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Visitors caught wheeling their cases in Dubrovnik’s old town face fines of $260 © iStock / Getty Images Plus

Jun 30, 20232 min read

Is Dubrovnik banning wheelie suitcases from its Old Town?

The stunning formations at the newly designated Caçapava do Sul Geopark contain some of the oldest rocks on Earth © courtesy Geoparque Caçapava do Sul

Jun 23, 20236 min read

Southern Brazil has two new Unesco Geoparks - here's what visitors need to know

Douglas McMaster, head chef at Silo and Le Doyenné restaurant where he had one of his best meals © James Nelson

Jun 22, 20236 min read

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

It’s possible to “bag” several of the Auvergne’s puys (volcanic cones) in a single day © Anna Richards

Jun 16, 20235 min read

Tackling the peaks of France’s lesser-trekked Auvergne region

The Zagros Mountain Trail passes up to 2000m in elevation © Zagros Mountain Trail

Jun 13, 20233 min read

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

The ferry from Ireland to Spain takes about 30 hours more than the flight – and that makes it wonderful © courtesy Brittany Ferries

Jun 6, 20238 min read

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

Farmers and producers like Elin Östland are powering Trondheim’s acclaimed food scene © Nicola Williams

Jun 1, 20238 min read

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

Behind the wheel of an electric car, Norway’s breathtaking fjords are yours to discover © Maurizio Fabbroni / Shutterstock

May 17, 202312 min read

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

The Linha Celta/Tren Celta trains will take you to the greenest parts of Spain and Portugal © Austin Bush

May 5, 20238 min read

Take a train through the misty Celtic landscapes of northern Spain and Portugal

The U Trinighellu traverses Corsica's beautiful coastline as well as its mountains. © Paolo Picciotto/REDA&CO/Getty Images

Apr 28, 20235 min read

Crossing Corsica on the "little train" is the best way to see its spectacular scenery

A long drive across the Arabian desert allowed the author to make a slow farewell to the region she had called home for decades © Getty Images

Apr 25, 20235 min read

I drove 5000 miles during my move from Oman to Spain. Here’s why

Austrian Nightjet trains fan out all over Europe – including between destinations outside Austria’s borders © ÖBB / Harald Eisenberger

Apr 20, 20237 min read

I took the night train from Amsterdam to Zurich - with plenty of time for sightseeing

The 19-hour Dacia service from Vienna to Bucharest gives you plenty of time to reflect. Just be sure to pack food © Vlad Ispas / Shutterstock

Apr 6, 20237 min read

Aboard the 19-hour overnight train from Vienna to Bucharest - but where's the famous dining car?

Crossing the Canadian Rockies by train © Via Rail

Mar 31, 202310 min read

Crossing the Canadian Rockies by train: Here's what I saw on my week-long adventure

See Europe in 56 days by bus © Adventures Overland

Mar 29, 20234 min read

The “world’s longest bus trip” covers 22 countries in 56 days. Think you could handle it?

Experience the best of Tanzania with Elsewhere by Lonely Planet © Delbars / Getty Images

Mar 29, 20236 min read

Picture yourself in Tanzania with Elsewhere by Lonely Planet

The slow train runs from Nagoya to Toyama and is a four-hour trip non-stop © iStock / Getty Images Plus

Mar 4, 20239 min read

Riding the slow train through Japan from Nagoya to Toyama

The Balearics wants to become the "world's first circular destination" © Getty Images

Feb 23, 20235 min read

How Spanish islands like Ibiza and Mallorca aim to become a model of sustainable tourism

Amsterdam's beloved canals may appear pristine on the surface, but there is plenty of work to be done to clean them up © Nikada / Getty Images

Jan 19, 20237 min read

The Amsterdam canal tour where the main attraction is trash

Consider an unexpected swimming holiday in 2023 – and share the waters of the coast of Oman with dolphins © Sviatlana Barchan / Getty Images

Jan 3, 20238 min read

10 things that make us happy to travel in 2023

The interior of St Pancras Station.

Dec 9, 20229 min read

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

Get a taste of what a few of the Bahamas' 700 islands have to offer © Afton Almaraz / Getty Images

Nov 16, 20225 min read

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

Boats along the Canal Grande, Trieste

Oct 10, 20223 min read

This lesser-visited Italian region is offering free transport and discounts to woo visitors

A man rides a bicycle surrounded by grapevines in autumn colors in Burgundy, France

Aug 5, 20228 min read

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

A giant cinnamon bun on the streets of Gothenburg, Sweden

Jul 26, 20227 min read

Exploring Gothenburg’s sustainable side: a green weekend itinerary

Jul 22, 202211 min read

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

The Pittsburgh skyline by night, you can see the bright lights of cars driving on I-279 parkway

Jul 19, 20226 min read

The best ways to get around in Pittsburgh

Skoki Lodge, about 20 miles east of Lake Louise, Banff National Park

Jul 13, 20226 min read

The best of Banff and Jasper’s backcountry lodges

Misty Fjords National Monument, Tongass National Forest, Alaska

Jun 23, 202210 min read

What should be America's next national park?

