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Person scales a redwood tree in California's redwood forest

May 30, 20196 min read

7 amazing ways to experience California’s redwoods

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May 30, 20195 min read

Everest’s deadly season: overcrowding or summit fever?

Empty road leading toward the snow-capped mountains in Jackson Hole valley.

May 28, 20193 min read

The perfect playlist for your mountain drive in the US

A blue and white and silver train on an elevated track curves around a building with a range of snow-covered mountains in the background

May 28, 20195 min read

A day out on the Vancouver SkyTrain

The sun sets over a valley in Ojai, California casting orange, yellow and pink bands in the sky

May 23, 20199 min read

Quirky small towns in California to visit this summer

Coron Island in the Philippines.

May 23, 20195 min read

Palawan paradise: top things to see and do

Margaret River - Humpback whale jumping out of the water just off the coast of Phillip Island © Nico Faramaz/Shutterstock

May 22, 20194 min read

Where to uncover Margaret River's many charms

A man stands on a rocky ledge looking down on the ruins of Tintern Abbey

May 22, 20194 min read

Offa's Dyke: a walk along Britain’s longest ancient monument

A series of clouds overlooks twin blue and green lakes of Lake Sete Cidades from Vista do Rei viewpoint in Sao Miguel, Azores.

May 22, 20194 min read

Why São Miguel is the perfect island for discovering the Azores

Mount Kinabalu is a prominent mountain on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. It is located in the East Malaysian state of Sabah and is protected as Kinabalu Park, a World Heritage Site.
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May 22, 20196 min read

Climbing Mt Kinabalu, Borneo’s biological treasure trove

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May 17, 20195 min read

Honduras road trip to Copán Ruins

A large overland truck looks much like a piece of lego as it sits on the red Namibian soil surrounded by massive, bulbous rock monoliths at Spitzkoppe @ Sarah Reid / Lonely Planet

May 16, 20195 min read

Africa: what to expect on an overland tour

The coast of red-roofed Dubrovnik next to azure waters.

May 16, 20196 min read

6 Game of Thrones filming locations you can actually visit

A geo-dome house in a desert next to a Joshua Tree

May 14, 20193 min read

Glamping in California: 5 spots to sleep comfortably under the stars

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May 14, 20197 min read

Best hikes of central Mexico

The traditional Miao village of Zhaoxing © Megan Eaves / Lonely Planet

May 13, 20196 min read

Highlights of Guizhou, China’s secret southwest province

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May 9, 20196 min read

Escape to South Africa's Northern Cape

A man on the side of a cliff, crossing a via ferrata.

May 8, 201913 min read

Explorers wanted: a great escape to Colorado

Travel News - Sun shining on Machu Picchu

May 8, 20191 min read

Get to Machu Picchu faster with a new train service from Cuzco

An aerial view of Pula's remarkably intact Roman Amphitheatre, beside the sea.

Apr 25, 20196 min read

Five reasons to love Istria, Croatia’s heart-shaped peninsula

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Apr 23, 20195 min read

Cuba beyond the capital: best things to do outside Havana

A path leads down to a stretch of coast in Wales

Apr 17, 20195 min read

Walking hidden Wales: highlights of southern Cymru

A hiker stands observing a view of a pristine forest, with craggy mountains in the background

Apr 11, 20196 min read

Authentic outdoor adventures in Bosnia & Hercegovina

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Apr 10, 20197 min read

Travel gear reviews: camping gear for outdoor adventures

A country band is playing in the bar of a music hall as patrons watch from small tables in the cramped quarters

Apr 8, 20197 min read

Boot-scootin’: Texas Hill Country’s iconic music venues

MacGillycuddy's Reeks mountains reflected in a lake

Apr 8, 20197 min read

Out and about in southwest Ireland's Reeks District

A statue stands in Oku-no-in as dappled sunlight shines through the trees

Apr 3, 20195 min read

Kyoto and more: the highlights of Japan’s Kansai region

Canadian food: beer and fries with sauce close-up on the table

Mar 29, 20194 min read

Craft beer heaven in Canada's Eastern Townships

Devin Castle near Bratislava, Slovakia

Mar 28, 20195 min read

Where to escape the crowds in Eastern Europe

Under a deep blue sky and sitting atop a white sand beach is a line of closely-spaced beach huts. The colours of each is different, some bright yellow, others red, blue or green © Ariadna22822 / Shutterstock

Mar 22, 20195 min read

10 free things to do in Cape Town

A lush jungle landscape is seen from inside Kazamura Cave as a man's silhouette is in the foreground

Mar 18, 20195 min read

Spelunking Kazumura Cave, the world's longest lava tube

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Mar 15, 20196 min read

Restorations, Rembrandt and revolutions: the best of Amsterdam in 2019

Puffins on a cliff edge on Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire.

