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Fried chicken sandwich at Rations

May 17, 20203 min read

These gourmet gas stations are worth planning a road trip around

Eiffel Tower illuminated at night.

May 13, 20207 min read

Virtual Vacation: France

Camping luggage tightly packed into a car trunk in a forest setting.

May 7, 20208 min read

9 car camping essentials for summer road trips

Mike and Anne have decided to wait out the pandemic in a campervan in Poland

Apr 30, 20206 min read

How campervanning Poland during the pandemic gave us hope for the future of travel

Isla del Espiritu Santo - La Paz, Mexico

Apr 29, 20207 min read

Revisiting Steinbeck’s epic expedition to the Sea of Cortez, 80 years on

Camper van parked on a beach in the Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
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Apr 21, 20203 min read

The trip that changed my life: carefree campervan adventure in Scotland

Uxmal, a large pre-Columbian Mayan ruin in the state of Yucatán.
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Feb 28, 20207 min read

See Mexico's top Mayan sites on the ultimate Yucatán road trip

Segovia, Spain, cityscape panorama with Segovia Cathedral at the top, churches, medieval architecture, residential buildings city walls and mountains in the background.

Feb 25, 20206 min read

Spain's heartland is the perfect road trip

An open road with mountains, hills and vegetation surrounding it.

Feb 10, 20202 min read

Around the US in 8½ days? How to use an algorithm to maximize your road trip

Water cascading into pool creating rainbow at Seljalandsfoss.
Lonely Planet Traveller, Issue 69, Iceland, the magic circle

Jan 31, 20205 min read

Driving Iceland's magic circle

British convertible car, a 1955 AC Ace, competing in the Coppa Franco Mazzotti classic car rally.
Lonely Planet Magazine, Issue 123, March 2019

Jan 31, 20207 min read

A time warp driving adventure in northern Italy

One of around 5,000 rhinos in Sabi Sands Game Reserve

Jan 31, 202013 min read

South Africa’s wild gold rush road

Aerial of boat travelling on the Daintree River near Cape Tribulation.
Lonely Planet Traveller Magazine, Queensland, Coast, November 2017, Issue 107

Jan 31, 202015 min read

Rainforest roads to Australia’s tropical frontier

Pink rocks on the shores of Acadia National Park

Jan 31, 202016 min read

Shadowing schooners on a road trip along the Maine coast

A critical point on the Route Napoléon

Jan 31, 202013 min read

Driving in the footsteps of Napoleon in the south of France

The Space Needle and Seattle skyline at dawn.

Jan 29, 20205 min read

How to road trip the Pacific Northwest on a budget

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Jan 24, 20202 min read

This couple rescued their adorable dog while out chasing their vanlife dreams

The ocean view form the village of Brenton near Knysna, South Africa

Dec 11, 20195 min read

The Garden Route: South Africa's ultimate road trip

Waterfront in the city of Halifax in Nova Scotia.

Dec 9, 20194 min read

How to spend a perfect weekend in Halifax

The Sangre De Cristo Mountains loom in the distance on the road from Westcliffe in Colorado

Dec 5, 20195 min read

Colorado’s quirkiest road trip is the San Isabel scenic drive

The skyline of Sharjah, comprising numerous skyscrapers, juts up into a bright orange sky at sunset; in the foreground is the forest-covered island of Al Noor, which has some dazzling architecture at its centre.

Dec 5, 20195 min read

8 best reasons to visit Sharjah in the UAE

Nov 19, 20191 min read

Spotify will now make you the perfect road trip playlist

Shot from the inside of a 4WD, the image looks past the female drive to a huge elephant outside the front window.

Oct 31, 20196 min read

Are you ready for a self-drive safari in Africa?

Oct 24, 20191 min read

A first look at Winnebago’s brand new pop-top family camper

A small red lighthouse sits in clear blue waters of lake michigan

Sep 27, 20194 min read

6 secret American road trips to add to your bucket list

A man in a red jacket gazes out over Exit Glacier in Alaska on the Harding Icefield Trail.
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Sep 23, 20195 min read

Alternative ways to explore Alaska beyond mega cruise ships

A dramatic sunset over the Malaga skyline, which has a mixture of modern and historic buildings and a church spire at its centre.

Sep 23, 20198 min read

My Andalucia road trip: sights, sounds and tastes of Spain

Sunset at Merritt Reservoir near Valentine.

