Adventure Travel

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4 min read • Jan 31, 2023

Lonely Planet correspondent Amy Lynch recently returned from historic Durham in northern England. Here are a few photos from her trip.

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6 min read • Jan 31, 2023

From buzzing cities to pristine island getaways, here's our guide to the best places to visit in Japan.

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16 min read • Jan 30, 2023

Nature can be the best classroom and the Galápagos archipelago has much to teach us.

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7 min read • Jan 29, 2023

There’s nothing quite like the restorative buzz from a dip in a proper thermal pool. Here are Europe’s best hot springs.

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7 min read • Jan 28, 2023

The best hikes in Yellowstone, from wheelchair-accessible boardwalk strolls to multiday backpacking trips, taking in geysers, waterfalls and mountain summits.

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6 min read • Jan 28, 2023

April is the ideal time of year for mild-weather hikes, cherry blossom festivals, fresh produce and more.

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9 min read • Jan 26, 2023

For such a small island, Ireland doesn’t lack for beautiful spots to visit. We’ve rounded up our favorites.

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5 min read • Jan 25, 2023

From the expected (panoramic trails and viewpoints) to the unexpected, these are the top 10 things to do at Grand Canyon National Park.

• skiing

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6 min read • Jan 24, 2023

Lonely Planet senior content editor Laura Motta had a fantasy winter getaway in Vail, Colorado. No skiing required.

• beaches

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7 min read • Jan 23, 2023

From quiet coves to great stretches of golden sand that are a destination in their own right, Ireland’s coastline is a beachgoer’s paradise.

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11 min read • Jan 22, 2023

Exciting museums, thrilling jungle treks, world-class snorkeling and more: Colombia has something to suit every traveler.

• beaches

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6 min read • Jan 22, 2023

Nothing beats a quiet day spent at the beach. Especially if you can find a stretch of silky sand that you’ll have to yourself.

• cycling

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7 min read • Jan 21, 2023

The big decision in getting around Ireland is whether to go by car or use public transport. Here's our handy guide to find what's right for your trip.

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7 min read • Jan 20, 2023

Long and sinuous, like the mythical naga serpent, Vietnam was made for exploring by road. From the mountains to the Delta, here are our favorite road trips.

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9 min read • Jan 19, 2023

This list of the best road trips in South Africa has itineraries for exploring the country’s extraordinary coastlines, mountains and villages.

• national parks

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7 min read • Jan 17, 2023

From condors and cactuses to pueblos and Indigenous sites, Arizona is more than just desert. Plan your visit to these top national parks and monuments.

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7 min read • Jan 16, 2023

With a glorious Adriatic coastline that reveals one beauty spot after another, Croatia was made for road-tripping. Here are the seven best drives.

• hiking

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4 min read • Jan 14, 2023

From strenuous multiday trails to family-friendly strolls, the Grand Canyon National Park has scores of great hikes. These are the best.

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8 min read • Jan 14, 2023

How to take on the one of the world’s most epic multi-day hikes, in five easy steps.

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7 min read • Jan 13, 2023

From easy forest walks right outside Zagreb to multiday mountain hikes through wild landscapes, here are the best of Croatia's diverse trekking routes.

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9 min read • Jan 12, 2023

For decades, safari hotel design has been dominated by colonial tropes. Thankfully, that’s starting to change.

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5 min read • Jan 12, 2023

Spring means cherry blossom season in Japan, but the romance is fleeting lasting only for a week or two. Here the five best places to join the festivities.