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La Maliciosa, La Bola del Mundo, Navacerrada, La Pedriza, El Yelmo and the oak forests in autumn in the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. Madrid's community. Spain

Sep 27, 20225 min read

5 of the best hiking routes in Spain: find magic on the trail

Unidentified surfer on the Atlantic coast of Swakopmund.

Sep 25, 20226 min read

Where to find adventure in Namibia: dune boarding, climbing, surfing and more

Four hikers on a misty trail in Nevados National Natural Park toward Santa Isabel Glacier

Sep 24, 20229 min read

Colombia's 9 best national parks

Tourist looking at the Fish River Canyon, Namibia

Sep 17, 20227 min read

The 6 best hikes in Namibia for desert explorers

Sep 16, 20227 min read

Montenegro’s best outdoor adventures may surprise you

500px Photo ID: 159420727 - Victoria Falls at sunset, Zambia

Sep 9, 20225 min read

Top 10 reasons to visit Zambia

A large African elephant and its baby cross the Chobe River in Chobe National Park with tourists watching on from nearby boats

Sep 8, 20227 min read

Botswana’s unmissable national parks are truly wild

Sep 8, 20227 min read

WiFi has come to Kilimanjaro, but there are benefits to switching off

Observing the social aspect of lions' lives is one of the most memorable elements of an encounter with the species. Thomas Retterath / Getty Images

Sep 8, 20228 min read

The lions of Africa: expert advice on how to see them on your next safari

Two surfers carrying boards walk along a beach smiling

Sep 6, 20227 min read

The 11 best outdoor adventures in Canada

Sep 5, 20225 min read

Why Munro bagging in Scotland is a dream trip for hikers

Sep 1, 20228 min read

The 10 best bike trails in Seattle

Two men in a red boat paddling on a choppy river, with mountains in the blurred background and rocks in the foreground.

Sep 1, 20228 min read

The 12 best natural wonders in Canada

Spirit Bear Cub playing peek a boo from behind a tree

Aug 27, 20228 min read

Best places to see wildlife in Canada

A man holding two handfulls of scallops in Florida

Aug 25, 20229 min read

Snorkeling for scallops on Florida's Gulf Coast is a find-and-feast underwater adventure

Head to Cabo de São Vicente for some fantastic cliff views © Alexander Spatari / Getty Images

Aug 25, 20227 min read

The Top 12 Natural Wonders in Portugal

A rocky waterfall surrounded by green forest

Aug 23, 20225 min read

Swamps, forests and steeples await on South Carolina’s 5 best hikes

Golden Canyon in Death Valley flood.jpg

Aug 22, 20224 min read

Death Valley National Park partially reopens after historic flooding - here's what visitors need to know

A woman walks across rocky terrain towards Daecheongbong peak at Seoraksan national park

Aug 19, 20228 min read

Hit the trails on these top hikes in South Korea

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Aug 18, 20226 min read

Dive into Slovenia’s beautiful Lake Bohinj region

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Aug 18, 20225 min read

Maribor and Ptuj are gateways to the best of Eastern Slovenia

A tourist walks on the scenic dunes of Sossusvlei, Namib desert, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia, Africa

Aug 18, 20226 min read

Desert dreaming: the best national parks in Namibia

You never know when you're going to be able to line up the perfect shot. That's part of the thrill

Aug 18, 20228 min read

Why birding is taking flight with a new generation

A skier making turns in powder snow in Chamonix, France

Aug 18, 20229 min read

The best outdoor activities in France (and the best places to try them)

View of New Brighton Lighthouse with mossy rocks on the beach in the foreground

Aug 17, 20227 min read

The top 7 beaches near Liverpool: from family fun to deserted dunes

A river runs through a valley surrounded by trees changing into autumn colors of red, orange and gold. A large railway bridge passes above.

Aug 16, 20225 min read

The 5 best places to climb in the southeastern US

Aug 16, 20225 min read

Texas summer have you sweating? Cool off in Marble Falls

A wide shot of people standing on a the ledge atop a rocky cliff overlooking a fjord in Norway.

