Activities

Apr 12, 2022 • 8 min read

From stargazing to taking on a big hiking challenge, here’s what you can expect from each of England’s 10 national parks.

Apr 12, 2022 • 9 min read

With scenic, pristine rivers lined with surging rapids, West Virginia is one of the world's top spots to chase whitewater. Here's how to choose where to go.

Apr 11, 2022 • 6 min read

A popular shore destination for families, Virginia Beach has lots to offer. Here’s our roundup of the best things to do in Virginia Beach.

Apr 9, 2022 • 5 min read

Whether you enjoy vigorous outdoor activities or just want to lie out on the grass, here’s our guide to the best parks in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Apr 9, 2022 • 4 min read

Discover six of the most exciting neighborhoods in the USA to add to your must-see list, packed with artistic and culinary action, though not large crowds.

Apr 9, 2022 • 5 min read

The US is made up of diverse landscapes and environments where ecosystems flourish. Here are the destinations with the best animal sightings.

Apr 8, 2022 • 7 min read

Kayaking is a top outdoor activity in booming Austin, Texas. Here’s our guide to the ins and outs of kayking in the city.

Apr 8, 2022 • 6 min read

Go the distance for true peace and quiet: the most remote spots in Europe to really get away from it all in 2022.

Apr 8, 2022 • 5 min read

Here's how Lonely Planet contributor Rachel Horne learned how to keep her costs low and her spirits high in Scotland.

Apr 7, 2022 • 4 min read

Any trip to Antarctica is an adventure, but some operators provide opportunities to go that little bit further – on the water and on the ice.

Apr 7, 2022 • 6 min read

LP staffer Amanda McCadams has spent two decades photographing Unesco World Heritage Sites around the globe. These are the sites she says everyone has to see.

Apr 6, 2022 • 6 min read

From the El Choro Inca trail to the canyons to Torotoro National Park, Bolivia offers endless adventures for hikers. These are the country’s best treks.

Apr 6, 2022 • 6 min read

A round-up of where to see New Zealand's Tolkien-inspired filming locations in both the North and South Island.

Apr 5, 2022 • 7 min read

What do we, as conscientious travelers, need to consider when looking for a tour operator that values penguins over profits? 

Apr 5, 2022 • 5 min read

At El Paso’s many parks, visitors and locals can watch birds, scale boulders, admire the city skyline and much more.

Apr 4, 2022 • 3 min read

Every spring the Platte River in Nebraska is transformed by one of the world’s most amazing natural avian spectacles. Here's how to see it.

Apr 4, 2022 • 17 min read

On a trip to Antarctica, editor-at-large Sebastian Modak found himself in a perpetual state of awe.

Apr 4, 2022 • 5 min read

The inside scoop from a Yellowstone tour guide: top 5 do’s and don’ts for your visit during the park's 150th season.

Apr 3, 2022 • 5 min read

A small city with plenty to do, Racine in Wisconsin offers everything from world-renowned architecture and art to hiking, biking, and swimming.

Apr 3, 2022 • 6 min read

Los Cabos is primarily regarded as a five-star destination – and rightly so. But this bit of Baja coast isn't out of the question on a shoe-string budget.

Apr 3, 2022 • 7 min read

Explore centuries of the city’s history, see a flamenco performance or take in the latest contemporary art. Here are the best free things to do in Seville.

Apr 3, 2022 • 8 min read

The planet's finest diving locations, volcanic peaks rising from lush jungle, and incredible wildlife are among Indonesia's must-see natural wonders.