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The rocky cliffs at Neist Point catching the late evening light during sunset, with the lighthouse in the distance.

Oct 9, 20205 min read

A (sustainable) Instagrammer’s guide to the Isle of Skye

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Oct 9, 20202 min read

Prince William and David Attenborough are launching a new environmental prize

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Oct 9, 20207 min read

Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman are off on another epic motorbike adventure

Church of the Annunciation, triple bridge and Ljubljanica river by night, Ljubjlana, Slovenia

Oct 5, 20203 min read

There's a new way to explore Slovenia sustainably

Elephants in Khao Yai National Park, Thailand.

Oct 3, 20203 min read

'You forgot something' - Thailand mails trash back to tourists as it aims to protect natural wonders

Red Eyed Tree Frog

Sep 30, 20206 min read

How artificial intelligence is helping these companies protect the world's wildlife

Winding Coastal Road, Captain Cook Highway, Queensland, Australia

Sep 24, 20207 min read

Unforgettable road trips on Australia’s East Coast

Cala Macarella - Cala Macarelleta - Menorca - Balearic islands - Spain

Sep 24, 20206 min read

How this Spanish island is doing tourism differently

Sep 19, 20202 min read

A new eco-friendly catamaran will allow guests to float around Bora Bora

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Sep 16, 20206 min read

This park ranger says diversity is the key to protecting the outdoors

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Sep 9, 20206 min read

How to choose a responsible travel operator

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Sep 8, 20202 min read

Lonely Planet is connecting travelers with sustainable, local-led tours

Sunrise at tourist camp Frey, Tonchek lagoon, Patagonia, Argentina.

Sep 1, 20203 min read

Where to cool off with an unforgettable wild swim

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Aug 28, 20202 min read

Malaysia is building a trio of sustainable biodiverse islands for people to live on

Old Town Square in Prague

Aug 27, 20202 min read

New low-cost European train service links up three major cities

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Aug 25, 20202 min read

This new eco-resort in Costa Rica has been nominated for a renowned design award

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Aug 24, 20205 min read

Visiting Venice this summer: a very different experience

Parking for bicycles in Dubai. Beautiful, organized and innovated.

Aug 24, 20201 min read

Dubai is the latest city to become a friendlier place for cyclists

Aug 21, 20205 min read

8 big adventures in the Maine backwoods

St Pancras Station interior.

Aug 20, 20202 min read

The European train journeys that are even faster than flying

NOVEMBER 2, 2014: Exterior of Gare de Nice-Ville train station at night.

Aug 19, 20205 min read

Europe’s new night trains offer travelers an alternative to flying

Aerial view from Waikato River, Hamilton, New Zealand

Aug 19, 20202 min read

These destinations have been selected as New Zealand's most beautiful towns and cities

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Aug 18, 20208 min read

We swapped our homes for life at sea: the families living on the Mediterranean

Railway road with mountains in background at sunset, Portugal

Aug 17, 20203 min read

Ask Lonely Planet: is traveling by sleeper train in Europe safe right now?

Common Dolphin (Delphinus delphis) blowing bubbles alongside a whale watch boat in Port Stephens.

Aug 11, 20202 min read

Sustainable tourism, wildlife protection and Indigenous culture thrive in Australia's new marine park

French chef of the Perchoir restaurant, Jeremy Claudepierre poses on June 15, 2020 at the biggest urban farm in Europe installed on a roof top at the Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris. (Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN / AFP) (Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/AFP via Getty Images)

Aug 4, 20202 min read

The world's largest urban farm has opened on a Paris rooftop

Aug 1, 20203 min read

This brand new travel company is lifting guests spirits with surprise packages

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Jul 31, 20202 min read

You'll have to kayak or paddleboard to this floating sauna in British Columbia

Lake Kabetogama, evening, Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota, USA.

Jul 29, 20205 min read

15 unbelievably cheap private islands you can rent in the US

Bolivia

Jul 28, 20206 min read

Can visiting lesser-known places offer a better travel experience?

