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View of the Sand Beach in Acadia National Park, Maine, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-08-07T15:40:55.000Z, User: rhylton_redventures, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Lonely Planet , client: wip, other: Rhianydd Hylton

Jan 31, 202016 min read

Shadowing schooners on a road trip along the Maine coast

Lonely Planet Magazine, Issue 114, June 2018, France, Route Napoleon
The Durance River flows through the town of Sisteron.

Jan 31, 202014 min read

Driving in the footsteps of Napoleon in the south of France

The best waterfalls in the United States in the Grand Canyon and flow with bright turquoise colored water. Havasu Falls, Supai, Arizona
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Beautiful Havasu Falls, Supai, Arizona, United States

Jan 30, 20202 min read

Here's how to get a permit to visit the incredible Havasu Falls

View of the Pacific Ocean from the hills of Pismo Preserve

Jan 30, 20201 min read

California opens miles of coastal hiking and biking trails to the public

The Space Needle and skyline at dawn, Seattle

Jan 29, 20206 min read

How to road trip the Pacific Northwest on a budget

Jan 27, 20201 min read

Go heli-hiking from a polar vessel with a low eco-footprint

Enjoy all the splendors of the world. DC_Colombia / Getty Images

Jan 27, 20204 min read

What is backpacking? The eternal travel debate

There are lessons to be learned about love on the road. Petri Oeschger / Getty

Jan 27, 20206 min read

How to find - and survive - a holiday romance

Amsterdam, Netherlands, August 11, 2024; Rembrandt House Museum, former residence of the famous Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn., License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-12-12T11:49:11.000Z, User: pinkjozie64, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WIP (for books) , client: amsterdam 14, other: Jo-anne Riddell

Jan 25, 20202 min read

This couple rescued their adorable dog while out chasing their vanlife dreams

Is there a better way to explore Canada's wilderness than from a Canadian canoe? Tom Robinson / Lonely Planet

Jan 22, 20205 min read

Canoe Canada's wilderness on these iconic waterways

There are so many beautiful islets in the Bay of Kotor that it's hard to choose a favourite. irakite / Shutterstock

Jan 20, 20205 min read

Here's what you can expect on a Lonely Planet Experiences tour of the Balkans

The Gljúfrafoss waterfall descends into the depths of a hidden canyon. www.Fredconcha.com / Getty Images

Jan 8, 20207 min read

8 Iceland activities for adventure seekers

Fully hiking the Appalachian Trail takes 5-7 months. Chris Bennett / Getty Images

Jan 7, 20206 min read

The expert's ultimate backpacking bucket list

Some of the most rewarding treks in the High Atlas are below the summit of Toubkal, such as the Toubkal Circuit. Alberto Loyo / Shutterstock

Jan 6, 20206 min read

The best hikes in Morocco's High Atlas Mountains

Reaching the top of North Africa on the summit of Toubkal in Morocco's High Atlas Mountains. Lukas Hodon / Shutterstock

Dec 18, 20196 min read

How to climb Toubkal, Morocco's highest peak

Jotunheimen in the high country of central Norway is exceptionally beautiful. Philartphace / Getty Images

Dec 17, 20195 min read

Explore these 7 outdoor destinations like a true Norwegian

Aux Anciens Canadiens old-fashioned restaurant. A group of walkers are crossing the road to get to the restaurant.

Dec 16, 20195 min read

A walking tour of Québec City

Edinburgh, Scotland - October 31 2019:A couple walk past the Caledonian Sleeper train in Waverley Station, Edinburgh, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-12-10T17:24:14.000Z, User: rhylton_redventures, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Lonely Planet , client: wip, other: Rhianydd hylton

Dec 16, 20192 min read

The Scottish Highlands may introduce a tourist tax for campers

East Africa, with the wildebeest migration and vast open savannahs, provides an epic location for any safari. Mantaphoto / Getty Images

Dec 11, 20198 min read

Top tips to make your African safari more affordable

The Sangre De Cristo Mountains loom in the distance on the road from Westcliffe in Colorado. spates / Getty Images

