wildlife and nature
From Loch Ness to a real-life Atlantis, these places are straight out of mythologyMar 5, 2020 • 6 min read
Ever wondered what it would be like to visit Atlantis? Or to travel to the same places as Odysseus? Turns out, you can.
Adventure Travel
wildlife and natureThe trip that changed my life: The Galapagos IslandsMar 4, 2020 • 4 min read
Nowhere on earth is quite like the Galapagos Islands. Their raw savage beauty deeply affected Alex Beaven and changed her views on travel forever.
hikingWest Virginia's New River Gorge is full of wild and wonderful outdoor adventuresMar 2, 2020 • 8 min read
Whether you're conquering Class V rapids or catapulting off one of the highest bridges in the world, West Virginia has a lot to offer outdoors.
wildlife and nature"The perfect antidote to sterile city life" – why fly fishing has millennials hookedMar 2, 2020 • 7 min read
Though not traditionally hip, fly fishing has started to reel in millennial travellers looking to reconnect with nature.
wildlife and natureSustainability: what Lundy Island can teach us about saving the planetMar 2, 2020 • 5 min read
Here's what we can learn from Lundy Island's approach to conservation, ecotourism and sustainability.
historyGet a taste of Kagawa, the udon capital of JapanFeb 28, 2020 • 6 min read
Tucked away on Shikoku – the smallest of the country's four main islands – Kagawa is the proud home of arguably the most famous type of udon in Japan.
hikingHarvest-time hikes in the DolomitesFeb 28, 2020 • 12 min read
The 'Chestnut Way' is an Alpine hiking route that delivers walkers straight into the welcoming hearths of Italy's culturally ambiguous South Tyrol region
hikingDevilish beauty along the Peaks of the Balkans trailFeb 28, 2020 • 11 min read
The borderlands where Montenegro, Albania and Kosovo meet are one of Europe's wildest corners, whose mountains once inspired fear and now draw hikers
hikingSolo in Mallorca for the very best of Plan B hikesFeb 28, 2020 • 6 min read
When you're stood up by your hiking partner, it's time to switch plans and introduce your walking boots to the lofty trails of Spain's largest island
wildlife and natureA descent into the Grand Canyon in the low seasonFeb 28, 2020 • 6 min read
A 101-year-old national park in a two-billion-year-old landscape, Arizona's mighty Grand Canyon takes on a new majesty when dusted with snow.
wildlife and natureWalking with the Emperors along Japan's pilgrim trailFeb 28, 2020 • 15 min read
Hiking along the Kumano Kodō's trails is a way to see a side to Japan far from city lights, where forested mountains hide ancient places of pilgrimage
national parksThe best US national parks for spring wildflowersFeb 28, 2020 • 6 min read
As spring arrives, many of the USA's national parks blossom with wildflower. Here are our favorite places to see spring and summer blooms.
wildlife and natureExploring Japanese traditions in the ‘Deep North’ region of TohokuFeb 27, 2020 • 5 min read
Explore Tohoku - Japan's far north - a land of elemental nature and ancient customs.
wildlife and natureHere’s what you can expect on a Lonely Planet Experiences tour of Western USAFeb 25, 2020 • 5 min read
The scale of the canyons and mountains in Western USA is intimidating. Let Lonely Planet Experiences help you see the highlights with a local guide.
beachesUnder the radar USA: Islamorada is a gem of the Florida KeysFeb 24, 2020 • 5 min read
Islamorada is an in-between place, a mix of high and low, American and Caribbean, both refined and edgy. Nestled squarely between booming Miami and rowdy Key…
wildlife and natureHiking in New Zealand with a toddler is a lot easier than you imagineFeb 24, 2020 • 6 min read
Avid hiker Elen Turner is introducing her daughter to the great outdoors by bringing her on a selection of New Zealand’s many toddler-friendly hikes.
wildlife and natureCanada’s best polar bear experiences aren’t where you think they areFeb 21, 2020 • 5 min read
Lots of people know of the polar bear experiences in Churchill. But further north you can see them even closer.
wildlife and natureBotswana walking safaris let you slow down and savor the KalahariFeb 20, 2020 • 7 min read
A slow, sustainable walking safari in Botswana is the perfect way to meet the wildlife of the Kalahari up close and personal.
hikingThis national park in Eastern Europe combines adventure and sustainability perfectlyFeb 20, 2020 • 3 min read
From hiking to wildlife watching, Bulgaria's Rila National Park uses sustainable initiatives that active eco travellers will love.
family travelWhy a mother-daughter adventure will be great for her... and for youFeb 20, 2020 • 5 min read
When your daughter wants to go ziplining, you say yes. Here’s why a mother-daughter adventure is great for both of you.
hikingCelebrate spring with lush backpacking trips near Portland, OregonFeb 19, 2020 • 6 min read
Cold, gray days are the perfect time to plan a Pacific Northwest hike. Start early so you’re ready when the trails open.
sportsWhy Jordan should be your next diving and snorkelling destinationFeb 18, 2020 • 6 min read
Aqaba in Jordan is one of the best places to experience the Red Sea from underwater.