Adventure travel

Step up: eight epic hikes of the world

Hiking is about more than exercise, pleasant scenery or getting from A to B; putting one foot in front of the other for hours, days or even weeks on e…

National Parks: Supersized natural wonders in the US

Superlative natural wonders appear wherever you turn in the USA's national parks. Whether you're working on your bucket list – 'Climb North America's …

Why adventure lovers should head to northern Portugal

If you're looking for adventure but the Portugal you know is all olive groves, cork trees, windswept beaches and lively cities, it’s time to turn your…

How I found peace in Bali after a lifetime of solo travel

In the last thirty years Rosita Boland has visited some of the most remote parts of the globe, carrying little more than a battered rucksack and a dia…

Atlas of Adventure

Don’t just walk on the wild side, but run, cycle, canoe, surf and even parachute. This round-the-world encyclopedia showcases the great outdoors and the adrenaline-fuelled, action-packed and hair-raising ways to explore it.

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Trips by Lonely Planet

Explore every day with Trips by Lonely Planet – a beautiful, simple and intuitive way to share travel experiences. Upload photos and videos to your timeline, then share your trip with your friends, family and fellow travellers.

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