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Feb 15, 202416 min read

San Francisco with kids

Boston in winter? Totally worth it. Venture out into the icy air or retreat inside to cozy cafes and fireside tables, with food and drink to warm you from the inside out © Kimberly Maroon/Lonely Planet

Feb 14, 20248 min read

A local’s guide to surviving (and thriving) in a Boston winter

Gleaming red diesel engines propel a train of historic wooden carriages through Alishan Forest Recreation Area © Sean3810 / Getty Images

Feb 8, 20246 min read

Ascending 7000ft on Taiwan’s historic Alishan Forest Railway

There are more than 100 islands in the Florida Keys, and each offers its own angle of exploration © Getty Images

Feb 5, 20248 min read

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

Lonely Planet staff member Deepa Lakshmin sitting on a safari jeep with elephants in Botswana.

Jan 31, 20246 min read

Copy My Trip: Camping in Botswana’s Okavango Delta

The Library of Alexandria epitomizes how Egypt is building on its archaeology with an eye to the next generation. Experience Egypt's history and future through the lens of its contemporary culture – through the lens of the Egypt of today © Getty Images

Jan 26, 20246 min read

Experience Egypt’s history through its contemporary culture

Japan's beloved cherry blossom powder-pink spectacle draws crowds of visitors © Air Rabbit / Getty Images

Jan 24, 20242 min read

Discover when Japan’s cherry blossoms are expected to bloom in 2024

Alaska is a destination of superlatives, where you could spend years exploring the unique regions, activities, and wildlife that encourage more than two million visitors each year © Courtesy of Travel Alaska

Jan 19, 20248 min read

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

Melbourne's buzzy Coventry Street is filled with bookstores, cafes and restaurants © Cristian Bonetto

Jan 19, 20243 min read

Local Strolls: A saunter through South Melbourne rewards the curious

At the top of Cheli La, the views are gorgeous and the prayer flags many © Saud A Faisal / Getty Images

Jan 14, 20248 min read

Peak performance: Bhutan’s 5 best road trips

New Zealand’s freedom camping laws have changed © Getty Images

Jan 9, 20246 min read

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

Elsewhere local expert Hakob Harutyunyan celebrates a winter hike in Armenia © Courtesy of Hakob Harutyunyan

Jan 9, 20244 min read

Ask a local expert about Armenia

Cold plunging benefits include a dopamine rush, improved energy levels and laughter © SolStock / Getty Images

Jan 4, 202414 min read

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

Actor Pierce Brosnan is in hot water over his recent dip in a Yellowstone hot spring © Getty

Jan 3, 20246 min read

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

Tri-bike wheelchairs can help people explore US national parks © Nathan Bilow / Getty Images

Jan 3, 20248 min read

The 6 best US national parks for persons with disabilities

Incredible national parks like Glacier will be free to enter on six days in 2024 © Shutterstock

Jan 2, 20242 min read

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

The volcanic eruption is at Grindavík, which isn't a tourist site © Abstract Aerial Art / Getty Images

Dec 19, 20236 min read

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

Trekking in India is a humbling, almost spiritual experience © Witthaya Prasongsin / Getty Images

Dec 15, 202317 min read

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

A car stopped on an african road in the amboseli park under mount Kilimanjaro while a giraffe is crossing the road

Dec 13, 20239 min read

7 of the best road trips in Kenya: top tips for a memorable journey

The blue waters off Guadeloupe, with La Soufrière, perpetually swathed in clouds, in the distance © Brian Healy

Dec 11, 20235 min read

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

Go off-grid in Palau, a Best in Travel pick for 2024 @ Courtesy Four Seasons Explorer

Dec 8, 20236 min read

9 over-the-top travel gifts for 2023

Uzbekistan’s variety of sights and landscapes offer something for every traveler © Getty Images

Dec 6, 20237 min read

Beyond the silk road: Off the beaten track in Uzbekistan

Crawick Multiverse is an open-air art installation just outside Sanquhar in southern Scotland © Emily Macinnes / Lonely Planet

Dec 5, 20237 min read

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

No matter when you come, there’s something exciting going on in Rwanda © Getty Images; Illustration by Dustin Johnson / Lonely Planet

Nov 30, 20236 min read

A year of celebrations in Rwanda

© Image courtesy of Visit Rwanda; Graphics by Dustin Johnson / Lonely Planet

Nov 30, 20237 min read

Rwanda is a land of outdoor adventure

© Image courtesy of visit Rwanda; Illustration by Dustin Johnson / Lonely Planet

Nov 30, 20238 min read

Gorillas and more on Rwanda's wildlife trail

Brittany's moody and atmospheric landscapes remain breathtaking—even in the off-season © Julien Marsault

Nov 28, 20235 min read

Copy My Trip: A serene, off-season road trip along France's Breton coast

Whether you want to be high in the sky or deep below ground, getting your feet wet in the aquatic environments or climbing the peaks, Umbria’s unspoiled beauty provides options for all travelers © Getty Images

Nov 27, 20235 min read

Umbria’s natural wonders are an adventurer’s paradise

Adaptive ski resorts like Steamboat STARS ensure that nobody is left behind when it comes to winter sports © Frank Paradise / STARS

Nov 27, 20236 min read

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

Hit the road with these top driving routes in Tanzania © Anastasiia Shavshyna / Getty Images