Mar 13, 20194 min read

Wales in spring – the best of Cymru when the weather warms up

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A Royal Bengal Tiger lying on green grass.

Mar 12, 20195 min read

Rivers, tigers and tea: experience the best of Bangladesh

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Mar 1, 20197 min read

Serendipity: the reward for getting lost on your travels

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Feb 27, 20198 min read

Novel adventures: how to recreate six great literary journeys

In a time-lapse shot, a beach with palm trees is seen at twilight, while a distinctive pattern of stars in the sky reveals the Milky Way galaxy.

Feb 18, 201911 min read

Historic Hawaii: exploring the stories of Moloka‘i and Lana‘i

mural with blue background that includes the text "welcome to Huntsville." The "I" in Huntsville is a rocket ship

Feb 12, 20194 min read

Launching into North Alabama: exploring Huntsville and beyond

Philip II of Macedon statue at Magnolia Square in Bitola © Witold Skrypczak / Getty Images

Feb 10, 20195 min read

Spotlight on: Bitola, North Macedonia’s ‘city of consuls’

Setting up camp on Shar Mountain © Aleksandar Donev / Lonely Planet

Feb 10, 20195 min read

Remote contentment: hiking across North Macedonia

Vila Raskrsnica in the village of Brajcino © Lorna Parkes / Lonely Planet

Feb 10, 20195 min read

North Macedonia’s top five foodie destinations

Royal castle in the mountains of Vaduz.

Feb 9, 20196 min read

Alpine thrills: Liechtenstein for lovers of the outdoors

The remains of Clifford's Tower sit on top of a hill, surrounded by daffodils in the spring.

Feb 1, 20194 min read

Best things to do in Yorkshire in spring

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Jan 30, 20196 min read

Discover The Wales Way

A long exposure of cars driving past palm trees, all silhouetted against a pink sunset sky

Jan 22, 20196 min read

A roadtripper's guide to the best of Uruguay

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Jan 18, 20196 min read

Where to go for a winter walk in Dubai

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Jan 16, 20195 min read

Rainforests, coasts and hideaways: A Honduras road trip

Female surfers at Bulcock Beach, Caloundra, Sunshine Coast

Dec 21, 20186 min read

Indulge your senses on Australia's sensational Sunshine Coast

White clouds hover above the volcano, La Soufrière, in Guadeloupe Laura French/ Lonely Planet

Dec 11, 20185 min read

Wildlife, beaches and rum: Embracing Guadeloupe's rustic charm

Pagoda on West Lake in Hangzhou.

Dec 10, 20187 min read

From the dragon's well: tasting Longjing tea in Hangzhou, China

Sod-covered dwellings of grayish wood blend into the surrounding countryside in Newfoundland

Dec 7, 20186 min read

The road to Valhalla: Viking adventures in northeast Canada

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Dec 6, 20185 min read

Five adventurous getaways from Manila

Old wooden stools and a polished wooden counter are surreounded by a cluttered collection of kitschy items

Nov 30, 20184 min read

Charm for sale: On the road to Oregon’s country stores

Passengers on a truck in Africa

Nov 27, 20187 min read

Strangers turned saviours: the unsung heroes we met on the road

Young family camping in the mountains, New Zealand. Sister and brother playing a game of balance, while mum cooks dinner, with the sun setting over the distance mountain peaks.
Family Camping In The Alps, Bealey Spur, New Zealand.
Young family camping in the mountains, New Zealand. Sister and brother playing a game of balance, while mum cooks dinner, with the sun setting over the distance mountain peaks.

Nov 21, 20185 min read

Best tips for free camping in New Zealand

A rock-strewn landscape gives way to a river running through a dry mountain valley

Nov 19, 20188 min read

Hidden Wakhan: a trek through Afghanistan's Pamir Mountains

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Nov 15, 20186 min read

Southern Caribbean adventures: three islands, three ways

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Nov 14, 20185 min read

Adventures in Anchorage: exploring Alaska's city in the wilderness

A group of tourists point cameras toward the sun rising over a line of mountain peaks.

Nov 8, 20186 min read

Sunrise over Jade Mountain: a trip up Taiwan’s Alishan Forest Railway

A Yak sleeping in a field in the Himalayan Mountains.

Nov 5, 20189 min read

Escaping Thimphu: where to go to find Bhutan’s hidden treasures

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