visit Europe if you’re from these countries. (Yes. It includes the USA.)]( - [Save these 8 incredible train journeys for your next trip to India](   Craving some clarity? Connect with an expert Do you have an upcoming trip? Lonely Planet has a team of local experts in destinations across the globe that can help you with any of your last-minute planning needs. Whether you need to lock your plans into place, take your itinerary to the next level, or get any of your final-hour questions answered—our experts will get you across the finish line. Ready to make your next trip your best ever? Book your consultation now. [Consult with a local expert]( Trending destination [Colorful buildings of Cinque Terre against sunset]( Cinque Terre Closed since 2012 when it was damaged by landslides and rockfall, the iconic 1km (0.6 mile) Via dell’Amore footpath has partially reopened thanks to a €22m ($25m) restoration project. WIth the full trail scheduled to reopen next year, here’s what you need to know if you're interested in seeing it. [Read more](   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](