Epic Hikes of the World

Epic Hikes of the World

With stories of month-long thru-hikes, cultural rambles and mountain expeditions from New Zealand to Peru, Lonely Planet’s Epic Hikes of the World will inspire a lifetime of adventure on foot.

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Back to my roots: the Philippines

Sailing along Turkey's Turquoise Coast

Discover Croatia's national parks

Best of Northern Thai cuisine

Discover: Meteora beyond the monasteries

Just back from: Uzbekistan

A guide to watching wildlife in the Pantanal

When to go to Georgia

Vietnam for solo travellers

Featured videos

Back to my roots: the Philippines

Sailing along Turkey's Turquoise Coast

Discover Croatia's national parks

Best of Northern Thai cuisine

Discover: Meteora beyond the monasteries

EXPLORE EVERY DAY

Lace up your boots for an adventure

From one-day jaunts and urban trails to month-long hikes, there’s nothing quite like the freedom of exploring the world on foot. Check out our Explore Every Day hub for tons of ideas and inspiration on how to find your perfect hike.…

Our Explore Every Day hub showcases some of the most stunning walks from around the world © Wildnerdpix / Shutterstock

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A fortress of sheer stone guards Slovenia’s hidden valleys, each brimming with quiet glacial lakes, wooden shepherds’ huts, and deep gorges cut by coo…

Eight scenic days in the Slovenian Alps

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Nowhere can you find more daredevil thrills and family-friendly fun for all ages than in the USA and Canada, where world-record-breaking roller coaste…

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Seven reasons why now is the time to return to Tunisia

As the mercury soars and the beach resorts fill up along the coasts of the Mediterranean, there’s one place where you can still stake out your own pat…

Seven reasons why now is the time to return to Tunisia

Caucasus for all seasons: Georgia round the year

The greatest numbers of visitors to Georgia arrive in July and August, the ideal months for hiking in the spectacular mountains along its northern fri…

Caucasus for all seasons: Georgia round the year

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