sustainable travel
Malawi's wildlife renaissanceAug 27, 2019 • 7 min read
Malawi continues to be in the throes of an inspiring wildlife renaissance, and it's on its way to being renowned as an exciting safari destination.
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sustainable travelIs Vancouver the world’s greenest city?Aug 27, 2019 • 5 min read
With the Greenest City 2020 Action Plan about to hit the target date, how close has Vancouver come to realizing its objective – and what does it mean for…
wildlife and natureOita's best onsen: a guide to bathing in Beppu and beyondAug 26, 2019 • 5 min read
Oita boasts the highest number of natural hot springs in all of Japan. Here’s where to find them and how to prepare for the adventure.
sustainable travelUnmissable experiences in the Brazilian AmazonAug 25, 2019 • 5 min read
From above, the Brazilian Amazon can seem like a world without end. One of the last truly wild places on the planet, this vast yet vulnerable carpet of…
wildlife and natureThe Amazon rainforest is under threat: here’s how you can helpAug 23, 2019 • 4 min read
With an estimated three football fields of the Amazon being cleared every minute, and a political administration that has so far overseen an eighty-five…
wildlife and natureIberá National Park: Northeast Argentina's wetland wonderlandAug 23, 2019 • 5 min read
The Iberá National Park is an ecological wonderland after years of successful conservation efforts.
artWhere to celebrate Loi Krathong in Chiang MaiAug 23, 2019 • 4 min read
You’ve seen the photos: hundreds of floating fire lanterns lighting up the sky as small banana leaf boats with flowers, incense and candles drift down the…
sportsThe best NFL cities in each divisionAug 23, 2019 • 5 min read
With 32 cities to chose from, picking the best destination to watch an NFL game can be hard. Here's our list of the top locales to visit, broken up by division…
air travelEthical flying in the age of the climate crisis and flygskamAug 23, 2019 • 4 min read
It can be hard for individuals to make a positive impact in the aviation industry but it's not impossible. Here are some ways to make a difference.
family travelHow to fit travel into a busy family scheduleAug 22, 2019 • 5 min read
Fitting travel into a hectic family life can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Read on for our tips on how to make travel work for you.
hikingCape Winelands: a sipping safariAug 22, 2019 • 5 min read
Jagged peaks, rolling hills, grand manor houses and sunny skies – the Winelands is a remarkable region to visit, and that’s before you’ve set foot in a winery.
hotelsWhy these 5 hotels are considered the healthiest in the worldAug 21, 2019 • 4 min read
From in-room air filtration systems to offering specialty pillows, these are the five healthiest hotels around the world.
wildlife and natureStunning getaways for stand up paddle boardingAug 20, 2019 • 4 min read
Stand up paddling (SUP) has become a fun and popular pastime. Here are our favorite places in the world to go stand up paddle boarding.
budget travel25 countries in 2.5 years: how I made the most of a new job in EuropeAug 17, 2019 • 6 min read
Almost without fail, the first thing you get asked when someone learns that you work at Lonely Planet is: 'So, do you get to travel a lot?' The reality…
- sustainable travelExplore the sustainable paradise of Lord Howe Island
Aug 16, 2019 • 4 min read
Few Australians are aware that New Caledonia, a fully-fledged French overseas territory, is closer to Sydney than Auckland in New Zealand. Just as…
beachesBeaches and beyond: the best reasons to visit ZanzibarAug 15, 2019 • 5 min read
The allure of Zanzibar is timeless. White sands and turquoise waters ring the island, and African, Indian, Arabic and Persian influences intertwine in…
hikingGermany for first-timersAug 13, 2019 • 7 min read
Germany is a combination of cutting-edge cool and timeless tradition, wrapped in a package of spectacular landscapes, vibrant metropolises and idyllic…
foodAdventures in California’s San Luis Obispo CountyAug 13, 2019 • 4 min read
Located midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo County is one of California’s largest wine regions. It also has more than 80 miles…
romanceInside the luxury locations of this year's celebrity honeymoonsAug 11, 2019 • 6 min read
We’ve hit peak wedding season, and just like the rest of us, celebrities love a summer ceremony. The past few weeks have seen Zoe Kravitz and Karl Glusman…
family travelHow travel helps me cope with griefAug 10, 2019 • 5 min read
Whether it’s the novelty of new experiences, overcoming challenges on the road or connecting with people from different cultures, travel has the power to…
family travelAsk Lonely Planet: 'How I deal with other passengers if my baby cries during a flight?'Aug 10, 2019 • 3 min read
"I recently took my 6 month old baby on a long haul flight. She was mainly very good but did cry a couple of times and I got some dirty looks from other…
road tripsTravel with dogs: planning, flexibility are keyAug 9, 2019 • 5 min read
We had been on the road for 12 hours when we arrived in Sedona, Arizona, and had never even stopped to eat. A mistake in the itinerary had taken us far…