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A taste of tropical luxury at Blancaneaux Lodge, one of Belize's most stylish eco-resorts

Jul 6, 20228 min read

The best eco-resorts in Belize for sustainable encounters in a tropical wonderland

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?

A backpacker and a dog in a breathtaking landscape at Meteora, Greece

Jun 15, 20224 min read

The best sustainable tourism experiences in Greece

AnneMarie on board

May 31, 20226 min read

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

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

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex smiling as he visits Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland, in 2018.

May 16, 20222 min read

Prince Harry launches eco-travel scheme inspired by sustainable Maori practices

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May 11, 20227 min read

Slovenia's new green route is perfect for independent travelers

Chinese man leaving the train at train station and using phone

May 6, 20225 min read

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

The Cathedral (Dom), TV Tower (Clonius), the Musical Dome, Kölner Philharmonie, the river Rhine, Hohenzollern Bridge, Museum Ludwig and Old Town are featured beyond a colourful sky.

Apr 28, 20222 min read

Eurostar is connecting more European cities by high-speed rail

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

View of the town of Puerto Balleto, in Islas Marias, Nayarit, Mexico, on April 9, 2022. - The Marias Islands, located in the Pacific Ocean 112 km off the coast of the state of Nayarit and which had been a federal prison for more than a century, are now a center to promote respect and protection of biodiversity and the social and cultural heritage of the country. (Photo by CLAUDIO CRUZ / AFP) (Photo by CLAUDIO CRUZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Apr 13, 20223 min read

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

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

Leopard seal on ice flow Crystal Sound Antarctic Pennisula.

Apr 5, 20227 min read

Is it sustainable to visit Antarctica?

Apr 4, 20225 min read

12 innovative sustainable tourism attractions you can visit around the world

Herd of reindeers on snow-covered landscape, Lappland, Sweden

Mar 31, 20224 min read

7 rewilding projects you can visit in Europe

sustainable hiking in Laurisilva forest in Madeira

Mar 31, 20226 min read

8 eco-friendly destinations where sustainability is priority

Soft Coral in The King Cruiser Wreck at Phuket, Thailand

Mar 29, 20225 min read

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

Looking at the view of Sierra Gorda of Queretaro from inside of a Camping Tent. Mexico

Mar 28, 20225 min read

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

Landscape of vintner inspecting grapes in vineyard in Palisade, Colorado, USA, with Mount Garfield

Mar 16, 20227 min read

Enjoy the simple life at these 10 top agritourism farm stays

Tanalian Falls, Lake Clark at Lake Clark National Park and Preserve

Mar 14, 20227 min read

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

Aerial panoramic view of the city of Vevey at Lake Geneva with vineyards of famous Lavaux wine region on a beautiful sunny day in summer, Switzerland.

Mar 11, 20227 min read

Here are Geneva’s 8 best day trips

Wildlife viewing in Africa on Masai Mara Safari Tour

Mar 7, 20225 min read

How to be a responsible wildlife tourist

View of the Yosemite Valley National Park with a huge waterfall

Mar 4, 202225 min read

From Acadia to Zion: A complete guide to all 63 national parks in the United States

Penguin standing on a beautiful blue iceberg

Mar 3, 20224 min read

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

Colorful sunset in Arches National Park, Utah, USA

Mar 2, 20225 min read

Introducing Utah's national parks

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Mar 2, 20224 min read

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

wild royal bengal tiger in open during monsoon season and wildlife lovers or tourist or traveler safari

Mar 2, 20226 min read

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

Ethiopia. Rear view of a senior ethiopian man carrying his stick over his shoulder and watching the milky way in a starry sky.

Feb 24, 202213 min read

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

A bird's eye view of the Pikaia Lodge Resort on the Galapagos Islands.

Feb 21, 202213 min read

16 stunning eco-hotels for the environmentally conscious traveler

Tourist hiking through laurisilva forest on El Hierro, Canary Islands

Feb 18, 20226 min read

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

Yosemite falls at the Yosemite National Park, California, USA

Feb 7, 20225 min read

Top 10 wonders to see in US National Parks in 2022

Two male mountain bike riders enjoy a cross country trail in British Columbia, Canada.

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 in Kollam District, Kerala, South India.
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Jan 25, 20226 min read

9 incredible wetlands for watching wildlife

Chiang Mai, THAILAND - June 16, 2012: Adult and baby elephants eating sugar cane.

