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Any visitor to Armenia will want to visit one or more of the distinctive stone monasteries, such as Hayravank, that dot its landscape © Mike Ilchenko / Shutterstock

Jul 25, 20248 min read

A first-time guide to Armenia

Experience the best of Banff's epic scenery with these day hikes. Cavan Images / Getty Images

Jul 23, 202410 min read

8 of Banff National Park's best day hikes

There are many ways to enjoy a wintertime visit to Banff and Lake Louise (pictured) besides skiing.

Jul 21, 20245 min read

8 reasons to visit Banff and Lake Louise this winter

A young girl hikes over a suspension bridge in Glacier National Park, Montana.

Jul 20, 20246 min read

The best time to visit Montana: a seasonal guide

Native American performers in costume dance at a pow-wow.

Jul 20, 20249 min read

The top 12 things to do in Wyoming

Fairy-tale castles (like the one at Bojnice) dot Slovakia’s countryside. Shutterstock

Jul 16, 20247 min read

The 9 unmissable things to do in Slovakia

Montana has hikes that cover every kind of ability and outdoor adventure.

Jul 15, 20246 min read

These 8 hikes in Montana will make you swoon for Big Sky Country

Montana’s two national parks offer countless moments of natural beauty – such as the view of Grinnell Lake at Glacier National Park.

Jul 15, 20248 min read

Both of Montana’s national parks are true treasures. Here’s how to get the most out of them

Spain's diverse landscapes have endless possibilities for adventure – as surf instructor Indar Unanue can attest.

Jul 15, 20248 min read

Epic adventures in Spain’s outdoor playground

Snail Creek Hat Company in Luckenbach. A Texas road trip can create memories that last a lifetime.

Jul 14, 202411 min read

Unique experiences through West Texas and Hill Country

Whether you prefer a tent, hut, cabin or RV, there are plenty of camping options near Bozeman, Montana © Getty Images / Cavan Images RF

Jul 13, 20246 min read

The best campsites near Bozeman offer a range of experiences

Brother and sisters playing in small tent on a rocky creek bank

Jul 11, 20245 min read

Bozeman on a budget - 11 ways to save without skimping on experiences

Yellowstone makes for a long day trip from Bozeman – but it's worth it © Fyletto/Getty Images

Jul 10, 20247 min read

The best day trips from Bozeman: from Big Sky to Yellowstone

Two modern tents on campsite in Yellowstone National park at sunset time
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Jul 10, 20245 min read

Wyoming’s best campgrounds for RV and tent campers

Bridger Mountains near Bozeman

Jul 8, 20246 min read

The best hikes in Bozeman for outdoor splendor

Bison at sunset in Grand Teton National Park. Bison grazing on the plain in from of Mount Moran.
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Jul 8, 20248 min read

10 amazing places to visit in Wyoming for big nature, outdoor adventure and cool towns

Go wildlife spotting with our guide to Patagonia's most iconic animals and birds, and where best to find them © rviard / Getty Images

Jun 29, 202410 min read

9 creatures to look out for when traveling in Patagonia

Stand in awe of the Temple of the Sun in Capitol Reef National Park © ToTheHeightsPhoto / Shutterstock

Jun 28, 202410 min read

9 of the best places in the US to escape the crowds

Plan your travels around Patagonia with our top tips on transportation

Jun 28, 20248 min read

The best ways to travel around in Patagonia

From kayaking to horseback riding through the pampas, here are the best outdoor adventures in Patagonia © Dudarev Mikhail / Shutterstock

Jun 26, 202411 min read

10 of the best outdoor activities in Patagonia

Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus), on a branch in the forest of Costa Rica.
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Jun 26, 20247 min read

The 7 best places to see wildlife in Central America

Yosemite is a wonderland of adventures, but don't leave without seeing at least one waterfall © gnohz / Shutterstock

Jun 26, 202411 min read

A first-time guide to Yosemite National Park

Jun 25, 20247 min read

Visiting Petra? Here's how to do it responsibly

Experience the magical landscapes of Patagonia's national parks © DieterMeyrl / Getty Images

Jun 24, 202411 min read

13 of the best national parks in Patagonia

Glacier National Park in Montana is one of a handful of certified quiet parks in the world

Jun 22, 20245 min read

The Quiet Parks movement - how to find peace on your travels

Sydney is best experienced on the water - book a tour to paddle, kayak or surf-ski in one of the most iconic harbors in the world © Michele Westmorland / Getty Images

Jun 19, 20248 min read

Kayak, SUP and whitewater: the best places to paddle in Australia

The much visited cliffs of Étretat (left); the same high chalk cliffs can be seen at sleepy Yport, 20 minutes further along the road © Shutterstock

Jun 13, 20248 min read

Escape the crowds in France at these 9 hidden gems

Machu Picchu's new routes will let you choose the right experience for your trip © Judyta Jastrzebska / Getty Images

Jun 11, 20246 min read

Machu Picchu has new routes for 2024 – here's what you need to know

The route from Las Vegas to Great Basin National Park includes the Extraterrestrial Highway © Laura Motta / Lonely Planet

Jun 7, 20248 min read

Road tripping: from Las Vegas to Great Basin National Park

Lonely Planet editor Melissa Yeager floating the river surrounding the Hotel Xcaret México resort in Playa del Carmen © Melissa Yeager / Lonely Planet

