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Mt Kinabalu is Malaysia's most famous hike. Pintai Suchachaisri/Getty Images

Mar 19, 202512 min read

10 best hikes in Malaysia

Scenic views along Sri Lanka's Pekoe Trail. Thetriggerhappydoc/Shutterstock

Mar 18, 20259 min read

7 ways to seek out an outdoor adventure in Sri Lanka

An elephant wandering through grass near a lake in a national park.

Mar 18, 20259 min read

10 of Sri Lanka’s best national parks

The ancient shrine of Ise-jingū is the centerpiece of Ise-Shima, a tranquil natural region of Japan. Courtesy of Jingushicho

Mar 17, 20257 min read

Discover the serene beauty of Ise-Shima, Japan

A view of San Luis Obispo from Cerro Peak. Nick Fox/Shutterstock

Mar 17, 20259 min read

A first-time guide to San Luis Obispo, California

Ella Rock on the Pekoe Trail offers panoramic views over Sri Lanka's Hill Country. Oleh_Slobodeniuk/Getty Images

Mar 16, 20256 min read

How to hike the Pekoe Trail in Sri Lanka

Volcán Concepción on Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua, at sunset. milosk50/Shutterstock

Mar 15, 20258 min read

10 of the best islands in Central America

Paragliding over Queenstown at sunset. Puripat Lertpunyaroj/Shutterstock

Mar 14, 20259 min read

9 of the best adventure sports in Queenstown, New Zealand

Broad Peak base camp on the trek to K2. World Explorers/Shutterstock

Mar 12, 20257 min read

How to trek to K2 base camp in Pakistan

From Niagara Falls to Toronto’s skyline, here are the best places to visit in Ontario. Istvan Kadar Photography/Getty Images

Mar 12, 202512 min read

The 11 best places to visit in Ontario

Pull yourself way from the beaches of Ksamil and pop over to the ancient city of Butrint nearby. trabantos/Shutterstock

Mar 11, 20258 min read

The 15 best things to do in Albania

Here’s how to make the most of your desert adventure at Wadi Rum. travelwild/Shutterstock

Mar 11, 202514 min read

The Lonely Planet guide to exploring Wadi Rum

Germany's Black Forest is defined by beautiful scenery, outdoor activities and historic towns. Umomos/Shutterstock

Mar 10, 202516 min read

See the best of Germany’s Black Forest with this 9-day itinerary

A man swims by the waterfalls at Krka National Park, Croatia. Anita Lucic/EyeEm/Getty Images

Mar 10, 20259 min read

A first-time guide to Dalmatia, Croatia

Deer grazes near Todai-ji Temple in Nara, Japan.

Mar 6, 202510 min read

Top things to do in Nara

A kayaker in Laguna Bacalar. Ghecipol/Shutterstock

Mar 5, 20259 min read

10 fantastic places to visit near Cancún

Bilbao. Blake Horn for Lonely Planet

Mar 5, 202513 min read

Extend your trip to Spain with these 5 weekend breaks

A humpback whale breaches near Lahaina, Maui. share your experiences/Getty Images

Mar 5, 20258 min read

A guide to whale watching in Maui

Krimmler Waterfall in Austria's Hohe Tauern National Park. auerimages/Shutterstock

Mar 5, 202518 min read

20 of Europe's best national parks to explore this summer

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

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

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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

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

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