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Like nowhere else: Greece’s natural Northern Aegean IslandsJul 12, 2023 • 6 min read
Greece's Northern Aegean islands offer natural splendor, scenic towns and villages, and beautiful, uncrowded beaches
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wildlife and natureThe best free things to do in Denver: from street art to Red RocksJul 4, 2023 • 7 min read
Denver is on a rocket rise, but so are the prices in Colorado's capital. The good news is there's plenty to see and do for free.
hikingI lost my job, so I walked 100 miles through the most beautiful English countrysideJun 30, 2023 • 6 min read
Everything you need to know about walking the Cotswold Way.
wildlife and natureThis Maasai guide knows wild animals by name – and will introduce you to themJun 30, 2023 • 4 min read
Expert guide Steve Nkumum knows everything there is to know about the Maasai Mara ecosystem, thanks to his formal education and personal experience.
beachesFiji or Tahiti: which South Pacific paradise has the edge?Jun 28, 2023 • 6 min read
It’s not easy to decide which idyllic island is for you. Which is why we asked two opinionated experts to make the case.
hiking9 best hikes in NigeriaJun 27, 2023 • 9 min read
Nigeria’s diverse landscape and extensive river network create lots of hiking opportunities. These are the best treks.
hikingTackling the peaks of France’s lesser-trekked Auvergne regionJun 16, 2023 • 5 min read
France’s Auvergne region offers great landscapes and hiking - without the crowds.
hikingCopy My Trip: An epic adventure in Norway's southern fjords - without the crowdsJun 14, 2023 • 4 min read
Lonely Planet contributor Kerry Walker has discovered how to tour Norway's southern fjords - without the usual crowds.
national parksAs I traveled through a remote Canadian national park, Inuit stewards led the wayJun 12, 2023 • 15 min read
Torngat Mountains National Park is the ancestral home of Inuit and their predecessors. As elders return to Hebron, we hear some of their stories.
water sportsGet into: mermaiding in Florida… how to swim with the fishes and live your own Little Mermaid dreamJun 1, 2023 • 8 min read
In Florida, people are donning hyper-realistic mermaid tails and swimming in scenic aquatic locales. Here's everything you need to know about mermaiding.
campingWhen I hear the telltale huffing of a bear near my tent, I have never felt more aloneMay 26, 2023 • 3 min read
When she was 21 Beth Lewis went solo camping in the wilderness of British Columbia – and felt only truly at home after a nocturnal encounter with a bear.
hiking8 of the best hiking routes in ScotlandMay 25, 2023 • 11 min read
Weave your way through the wilds on Scotland’s lochs, moors, mountains and glens with this guide to its best hiking trails.
activitiesGet into: Schwingen (Swiss wrestling)May 24, 2023 • 8 min read
Delve into the world of Schwingen with this guide to the why, when and where of Swiss wrestling.
activities6 Challenging Adventures in NevadaMay 23, 2023 • 4 min read
Are you looking for an adrenaline rush that will test your limits and don't mind putting in the work? Nevada has it all
activities6 Not-Too-Challenging Adventures in NevadaMay 23, 2023 • 5 min read
If you’re ready to step a little outside your comfort zone, there is a wide world of intermediate adventures in Nevada
activities7 Easy Ways to Experience Nevada’s OutdoorsMay 23, 2023 • 5 min read
From the desert to the snow-capped mountains, Nevada gives you plenty of opportunities to get away for an easy adventure
wildlife and nature7 cities with incredible swimming spotsMay 22, 2023 • 5 min read
From lakes and lidos to rivers and tidal pools, there are a surprising number of places to try wild swimming in a city. Here are our faves.
beachesA week in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy’s mosaicMay 19, 2023 • 7 min read
A masterpiece of varied influences, Friuli Venezia Giulia has everything travelers love about Italy in one tight region
hikingHiking the Camino? Why it's worth a detour on the Variante EspiritualMay 16, 2023 • 6 min read
With Santiago de Compostela in sight, the best part of the Camino Portugués may require you to take a detour.
wildlife and natureLake Tahoe's alpine waters are the clearest in decades. Here's whyMay 11, 2023 • 2 min read
The gorgeous crystalline waters in North America's largest alpine lake are the clearest they've been since the 1980s.
hikingThe top 10 hiking trails in MaineMay 6, 2023 • 7 min read
Soaring peaks, incredible coastline and jaw-dropping sunrises – Maine's best hikes have them all and more. Here's our pick of the top trails.
activitiesPostcard from Hudson Valley - my trip to upstate New York in photosMay 3, 2023 • 5 min read
British photographer Holly-Marie Cato shares her top tips and recommendations for a weekend break to Hudson Valley, New York.