Nov 25, 20237 min read

4 of the best road trips in Tanzania

Earthquakes and possible volcanic activity (as pictured here from last summer) are affecting Iceland’s southwestern Reykjanes Peninsula © Philipp Schulze / picture alliance via Getty Images

Nov 13, 20236 min read

Earthquakes and volcanic activity in Iceland. Here’s what travelers should know

The area around Tucson features a variety of habitats for birds, such as Saguaro National Park © G Parekh / Getty Images

Nov 9, 20237 min read

Twitchers reveal their top spots for birdwatching in the US

If you're thinking about heading to Europe, Slovenia should be at the top of your list © AzmanL / Getty Images

Nov 7, 20234 min read

Ask a local expert about Slovenia

While one padlock won't cause widespread damage, their proliferation can be insidious, pictured here in Prague city © Getty

Nov 7, 20236 min read

Stop leaving love locks at tourist destinations. Here's why.

Sydney has many different great beaches. Here are the best © Gabriel Mello / Getty Images

Nov 4, 20236 min read

12 of the best beaches in Sydney

Hike through majestic Glacier National Park in Montana © Jacob W. Frank / National Park Service

Nov 1, 20237 min read

Montana: behind the scenes of our Best in Travel video

The Ballet Jacchigua perform in Quito's San Francisco Plaza © Lonely Planet

Oct 30, 20239 min read

Ecuador: behind the scenes of our Best in Travel video

Take a kayaking tour of Dubrovnik and marvel at astonishing sunsets over these monumental fortifications that have guarded the city for more than 500 years © Benny Marty / Shutterstock

Oct 30, 20237 min read

Croatia is an outdoor paradise, on and off the coast

Taking a road trip in Botswana is a challenge – and a thrill © tonyzhao120 / Getty Images

Oct 29, 202313 min read

The 8 best road trips in Botswana

Canada's Algonquin Provincial Park is great for hiking, canoeing and seeing the leaves change color each fall © LeoPatrizi / Getty Images

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

Local guide Mariano Constantini will be delighted to show you around the hills of Le Marche. Plan on taking your time © Joe Bindloss

Oct 17, 202311 min read

Why Italy's medieval Le Marche was made for slow travel

The Lodge at St Edward Park’s head chef, Luke Kolpin, is a veteran of the legendary noma in Copenhagen © courtesy the Lodge at St Edward Park

Oct 17, 20236 min read

Copy My Trip: nature, luxury and mind-blowing cuisine in the USA’s Pacific Northwest

Are you more dazzled by Mirabell Gardens in Salzburg, or St Francis of Assisi Church in Vienna? © iStock

Oct 9, 20238 min read

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

The mountain air, wildflowers and grazing cows of the Austrian Alps are only a train ride away from the city © iStock / Getty Images Plus

Oct 4, 20235 min read

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

A cruise down the mighty Amazon on the bucket list of most adventurous travelers. Here’s how to plan yours © Ramesh Thadani / Getty Images

Oct 3, 20239 min read

Lonely Plan-it: How to float down the Amazon and enjoy memorable meals around Manaus, Brazil

The iconic Stari Most bridge has defined the town of Mostar for more than 450 years © Kadagan / Shutterstock

Oct 2, 20235 min read

Mostar’s Stari Most: a plunge into history

The “sea stacks” at Duncansby are a highlight of Scotland’s east coast © EyesTravelling / Shutterstock

Sep 29, 20236 min read

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

Along Glyndŵr’s Way, hikers can take in the Welsh countryside – and feel the spirit of legendary medieval leader Owain Glyndŵr © VWB photos / Getty Images

Sep 27, 20237 min read

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

Adventurous cyclists can start planning their trip along the 1250-mile Trans Dinarica trail through the Western Balkans © Matevž Hribar

Sep 25, 20234 min read

A new cycling trail leads 1250 miles through eight Balkan countries

A roadtrip through Brazil yields adventures through tropical paradise, gorgeous forests, otherworldly deserts, and more © Pollyana Ventura / Getty Images

Sep 20, 202310 min read

The best road trips in Brazil take you to mountains, jungles and stunning beaches

New York State is filled with beautiful places to go for a hike all year round © BROOK PIFER / Getty Images

Sep 20, 20239 min read

The 10 most stunning hikes in New York State

A formation resembling a nesting eagle, the Remarkable Rocks are a highlight of any visit to Kangaroo Island © fotofritz16 / iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus

Sep 20, 20236 min read

After devastating wildfires, Kangaroo Island is more resilient than ever

The Austrian town of Hallstatt has become wildly popular with tourists – to locals’ dismay © Anton Petrus / Getty Images

Sep 18, 20234 min read

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

The Adirondack Mountains serve as a picturesque backdrop for some of New York State's best road trips © Gabriel Pevide / Getty Images

Sep 18, 20238 min read

The top 5 road trips in New York State

Two women hiking through a grassy meadow in Colorado
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Sep 11, 20238 min read

The 6 best hikes in Colorado for Rocky Mountain adventures

California is perfect ground for hikers – with dazzling trails in cities and wilderness alike © Jordan Siemens / Getty Images

Sep 8, 20239 min read

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

A road trip in South Africa gets you up close to the country’s extraordinary landscapes © Goodboy Picture Company / Getty Images

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.
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Sep 5, 202311 min read

8 great walks in Northern Spain

Denmark’s beaches or Finland’s lakes? © iStock

Sep 5, 20238 min read

Denmark vs Finland: which Nordic country is better to visit?

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