Dec 6, 20195 min read

Colorado’s quirkiest road trip is the San Isabel scenic drive

Sharjah skyline at sunset with Al Noor Island in the foreground. Bdalzyz Mmd / EyeEm / Getty Images

Dec 5, 20196 min read

8 best reasons to visit Sharjah in the UAE

Dec 5, 20196 min read

6 reasons to visit Slovenia, a gem at the heart of Europe

panorama of famous pancake rocks and blowholes track in paparoa national park, west coast of new zealand south island, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-05-28T10:03:56.000Z, User: lonelyplanetmedia, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: Global Publishing WIP, other: Peterson Haggarty // SS Comp Ingestion

Dec 4, 20192 min read

New Zealand's 10th Great Walk, the Paparoa Track, has opened

Emerald Lake in the Yoho National Park canada, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-12-02T16:08:51.000Z, User: mvm_lonelyplanet, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Experience Canada 1 , client: Global Publishing-WIP, other: Virginia Moreno

Nov 23, 20192 min read

How to visit one of Canada’s most gorgeous lakes in 2020

Two women on a tandem bike in Mexico City

Nov 20, 20193 min read

How to enjoy Mexico City’s free Sunday bike rides

Michinoku Shiokaze Trail in Hachinohe, Aomori, Japan

Nov 19, 20198 min read

Why Japan’s Michinoku Coastal Trail is the best hike I’ve ever done

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, USA overlooking the Shenandoah Valley in autumn at dusk., License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-10-09T13:02:11.000Z, User: clairenaylor, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Online editorial, client: Viriginia in fall , other: Claire Naylor

Nov 19, 20192 min read

This US college will give you credit for hiking the Appalachian Trail

Aerial view of Spotify Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain.

Nov 19, 20191 min read

Spotify will now make you the perfect road trip playlist

HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA - JULY 16, 2018: Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21., License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-10-13T13:04:17.000Z, User: fabricencoredesign31, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing-WIP, client: Atlantic Canada 8, other: Fabrice Robin

Nov 15, 20192 min read

Wake up on a double decker bus in the rolling Welsh countryside

Ski lifts above snow-covered trees with a snow-covered mountain range in the background

Nov 4, 20195 min read

Winter sports in Slovenia's Julian Alps

Road obstacles take on a new meaning when behind the wheel on a self-drive safari. Frans Lemmens / Getty Images

Nov 1, 20197 min read

Are you ready for a self-drive safari in Africa?

A Woman Hiker Among Stunning Peaks and Forest. North Cascades National Park, Washington, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-09-16T17:29:21.000Z, User: meg3348277, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing-WIP, client: Lonely Planet 'USA 13', other: Megan Cassidy

Oct 25, 20192 min read

These new rules hope to reduce crowds on the Pacific Crest Trail

Woodbury, CT, USA - October 23, 2020: Edward Tufte's sculpture park, Hogpen Hill Farms, open to the public after 5 years. Tufte is an American statistician; pioneer in the field of data visualization, License Type: media, Download Time: 2024-09-09T04:37:42.000Z, User: Norma.PrauseBrewer_LonelyPlanet, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 56530, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: New England 11, other: Norma Brewer

Oct 24, 20191 min read

A first look at Winnebago’s brand new pop-top family camper

Mother and her little daughter doing snorkeling. Next floating turtle. Koh Tao, Thailand., License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-11-11T17:53:10.000Z, User: katelyn.perry_lonelyplanet, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: wip, client: wip, other: Katelyn Perry

Oct 24, 20191 min read

Tick off the great hikes of Dominica with this new hiking passport

MONT VENTOUX, FRANCE- SEPTEMBER 15, 2020: A fan looking at the objects left by cyclists on the Tom Simpson memorial stone. He dead on the Tour de France to the Mont Ventoux, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-10-15T00:31:44.000Z, User: hannahblackie10, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: Experience Provence & the Cote D'Azur 2, other: Hannah Blackie

Oct 24, 20191 min read

Want to see the 2020 Tour de France? Here's the route

Looking down a canal at sunrise; there are boats on either side and it's lined with handsome palaces.

