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View of the city from Park Guell in Barcelona, Spain

Jul 30, 20216 min read

Best parks and gardens in Barcelona

Zion National Park

Jul 14, 20215 min read

Zion or Bryce Canyon? How to choose between Utah's top national parks

Saxon Switzerland National Park landscape.

Jun 25, 20216 min read

Top 10 national parks in Germany

Low angle view near the yellow stripes of the road that heads towards the Franklin Mountains mountains covered by clouds, creating a misty atmosphere. Shrubs and grasses of a vivid golden yellow color grow along side the road. El Paso, Texas.

Jun 22, 20215 min read

Top 7 day trips from El Paso

Hispanic father walking son and daughter in woods

Jun 17, 20211 min read

The best city parks in San Antonio

Yosemite National Park Valley on a cloudy autumn morning from Tunnel View.

Jun 2, 20219 min read

The 10 best day trips from Sacramento

Visitors viewing Florence Falls from the lookout.<br /><br />Get set for real adventure and to connect with nature at Litchfield National Park. At just over an hour from Darwin, it's every local's favourite day trip with its waterfalls and water holes, bush walks, four-wheel drive tracks, birds and wildlife.

May 21, 20215 min read

Perfect plunges and heavenly hikes in Australia’s Northern Territory

Rock pool at the Barramundi falls, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia, one of the crocodile fre lakes in this area, where swimming is possible; Shutterstock ID 1112732693; your: Ben Buckner; gl: 65050; netsuite: Client Services; full: Northern Territory_Surprise

May 21, 20215 min read

Four ways Australia’s Northern Territory will surprise you

Wakayama castle during cherry-blossom Sakura season

Apr 29, 20216 min read

Discover Japan’s sustainable wonderland in Wakayama Prefecture

Couple hiking, Glacier National Park, Montana, USA

Apr 22, 20219 min read

These Glacier National Park hikes will make you want to get your backpack

Apr 16, 20217 min read

The best one-day itineraries for 5 US national parks

Narrows in Zion National Park, Utah

Apr 16, 20218 min read

North America's best national park day hikes

Information Wooden Signs at the Beginning of a Mountain Path. Mount Greylock, The Berkshires, MA.

Apr 13, 20216 min read

The 10 best hiking trails in Massachusetts

Group of friends enjoying an outdoor meal, a tent in the background.

Apr 2, 20216 min read

The 10 best glamping locations around US national parks

Alaska Railroad Glacier Discovery train trip, Chugach National Forest, Alaska.

Mar 31, 20219 min read

Anchorage is a perfect home base for these 10 day trips

People walk along a sandy trail toward the beach during an early morning hike in La Jolla.

Mar 24, 20215 min read

The best hikes among San Diego’s incredible trails

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Mar 16, 20216 min read

Exploring the best of central Honshu with the Three-Star Road

Lake Livingston State Park

Mar 16, 20218 min read

13 best day trips from Houston

Sunset over Rapishaw Gap on Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland, England.

Mar 16, 20216 min read

The best one-day hikes in Great Britain

Mar 12, 202112 min read

COVID took my job and my home - so I hit the road in a camper

Great Egret (Ardea alba) posing on a stump in Lake Martin swamp, Breaux Bridge, Louisiana in the heart of Cajun Country.

Mar 11, 20215 min read

Top 10 city parks in New Orleans

Lake Powell

Mar 10, 20215 min read

The best US lakes for recreation

Have your car serviced before a road trip

Mar 10, 20212 min read

How to make your car road-trip ready

Glacier National Park

Mar 10, 20214 min read

10 of the most scenic drives in the USA

Mar 8, 20214 min read

Discover Edo Period Japan on the Nakasendo Trail

Sydney, Australia - November 19, 2015: Three surfers heading to the Bondi Beach Bondi beach with their surf boards on a sunny day.

Mar 2, 20216 min read

12 best places to see on Australia's east coast

Car on road in Piva Canyon, National Park Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina, Balkans, Europe. Beauty world.

Feb 1, 20215 min read

Explore the Balkans on these four epic drives

Ford Mustang on desert highway.

Jan 29, 20216 min read

Why you should drive California's scenic Highway 395

Stunning view of the Himalaya mountains (Cholatse and Taboche to the left), Ngozumpa glacier, and Gokyo lakes (the world's highest freshwater lakes, sacred for both Hindus and Buddhists), as seen on top of Gokyo Ri (5,357 m), near the village of Gokyo, in Sagarmatha National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site in Khumbu region, Solukhumbu district, eastern Nepal, Asia.