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Jul 24, 20202 min read

Watch fish swim by from your floating glass-bottomed eco-hotel suite

Darling Harbour cityscape and promenade with Christmas tree. Holiday season Sydney cityscape

Jul 10, 20202 min read

Central Sydney is now completely run on renewable energy

Bixby Bridge on the way from San Franciso to L.A.

Jul 9, 20202 min read

A coast-to-coast US road trip in an electric car is now easier than ever

A man kayaking in the turquoise water of the river Soca, in Slovenia.

Jul 9, 20205 min read

This new hiking route follows a WWI front line

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Jul 7, 20203 min read

Record amount of plastic recovered from largest ever ocean clean-up

Tourist camp with fire, tent and firewood

Jul 6, 20206 min read

Wild camping – your ultimate guide to planning a trip

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Jul 3, 20202 min read

This resort in Aspen has reopened with 100% clean energy

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Jun 30, 20207 min read

What to expect when camping in Europe this summer

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Jun 27, 20202 min read

Oslo’s ambitious new library was worth the wait

A man stannds on 'The Wave' sandstone rock formation.

Jun 26, 20204 min read

A guide to hiking the Wave, America's most exclusive trek

London. Train station and Tower Bridge night lights, aerial view.

Jun 26, 20202 min read

New 'ultra rapid' train network could be part of Europe's post-pandemic recovery

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: A general view of as crowds of people gather on the beach on June 25, 2020 in Southend-on-Sea, England. The UK is experiencing a summer heatwave, with temperatures in many parts of the country expected to rise above 30C and weather warnings in place for thunderstorms at the end of the week. (Photo by John Keeble/Getty Images)

Jun 26, 20206 min read

The art of escaping the holiday crowds in the UK

Lighthouse on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Jun 25, 20206 min read

With travel ground to a halt, a writer rediscovers home

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Jun 25, 20206 min read

10 things I learned cycling across Europe on my own

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Jun 23, 20206 min read

Is glamping going to be the new social distancing travel trend?

Man hiking toward Fortescue Bay along the coast.

Jun 20, 20205 min read

Why Tasmania is perfect for ecotourists

The fishing pier at Navarre Beach is an iconic part of the coastal view © Adine Versluis / Shutterstock

Jun 19, 20204 min read

Why Navarre Beach is one of Florida’s best-kept secrets for eco-adventures

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Jun 17, 20202 min read

A new hideaway jungle villa has opened in Mexico biosphere reserve

Lonely Planet magazine produced award-winning content for twelve years

Jun 16, 20207 min read

The people we met – celebrating 12 years with Lonely Planet Magazine

Mary, the mother-in-law of Ciclo's founder, making event programs from recycled paper

Jun 16, 20205 min read

Why female Cuban professionals are leaving their careers to become artists

Overhead of wilderness hut.

Jun 10, 20206 min read

A sustainability expert’s guide to zero-waste travel

Photographer standing on the top of cliff above Hong Kong cityscape

Jun 9, 20205 min read

'Why travelers need to rethink their attitude to travel'

Fish swim in the aqua pool of a waterfall in the Erawan National Park.

Jun 9, 20201 min read

Thailand might close its national parks regularly to protect wildlife

Jun 4, 20205 min read

Our top 10 picks for backpacking cooking gear

June 20, 2018: Cyclist riding in a bike lane at the Park Row financial district.

Jun 2, 20206 min read

Why cycling is the future of urban transportation around the world

Jun 2, 20202 min read

Escape into nature and isolate yourself in a luxurious pod

Piazza San Marco at sunrise in Venice, Italy.
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May 22, 20206 min read

6 bucket list destinations at risk of disappearing due to climate change

Dr. Vincent dives in damaged habitats to figure out what to do for species and spaces that are at risk.

May 19, 20205 min read

Why this globetrotting seahorse expert won the 2020 Indianapolis Prize

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May 18, 20204 min read

This is the year to plan the perfect camping vacation

Sunrise over misty hills, as seen from Oconaluftee Overlook in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

May 15, 20209 min read

First-timer's guide to Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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