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Canoeing is a perfect activity for your throwback summer vacation. Courtesy of The Resort at Paws Up

Mar 20, 20259 min read

Best US family camp-style resorts for a throwback summer getaway

Mt Kinabalu is Malaysia's most famous hike. Pintai Suchachaisri/Getty Images

Mar 19, 202512 min read

10 best hikes in Malaysia

Ella Rock on the Pekoe Trail offers panoramic views over Sri Lanka's Hill Country. Oleh_Slobodeniuk/Getty Images

Mar 16, 20256 min read

How to hike the Pekoe Trail in Sri Lanka

Broad Peak base camp on the trek to K2. World Explorers/Shutterstock

Mar 12, 20257 min read

How to trek to K2 base camp in Pakistan

Pull yourself way from the beaches of Ksamil and pop over to the ancient city of Butrint nearby. trabantos/Shutterstock

Mar 11, 20258 min read

The 15 best things to do in Albania

Here’s how to make the most of your desert adventure at Wadi Rum. travelwild/Shutterstock

Mar 11, 202514 min read

The Lonely Planet guide to exploring Wadi Rum

A kayaker in Laguna Bacalar. Ghecipol/Shutterstock

Mar 5, 20259 min read

10 fantastic places to visit near Cancún

Bilbao. Blake Horn for Lonely Planet

Mar 5, 202513 min read

Extend your trip to Spain with these 5 weekend breaks

Krimmler Waterfall in Austria's Hohe Tauern National Park. auerimages/Shutterstock

Mar 5, 202518 min read

20 of Europe's best national parks to explore this summer

The confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers in Nimmu, Ladakh. Suraj Naik 2307/Shutterstock

Mar 5, 202511 min read

A first-time guide to Ladakh, India

Sailboat in a lagoon next to trees

Mar 2, 20258 min read

The 12 best things to do in Rarotonga and the Cook Islands

The best day trips from Dubrovnik include beautiful beach towns like Cavtat. Horia Merla/Shutterstock

Mar 1, 20257 min read

The 7 best day trips from Dubrovnik

Poland's best hikes take in everything from bison-filled forests to high mountains. Jadwiga Figula Photography/Gett

Feb 26, 202513 min read

Top 10 unforgettable hikes in Poland

The Tybee Island lighthouse in Georgia emerges from behind sand dunes.

Feb 26, 20256 min read

The best beaches near Savannah, Georgia

Santiago de Compostela with its UNESCO-listed historic center is the capital Galicia. imagoDens/Shutterstock

Feb 19, 202511 min read

A first-time guide to Galicia

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Feb 17, 20255 min read

The best day trips from Rio de Janeiro

In 2025, set out on a journey of self-discovery – say, by joining the pilgrims of Lhasa, Tibet. Stanley Chen Xi/Getty Images

Feb 15, 202522 min read

25 trips to inspire self-reflection and adventure in 2025

Albania’s roads are much better than their reputation would have it. marketa1982/Shutterstock

Feb 15, 20257 min read

Discover Albania with these 5 road trips

St Gregory The Illuminator Cathedral, Yerevan. trabantos/Shutterstock

Feb 13, 202513 min read

The 16 best things to do in Armenia

Outdoor market

Feb 11, 202511 min read

Costa Rica in 4 itineraries: explore national parks, surf towns and yoga hubs

See the Catedral de Sevilla, and more, in Spain's Andalucía region. Vladislav Zolotov/Getty Images

Feb 10, 202515 min read

The 23 best things to do in Andalucía

The towering peaks in Torres Del Paine National Park. NOWAK LUKASZ/Shutterstock

Feb 7, 20258 min read

The 7 most incredible road trips in Chile

Adaptive ski equipment with a chair on a set of skis

Feb 7, 20255 min read

Behind the trip: skiing Whistler to find accessible adventure

The Peak 2 Peak Gondola connects Whistler and Blackcomb mountains.

Feb 7, 20256 min read

Plan your trip to Whistler this winter with these 6 top tips

Zebras in an Etosha National Park watering hole. Shutterstock

Feb 7, 20254 min read

The best times to visit Namibia

Explore beyond Cancún with these top day trips to Vallolid, underground water holes and more. Sun_Shine/Shutterstock

Feb 5, 20257 min read

6 day trips from Cancún: cenotes, Mayan ruins and more

Road through thick fall foliage in Mt Greylock State Reservation.