Jan 21, 20228 min read

How to choose an ethical elephant experience in Thailand

Cheers with mojitos at Casa Bacardi, Cataño.

Jan 12, 20227 min read

Immerse yourself in Puerto Rican culture at these San Juan classes

A yak carries supplies to base camp.

Jan 10, 20229 min read

7 expert tips to sustainably trek to Everest Base Camp

MAYA BAY, THAILAND - June 21, 2017: Crowds of sunbathing visitors enjoy a day trip boat ride to Maya Bay, one of the iconic beaches of Southern Thailand.

Jan 6, 20223 min read

Thailand's iconic Maya Beach reopens with new sustainability efforts

SANXENXO, SPAIN - JULY 11: A sign announces that smoking is prohibited on July 11, 2020 in Sanxenxo, Galicia, Spain. The municipality of Sanxenxo has adapted Silgar beach, in the Rías Baixas region, to protect bathers and tourists from the Covid-19 pandemic. (Photo by Xurxo Lobato/Getty Images)

Dec 28, 20211 min read

Spain's beaches are now smoking free zones

Dec 10, 20219 min read

In Iceland’s remote Westfjords region, a new bicycle route takes shape

The rough surface of frozen lava after Mauna Loa volcano eruption on Big Island, Hawai'i

Dec 9, 20215 min read

10 essential experiences on Hawai‘i's Big Island

Garden boardwalk along Southbank in Brisbane, Australia

Nov 29, 20216 min read

How to get around in Brisbane: the easiest, cheapest and most sustainable options

Comwy, Wales - April 9, 2015: Conwy Castle and a Passenger Train North Wales. The railway lone runs along the base of the medeval castle and the Virgin Trains service passes the castle. People can be seen on the catsle walls. The sky is clear and blue.

Nov 25, 20216 min read

How to travel around in Wales: enjoy epic scenery as you go

Detail of Buddha head wall painting inside Hotel De La Paix.

Nov 18, 20215 min read

Siem Reap: 11 best things to do after you explore Angkor Wat

Rocky mountain, Aspen, Colorado, USA

Nov 16, 20216 min read

The easiest ways to get around Aspen

A popular activity in Sihanoukville, Cambodia is the Dolphin Shack booze cruise which takes backpackers out to swim and party at various islands

Nov 15, 20215 min read

Cambodia's less-traveled islands visitors need to know about

Puerto Rico Cueva Ventana

Nov 3, 20215 min read

How to travel sustainably in Puerto Rico

Photo of a young woman riding on a train, enjoying her trip while looking through the window

Oct 21, 20212 min read

A new low-cost train service linking these UK cities launches today

street view on Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota - July 24, 2017: USA; Shutterstock ID 1964255125; your: Tasmin Waby; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: Demand Project

Oct 12, 20215 min read

It's easy to get around in Minneapolis, even in winter

Richmond, Virginia, USA downtown skyline on the James River.

Oct 12, 20215 min read

How to get around in car-centric Richmond, Virginia

Happy young woman in a tropical infinity pool. Luxury resort on Bali island.; Shutterstock ID 1035490633; your: Zach Laks; gl: 65050; netsuite: Digital Content; full: Supporting

Oct 4, 20215 min read

The world's eco-luxury resorts that are worth the hype

Glen Affric’s stunning landscape is the perfect combination of pinewoods, lochs, rivers and mountains It is perhaps the most beautiful glen in Scotland.

Sep 30, 20213 min read

The biggest rewilding project in the UK will restore vanishing ecosystems in the Scottish Highlands

Woman looking out van window at bison in Yellowstone

Sep 24, 20215 min read

Experience Yellowstone National Park sustainably: your guide to going green

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

Sep 14, 20214 min read

The Grand Canyon nabs top spot in Lonely Planet's Ultimate United States Travel List

Honolulu: Tourists walk by a surfboard lined alley off the commercial shopping district of Kalakaua Avenue by Waikiki Beach. Surfboards are locked up here when not in use.

Sep 2, 20212 min read

This Hawaiian island plans for fewer visitors as it pushes for sustainable tourism

Remote tree house in forest

Jul 19, 20218 min read

13 best tree house vacation rentals in the USA

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