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Harvest-time hikes in the DolomitesFeb 28, 2020 • 12 min read
The 'Chestnut Way' is an Alpine hiking route that delivers walkers straight into the welcoming hearths of Italy's culturally ambiguous South Tyrol region
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hikingDevilish beauty along the Peaks of the Balkans trailFeb 28, 2020 • 11 min read
The borderlands where Montenegro, Albania and Kosovo meet are one of Europe's wildest corners, whose mountains once inspired fear and now draw hikers
hikingSolo in Mallorca for the very best of Plan B hikesFeb 28, 2020 • 6 min read
When you're stood up by your hiking partner, it's time to switch plans and introduce your walking boots to the lofty trails of Spain's largest island
wildlife and natureA descent into the Grand Canyon in the low seasonFeb 28, 2020 • 6 min read
A 101-year-old national park in a two-billion-year-old landscape, Arizona's mighty Grand Canyon takes on a new majesty when dusted with snow.
wildlife and natureWalking with the Emperors along Japan's pilgrim trailFeb 28, 2020 • 15 min read
Hiking along the Kumano Kodō's trails is a way to see a side to Japan far from city lights, where forested mountains hide ancient places of pilgrimage
hikingThis national park in Eastern Europe combines adventure and sustainability perfectlyFeb 20, 2020 • 3 min read
From hiking to wildlife watching, Bulgaria's Rila National Park uses sustainable initiatives that active eco travellers will love.
hikingCelebrate spring with lush backpacking trips near Portland, OregonFeb 19, 2020 • 6 min read
Cold, gray days are the perfect time to plan a Pacific Northwest hike. Start early so you’re ready when the trails open.
campingHow to road trip the Rocky Mountains on a budgetFeb 17, 2020 • 5 min read
From Colorado’s incredible Black Canyon to Wyoming’s Grand Tetons and beyond, this road trip is all about peak experiences.
wildlife and natureNewfoundland's Long Range Traverse is a thrilling hike, scramble, and slideFeb 12, 2020 • 6 min read
Cutting across challenging landscapes, Newfoundland's Long Range Traverse is one of the hardest hiking trails in Canada.
historyDitch the Rainbow Mountain crowds on this Peruvian hikeFeb 7, 2020 • 4 min read
Peru's Rainbow Mountains are stunning. But there's always a crowd. For a bit more elbow room and comparable views trek through the Ausangate Mountains.
hikingSelf-reflection not selfies: why Tokyo’s Mt Takao trek is a perfect complement to Mt FujiFeb 5, 2020 • 3 min read
Beautiful, spiritual and lacking crowds, Mt Takao could be the perfect complement to a Mt Fuji trek, and one of Tokyo’s most enjoyable day trips.
wildlife and natureLessons from the Dientes de Navarino trailFeb 5, 2020 • 9 min read
Bailey Freeman shares what she learned from her experience hiking the Dientes de Navarino trail in Chilean Patagonia.
cyclingHiking, climbing, cycling, paddling and more: Germany's best adventure activitiesFeb 3, 2020 • 6 min read
From tough Teutonic trails to silky ribbonesque rivers just asking to be run, Germany is an underrated adventure powerhouse.
wildlife and natureHow to hike Dientes de Navarino, the southernmost trek in the worldJan 31, 2020 • 4 min read
The wilds of Patagonia are no longer a secret: test your grit on the Dientes de Navarino trek in remote southern Chile.
wildlife and natureHow the Oku-Matsushima Trail in Japan made me fall in love with hikingJan 30, 2020 • 6 min read
Self-described "nemesis of walking" Stephanie Yeboah explains why hiking Japan's Oku-Matsushima Trail marked a turning point in her approach to hiking.
hikingWhat is backpacking? The eternal travel debateJan 27, 2020 • 4 min read
Bouncing around Europe or Southeast Asia, or getting out in the woods on a long-distance trek? ‘Backpacking’ means different things to different people
hikingHow to find - and survive - a holiday romanceJan 27, 2020 • 5 min read
Holiday flings can often lead to bittersweet endings; but that doesn't mean you shouldn't dive in head first anyway.
wildlife and natureHow to be sustainable on your hiking tripJan 27, 2020 • 5 min read
From taking the best gear to following trail rules, this guide to responsible hiking will help you reduce your impact on the environment during your trek.
hikingHere's what you can expect on a Lonely Planet Experiences tour of the BalkansJan 20, 2020 • 5 min read
Not many regions can brag that they have renowned national parks, like Durmitor and Plitvice Lakes; world-class cities that retain an air of relaxed cool, like…
campingLeave La La land behind with these camping getaways near Los AngelesJan 17, 2020 • 5 min read
These are our five favorite camping destinations within a two-hour drive of Los Angeles.
hikingWe tested boots, backpacks and more in Patagonia – here’s what we learnedJan 15, 2020 • 6 min read
A multi-day trek requires the right gear. We went to the ends of the Earth to test eight items from top outdoor brands to find the best hiking gear.
hotelsA couchsurfer nearly scammed me, here’s how to prevent it from happening to youJan 10, 2020 • 4 min read
When being kind goes wrong; Writer Rosie Bell shares her worst couchsurfing hostess experience and tips on how to prevent it from happening to you.