Sports

Aug 1, 2024 • 5 min read

If the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris piqued your interest, it’s not too early to turn your focus to the 2028 games in LA.

Jul 30, 2024 • 5 min read

From scenic riverside jogs to icon-spotting sprints, running in New York City is breathtaking. Here are our top six routes.

Jul 23, 2024 • 6 min read

The World Nomad Games is happening in Astana, Kazakhstan in September. Here's everything you need to know.

Jul 15, 2024 • 7 min read

No matter what your level of adventure might be, there’s an outdoor experience for you in Spain

Jul 10, 2024 • 7 min read

Around one third of Spain comes under protected status, and its national parks showcase the best of its natural bounty

Jul 8, 2024 • 8 min read

Here’s a break-down of how to best navigate Paris during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Jun 17, 2024 • 12 min read

Professional surfers, photographers and writers tell us about their favorite places to surf in Europe.

Apr 14, 2024 • 8 min read

Take in the true scope of the continental USA by setting out in an RV or camper. Here are 10 states you’ll want to add to your itinerary.

Dec 6, 2023 • 11 min read

The range of resorts in France is staggering. Read our lowdown on the best ski slopes for foodies, families or festival lovers before you book.

Nov 30, 2023 • 5 min read

Rwanda's annual and semi-annual events are a glamorous and exciting way to see the best of the nation

May 24, 2023 • 8 min read

Delve into the world of Schwingen with this guide to the why, when and where of Swiss wrestling.

Apr 20, 2023 • 5 min read

The 2024 games in Paris promise to the the most spectacular ever. There are still ways to snap up tickets – here’s how.

Apr 3, 2023 • 5 min read

Olympique de Marseille is the only top-level football club in Marseille, and its support is rabid and unswerving.

Mar 17, 2023 • 8 min read

Ireland's national sport has been described as hockey on steroids. Here's everything you need to know about hurling (without getting whacked).

Mar 9, 2023 • 7 min read

Yankees and Mets fans are a die-hard bunch – especially the two baseball experts we’ve asked here to make the case for his preferred baseball team.

Mar 8, 2023 • 5 min read

A joyous and wine-soaked party that also happens to be a major running event, the Marathon du Beaujolais holds its own against the Marathon du Médoc.

Jan 24, 2023 • 6 min read

Lonely Planet senior content editor Laura Motta had a fantasy winter getaway in Vail, Colorado. No skiing required.

Jan 2, 2023 • 12 min read

Want to start planning for the year ahead? Featuring sports events, natural phenomena and more, these are 20 amazing trips to consider taking in 2023. 

Jan 2, 2023 • 5 min read

Unlike other states, most of Utah’s ski resorts are located within an hour of the airport. Here’s what you need to know before booking your next trip.

Nov 28, 2022 • 5 min read

Beyond the well-trodden St Moritz or Zermatt, consider these six affordable, easily-reached ski villages from Zürich.

Nov 14, 2022 • 5 min read

Road trip in The Bahamas? That’s right. These pint-sized road trips pack a full dose of Bahamian culture at each stop.

Sep 25, 2022 • 6 min read

Ocean and desert collide in Namibia to provide adventure playgrounds of water, sand and rock, with each as vast (and wild) as the other.