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The mountain air, wildflowers and grazing cows of the Austrian Alps are only a train ride away from the city © iStock / Getty Images Plus

Oct 4, 20235 min read

Why the Train from Vienna to Saalfelden Leogang Is Food for the Soul

İzmir has a vibrant cycling culture that makes a bike tour of the region a treat © Ismail Duru / Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

Sep 28, 20237 min read

Gorgeous Landscapes, Ancient Ruins and Wine: Cycling Through Turkey’s İzmir Province

Train, plane or automobile: our guide to transportation in the US can help you plan your journey © From Hurricane1984 / Getty Images

Sep 12, 20239 min read

The Best Ways to Travel Around in the US

Pedaling past serene lakes and ancient forests helped our writer slow down © Amy Lynch / Lonely Planet

Aug 25, 20237 min read

How I Spent an Idyllic 3 Days Cycling Around Swedish Lakes and Forests

Independent shops like UY Studio (pictured) offer one-of-a-kind pieces in Berlin

Aug 16, 20235 min read

Berlin in 5 Shops: Flea Market Finds and Club-Friendly Styles

Unesco has made a move to add Venice its list of "World Heritage in Danger." © Stefano Mazzola/Getty Images

Aug 4, 20234 min read

Unesco Recommends Venice for Its World Heritage in Danger List

Taking seven years to walk 28,000 miles all over the planet was the ultimate in slow travel © Thomas Turcich

Aug 2, 20235 min read

7 Years Walking the World: What the Ultimate Slow Travel Trip Taught Me About Life

The slow, marvelous trains that crisscross South India offer a wonderful way to discover this vast region © MTD_myTravelDiaries / Shutterstock

Jul 31, 20239 min read

8 Incredible Train Journeys in South India

Taking the slow coastal route from Lisbon to Porto isn’t the fastest – but it’s far more interesting © Austin Bush / Lonely Planet

Jul 20, 20237 min read

Why a Slow Bus Journey Is the Best Way to See the Coast from Lisbon to Porto

The Train d’Artouste through the Pyrenees is the highest train in Europe © Christopher GJ Cooley / Lonely Planet

Jul 19, 20238 min read

Bordeaux to the Pyrenees by Train, Bike and Hiking Trail (No Car Required)

The high-speed Afrosiyob train will whisk you across the Uzbek desert © ullstein bild / Getty Images

Jul 18, 20236 min read

Making a Silk Road Journey Through Uzbekistan Entirely by Train

Traveling with the Bahamas on the hours-long mail boat lets you transit between islands the way Bahamians do © Juan Martinez

Jul 13, 20237 min read

Aboard a Passenger Mail Boat in the Bahamas: A Different Way to Explore the Caribbean

The overnight train from London Paddington to Penzance at England’s southwestern tip is surely one of the most pleasant rail journeys in the UK © Peter Titmuss / UCG / Universal Images Group via Getty Images

Jul 12, 20237 min read

The Night Riviera: The Secret Slow-Fast Route from London to Cornwall

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Jul 5, 20235 min read

The Night Train from Venice to Rome Was a Time and Money Saver

Follow the Cotswold Way’s 100 miles to discover fields, churches and historic villages © Raylipscombe / Getty Images

Jun 30, 20237 min read

I Lost My Job, so I Walked 100 Miles Through the Most Beautiful English Countryside

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

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

Mar 29, 20236 min read

Picture Yourself in Tanzania with Lonely Planet Journeys

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

Sep 8, 202211 min read

Top 10 Extraordinary Places to Stay in 2014

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

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

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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

Apr 8, 20225 min read

Where to Go in June for Wildlife and Nature

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

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