Jan 28, 20215 min read

How to plan your dream trip to the Himalaya

Aerial of the windy Transfagarasan highway.

Jan 27, 20214 min read

Ask LP: what do I need to know about driving in Europe after Brexit?

A hiker taking pictures near The Storr mountain peak on the Isle of Skye.

Jan 26, 202111 min read

7 expert tips for tackling your first multi-day hike

Tranquil image of sand dunes and beautiful blue sky, White Sands National Monument.
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Jan 22, 20216 min read

See the Southwest USA's most iconic landscapes on this epic road trip

Inside Mesa Arch at Sunrise

Jan 22, 20214 min read

The Southwest USA's 7 best hiking trails

A woman hiking in the mountains

Jan 19, 202110 min read

8 of the best mountains for first-time climbers

Jan 15, 20212 min read

This English traveler ordered a new bike from China - and flew there to cycle home

Giant's Causeway in a beautiful summer day, Northern Ireland

Jan 5, 20215 min read

Ireland’s top 10 natural wonders

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Dec 18, 202011 min read

Lonely Planet writers look ahead to 2021 and the first trips they can take

Dec 10, 20206 min read

Dos and don'ts for your Everest Base Camp trek

Bourke, New South Wales, Australia

Dec 3, 20204 min read

A guide to camping and cooking outdoors in Australia

Horseshoe Bend during a vibrant sunset.

Nov 25, 20205 min read

The best of Arizona beyond the Grand Canyon

An overlook view of downtown Estes Park, Colorado a sunrise.

Nov 23, 20206 min read

Estes Park: your base for winter adventures in the Rocky Mountains

Skiers and snowboarders on the slopes of the St. Anton winter resort.

Nov 23, 20206 min read

Skiers will love these city breaks in Austria and Germany

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Nov 23, 20202 min read

Award-winning Belgian bike trail propels cyclists above an adventure forest

WAKD32 Empire Builder AMTRAK passenger train rolls into Whitefish, Montana, USA

Nov 23, 20204 min read

Why you should take the train to Glacier National Park

The Sandia Mountains at sunset, Albuquerque, New Mexico. The land is covered in shrubs while the mountains, tinted red by the sunset, stand imposing in the background

Nov 19, 20207 min read

A do-it-yourself Breaking Bad tour of Albuquerque

Male photographer on laptop in tree hut.

Nov 17, 20204 min read

Long-term stays are trending. Here’s how KAYAK can help you make the most of one

Y Lliwedd Mountain, at sunrise, Snowdonia

Nov 13, 20205 min read

Best things to do in winter in Wales

Walker descending Maja e Rosit peak.

Nov 12, 202010 min read

Discover why the Accursed Mountains are Europe's most misunderstood region

Rainbow Row in Charleston in South Carolina

Nov 10, 20201 min read

These private tours dig deep into US history and nature

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Nov 5, 20208 min read

He launched the #vanlife frenzy - now he's swapped it for an off-grid cabin

Nov 3, 20205 min read

A practical guide to trekking California's John Muir Trail

A snow-swept road is bathed in golden light as it appears to run straight into a mountain

Nov 2, 20205 min read

The 9 best winter experiences in Alberta

Coastal towns of Calabria, popular touristic destinations

Oct 30, 20202 min read

Explore this beautiful Italian region on a new coast-to-coast hiking trail

Bright red flowers are in the foreground with perfect rows of grape vines stretching towards a golden sunset

Oct 27, 20206 min read

The ultimate Baja California road trip guide

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Woman standing beside the fallen Dyerville Giant at Humboldt Redwoods State Park in Northern California, USA.

Oct 22, 20205 min read

Roaming among the redwoods in California’s Humboldt County

Meads Quarry Lake is backed by the cliffs that originally gave Knoxville its nickname, Marble City

Oct 19, 20204 min read

A long weekend exploring Knoxville’s stunning outdoor scene

Oct 13, 20205 min read

8 of the best accessible outdoor adventures around the world

Sunset over Canandaigua Lake.

Oct 12, 20205 min read

Detours worth making between NYC and Niagara Falls

Oct 8, 20206 min read

California’s top winter sports

Golden Gate Bridge seen from Marshall’s Beach.

Oct 8, 20206 min read

The 14 best day trips on the US West Coast

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