Health and Wellness

Dec 21, 2021 • 6 min read

Mt. Aso is the perfect place to appreciate the impact of fire and water – the elemental forces that continue to shape life in Japan

Dec 17, 2021 • 3 min read

There’s hardly a bad resort in Tucson, but the Catalina Foothills has long been a hotspot for wellness retreats. Here’s what to expect during a stay.

Dec 13, 2021 • 5 min read

The Turkish city's green spaces offer options that include cafes, ancient monuments and places to simply take a stroll.

Dec 9, 2021 • 5 min read

Hawai‘i’s Big Island's dramatic terrain will surprise you and take you to extremes. Start with these 10 experiences.

Dec 3, 2021 • 9 min read

Grab a peek into paradise with this rollicking rundown on Fiji’s people, places and pleasures

Nov 19, 2021 • 4 min read

Our guide to the best time to visit Bath details the best weather months, the top Bath festivals, how cold it gets and whether it snows.

Oct 4, 2021 • 5 min read

It's easier than ever to stay in eco-conscious luxury around the globe and these green resorts are worth the hype.

Sep 23, 2021 • 9 min read

Oregon is changing fast (and so is the cost of living), but the Pacific Northwest scenery comes for free. Here are the top free things to do in Oregon.

Sep 3, 2021 • 5 min read

From lakeside hangouts to patches of greenery backed by the skyline, parks are abundant in Minneapolis. Here are the city’s best green spaces.

Jul 30, 2021 • 6 min read

As the world begins re-opening to tourism, we can start to dream about some familiar attractions in Tokyo and Osaka

May 21, 2021 • 5 min read

The Northern Territory is the perfect place to learn about Indigenous Australia, appreciate its unique art, and practice ecologically responsible tourism

May 13, 2021 • 7 min read

As there’s no one common system, you may need to take the initiative and be prepared for some thoroughly unglamorous paperwork.

Apr 9, 2021 • 5 min read

Ireland has six national parks; five are located on the west coast and one can be found on the east, just an hour from Dublin.

Apr 9, 2021 • 7 min read

From grand Georgian squares decorated with sculpted gardens to sprawling city parks teeming with wildlife, Dublin's great outdoors are wonderfully diverse.

Apr 7, 2021 • 5 min read

Think of any leisure or adrenaline-boosting verb and there’s a San Diego park to do just that, and more.

Mar 30, 2021 • 7 min read

If you’re exploring Kyushu, here’s a few of our favorite places that make it perfect for whatever one-of-a-kind experience you’re looking for

Mar 8, 2021 • 14 min read

I asked some top beauty experts around the world for their go-to favorites, their answers will inspire you to travel the globe through beauty treatments.

Feb 1, 2021 • 8 min read

A Lonely Planet Q&A with Chakita Patterson, owner of the United Street Walking Tours based in Nashville.

Jan 15, 2021 • 3 min read

How can you fill the void left by the immense joy of traveling? Well … you probably can’t. But, here are few tips to keep you busy in the meantime.

Jan 1, 2021 • 4 min read

Part wellness, part connection, sober tourism can lead to richer and more memorable experiences. Here's how the sober travel trend is likely to take off.

Dec 16, 2020 • 5 min read

Whether at home or traveling, running is a great way to explore. Here's our advice on finding recommended routes and the best running partners.

Dec 14, 2020 • 5 min read

Concerned about how to stay healthy in mind, body and spirit while stuck at home? No fear. Hear are 7 practical ways to make it happen.