Travel Stories

• national parks

• activities

7 min read • Sep 8, 2022

Few African experiences live longer in the memory than the first time you see a lion. Here is where to go to see them.

• national parks

• activities

10 min read • Aug 23, 2022

Tourists are volunteering to protect Africa’s threatened & endangered rhinos. Here’s what it’s like on the front lines.

• national parks

• activities

6 min read • Aug 16, 2022

Rhinos are legendary, and if you see one in the wild you’ve truly hit the safari jackpot. Make it happen in 2022.

• national parks

• activities

7 min read • Jul 28, 2022

Nature’s gentle giant, the African elephant, is a safari must-see. Here are the best places to see them.

• art

• art and culture

7 min read • Jul 14, 2022

In honor of Nelson Mandela International Day on July 18, follow his legacy throughout South Africa.

• national parks

• activities

8 min read • Oct 5, 2021

Get excited but also be prepared for adventure. Here's what you need to know prior to your first South African safari.

• sustainable travel

• connections

5 min read • Sep 20, 2021

If you have a long way to go, don’t just jump on a plane. Night trains are a more fun, eco-friendly way to travel.

• wildlife and nature

• activities

6 min read • Dec 11, 2020

If you’ve never before been to Africa, you’ve much to look forward to. But choosing where to go on your first safari is quite daunting. Here is our guide.

• photography

• activities

4 min read • Dec 2, 2020

To celebrate Lonely Planet’s new book The Perfect Shot, we caught up with photographer Philip Lee Harvey to find out what his most memorable images are.

• books

• art and culture

4 min read • Nov 24, 2020

Find every color of the rainbow at these eye-catching locations around the world.

• history

• art and culture

12 min read • Oct 3, 2020

In this travel essay from 2011, Amanda Canning reports on the archipelago of Lamu, just off the coast of Kenya, where medieval stone streets trace a history…

• food

• food and drink

6 min read • Sep 29, 2020

Morocco is home to one of the world’s greatest and most diverse cuisines. Making the most of seasonal ingredients, dishes are a mix of cultural influences.

• family travel

• connections

6 min read • Sep 17, 2020

Kenya is a country of epic landforms that stir our deepest longings for this very special continent. Here are our favorite natural wonders.

• wildlife and nature

• activities

5 min read • Sep 17, 2020

A surprising victim of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the African rhino. Here's how.

• wildlife and nature

• activities

5 min read • Sep 11, 2020

Morocco's epic landscapes carpet this slice of North Africa like the richly patterned rugs you'll lust after in the souqs. Here are our top natural wonders.

• sports

• activities

3 min read • Sep 1, 2020

Few things beat cooling off in cold water on a hot day. Here are some of the best spots to dive in and get your sense of adventure tingling.

• cruise

• activities

7 min read • Aug 7, 2020

From the South Pacific to the wine dark sea of the Mediterranean, these 10 sailing adventures are woven into human history and are still fun for travelers.

• digital nomad

• connections

4 min read • Aug 4, 2020

Frontline nurse and photographer, Cohan Zarnoch, shares images she took of tribespeople on her travels in Tanzania, Ethiopia, Namibia and Morocco.

• books

• art and culture

14 min read • Aug 3, 2020

If you’re ready to travel to Africa not as a frequent flyer but as a page turner, check out these must-read African books from Algeria to Zambia.

• history

• art and culture

5 min read • Feb 11, 2020

Africa isn't the most obvious destination to go on an overland holiday with kids, but that didn't stop the Lynn family.

• sports

• activities

7 min read • Feb 7, 2020

Step into a stadium or arena mid-match and you’ll find locals in a state of agitation or elation, depending on the scoreline.

• cooking and recipes

• food and drink

5 min read • Jan 13, 2020

Looking for a new challenge? Want to take home more than your average souvenir? Here are some trips with skills you can learn on your travels.