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MAY 5, 2024: Elene Corta rides a bike over the Urola Greenway, which is one of Spain’s ‘via verdes’ that used to train tracks, but are now biking and walking trails.
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Jul 19, 20245 min read

Spain’s Vías Verdes exemplify its cycling culture

A shot of an interior view from an auto rickshaw, also known as a three-wheeler, samosa, tempo, tuk-tuk, trishaw, autorick, or bajaj, at Old Delhi, India in slow motion.
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Jul 18, 20245 min read

The ultimate guide to getting around Delhi

06/09/2024 Viveiro, SPAIN: Views from the Costa Verde Express between Viveiro and Ribadeo.
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Jul 17, 20246 min read

Spain by train: sustainable connections are a treat

APRIL 29, 2024: Retiro Park, Madrid, Spain. Carmen Anton, one of BIT 2025’s hosts, entering the park from the main stone entrance, her walking through the park, through the trees, at the park’s lake, and at the Crystal Palace. We did her interview at a “quiet spot” which didn’t end up being quiet at all since a man nearby started to perform random songs on glasses

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Jul 16, 20245 min read

Protecting Spain’s heritage: Barcelona, Madrid and beyond

MAY 2, 2024: Indar Unanue surfing in Zarautz, along with shots of the town and coastline.

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Jul 15, 20247 min read

Epic adventures in Spain’s outdoor playground

May 17, 2024: This morning, we filmed at Quesos Artisanos Villarejo, which makes award-winning cheeses - especially Manchego cheese. We met with Miguel Romero Saiz, who gave us a tour of the facility. He showed us all the steps of making their cheese. Afterwards, we did a tasting of their award-winning cheese.

Afterward, we went to a nearby farm where they milk sheep for their cheese. Local farmer Jose Andres Prieto Valencia showed us how he herds the sheep and milks them.
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Jul 12, 20248 min read

Spanish agritourism: Rural experiences in La Rioja and beyond

Uriellu. Mirador Pozo de la oración. Cabrales. Asturias. SPAIN. May 2024.
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Jul 10, 20247 min read

Untamed Spain: A guide to its parks and wildlife

May 16, 2024: We started the day at the Centro Ecuestre Los Caireles. There we met our hosts Miguel Angel and his brother Jesus, who own and run the farm. (Miguel Angel wore a black vest.) The Centro is a horse back riding school. We shot pics at their farm and then headed to the town of Consuegra. On the mountain overlooking the town, there is a castle and several windmills. We shot pics and video of Miguel Angel and Jesus riding around the windmills and the castle. This area is notable because it is where the fictional Don Quixote rode around in Miguel de Cervantes’ famous novel. Afterward, we returned back to El Centro where we filmed our hosts riding by grape vineyards and olive groves to the nearby Villafranca de los Caballeros lagoons.
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Jul 8, 202410 min read

Celebrating Sustainable Spain

Views over unspoiled tropical scenes are part of the package at eco-lodges such as Lush Atitlan

Jun 25, 20245 min read

The 7 best sustainable escapes in Central America

Person stands near the doorway to the Monastery (Ad Deir) in Petra.
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Jun 25, 20246 min read

Visiting Petra? Here's how to do it responsibly

May 18, 20247 min read

How to get around France: from cycling to traversing by train

Footsteps Lead To Hiker Crossing The Sand Dunes in Colorado
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May 16, 202412 min read

Get off the beaten path at these 8 incredible places in North America

Young woman lies on the bed and looks through the window of the sleeper train crossing picturesque Tibet. Female tourist observing the landscape while travelling along the Trans-Himalayan railway.
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May 9, 20246 min read

A first-timer's guide to traveling on a sleeper train

GAZIANTEP (ZEUGMA), TURKEY - APRIL 20, 2018: Zeugma Mosaic Museum; Shutterstock ID 1815031094; full: 65050; gl: 65050; netsuite: POI; your: Erin Lenczycki
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May 9, 20245 min read

