wildlife and nature
Lonely Planet guide to the Westfjords, IcelandAug 28, 2025 • 9 min read
Iceland’s wild northernmost peninsula, the Westfjords reveal nature at its most dramatic. Here’s all you need to know before you head there.
Activities
activities9 of the best things to do in UzbekistanAug 28, 2025 • 9 min read
From skiing and wine-tasting to exploring the historic cities of the Silk Road, you’ll never be short of things to do in Uzbekistan.
shoppingLisbon’s best bookshopsAug 28, 2025 • 5 min read
Lisbon has the oldest bookstore in the world and many of the best. Here are seven literary highlights.
water sportsTwo-way ticket: Why Dubai and the Maldives make the ultimate twin-center escapeAug 28, 2025 • 5 min read
Dubai and the Maldives share these hallmarks, yet each offers a different experience, just over four hours apart.
hikingThe 15 best US national parks to visit in the fallAug 28, 2025 • 6 min read
Fall might be the best time to enjoy the USA’s fabulous national parks. Here are the top 15 parks to visit in autumn.
activitiesThe best things to do in LiechtensteinAug 28, 2025 • 8 min read
Discover the best things to do in Liechtenstein, from stunning natural vistas and cultural experiences to exhilarating mountain adventures.
shoppingNew York City's 11 best neighborhoods for shoppingAug 28, 2025 • 15 min read
New York City has thousands of shops, from local small businesses to big-name international brands. This is how and where to find the best of the best.
activitiesThe 10 best things to do in EcuadorAug 28, 2025 • 8 min read
Check out sea lions while snorkeling, partake in a colorful festival and admire colonial art. Here are the top 10 ways to enjoy your trip to Ecuador.
activities23 of the best things to do in BelizeAug 28, 2025 • 10 min read
Explore Maya ruins, scuba dive in the famous Great Blue Hole and search for jaguars in the jungle. Here are the 23 top things to do in Belize.
activitiesTop 12 free activities in Buenos AiresAug 28, 2025 • 7 min read
Take in Argentina’s folk culture, enjoy contemporary art museums and visit a 19th-century cemetery. Here are 12 free ways to enjoy your time.
activitiesThe 13 best things to do in Panama CityAug 27, 2025 • 8 min read
From culinary fireworks to rooftop revelry and straight-out-of-a-dream beach escapes, there's more to Panama's capital than its canal.
hiking7 of the best things to do in and around Lillehammer, NorwayAug 27, 2025 • 9 min read
Famous for the 1994 Winter Olympics, Lillehammer is one of Norway’s loveliest lakeside towns. Here’s all you can do in the town and surrounding region.
activities3 days in Sint Maarten: buggy rides, floating bars and island hoppingAug 27, 2025 • 8 min read
Plan a three-day stay on the Caribbean islands of Sint Maarten, St-Martin and Anguilla with this itinerary.
activitiesThe 20 best things to do in Tirana, AlbaniaAug 27, 2025 • 11 min read
The sights in increasingly cosmopolitan Tirana revolve around striking monuments, avant-garde architecture and Albanian history, both ancient and recent.
activitiesThe top things to do in PennsylvaniaAug 27, 2025 • 9 min read
From historic urban neighborhoods to quiet milltowns and forest sanctuaries, here are 17 things to do in Pennsylvania
activities9 great reasons to travel during shoulder seasonAug 27, 2025 • 5 min read
The time between peak travel months and the offseason offers a sweet spot: pleasant weather, open businesses, fewer crowds and better prices.
hikingBest women-only hiking trips in the Swiss AlpsAug 27, 2025 • 6 min read
Women-only small group adventure travel experiences are booming. Here are the best women-only hiking trips for you to enjoy in the Swiss Alps.
activitiesThe top things to do in North AmericaAug 27, 2025 • 11 min read
From the frozen reaches of northern Canada to the American Rockies and the tropical tail of Mexico, here are 25 of the top things to do in North America
activitiesThe 10 best things to do in AustriaAug 27, 2025 • 10 min read
Mountain drives, epic slopes, cozy coffee houses, dramatic palaces – read on for our take on the 10 best things to do in Austria.
activitiesTop 9 things to do in KathmanduAug 27, 2025 • 8 min read
Take your time to savor the flavors and history of Nepal's largest and busiest city.
activitiesThe 16 best things to do in Colombo, Sri LankaAug 26, 2025 • 11 min read
It’s no secret that Sri Lanka easily charms visitors. What’s missing from most of these itineraries, however, is Colombo, Sri Lanka’s capital.
activitiesThe 10 best experiences in Turku, FinlandAug 26, 2025 • 9 min read
With a rich history, lively cultural scene and beautiful riverfront, Finland’s second city has much to offer. Here are the best things to do in Turku.