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The confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers in Nimmu, Ladakh. Suraj Naik 2307/Shutterstock

Mar 5, 202511 min read

A first-time guide to Ladakh, India

Dubrovnik's cable car traveling up Mt Srđ at sunset. Samantha Ohlsen/Alamy Stock Photo

Mar 3, 20257 min read

10 of the best places to watch the sunset in and around Dubrovnik

Sailboat in a lagoon next to trees

Mar 2, 20258 min read

The 12 best things to do in Rarotonga and the Cook Islands

From whale watching and spotting bears to glacier hikes, there's plenty to do in Juneau. Paul Souders/Getty Images

Feb 27, 202512 min read

The 11 best things to do in Juneau, Alaska

Aurora Borealis over Glacier National Park, Montana. davidmarxphoto/Shutterstock

Feb 27, 20259 min read

10 of the best places for stargazing in the USA

Poland's best hikes take in everything from bison-filled forests to high mountains. Jadwiga Figula Photography/Gett

Feb 26, 202513 min read

Top 10 unforgettable hikes in Poland

Private pool villa for one, please! Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Resort

Feb 20, 202510 min read

How to create a 'White Lotus' season three experience in Thailand

A road trip through the Bavarian Alps will take you to castles, lakes and mountain viewpoints. bluejayphoto/Getty Images

Feb 20, 202514 min read

Explore the German Alps on this 9-day Bavarian itinerary

From Victoria Falls to the Great Barrier Reef, here are some of the world's most stunning landscapes. John Carnemolla/Shutterstock

Feb 20, 202512 min read

8 of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world

Azerbaijan offers everything from Caspian Sea beaches to dramatic mountain landscapes. Juergen Ritterbach/Getty Images

Feb 19, 202513 min read

The 12 best places to visit in Azerbaijan

Santiago de Compostela with its UNESCO-listed historic center is the capital Galicia. imagoDens/Shutterstock

Feb 19, 202511 min read

A first-time guide to Galicia

A lone lioness leaps through the waters of the Okavango Delta; her hind legs are beneath the surface while her front paws are pulled up close to her chest, up in the air.

Feb 18, 202511 min read

The 5 best wildlife-watching destinations in the world

Cannon Beach on the Oregon Coast. Richard Jennings/Getty Images

Feb 17, 20256 min read

7 of the best beaches near Portland, Oregon

In 2025, set out on a journey of self-discovery – say, by joining the pilgrims of Lhasa, Tibet. Stanley Chen Xi/Getty Images

Feb 15, 202522 min read

25 trips to inspire self-reflection and adventure in 2025

Albania’s roads are much better than their reputation would have it. marketa1982/Shutterstock

Feb 15, 20257 min read

Discover Albania with these 5 road trips

Granite rock formations overlook the safari camp at Suján Jawai. Suján Jawai

Feb 14, 202510 min read

12 of the best safari lodges in India

Whether you come for Carnival or have your eye on the beaches, there's plenty to do in Punta Cana. Aleksandr Rybalko/Shutterstock

Feb 14, 202512 min read

The 12 best things to do in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

St Gregory The Illuminator Cathedral, Yerevan. trabantos/Shutterstock

Feb 13, 202513 min read

The 16 best things to do in Armenia

The Treasury in the ancient city of Petra bathed in candlelight. Paul Biris/Getty Images

Feb 12, 202514 min read

15 of the world's best adventures to have at night

Explore the best of Jordan with this guide to the top places to visit, from Petra to the Dead Sea. Qutaibah Thawabi/Shutterstock

Feb 11, 202510 min read

The 8 most incredible places to visit in Jordan

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Feb 11, 202511 min read

Costa Rica in 4 itineraries: explore national parks, surf towns and yoga hubs

See the Catedral de Sevilla, and more, in Spain's Andalucía region. Vladislav Zolotov/Getty Images

Feb 10, 202515 min read

The 23 best things to do in Andalucía

Paris will see exciting changes in 2025, from museum openings to urban beaches along the Seine and handy new transport options for both locals and tourists. PositiveTravelArt/Shutterstock

Feb 10, 20257 min read

Visiting Paris this year? Here's what's different in 2025

A family playing in the surf on a Costa Rican beach
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Feb 8, 20255 min read

The best things to do in Costa Rica with kids

Adaptive ski equipment with a chair on a set of skis

Feb 7, 20255 min read

Behind the trip: skiing Whistler to find accessible adventure

Zebras in an Etosha National Park watering hole. Shutterstock

Feb 7, 20254 min read

The best times to visit Namibia

The Andalucian city of Huelva is the gateway to beaches, sites linked to Columbus and the Ermita del Rocío. Manuel Romaris/Getty Images

Feb 6, 202512 min read

The 13 best things to do in Huelva, Spain

Divers have a lesson in Dahab, one of Egypt's best places to learn to scuba dive. Peter Seaward/Lonely Planet

Feb 6, 20257 min read

10 of the world's best places to learn to scuba dive

Road through thick fall foliage in Mt Greylock State Reservation.