Why you can – and should – travel to southeast Türkiye

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May 7, 20247 min read

10 of the best car-free places to visit in the USA this summer

Austin , Texas, USA - August 8th 2021: CCS charging cable plugged into All Electric Porsche Taycan charging at a Chargepoint charging station in downtown Austin Texas with Skyline Background; Shutterstock ID 2042947736; GL: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Best EV road trips in the USA; name: Brian Healy
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Apr 29, 202411 min read

The 7 best electric vehicle road trips in the US

Elephant with Mahouts at Anantara Golden Triangle

Apr 25, 20245 min read

The future of ethical elephant tourism in Thailand

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Apr 22, 20245 min read

Apply these 8 Leave No Trace principles to your next national park adventure

Trip through Bangkok canals down the Chao Phraya river on longtail boat

Apr 18, 202412 min read

How to get around in Bangkok

A Tiger crossing ahead of a safari vehicle, right in front of the forest resort at the Jim Corbett National Park
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Apr 16, 202413 min read

8 places to see tigers in the wild – and how to make it happen in 2024

Young adult couple travelling by train in the south of France.
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Apr 15, 20247 min read

Experience the wild side of the Côte d’Azur by train

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Apr 1, 202411 min read

Fare city: how to get around in Dublin

Tourists fill a street lined with traditional wooden houses near Kiyomizu-dera, one of Kyoto's most popular shrines.
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Mar 27, 20245 min read

Japan tackles overtourism with restrictions for some iconic sites

Alexandria, Egypt - October 21, 2011 : A young student stands by the glass facade of the New Library of Alexandria or Bibliotheca Alexandrina inaugurated on 16 October 2002.
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Jan 26, 20246 min read

Experience Egypt’s history through its contemporary culture

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Dec 20, 20237 min read

It’s time to take another look at Amsterdam

Nov 1, 20234 min read

Sleeping pods and cocktail bars: Europe's night trains aim to lure more solo travelers

San Francisco Plaza + Ballet Jacchigua

Oct 30, 20238 min read

Ecuador: behind the scenes of our Best in Travel video

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Sep 12, 20238 min read

The best ways to travel around in the US

Aug 16, 20235 min read

Berlin in 5 Shops: flea market finds and club-friendly styles

VENICE, ITALY - AUGUST 02: Gondoliers proceed slowly near the Sospiri Bridge near St. Mark's Square due to too much traffic on August 02, 2023 in Venice, Italy. UNESCO officials have included Venice and its lagoon to the list of world heritage in danger to review, along with Ukraine's Kyiv, and Lviv. The UN cultural agency deems Italy not effective in protecting Venice from mass tourism and extreme weather conditions. (Photo by Stefano Mazzola/Getty Images)

Aug 4, 20233 min read

Unesco recommends Venice for its World Heritage in Danger list

Jul 31, 20238 min read

8 incredible train journeys in South India

The Afrosiyob train in Taschkent.

Jul 18, 20235 min read

Making a Silk Road journey through Uzbekistan entirely by train

Bahamas passenger mail boat

Jul 13, 20237 min read

Aboard a passenger mail boat in the Bahamas: a different way to explore the Caribbean

autumnal sunset over Venice city
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Jul 5, 20235 min read

The night train from Venice to Rome was a time and money saver

Jun 30, 20236 min read

I lost my job, so I walked 100 miles through the most beautiful English countryside

Young woman tourist on Dubrovnik street, stone surface
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Jun 30, 20232 min read

Is Dubrovnik banning wheelie suitcases from its Old Town?