Sep 13, 20195 min read

Why a trip to Nebraska is surprisingly wonderful

A light blue van dives up a muddle hill in an open field. In the background there are large snow-capped mountains; North Macedonia Best in Travel

Sep 5, 20196 min read

North Macedonia: how to explore this little-known gem

Young couple walking while eating ice cream cones on Venice Beach.
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Sep 3, 20196 min read

Sights and sweets along the California coast

Cheap Italian itinerary

Aug 21, 20193 min read

Visit over a dozen of Italy’s most famous destinations for $130 with this app

A german shepherd stands in front of a pink cinder block wall painted with a mural featuring the iconic Route 66 highway marker; Travel with dogs

Aug 9, 20195 min read

Travel with dogs: planning, flexibility are key

Hiko, Nevada - October 21, 2019: The Alien Research Center is an extraterrestrial themed gift shop on Nevada State Rt. 375. Here a tall metal alien sculpture greets visitors at the front door., License Type: media, Download Time: 2024-09-21T16:16:09.000Z, User: gemgraham87, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050, job: 65050, client: Best places to celebrate Halloween in the US , other: Gemma Graham

Aug 7, 20194 min read

Storming Area 51? Visit these spots on your road trip

A man cycling alone in the mountains of Serbia on a rainy day; there are silhouetted peaks up ahead and greenery on either side of the road.

Jul 26, 20195 min read

EuroVelo: how to explore the Balkans by bike

Lonely Planet Traveller Magazine, May 2017, Issue 101, North Island, New Zealand
Campervan on road in Tongariro National Park, with volcanic peak in background.

Jul 25, 20195 min read

Perfect places to travel with your baby

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Jul 10, 20195 min read

New Zealand Paparoa track: essential hiking tips for new trail

A car drives on a windy road that you can barely see because of the dense orange, red, yellow and green foliage while listening to an audiobook on a US roadtrip

Jun 27, 20196 min read

Audiobooks to narrate your US road trip

Sunset over cacti in the Sonoran Desert, near Phoenix.

Jun 21, 20194 min read

Under the radar USA: Tucson is more than its cactus

The Longues-sur-Mer Battery is a 150mm German artillery gun

Jun 4, 20196 min read

Beyond the D-Day Beaches: Normandy’s essential WWII sights

Empty road leading toward the snow-capped mountains in Jackson Hole valley.

May 28, 20193 min read

The perfect playlist for your mountain drive in the US

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Jan 30, 20196 min read

Discover The Wales Way

A long exposure of cars driving past palm trees, all silhouetted against a pink sunset sky

Jan 22, 20196 min read

A roadtripper's guide to the best of Uruguay

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Dec 6, 20185 min read

Five adventurous getaways from Manila

Young family camping in the mountains, New Zealand. Sister and brother playing a game of balance, while mum cooks dinner, with the sun setting over the distance mountain peaks.
Family Camping In The Alps, Bealey Spur, New Zealand.
Young family camping in the mountains, New Zealand. Sister and brother playing a game of balance, while mum cooks dinner, with the sun setting over the distance mountain peaks.

Nov 21, 20185 min read

Best tips for free camping in New Zealand

Features - Anchorage skyline w/ bike rider on coastal trail

Nov 14, 20185 min read

Adventures in Anchorage: exploring Alaska's city in the wilderness

Blooming purple flowers sway in the breeze backed by a steep cliff coastline

Oct 22, 20185 min read

Scenic Big Sur: top sights on your Highway 1 road trip

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Oct 22, 20182 min read

Top travel trends for 2019

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Oct 18, 20185 min read

Why now is a good time to visit the island of Hawaiʻi

off-center photo of a statue of folk hero Johnny Appleseed, which stands 14ft tall. He's wearing blue pants, a yellow shirt and a frying pan hat – and he's carrying an apple.

Oct 12, 20187 min read

Seeing is believing: top roadside attractions in the Shenandoah Valley

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Sep 28, 20187 min read

Circling the island of Hawaiʻi: a pilgrimage to Mother Nature

Features - Woman looking out on Glendalough Valley along Gleneaolo Valley walk in Wicklow Mountains, Ireland, stormy spring afternoon

Sep 18, 20186 min read

Quick escapes from Ireland's liveliest cities

Features - Jackson Falls at Natchez Trace Parkway

Sep 11, 20186 min read

Fall-ing for Tennessee: unforgettable outdoor autumn adventures

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Sep 6, 20186 min read

Top tips for taking a road trip with kids

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Aug 28, 20188 min read

Five best day trips from Tunis

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Jun 27, 20185 min read

Four scenic trips on four wheels in Northern California

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May 4, 20186 min read

On the Cajun music trail in Louisiana

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Apr 18, 20184 min read

How to live like a Local in Panama City

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Apr 17, 20185 min read

Get your motor runnin’ in the Empty Quarter

Downtown Portland at dusk from Pittock Mansion, with Mount Hood in the background © Piriya Photography / Getty Images

Apr 12, 20185 min read

Beyond the brew: Portland nightlife for non-beer drinkers

The brightly painted mound of rock and plaster rises with the words God is Love out of the barren desert © Kevin Key / Shutterstock

Apr 10, 20185 min read

Awesomely bizarre pit stops on the road to Coachella

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