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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?

A dazzling, explosive melting pot of diverse communities shaped Malaysia’s rich culture, pioneered its labyrinthine mash-up of cuisines, and coexisted in its unique blend of architecture © Kit Yeng Chan / Lonely Planet

Sep 1, 20239 min read

7 days exploring the rich food and culture of Malaysia

The mystical and high-altitude settings of Southern Peru were once strategically chosen to be the heart of the Inca Empire © Jerome Stubbs / Shutterstock

Sep 1, 20238 min read

Follow the sun: exploring ancient Incan history in southern Peru

Bhutan’s “Sustainable Development Fee” is 50% lower than it was – but still hefty © Mark A Paulda / Getty Images

Aug 31, 202311 min read

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

The walking route leads to Jardim do Príncipe Real's hilltop market © Jeffrey Greenberg / Universal Images Group / Getty Images.

Aug 30, 20233 min read

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

Texas has some incredible hikes that are suitable for every age group © fstop123 / Getty Images

Aug 27, 20239 min read

The 7 most incredible hikes in Texas

Pedaling past serene lakes and ancient forests helped our writer slow down © Amy Lynch / Lonely Planet

Aug 25, 20237 min read

How I spent an idyllic 3 days cycling around Swedish lakes and forests

Admiring the ferocious waves of El Tunco from afar © Brian Healy

Aug 17, 20235 min read

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

Explore Colombia's varied terrain with these top hiking routes, from mountain climbs to beachside rambles © Joerg Steber / Getty Images

Aug 16, 202311 min read

9 of the best hikes in Colombia

Stopping for a snap at a scenic overlook atop Bryce Canyon, one of Utah’s Mighty Five national parks © Deepa Lakshmin / Lonely Planet

Aug 15, 20237 min read

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

A recent court decision has restored the right to wild camping in breathtaking Dartmoor National Park © James Osmond / Getty Images

Aug 8, 20235 min read

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

Summer in the Alps is filled with biking, hiking and cold swimming © iStock

Aug 8, 20235 min read

Are the Alps a good spot for a summer vacation?

On my safari, I learned the important difference between a “tower” vs a “journey” of giraffes © Jack Pearce

Aug 4, 20236 min read

Copy My Trip: Galloping with giraffes on safari in Kenya

You’ll want to stop to take in the spectacular views hiking the Isle of Skye © iStock

Aug 3, 20234 min read

How much of Scotland can I experience in a week?

Taking seven years to walk 28,000 miles all over the planet was the ultimate in slow travel © Thomas Turcich

Aug 2, 20235 min read

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

Writer Tasmin Waby relaxes in the pool at the Finniss River Lodge during a visit to Australia's Top End © Tasmin Waby / Lonely Planet

Aug 1, 20234 min read

Copy My Trip: A week in Australia's dramatic Top End

The Train d’Artouste through the Pyrenees is the highest train in Europe © Christopher GJ Cooley / Lonely Planet

Jul 19, 20238 min read

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

Away from the crowds and busy tourist magnets, the Northern Aegean islands of Greece are natural wonders © Getty Images

Jul 12, 20237 min read

Like nowhere else: Greece’s natural Northern Aegean Islands

There are lots of fun activities in Denver once you're in the know © Getty Images

Jul 4, 20238 min read

The best free things to do in Denver: from street art to Red Rocks

Follow the Cotswold Way’s 100 miles to discover fields, churches and historic villages © Raylipscombe / Getty Images

Jun 30, 20237 min read

I lost my job, so I walked 100 miles through the most beautiful English countryside

Maasai tribesmen in the Maasai Mara National Park. Kenya. Africa.

Jun 30, 20235 min read

This Maasai guide knows wild animals by name – and will introduce you to them

Hiking in Nigeria is all about the views © African footage / Shutterstock

Jun 27, 202310 min read

9 best hikes in Nigeria

The stunning formations at the newly designated Caçapava do Sul Geopark contain some of the oldest rocks on Earth © courtesy Geoparque Caçapava do Sul

Jun 23, 20236 min read

Southern Brazil has two new Unesco Geoparks - here's what visitors need to know

It’s possible to “bag” several of the Auvergne’s puys (volcanic cones) in a single day © Anna Richards

Jun 16, 20235 min read

Tackling the peaks of France’s lesser-trekked Auvergne region

Kerry Walker finds Norway's southern fjords in early summer are ripe for an adventure © Kerry Walker

Jun 14, 20234 min read

Copy My Trip: An epic adventure in Norway's southern fjords - without the crowds

The Zagros Mountain Trail passes up to 2000m in elevation © Zagros Mountain Trail