Jun 22, 20235 min read

The best places to eat in the world, according to top London zero-waste chef

Jun 13, 20233 min read

'Slow tourism is a positive way to move past trauma' - hiking in Iraq's Kurdistan region

Brittany Ferries' new route runs from Ireland to Spain

Jun 6, 20237 min read

It takes days to reach Spain from Ireland by ferry - but it's more charming than the 2-hour flight

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Jun 1, 20238 min read

The female farmers green-fueling Trondheim’s sustainable food scene

Balestrand, Norway - June 23, 2022: Gaularfjellet scenic route. A static shot of a solid black Tesla Model 3 dual motor long range with tinted windows and aero wheels. Winding roads. Selective focus; Shutterstock ID 2203948519; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: best EV road trips in Europe
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May 17, 202311 min read

The 7 best European itineraries for an electric-vehicle road trip

Africa, Tanzania, Serengeti - February 2016: Zebras on the road in Serengeti national park in front of the jeep with tourists.
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Mar 29, 20235 min read

Picture yourself in Tanzania with Elsewhere by Lonely Planet

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Jan 19, 20236 min read

The Amsterdam canal tour where the main attraction is trash

Dolphins swimming in the sea waves on the background of the rays of the bright sun. Closeup. Oman Fjords, Khasab
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Jan 3, 20237 min read

10 things that make us happy to travel in 2023

Panoramic view of the center of Stockholm. The metro train moving the Slussen district. Amazing view of the Sodermalm island, The City Hall, Riddarholmen in Gamla Stan. Text on road signs "Old Town"; Shutterstock ID 1722718684; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65

Dec 9, 20229 min read

Slow travel: Why London to Stockholm by train is worth the day-long journey

A woman on the beach in Nassau, Bahamas

Nov 16, 20224 min read

How to get around in the Bahamas: Everything you need to know

A man cycling in the Burgundy countryside

Aug 5, 20228 min read

France's 8 best cycling routes, from Alpine climbs to leisurely wine trails

Gothenburg, Sweden - April 2, 2013: Blue old electric trams at a street by a canal, in the centre of Göteborg, important Scandinavian city of Sweden.

Jul 26, 20227 min read

Exploring Gothenburg’s sustainable side: a green weekend itinerary

Empty desert road leading to Monument Valley, as seen from Forrest Gump Point during sunset.

Jul 22, 202210 min read

Can you do the all-American road trip in an electric car? Expert tips for planning your route

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - June 23 2019: Traffic, cars and people cross the Allegheny River on the Roberto Clemente Bridge in downtown Pittsburgh Pennsylvania USA

Jul 19, 20226 min read

The best ways to get around in Pittsburgh

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Jul 13, 20226 min read

The best of Banff and Jasper’s backcountry lodges

Part of Tongass National Forest, Mendenhall Glacier and Lake are approximately 12 miles from downtown Juneau, Alaska.

Jun 23, 20229 min read

What should be America's next national park?

Sustainable travel might mean forgoing air travel for some adventures.

May 27, 20227 min read

I am a travel journalist but I won't fly - here's why

A picture of Sebastian Modak

Apr 22, 20224 min read

Earth Day 2022: Lonely Planet staff share their sustainable travel tips

Two young men ride their mountain bikes down a singletrack trail in the Rocky Mountains of Canada. They are both riding enduro-style mountain bikes and are wearing hydration backpacks.

Apr 22, 20224 min read

7 easy tips for eco-friendly travel on a budget

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Apr 13, 20227 min read

The 10 best wild swimming spots in the UK

A woman hiking past Tasmania's honeybush, Richea scoparia, in the upper Meander Valley - One of Tasmania's 60 great short walks, the hike to Meander Falls can be done as a circular walk, taking in a variety of terrain and a number of smaller (but equally impressive) falls by taking the split rock track back.

Apr 13, 20225 min read

Sustainable Australia: top tips to minimize your carbon footprint and travel slow

A group of grizzly bears fishing for salmon at Brooks Falls.

Apr 9, 20225 min read

Wolves and gators and cranes, oh my! The best wildlife experiences in the USA

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Passengers on Tren de la Libertad.

Apr 6, 20225 min read

10 sustainable destinations to consider for a family trip

Family buying at the Spanish farmer's market. They are buying Spanish oranges and other fruit...COVID-19 pandemic..Canon R5

Apr 6, 20226 min read

Sustainable travel: 6 simple tips to make a positive impact on your next trip

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