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07 january,2010. two galapagos sea lions spar as tourists look on. (editorial use only); Shutterstock ID 2313478379; full: 65050; gl: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; netsuite: DIY Galápagos; your: Brian Healy
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beach, bull, cute, dominant, eco-tourism, ecuador, espanola island, fighting, galapagos, galapagos sea lion, gardner bay, sand, sea lion, zalophus wollebaeki

Mar 25, 20242 min read

The Galápagos Islands will double its fee for visitors in August 2024. Here’s why

Glendalough, Wicklow mountains, Ireland - July 24, 2023: Hikers walking on wooden path through wicklow mountains; Shutterstock ID 2347534467; full: 65050; gl: Online editorial; netsuite: Ireland hikes; your: Claire Naylor
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Mar 7, 20247 min read

12 of the best hikes and walks in Ireland

Denmark, Faroe islands, Streymoy, Woman with her daughter looking to fjord of Saksun
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Denmark, Faroe islands, Streymoy, Woman with her daughter looking to fjord of Saksun - stock photo

Mar 4, 20245 min read

The best things to do in the Faroe Islands with kids

Feb 27, 20246 min read

Discover where locals travel in Australia

Feb 22, 20243 min read

I'm hiking Nepal for 3 weeks, do I trek Everest Base Camp or Annapurna Circuit?

Three friends jumping with happiness next to their car with palm trees in the background

Feb 19, 20246 min read

The 10 best graduation trips to take in 2024

Hollywood, California/ USA 11-21-19 Two young people hiking in Hollywood California's Griffith Park stop to admire a famous sign in the Hollywood Hills; Shutterstock ID 1575362842; full: 65050; gl: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; netsuite: Best hikes in LA; your: Brian Healy
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Feb 5, 20247 min read

These 8 hikes showcase Los Angeles’ surprising natural beauty

Seven Mile Bridge in Florida Keys
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Feb 5, 20247 min read

Every island unique: Five one-of-a-kind adventures in the Florida Keys

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

Jan 19, 20247 min read

Earth, water and sky: Exploring Alaska’s five regions

Jan 19, 20242 min read

Local Strolls: A saunter through South Melbourne rewards the curious

Joyful kids splash in Lake Pukaki's turquoise waters, surrounded by Southern Apls of South Island, New Zealand.
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Jan 9, 20246 min read

New Zealand’s camping laws have changed - what to know if you want to travel by campervan

Elsewhere Armenia team, Hakob Harutyunyan

Jan 9, 20244 min read

Ask a local expert about Armenia

Group of women wild swimming in the Lake District, North East of England. They are in a river, enjoying time outdoors.
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Jan 4, 202413 min read

The world's 10 best places to take a cold plunge

Jan 3, 20246 min read

Why you should think twice before dipping your toe in a Yellowstone hot spring

A disabled woman stops to see the beautiful view while riding a tri-bike path in the mountains of the Colorado Rockies as fog moves in the background from the valley below.
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Jan 3, 20248 min read

The 6 best US national parks for persons with disabilities

Women and child hiking on the Highline Trail in Glacier National Park, Montana.
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Jan 2, 20242 min read

Here's when you can enter US national parks for free in 2024

Dec 19, 20235 min read

A volcano has erupted in Iceland. What do I need to know ahead of my trip?

Travel photographer, standing man, watching the nature of the mountain scenery at the view point of leh.
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Dec 15, 202316 min read

The 12 best hikes in India, from the high Himalayas to the steamy Western Ghats

Dec 11, 20235 min read

Copy My Trip: a winter break filled with swimming, hiking and dancing in Guadeloupe

Four Seasons Explorer Palau

Dec 8, 20236 min read

9 over-the-top travel gifts for 2023

Scenic view of Chimgan mountains in spring, amazing nature landscape with rocks, tulip flowers, snowy peaks, Charvak lake in the valley and blue sky, travel background, Uzbekistan, Tashkent region
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charvak, chatkal, chimgan, highlands, small chimgan, ugam-chatkal

Dec 6, 20236 min read

Beyond the silk road: Off the beaten track in Uzbekistan

Crawick Multiverse, Dumfries, Oct 2022. ..Lonely Planet: South of Scotland.
Best in travel 2023 - Southern Scotland - Shot October 2022

Dec 5, 20237 min read

You’ve probably never been to Southwest Scotland: here’s why you should go

Nov 30, 20236 min read

Rwanda is a land of outdoor adventure

Nov 30, 20236 min read

Gorillas and more on Rwanda's wildlife trail

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stream - flowing water, marmore falls

Nov 27, 20235 min read

Umbria’s natural wonders are an adventurer’s paradise

Nov 27, 20236 min read

Discover the best resorts for skiers with disabilities in the US and Europe

Gila Woodpecker on a Saguaro Cactus
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birdwatching, desert, flicker, green, nest, noisy, saguaro, sunshine, wild, wildlife