Feb 5, 20256 min read

Everything you need to know about hiking the Appalachian Trail

Boating on the Kiawah River. Elizabeth Foley/Shutterstock

Feb 3, 20256 min read

The best day trips from Charleston, SC

Sandia Ski Resort and the Sangre de Christo Mountains in New Mexico. Kyle Sawatzke and Antonio Cassidy via Sandia Ski Resort

Jan 31, 20259 min read

All you need to know about New Mexico’s 4 best ski resorts

Jan 25, 20258 min read

A Lonely Planet guide to driving the Pikes Peak Hwy

Jan 24, 202511 min read

The 13 best hikes in New England

Climber on the Cima Rocca, via ferrata with view of Lake Garda, Riva and Nago-Torbole, Trentino, Italy, Europe

Jan 17, 20259 min read

10 unmissable extreme sports and where to try them

Getting out of town for a day is easy from Mexico City, especially with such a great roundup of place to visit like Taxco. Birol Bali/Shutterstock

Jan 15, 20258 min read

Here are the best day trips from Mexico City

Jan 15, 20258 min read

These 8 Colorado Springs hikes are a great intro to the Rockies

Fall trees with autumn colours line the streets of a low-rise city in a mountainous region

Jan 11, 202510 min read

The 12 best things to do in Boise, Idaho

Jan 10, 20255 min read

A guide to Nevada’s unmatched natural experiences

Jan 10, 20258 min read

Discover Nevada’s history on this epic road trip

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Jan 7, 202518 min read

12 of the best hikes in Australia

Jan 2, 20258 min read

These 7 hikes reveal Bora Bora beyond the beaches

An African American man and his dog hiking in the snow covered mountain areas of Washington state, USA. An exciting winter adventure.
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Dec 31, 202414 min read

The 16 best hikes in Washington state

Explore more of Colorado with these top day trips from Denver © Sean Xu / Shutterstock

Dec 23, 202412 min read

The 10 best day trips from Denver

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Dec 19, 202411 min read

9 Switzerland hikes that offer views you have to see to believe

There might be no more beautiful drive in the world than a road trip through Vermont’s fall foliage. Shutterstock

Dec 18, 20246 min read

5 road trips for crisscrossing all of Vermont

Dec 17, 202412 min read

The 12 best day trips from Chattanooga, Tennessee

Hikes in Jamaica lead to waterfalls and jungle viewpoints. Christian Wyrwa/Getty Images

Dec 14, 20247 min read

The 6 best hikes in Jamaica for tropical adventurers

Read on for sublime day trips on the doorstep of Zürich (like Rapperswil above), all accessible by public transport. Shutterstock

Dec 11, 20245 min read

The 7 best day trips from Zürich for thermal spas, medieval cities and Alpine peaks

The Dolomites deliver natural beauty, vigorous hiking opportunities and plenty of drama. Diirt for Lonely Planet

Dec 11, 20247 min read

5 unforgettable hikes in Italy’s Dolomites

Beautiful sunny day with blue sky and white clouds at the Stowe Mountain Ski resort Vermont - December 2020

Dec 9, 20247 min read

Where to ski in Vermont this winter

Grand Canyon overlook.
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Dec 7, 20249 min read

The 8 best day trips from Las Vegas

See the best of Italy's Campania with this guide to local experiences. Shutterstock

Dec 5, 202413 min read

12 of the best things to do in Campania

Plan your Peru trip with these incredible hikes including the famed Inca Trail (Camino Inka). Gina Power/Shutterstock

Dec 5, 20248 min read

The 8 best hiking trails to tackle in Peru

Explore Costa Rica on a road trip with these top scenic routes. Shutterstock

Dec 5, 20246 min read

5 of the best road trips in Costa Rica

From desert landscapes to historic townships, here are five unforgettable road trips to explore New Mexico. EB Adventure Photography/Shutterstock

Dec 3, 20247 min read

Start planning the ultimate road trip in New Mexico

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Dec 2, 20249 min read

The top 7 day trips from Playa del Carmen

Hiking, boating or riding the funicular to Mt Pilatus, here are the best day trips on the doorstep of this gorgeous Swiss city. Shutterstock

Dec 1, 20248 min read

8 stunning day trips from Lucerne, Switzerland

A center for adrenaline-fueled outdoor adventures, the small desert oasis of Huacachina makes a popular day trip from Lima, Peru. Shutterstock

Nov 29, 20249 min read

9 of the best day trips from Lima

The Whitney Plantation, in Wallace, Louisiana, offers a window into the state's history. Getty Images

Nov 21, 20246 min read

Day trips from New Orleans: 9 can't-miss jaunts from The Big Easy

Most visitors to Romania don’t miss Bran Castle – associated with the legend of Count Dracula – for good reason. Shutterstock

Nov 21, 20249 min read

A first-time guide to Romania

Nov 19, 202414 min read

Road-tripping from Los Angeles to Seattle

A dirt road through a national park with many tall cacti across the landscape.

Nov 18, 20247 min read

A one-stop guide to getting around in Arizona

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