Walrus in Svalbard waters

May 31, 20226 min read

A new Arctic water safari brings guests closer than ever to marine wildlife

Sustainable travel: hiking, sailing, driving, train-hopping

May 27, 20227 min read

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

Couple Buying Their Train Ticket in london solstock GettyImages-1281261744 rfc.jpg

May 6, 20226 min read

Traveling by train in Europe this summer? Here’s 7 things you need to know

A woman wearing glasses looks into the camera in front of a tile wall.

Apr 22, 20224 min read

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

Weissensee Tourismus 2017-08

Apr 22, 20224 min read

7 easy tips for eco-friendly travel on a budget

A group in wet suits ready to go to wild swimming in a freshwater reservoir in Scotland

Apr 13, 20228 min read

The 10 best wild swimming spots in the UK

Kuranda Scenic Railway, Cairns

Apr 13, 20225 min read

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

Apr 13, 20223 min read

'Hell is becoming a paradise' - Mexico's former penal colony is now an eco-friendly tourist hub

People on a whale-watching tour boat behind two orcas

Apr 9, 20225 min read

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

The socially responsible Tren Ecuador tourist train. Philip Lee Harvey / Lonely Planet

Apr 6, 20225 min read

10 sustainable destinations to consider for a family trip

A woman and man shop at a stall in historic Venice.

Apr 6, 20227 min read

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

Check out these innovative sustainable attractions worldwide, like the Jewel at Changi Airport. Travel man / Shutterstock

Apr 4, 20225 min read

12 innovative sustainable tourism attractions you can visit around the world

A close-up shot of a small bird with a brown back and lighter brown chest singing in a tree.

Mar 31, 20225 min read

7 rewilding projects you can visit in Europe

Climber on the Cima Rocca, via ferrata with view of Lake Garda, Riva and Nago-Torbole, Trentino, Italy, Europe

Mar 31, 20227 min read

8 eco-friendly destinations where sustainability is priority

Black, yellow and white striped angel fish swim above coral shaped like cauliflower in clear turquoise shallow waters

Mar 29, 20225 min read

You can be a part of worldwide coral regeneration schemes – here's how

camping out at Ice Lake, Colorado

Mar 28, 20226 min read

A beginner's guide to backcountry camping: don't start your journey until you read this

A pool table sits under a crystal chandelier in front of a deep purple wall decorated with a colorful illustration of tropical plants. A white midcentury modern chair sits in the corner and white French doors sit at the far end of the pool table

Mar 16, 20227 min read

Enjoy the simple life at these 10 top agritourism farm stays

Mendenhall Glacier Expedition at Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve, Alaska

Mar 14, 20228 min read

10 least-visited US national parks: the best to avoid crowds in 2022

Townscape with lush foliage on sunny day, Geneva

Mar 11, 20228 min read

Here are Geneva’s 8 best day trips

Whale watching in Cabo - adults on snorkel trip aboard Pez Gato, near Cabo San Lucas

Mar 7, 20226 min read

How to be a responsible wildlife tourist

Mar 3, 20224 min read

How to find an ethical wildlife conservation project for your next trip

A photographer walking down a rocky path, with rock formations in the background

Mar 3, 20225 min read

Introducing Utah's national parks

Trans Sumba

Mar 2, 20224 min read

25 heritage sites in danger, according to the World Monuments Fund

A curious blue tit perched on a lens hood and looking into an SLR camera lens.

Mar 2, 20227 min read

Top tips for spotting animals: a guide to watching wildlife around the world

A Ghanaian woman poses for a photo close to Elmina Castle in Ghana.

Feb 24, 202213 min read

Can purposeful travel help us change the way we see the world in 2022?

La Maceta rock pool on El Hierro island in the Canary islands

Feb 19, 20226 min read

El Hierro, the little-explored Canary Island that breaks all the stereotypes

Grand Prismatic Spring at Yellowstone's Midway Geyser Basin, Wyoming

Feb 7, 20226 min read

Top 10 wonders to see in US National Parks in 2022

A path leads through a tidy city park. A dense neighborhood nestled against the slope of a mountain is visible in the distance.

Feb 3, 20226 min read

10 top tips to tackle your first bike tour in 2022

A young woman kayaks through the backwaters of Monroe Island

Jan 25, 20227 min read

9 incredible wetlands for watching wildlife

Elephant trekking to Namuang Waterfall

Jan 21, 20229 min read

How to choose an ethical elephant experience in Thailand

Everest Base Camp, Nepal

Jan 10, 20229 min read

7 expert tips to sustainably trek to Everest Base Camp

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