Oct 21, 20196 min read

Why Trieste will be Italy’s next big destination

Boat in the harbour of picturesque village of Vernazza, Cinque Terre, Italy

Oct 18, 20191 min read

One of Cinque Terre’s most famous routes is about to reopen

A cycle path with yellow-and-red railings stretches into the distance. Palm fronds and other green plant life surrounds the pathway.

Oct 14, 20193 min read

Bang Krachao: Bangkok’s Green Lung and city oasis

A small city spread out on hillsides and mountain peaks surrounded by green foliage on a sunny day.

Oct 10, 201910 min read

Highlights of the Seven Sisters: why Northeast India is the place to travel right now

Walkers on the Kumano Kodō in the Kii Peninsula

Oct 8, 20197 min read

Hiking the Kumano Kodō: Japan's ancient pilgrimage route

People hiking up the steep section of Quandary Peak in Colorado. License Type: media Download Time: 2023-05-12T01:48:19.000Z User: dermothegarty77 Is Editorial: No purchase_order:

Oct 8, 20191 min read

A whole Rocky Mountain rescue mission was sparked by friendly Canadians

Finding the right mix of cosmopolitan-cool and physical activity can be hard, but Berlin has a great mix for teens and parents alike. Matthias Makarinus / Getty Images

Oct 5, 20196 min read

Where to travel with your tweens and teens

The view from the far end of Victoria Falls National Park, near Devil’s Cataract. Dmitry Pichugin / 500px

Oct 1, 20197 min read

The best things to do in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

A red, squat lighthouse building at the edge of pier leading into a lake

Sep 27, 20195 min read

6 secret American road trips to add to your bucket list

The Malaga skyline at sunset. Guillermo Perales Gonzalez / Getty Images

Sep 23, 20199 min read

My Andalucia road trip: sights, sounds and tastes of Spain

With wide open skies and miles of views, Nebraska is a sight to see. Diana Robinson Photography / Getty Images

Sep 14, 20195 min read

Why a trip to Nebraska is surprisingly wonderful

North Macedonia is a country overflowing with natural riches. Azem Ramadani / Shutterstock

Sep 5, 20196 min read

North Macedonia: how to explore this little-known gem

Sep 4, 20195 min read

What to do on a layover in Heathrow

Sunset behind Namsan Mountain and the Namsan Seoul Tower during autumn.

Sep 2, 20195 min read

Seoul's best autumn walks

Nyhavn is a 17th-century waterfront, canal and entertainment district in Denmark

Aug 26, 20191 min read

These destinations are the world's top backpacking hotspots

You might even get a view of Everest from Shegar Dzong. Jimmy Tran / Shutterstock

Aug 22, 20195 min read

How to avoid tour buses in Tibet

Hamburg city of warehouses at night with lights reflecting on the River Elbe

Aug 13, 20198 min read

Germany for first-timers

The Alien Research Center is an extraterrestrial themed gift shop on Nevada State Rt. 375.

Aug 7, 20194 min read

Storming Area 51? Visit these spots on your road trip

Cycling through a lonely and beautiful Serbia. Beliphotos / Shutterstock

Jul 26, 20195 min read

EuroVelo: how to explore the Balkans by bike

Wild Atlantic Way - Captain of small boat going from Achill Island to Mullet Peninsula, Co. Mayo, Ireland 2019

Jul 10, 20195 min read

New Zealand Paparoa track: essential hiking tips for new trail

Tucson, Arizona, downtown skyline with Sentinel Peak at dusk.

Jun 21, 20194 min read

Under the radar USA: Tucson is more than its cactus

Cruise toward that Rocky Mountain ridge with the perfect soundtrack. Jeff R Clow / Getty Images

May 29, 20194 min read

The perfect playlist for your mountain drive in the US

Borneo's Mount Kinabalu, a natural skyscraper with amazing biodiversity, soars into the sky.

May 22, 20197 min read

Climbing Mt Kinabalu, Borneo’s biological treasure trove

The empty, white-washed courtyard of Diocletian's Palace

May 16, 20196 min read

6 Game of Thrones filming locations you can actually visit

Looking out over the pristine forest of Sutjeska National Park. Jean-Philippe Tournut / Getty Images

Apr 11, 20197 min read

Authentic outdoor adventures in Bosnia & Hercegovina

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