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Issue 57, acrosstheplanet, Lonely Planet Traveller Magazine

Jun 10, 202413 min read

6 of the best road trips in Belgium

The route from Las Vegas to Great Basin National Park includes the Extraterrestrial Highway © Laura Motta / Lonely Planet

Jun 7, 20248 min read

Road tripping: from Las Vegas to Great Basin National Park

Explore Boston by bike with this guide to routes, cycle hire and riding rules © LUNAMARINA / Getty Images

Jun 5, 20245 min read

Biking in Boston: 3 of the best off-road cycling routes

Strap in for an incredible journey on one of these epic road trips through Argentina © Westend61 / Getty Images

Jun 1, 20248 min read

5 of the best road trips in Argentina

There are picturesque landscapes at every turn in Switzerland © ake1150sb / Getty Images

May 24, 20249 min read

7 of the most spectacular road trips in Switzerland

You can’t escape the presence of the North Atlantic in Nova Scotia – so lean in by setting out in a sea kayak © DOPhoto / Shutterstock

May 24, 20248 min read

Curious about Nova Scotia? Consider these 11 fabulous things to do in the province

From epic coastal drives to historic maritime villages to whale watching in the Bay of Fundy, read all about the best places to go in Nova Scotia © NetaDegany / Getty Images

May 23, 20249 min read

11 top places to experience Nova Scotia

Drive the wild highways and coastlines of Nova Scotia on a road trip © Peter Unger / Getty Images

May 23, 20248 min read

9 of the best road trips in Nova Scotia

Pause for landscapes that will leave you breathless on these top driving routes in Austria © Fortgens Photography / Shutterstock

May 19, 20246 min read

5 of the best road trips in Austria

From the lakeside beauty of Berchtesgadan to stunning Bavarian castles, here are the best day trips from Munich © Cavan Images / Getty Images

May 18, 202411 min read

10 of the best day trips from Munich: nature, culture, and fairy-tale castles

Explore more of the Netherlands by car (or bike) with these top driving routes © Karl Hendon / Getty Images

May 14, 20248 min read

5 of the best road trips to take in the Netherlands

Hit the road in Europe with these top driving routes © Miemo Penttinen - miemo.net / Getty Images

May 13, 202414 min read

15 of the best road trips in Europe

Escape the urban stress and mess with a bracing hike in Bavaria © Westend61 / Getty Images

May 8, 20245 min read

Discover Germany on these 6 incredible hikes

Check out these top places in the USA for a car-free summer of fun © JazmynKersten / Getty Images

May 7, 20247 min read

10 of the best car-free places to visit in the USA this summer

Embrace your inner-artist at Cadillac Ranch © YuniqueB / Shutterstock

May 5, 20246 min read

Top 10 weird and wonderful USA roadside attractions

An outdoor sculpture of a child on an adult's back is installed on a sidewalk in front of stores.

May 4, 20248 min read

Best neighborhoods in Sedona

Lake Bled is a year-round destination and highlight of Slovenia © Andrea Comi / Getty Images

May 3, 20245 min read

The best times to visit Slovenia

Get back to nature with these incredible treehouses, like this setting in Vest-Agder, Southern Norway, perfect for a family adventure © TreeTop Fiddan

Apr 30, 20248 min read

7 of Europe's most amazing tree house stays for families

On these routes, which span the entire USA including Austin Texas (above), you’ll never be too far from a recharging station for your EV © Roschetzky Photography / Shutterstock

Apr 29, 202412 min read

The 7 best electric vehicle road trips in the US

Take a driving or cycling tour through Slovenia with these top routes © Adam Wrobel / Shutterstock

Apr 29, 20248 min read

5 of the best road trips and long-distance cycling routes in Slovenia

As you drive in and around Oregon, magnificent peaks like Mt Hood are inescapable © Anna Gorin / Getty Images

Apr 28, 20248 min read

5 road trips through Oregon’s amazing landscapes

Bryce Canyon offers some of the most epic landscapes in Utah © Shutterstock / Diegomezr

Apr 23, 202410 min read

6 of the best hikes in Utah

Get out and explore the Beaver State with this guide to Oregon's best hiking routes © Francesco Vaninetti Photo / Getty Images

Apr 22, 20247 min read

8 of the best hikes in Oregon

See more of Jamaica with these top driving routes © Ralf Liebhold / Shutterstock

Apr 20, 202410 min read

7 of the best road trips in Jamaica

These incredible waterfalls in the US are worth traveling for © pick-uppath / Getty Images

Apr 18, 20248 min read

10 of most beautiful waterfalls in the US

Explore the Old Town or head further afield on a former train line with these top rides around Valencia © martin-dm / Getty Images

Apr 16, 20248 min read

The 5 best places to explore by bicycle in Valencia

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Apr 11, 20249 min read

12 free things to do in Sedona, Arizona

Not far from the glitz of the Strip, the open road offers desert adventures © JacobH / Getty Images

Apr 10, 20246 min read

These 5 road trips from Las Vegas will take you far beyond casinos and glitz

Florida is well-suited for road-tripping © Philip Lange / Shutterstock

Apr 10, 20247 min read

7 best road trips in Florida

From hiking to kayaking or just relaxing, there’s no shortage of fun activities in Washington State's parks © Thomas Barwick / Getty Images

Apr 5, 20247 min read

Wide open spaces: a guide to Washington State’s most magnificent parks

Step on the gas and explore the mountains, forests and scablands of Washington State © Cavan Images / Getty Images

Apr 2, 20249 min read

8 road trips for taking in the majesty of Washington State

Puglia offers a number of fairytale road trips – which one are you going to take? © Westend61 / Getty Images

Mar 30, 20247 min read

Puglia's best road trips

An RV stops on a blacktop road by a low stone wall overlooking the Grand Canyon at sunset.