Feb 5, 20256 min read

Everything you need to know about hiking the Appalachian Trail

Sandia Ski Resort and the Sangre de Christo Mountains in New Mexico. Kyle Sawatzke and Antonio Cassidy via Sandia Ski Resort

Jan 31, 20259 min read

All you need to know about New Mexico’s 4 best ski resorts

Jan 31, 202511 min read

The Lonely Planet guide to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

Jan 31, 20255 min read

Faroe Islands itineraries: 3 ways to see the archipelago

Jan 30, 20254 min read

Craving to see the Yosemite Firefall in 2025? Here’s how

Jan 28, 20258 min read

Amazing animals in Costa Rica and where to see them

New Mexico’s clear skies and high altitudes make the state a fabulous place for astrotourism. Eric Lowenbach/Getty Images

Jan 26, 20257 min read

8 memorable things to do in New Mexico

Jan 25, 20258 min read

A Lonely Planet guide to driving the Pikes Peak Hwy

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Jan 24, 202516 min read

The 19 best things to do in New England

Jan 24, 202511 min read

The 13 best hikes in New England

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Jan 22, 202516 min read

The 17 best things to do in Rajasthan

A ferry in a city dock at twilight with high-rise buildings behind.

Jan 21, 202513 min read

The 19 best things to do in and around Perth

The underground lake systems known as cenotes are a signature attraction of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. YuziS/Shutterstock

Jan 21, 202512 min read

The 10 best cenotes to visit in Mexico

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Jan 18, 202515 min read

A first-time guide to East Africa

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

Jan 17, 20259 min read

10 unmissable extreme sports and where to try them

Extend your Italy trip in Puglia for a dose of laid-back vibes and seaside sunshine. Martina De Pascali for Lonely Planet

Jan 16, 202513 min read

Want to extend your trip to Italy? Here are 5 perfect places for a weekend break

Jan 15, 20258 min read

These 8 Colorado Springs hikes are a great intro to the Rockies

Fall trees with autumn colours line the streets of a low-rise city in a mountainous region

Jan 11, 202510 min read

The 12 best things to do in Boise, Idaho

Jan 10, 20255 min read

A guide to Nevada’s unmatched natural experiences

Jan 10, 20258 min read

Discover Nevada’s history on this epic road trip

Jan 10, 20258 min read

8 of the world's best places for stargazing

Easily reached from Osaka, Wakayama Prefecture is a wonderful spot to take your first bath in a Japanese onsen.

Jan 9, 20257 min read

A Lonely Planet guide to Wakayama's onsens

Jan 8, 20258 min read

7 of the best scuba diving destinations in the USA

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Jan 7, 202518 min read

12 of the best hikes in Australia

Jan 2, 20258 min read

These 7 hikes reveal Bora Bora beyond the beaches

Cape Town, South Africa. Pier Nirandara for Lonely Planet

Dec 31, 20246 min read

Lonely Planet staffers pick their favorite travel photos of 2024

Window Rock, a natural rock formation in Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska

Dec 31, 20248 min read

12 stunning off-the-grid vacations in the US

An African American man and his dog hiking in the snow covered mountain areas of Washington state, USA. An exciting winter adventure.
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Dec 31, 202414 min read

The 16 best hikes in Washington state

Explore more of Colorado with these top day trips from Denver © Sean Xu / Shutterstock

Dec 23, 202412 min read

The 10 best day trips from Denver

The Yucatán Peninsula is dotted with thousands of cenotes. These – like Cenote Zaci – are 10 of the best ones. Iren Key/Shutterstock

Dec 20, 202410 min read

10 of the best cenotes to explore in Yucatán

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Dec 19, 202411 min read

9 Switzerland hikes that offer views you have to see to believe

The Galápagos Islands promise thrilling encounters with nature – especially under the water. Lindsey Lu/Shutterstock

Dec 19, 20247 min read

A first-time guide to the Galápagos Islands

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