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Lonely Planet Q&A with Wild Women Expeditions owner Jennifer HaddowOct 7, 2019 • 6 min read
Wild Women Expeditions owner, Jennifer Haddow shares why adventure travel for women is so important in a Q&A with Lonely Planet.
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sportsSix Louisville sports museums fans won't want to missOct 7, 2019 • 6 min read
Kentucky’s largest city is widely associated with bourbon country, but not everyone realizes what a sports-centric city Louisville is, and has been for well…
hikingWhere to travel with your tweens and teensOct 4, 2019 • 6 min read
Their independence is growing, so when you travel with tweens and teens be sure to think outside the box. Here are our suggestions to get the plan rolling.
family travelWhy you should take your teens to AmsterdamOct 4, 2019 • 6 min read
When the kids are too old to be enticed by ice-cream shops and petting zoos, but not so big they can explore cities on their own, family holiday destinations…
fashion and clothingGuide to sustainable shopping on the Yucatán PeninsulaOct 4, 2019 • 5 min read
Traveling throughout the Yucatán Peninsula is a feast for the eyes. Colorful Mexican handicrafts and folk artwork inspired by ancient Mayan motifs are…
solo travelMy solo flight: how my cancer diagnosis spurred on my travel challengeOct 4, 2019 • 6 min read
Pilot Amanda Harrison wanted to fly solo from England to Australia. Here's her story of how her breast cancer diagnosis spurred on her travel plans.
budget travelNakation on a budget at these Florida nudist resortsOct 2, 2019 • 5 min read
The Sunshine state is full of naturist resorts and nude bars that range from family-friendly summer camp atmospheres to adults-only nightlife. What they all…
wildlife and natureHow your vacation can help save sea turtles in the CaribbeanOct 2, 2019 • 4 min read
Conservation efforts by a slew of resorts throughout the Caribbean have helped increase sea turtle populations.
romanceBaby it's cold outside: where to honeymoon in winterOct 2, 2019 • 6 min read
These honeymoon destinations are wonderful places to escape – or make the most of – the northern hemisphere’s coldest months.
air travelHow a pulmonary embolism nearly canceled my honeymoonOct 1, 2019 • 5 min read
How my life has changed after suffering a pulmonary embolism abroad.
wildlife and natureHow America's premier dude ranch spurred a century of wild west vacationsOct 1, 2019 • 5 min read
For 100 years, the C Lazy U – America's original vacation dude ranch – has been a pioneer, with experiences only it can provide.
historyAmerica’s 10 most breathtaking buildingsOct 1, 2019 • 5 min read
Celebrate the top 10 most beautiful buildings in America's relatively young but impressive history, as voted by the American Institute of Architects.
wildlife and natureThe hidden costs of #vanlifeOct 1, 2019 • 5 min read
I was sitting on a curb eating stale french fries when I first considered that sleeping at motels might actually be cheaper than traveling in my campervan…
cruise9 ways you can be a more responsible cruise passengerOct 1, 2019 • 7 min read
Want to help the environment but not ready to abandon the cruise ship? These tips can help you make sure your cruise holiday is as responsible as possible.
beachesSpending Diary: a couple's five-day trip to CornwallSep 30, 2019 • 7 min read
Balancing Cornish pasties, ice creams, seafood and cider with refreshing swims in the Atlantic and coastal walks with spectacular views.
architecture8 ways to avoid breaking Venice's tourist rulesSep 27, 2019 • 7 min read
In recent years, Venice has introduced a number of policies to crack down on their overtourism crisis. But May 2018 saw their most stringent set of rules yet…
sustainable travel7 soul-satisfying vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Chiang MaiSep 27, 2019 • 5 min read
Thai cuisine is a feast for the stomach and senses. Vegetarian and vegan Chiang Mai visitors can expect superfood smoothies, meat-free fast food and more
wildlife and natureHow a street dog from Grand Bahama saved my travel writing careerSep 26, 2019 • 7 min read
Becca Blond's travel writing career was taking off, until severe panic attacks started derailing her plans. Then she met a street dog from Grand Bahama, and it…
wildlife and natureWhy British Columbia’s Powder Highway is ideal for frosty family funSep 26, 2019 • 7 min read
Make this the year you begin a tradition of family travel with a trip to the Powder Highway in the Canadian Rockies.
budget travelWhat does the Thomas Cook collapse mean for travellers?Sep 26, 2019 • 3 min read
Holiday operate Thomas Cook has collapsed, leaving thousands of travellers stranded. Will these mean new deals for travellers, or are prices set to rise?
sportsAmbling down the Aare: wild swimming in Bern, SwitzerlandSep 26, 2019 • 4 min read
Lonely Planet writer Tom Hall embarks on a wild swimming adventure down the bright blue Aare River in Bern, Switzerland.
shoppingA guide to haggling in MarrakeshSep 25, 2019 • 6 min read
Shopping in Morocco can be daunting but with this haggling and price guide you'll get a fair deal in no time.