Mar 29, 20246 min read

The top 6 road-trip routes to Grand Canyon National Park

Choose the best hiking route for you with this guide to trails in Everglades National Park © Corey Rich / Getty Images

Mar 26, 20246 min read

5 memorable hikes in Everglades National Park for gators, waders and more

Taking a road trip in Alaska promises to be an epic adventure, no matter your route © Michael DeYoung / Getty Images

Mar 25, 20248 min read

8 of the most epic road trips in Alaska

A man and woman head into the sea with their surfboards under their arms as the sun sets.

Mar 22, 20245 min read

The top 5 day trips from Tokyo for hikes, hot springs and surf

Holland’s ultra-flat terrain boasts tulips as far as the eye can see in April © Pakin Songmor / Getty Images

Mar 21, 20248 min read

How to experience Holland's tulip fields by bike

Discover the culture, ancient sights and beautiful beaches of Sardinia on a road trip © loreanto / Shutterstock

Mar 20, 20248 min read

5 road trips that showcase the beauty of Sardinia, Italy

On Ireland’s winding country roads, expect to take it slow © Jade Prevost Manuel / Shutterstock

Mar 19, 202415 min read

These 10 road trips will bring you into the heart of Ireland

Scenic drives let you experience Norway’s epic landscapes – like Trollstigen pass – up close © Franz Aberham / Getty Images

Mar 19, 202410 min read

These 5 road trips let you take in Norway’s epic scenery

Get a glimpse into Southern history with these top day trips from Memphis © Ken Wolter / Shutterstock

Mar 5, 20247 min read

6 of the best day trips from Memphis

Get to know the dramatic scenery of Cappadocia with this guide to the best driving routes © Anastasiia Shavshyna / Getty Images

Feb 27, 20247 min read

5 of the best road trips in Cappadocia, Türkiye

We can help you choose between the Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Circuit treks in Nepal © Russ Nordstrand / 500px

Feb 22, 20243 min read

I'm hiking Nepal for 3 weeks, do I trek Everest Base Camp or Annapurna Circuit?

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Feb 20, 20246 min read

The 4 best day trips from Québec City

Grab your friends and get ready for the trip of a lifetime © Frazao Studio Latino / Getty Images

Feb 19, 20247 min read

The 10 best graduation trips to take in 2024

A woman bows her head in front of a large Buddha statue in a rural area surrounded by dense woodland.

Feb 17, 202411 min read

The best road trips in South Korea weave through mountains, islands and history

There are more than 100 islands in the Florida Keys, and each offers its own angle of exploration © Getty Images

Feb 5, 20248 min read

Every island unique: Five one-of-a-kind adventures in the Florida Keys

Day trips from Seoul range from beaches to the ominous DMZ © Goldcastle7 / Getty Images

Feb 3, 20247 min read

The 5 best day trips from Seoul

Be inspired to plan your own cycle trip around Lake Annecy with this how-to guide © oliverdelahaye / Shutterstock

Jan 24, 20248 min read

Plan a family trip by bike around France's Lake Annecy

Alaska is a destination of superlatives, where you could spend years exploring the unique regions, activities, and wildlife that encourage more than two million visitors each year © Courtesy of Travel Alaska

Jan 19, 20248 min read

Earth, water and sky: Exploring Alaska’s five regions

Road trips are the best way to see Benin © peeterv / Getty Images

Jan 16, 20245 min read

The 4 best road trips in Benin

At the top of Cheli La, the views are gorgeous and the prayer flags many © Saud A Faisal / Getty Images

Jan 14, 20248 min read

Peak performance: Bhutan’s 5 best road trips

Experience the best of Belize with these stunning road trip routes © Jamen Percy / Shutterstock

Jan 10, 20248 min read

The 5 best road trips in Belize

New Zealand’s freedom camping laws have changed © Getty Images

Jan 9, 20246 min read

New Zealand’s camping laws have changed - what to know if you want to travel by campervan

Elsewhere local expert Hakob Harutyunyan celebrates a winter hike in Armenia © Courtesy of Hakob Harutyunyan

Jan 9, 20244 min read

Ask a local expert about Armenia

Experience more of Cuba on a day trip from Havana © FG Trade Latin / Getty Images

Jan 9, 20248 min read

Top 6 day trips from heavenly Havana

A person driving a vintage car on an unmade road in Viñales, a beautiful and lush valley in Pinar del Río Province, Cuba

Jan 6, 20248 min read

7 of the best road trip routes in Cuba

Actor Pierce Brosnan is in hot water over his recent dip in a Yellowstone hot spring © Getty

Jan 3, 20246 min read

Why you should think twice before dipping your toe in a Yellowstone hot spring

Trekking in India is a humbling, almost spiritual experience © Witthaya Prasongsin / Getty Images

Dec 15, 202317 min read

The 12 best hikes in India, from the high Himalayas to the steamy Western Ghats

A car stopped on an african road in the amboseli park under mount Kilimanjaro while a giraffe is crossing the road

Dec 13, 20239 min read

7 of the best road trips in Kenya: top tips for a memorable journey

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