May 31, 20248 min read

Copy my trip: Hotel Xcaret México in Playa del Carmen

Riding through a canyon in Colorado on the Rocky Mountaineer

May 29, 20249 min read

What it's like to ride the Rocky Mountaineer through Utah and Colorado

You can’t escape the presence of the North Atlantic in Nova Scotia – so lean in by setting out in a sea kayak © DOPhoto / Shutterstock

May 24, 20248 min read

Curious about Nova Scotia? Consider these 11 fabulous things to do in the province

From epic coastal drives to historic maritime villages to whale watching in the Bay of Fundy, read all about the best places to go in Nova Scotia © NetaDegany / Getty Images

May 23, 20249 min read

11 top places to experience Nova Scotia

Belize’s popular Great Blue Hole isn’t the country’s only worthy dive site. © iStock

May 21, 20245 min read

Why Belize is better for scuba diving than the Great Barrier Reef

From the lakeside beauty of Berchtesgadan to stunning Bavarian castles, here are the best day trips from Munich © Cavan Images / Getty Images

May 18, 202411 min read

10 of the best day trips from Munich: nature, culture, and fairy-tale castles

From Banff to Kluane, here's our guide to Canada's best national parks © Hue Chee Kong / Shutterstock

May 18, 202410 min read

15 of Canada's greatest national parks

Few countries pack as much to do into one small space as Portugal © Giacomo Augugliaro/ Getty Images

May 17, 20247 min read

Passport to Portugal: Six ways to dive into its culture

Here's how to be prepared when visiting the Caribbean during hurricane season © Noel Hendrickson / Getty Images

May 16, 20243 min read

How to travel to the Caribbean during hurricane season

Edmonton has a rich Indigenous history and contemporary culture © Brandon Mattice

May 15, 20249 min read

Get to know the Indigenous side of Edmonton, Alberta's capital city

Escape the urban stress and mess with a bracing hike in Bavaria © Westend61 / Getty Images

May 8, 20245 min read

Discover Germany on these 6 incredible hikes

Check out these top places in the USA for a car-free summer of fun © JazmynKersten / Getty Images

May 7, 20247 min read

10 of the best car-free places to visit in the USA this summer

Embrace your inner-artist at Cadillac Ranch © YuniqueB / Shutterstock

May 5, 20246 min read

Top 10 weird and wonderful USA roadside attractions

An outdoor sculpture of a child on an adult's back is installed on a sidewalk in front of stores.

May 4, 20248 min read

Best neighborhoods in Sedona

Lake Bled is a year-round destination and highlight of Slovenia © Andrea Comi / Getty Images

May 3, 20245 min read

The best times to visit Slovenia

Get back to nature with these incredible treehouses, like this setting in Vest-Agder, Southern Norway, perfect for a family adventure © TreeTop Fiddan

Apr 30, 20248 min read

7 of Europe's most amazing tree house stays for families

Spotting majestic African elephants in the wild is something you’ll never forget © David Fettes / Getty Images

Apr 25, 20247 min read

All you need to know about African elephants – and where to spot them in the wild

One resort is using this sustainable approach to securing the future of ethical elephant tourism in Thailand © Anna Haines / Lonely Planet

Apr 25, 20246 min read

The future of ethical elephant tourism in Thailand

Bird Creek in the shadow of the Chugach Mountains is lined with fisherman hoping to catch silver salmon © Karen Timmons / Getty Images

Apr 24, 20247 min read

Lonely Plan-it: A fishing trip to Alaska

Bryce Canyon offers some of the most epic landscapes in Utah © Shutterstock / Diegomezr

Apr 23, 202410 min read

6 of the best hikes in Utah

Two hikers follow a path through thick undergrowth downhill toward a lake

Apr 22, 20245 min read

Apply these 8 Leave No Trace principles to your next national park adventure

At lodges like the Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone National Park, the accommodations are almost as grand as the scenery. Almost © VCNW / Shutterstock

Apr 22, 202414 min read

These 12 unique lodges let you stay within US national parks

Get out and explore the Beaver State with this guide to Oregon's best hiking routes © Francesco Vaninetti Photo / Getty Images

Apr 22, 20247 min read

8 of the best hikes in Oregon

These incredible waterfalls in the US are worth traveling for © pick-uppath / Getty Images

Apr 18, 20248 min read

10 of most beautiful waterfalls in the US

From a 4WD vehicle, on foot or even on the back of an elephant, here’s where you can see a tiger in the wild © Safique Hazarika Photography / Getty Images

Apr 16, 202414 min read

8 places to see tigers in the wild – and how to make it happen in 2024

Explore the Old Town or head further afield on a former train line with these top rides around Valencia © martin-dm / Getty Images

Apr 16, 20248 min read

The 5 best places to explore by bicycle in Valencia

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Apr 11, 20249 min read

12 free things to do in Sedona, Arizona

Not far from the glitz of the Strip, the open road offers desert adventures © JacobH / Getty Images

Apr 10, 20246 min read

These 5 road trips from Las Vegas will take you far beyond casinos and glitz

Florida is well-suited for road-tripping © Philip Lange / Shutterstock

Apr 10, 20247 min read

7 best road trips in Florida

From hiking to kayaking or just relaxing, there’s no shortage of fun activities in Washington State's parks © Thomas Barwick / Getty Images

Apr 5, 20247 min read

Wide open spaces: a guide to Washington State’s most magnificent parks

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Apr 4, 20247 min read

10 free things to do in Washington state

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