Sports

Jan 5, 2020 • 5 min read

Family skiing in the French Alps is possible on a budget – if you know where to look. Here’s three great resorts for those with young skiers in tow.

Dec 19, 2019 • 5 min read

Wild, raw, brutally beautiful: Australian trails range from undulating, deceptively tough coastal routes to precipitous and remote highland adventures.

Dec 18, 2019 • 5 min read

From exploring a secret Soviet bunker, to bobsleighing and hitting the sauna, there are loads of things to do in Latvia's Gauja National Park

Dec 17, 2019 • 5 min read

There are many ways to get to know this famous natural landmarks, but they book up fast. Here's our list of the best so you can start planning.

Dec 16, 2019 • 5 min read

Norwegians love to explore their own country, and it's not difficult to see why – they live in one of the most beautiful places on earth.

Dec 11, 2019 • 5 min read

Drag yourself away from the beaches, palms and coconut oil and you’ll find that the Caribbean offers a trove of unexpected adventure in beautiful locales.

Dec 10, 2019 • 4 min read

Fairbanks is more than Northern Lights and Midnight Sun. Experience culture, museums, wildlife, hot springs, and national parks in Alaska's interior.

Dec 5, 2019 • 6 min read

Writer Robbie Griffiths hiked the Tour du Canigou, a little known circuit of a spectacular Catalan mountain in the French Pyrenees.

Dec 4, 2019 • 8 min read

When you’ve never been skiing, the backcountry can be a challenge. But here's what one writer learned when he gave it a try.

Dec 4, 2019 • 3 min read

Beautiful Bulgaria is bulging with adventure, be it beavering through bountiful mountains or diving below the blue waters of the Black Sea.

Dec 2, 2019 • 2 min read

Don't let being 30,000 feet up in the air ruin your chances of watching the Super Bowl. Here's how to catch the big game during a flight.

Nov 29, 2019 • 4 min read

Super Bowl Sunday is about wings, drinks and of course, football. Here are 7 sports bars to watch the big game.

Nov 27, 2019 • 7 min read

Coaches may get a bad rep, but, when plying the right route, they can be a wonderful way to travel. Here are six of the world’s most beautiful bus rides.

Nov 26, 2019 • 5 min read

There are spots all over the world where die-hard fans flock to raise a glass of milk, stroll across the Swilcan Bridge or leave a bike. Here are 7 pilgrimages…

Nov 26, 2019 • 5 min read

Climbing’s popularity has grown around the world, so it’s no surprise via ferratas — ‘iron paths’ in Italian — are on the rise as well.

Nov 25, 2019 • 5 min read

The latest trend from Scandinavia, ‘plogging’ mixes litter picking with outdoor exercise. But why is it becoming so popular? We join a class to find out.

Nov 24, 2019 • 4 min read

Staying fit and healthy while on the move can be tricky, but Lonely Planet has rounded up hotels, fitness companies and apps that make it easier.

Nov 22, 2019 • 3 min read

From scouting out the best Cuban sandwich to guzzling cocktails by the pitcher, here’s a first-timer’s guide to visiting Miami during Super Bowl LIV. 

Nov 22, 2019 • 4 min read

From a stellar sporting legacy to top attractions and unique hotels, here's what makes Pittsburgh is the ultimate US city for a sports-themed getaway.

Nov 20, 2019 • 6 min read

For a small country, Austria packs in plenty of adventure, particularly if you love your terrain rugged and mountainous.

Nov 19, 2019 • 3 min read

Mexico City is one of the best cities in the world for cyclists. Join a Sunday Ciclovía to find out why.

Nov 19, 2019 • 8 min read

James Clark explains why the Michinoku Coastal Trail, which crosses parts of Japan scarred by the 2011 earthquake, is the best hike he’s done.