Nov 9, 20236 min read

Twitchers reveal their top spots for birdwatching in the US

A man and woman walking along the waterfront in a coastal town in Slovenia

Nov 7, 20234 min read

Ask a local expert about Slovenia

Licensed for Best in Travel 2024

Nov 1, 20237 min read

Montana: behind the scenes of our Best in Travel video

San Francisco Plaza + Ballet Jacchigua

Oct 30, 20238 min read

Ecuador: behind the scenes of our Best in Travel video

Oct 30, 20236 min read

Croatia is an outdoor paradise, on and off the coast

woman traveler visiting in Taiwan, Tourist with backpack and hat sightseeing in Keelung, Colorful Zhengbin Fishing Port, landmark and popular attractions near Taipei city . Asia Travel concept
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heping

Oct 26, 202311 min read

The 7 best day trips from Taipei

Young couple hiking in mountain and relaxing looking at view in the Algonquin Park, Ontario - Canada.
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Oct 25, 20235 min read

Copy My Trip: Going back to nature in Canada’s Algonquin Provincial Park

Beautiful and Famous Taiwan Hemlock on The Wuling Quadruple Mountains Trail, Shei-Pa National Park, Taiwan

Oct 21, 20237 min read

The 10 most spectacular hikes in Taiwan

Mirabell Gardens with historic Fortress in Salzburg versus St. Francis of Assisi Church in Vienna

Oct 9, 20237 min read

Salzburg vs Vienna: which awesome Austrian city has more allure?

Oct 4, 20234 min read

Why the train from Vienna to Saalfelden Leogang is food for the soul

Sunset at Stacks of Duncansby, with a flock of sheep grazing, Duncansby Head, John or 'Groats, Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom; Shutterstock ID 2082311356; full: 65050; gl: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; netsuite: Lonely Plan-It: far north Scotland; your: Brian Healy
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Sep 29, 20235 min read

Want to take an extended hike along Scotland’s east coast? Here’s how

Man and his dog enjoying a rest after climbing a mountain in Wales, with a dramatic view overlooking Llyn Clewedog Reservoir.
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Sep 27, 20237 min read

How to arrange a multi-day hike on Wales’ Glyndŵr’s Way

A woman and a man hiking along a forest path in NY state.

Sep 20, 20238 min read

The 10 most stunning hikes in New York State

Scenic view of famous Hallstatt mountain village with Hallstatter lake. Autumn sunrise on Hallstatt lake. Location: resort village Hallstatt, Salzkammergut region, Austria, Alps. Europe.
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Sep 18, 20234 min read

5 picture-perfect alternatives to the Austrian town over-run by “Frozen” fans

Two women hiking through a grassy meadow in Colorado

Sep 11, 20237 min read

The 6 best hikes in Colorado for Rocky Mountain adventures

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Three Rivers, California

Sep 8, 20238 min read

The 12 best hikes in California: get outside in the Golden State

Mature African woman smiling with her hands raised in the air during a scenic road trip with her husband in their convertible
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Mature African woman smiling with her hands raised in the air during a scenic road trip with her husband in their convertible

Sep 6, 20239 min read

The 6 most beautiful road trips in South Africa

Woman hiking and looking at the view on the top of a mountain with a beautiful landscape at sunrise.

Sep 5, 202310 min read

8 great walks in Northern Spain

Peru; Shutterstock ID 133358189; your: Ben N Buckner; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: PromPeru partnership
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Sep 1, 20237 min read

Follow the sun: exploring ancient Incan history in southern Peru

Tachog Lhakhang Iron Chain Bridge with colourful prayer flags on each side of bridge. River crossing. Himalaya mountains in the background.Between Paro and Thimphu Bhutan

Aug 31, 202310 min read

It just got (much) cheaper to visit Bhutan – start planning that dream trip

Castle on hilltop, Granada, Andalusia, Spain
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Aug 31, 202310 min read

8 great walks to explore more of Andalucía

Aug 30, 20234 min read

How to experience Inca ruins at Machu Picchu – without the crowds

Portugal, Lisbon, Bairro Alto, Jardim do Principe Real, park vendor booth offering fresh produce. (Photo by: Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
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Aug 30, 20232 min read

Local Strolls: A walk through Lisbon's viewpoints, markets and more

A mum, dad and daughter hiking through a forested area in Texas

Aug 27, 20238 min read

The 7 most incredible hikes in Texas

Aug 17, 20234 min read

Copy My Trip: 6 days road-tripping all over El Salvador

Hiker enjoy the Panoramic view on the terraces of the Lost City (Ciudad Perdida) in the Sierra Nevada de Sante Marta- Santa Marta/ Magdalena/ Colombia
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tayrona, tairona, sierra, perdida, kogi

Aug 16, 202310 min read

9 of the best hikes in Colombia

Aug 15, 20236 min read

Copy My Trip: Glamping and hiking at Utah’s Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef National Parks

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Aug 8, 20235 min read

England’s last wild-camping refuge saved as campaigners win legal battle against landowners

Sunny summer morning in Zermatt village with Matterhorn in view.

Aug 8, 20234 min read

Are the Alps a good spot for a summer vacation?

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Aug 2, 20235 min read

7 years walking the world: what the ultimate slow travel trip taught me about life

Rota Vicentina, Fisherman's Trail in Portugal.

Jul 27, 20236 min read

A hike through history along Portugal’s Fishermen’s Trail

Jul 19, 20237 min read

Bordeaux to the Pyrenees by train, bike and hiking trail (no car required)

scenic landscape and historic towns of Lesbos island
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Jul 12, 20236 min read

Like nowhere else: Greece’s natural Northern Aegean Islands

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