Jun 13, 20233 min read

'Slow tourism is a positive way to move past trauma' - hiking in Iraq's Kurdistan region

Hear stories of some of the Inuit elders in Torngat Mountains National Park © Liz Beatty

Jun 12, 202316 min read

As I traveled through a remote Canadian national park, Inuit stewards led the way

The author is well versed in the thrills – and dangers – of Canada’s wilderness © Beth Lewis

May 26, 20233 min read

When I hear the telltale huffing of a bear near my tent, I have never felt more alone

Pick your favorite route from these top hiking trails in Scotland © Duncan_Andison / Getty Images

May 25, 202312 min read

8 of the best hiking routes in Scotland

Whether you're looking for a challenging hike, an adrenaline-pumping bike ride, or a chance to conquer your fear of heights, you can find it in Nevada © Joshua Resnick / Shutterstock; Graphics by Dustin Johnson / Lonely Planet

May 23, 20236 min read

6 Not-Too-Challenging Adventures in Nevada

Even in vast and rugged Nevada, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to get away for an easy adventure © Joshua Resnick / Shutterstock; Graphics by Dustin Johnson / Lonely Planet

May 23, 20236 min read

7 Easy Ways to Experience Nevada’s Outdoors

Wild swimming can be a great way to see another side of a city, like at Dublin's Forty Foot © Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images

May 22, 20235 min read

7 cities with incredible swimming spots

In the Friuli Venezia Giulia region of Italy, the diversity of landscapes and rich history meld to create a magical, one-of-a-kind region with something for every traveler © Nicola Simeoni / Shutterstock

May 19, 20238 min read

A week in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy’s mosaic

Liz Hooper and Joe Sills in Santiago de Compostela after completing the Camino de Santiago. © Joe Sills/Lonely Planet

May 16, 20237 min read

Hiking the Camino? Why it's worth a detour on the Variante Espiritual

Lake Tahoe's alpine waters are the clearest they have been in decades. © Ropelato Photography; EarthScapes/Getty Images

May 11, 20232 min read

Lake Tahoe's alpine waters are the clearest in decades. Here's why

Adventure therapy treks in India combine hiking and psychological therapeutics © Preethi Chandrasekhar / Lonely Planet

May 10, 20234 min read

Hiking and healing in the Himalayas: how India is embracing adventure therapy treks

Through the trees in Vallensbæk, Little Tilde greets art mavens © James Brooks / AFP via Getty Images

May 8, 20233 min read

How can I see the Six Forgotten Giants sculptures in Copenhagen?

A woman hikes along the cliff edge in Maines Acadia National Park, Maine
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May 6, 20237 min read

The top 10 hiking trails in Maine

Photographer and director Holly-Marie Cato reports on a weekend getaway to Hudson Valley, New York © Holly-Marie Cato

May 3, 20235 min read

Postcard from Hudson Valley - my trip to upstate New York in photos

Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth is the best beach for perfect photos © Kristi Blokhin / Shutterstock

May 1, 20238 min read

9 of Maine’s best beaches for iconic lighthouses, rocky tide pools and even moose sightings

Everything you need to know about Cévennes National Park before you visit © margouillatphotos / Getty Images

Apr 30, 20239 min read

You've probably never been to Cévennes National Park. Here's why you should

Apr 28, 20232 min read

Yosemite National Park to temporarily close due to expected snowmelt flooding

Hike through the stunning Porcupine Mountains in Michigan © Per Breiehagen / Getty Images

Apr 28, 20238 min read

The top 9 scenic hikes in Michigan

Along the walking route between Bergamo and Brescia © Bergamo Brescia Italian Capital of Cuture 2023

Apr 27, 20233 min read

Hike between Italy’s capitals of culture on a new trail

The northern parula can be spotted widely during the prime March through May bird watching season © Alabama Tourism

Apr 26, 20233 min read

Bird enthusiasts are flocking to Alabama this summer - here's why

A long drive across the Arabian desert allowed the author to make a slow farewell to the region she had called home for decades © Getty Images

Apr 25, 20235 min read

I drove 5000 miles during my move from Oman to Spain. Here’s why

A lottery limits the number of visitors allowed to visit the annual firefly spectacle at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Here’s how to enter © Elgin Akin / Shutterstock

Apr 21, 20234 min read

It's almost time to see the synchronous fireflies at Great Smoky Mountains National Park

See the Milky Way over Rainbow Bridge National Monument © Ralph Ehoff / Getty Images

Apr 18, 20235 min read

Find the perfect spot in the US for your next stargazing adventure

Google Maps is rolling out four updates to help travelers navigate national parks around the world © PR Image Factory / Shutterstock

Apr 14, 20233 min read

Google Maps is making it easier to explore national parks

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