Aug 16, 202211 min read

9 of the best hiking routes in Norway, where rare beauty awaits

A large black rhino making its way across the parched grasses of Etosha National Park in Namibia. Manuel ROMARIS / Getty Images

Aug 16, 20226 min read

Safari animals: the story of rhinos and the best places to see them in 2022

Autumn mist in the village of Tyringham in the Berkshires

Aug 13, 20226 min read

Top 6 road trips in Massachusetts

The starting point for Berkshires' The High Road

Aug 12, 20229 min read

A Camino-style walking holiday has come to the US. Here's what it's like to walk The High Road

Hai Van pass, with coastal view

Aug 10, 20226 min read

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is expanding for good reasons: here's what you need to know

Statues outside the Heard Museum of Native Cultures and Art

Aug 10, 20227 min read

10 of the best free things to do in Arizona

Woman standing on a cliff looking out to sea on the Isle of Islay, Scotland

Aug 10, 202213 min read

The ultimate guide to Scotland's magical Hebrides islands

Young Adult Woman Hiking on Mountain Trail at Sunrise with Alps in Background, Col du Mont Cenis, Val Cenis Vanoise, France

Aug 9, 202211 min read

The 8 best national parks in France: from untouched wildernesses to spaces under three hours from Paris

Young man harvesting lavender with pick fork, Sault, Provence

Aug 7, 20229 min read

How to explore the lavender fields of France (and things to do when they're not in bloom)

Mt Taranaki Volcano, New Zealand

Aug 5, 202213 min read

15 epic hikes in Australia and New Zealand among volcanoes, rainforests and more

A child plays at a fountain in a park, with jets of water coming from piano keys

Aug 5, 20225 min read

The 7 best parks and green spaces in Kraków: from riverside meadows to stunning nature reserves

A man rides a bicycle surrounded by grapevines in autumn colors in Burgundy, France

Aug 5, 20228 min read

France's 8 best cycling routes, from Alpine climbs to leisurely wine trails

Bavella Needles (Les Aiguilles de Bavella) landscape with visiting vehicles

Aug 2, 20228 min read

France's best natural wonders: 10 incredible, unfiltered, pinch-me encounters that are pretty much as Mother Nature intended

A woman poses with a body board above her head on a sand dune to the left, and a man holds two crabs up to the camer on the right

Aug 1, 20226 min read

Southwest Oregon is a top road trip for outdoor adventurers: here's the best route to follow

Cape Cod shoreline in Massachusetts. Life Looks/Shutterstock

Jul 31, 20228 min read

The 12 best places to visit in Massachusetts

An empty bench at Ormeau Park, Belfast at the end of summer. There is green grass and trees either side just starting to turn with a scattering of yellow and red leaves on the floor.

Jul 31, 20227 min read

The best city parks in Belfast

Great Allegheny Passage

Jul 28, 202217 min read

Finding a different tempo on a bike ride from Pittsburgh to Washington, DC

High Street at night during light snowfall, Broadway, Gloucestershire, the Cotswolds, England, United Kingdom

Jul 28, 20227 min read

The best times of year to visit the Cotswolds

A man in silhouette carries a surfboard on a beach with a city skyline including a large Ferris wheel

Jul 27, 20227 min read

Scotland’s best beaches offer wildlife watching, water sports and windswept walks

Young male hiker stands on a rock, Samaria Gorge, Crete, Greece

Jul 26, 20226 min read

In between beach days, explore Crete’s beautiful national parks

Man holding a long surf board on a beach in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

Jul 25, 20226 min read

Where to avoid the crowds in Tenerife

Couple walking along a boardwalk through woodland on the Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trail, Wellfleet

Jul 25, 20226 min read

8 of the best hikes in Cape Cod, and top tips to make the most of your time on the trails

A woman running with her dog in the snow in Sweden

Jul 25, 20227 min read

Runs in the midnight sun – the Lonely Planet guide to trail running in Sweden

Jul 25, 202217 min read

Camino de Santiago: Here's my itinerary from two weeks walking the Portuguese Way

Tourists on a tour of Arikok National Park in Aruba, following dirt paths in four-wheel-drive buggies

Jul 24, 20224 min read

The ultimate guide to Aruba’s Arikok National Park: top things to see and do

Mission San Xavier del Bac Ã Tucson

Jul 22, 20229 min read

Best free things to do in Tucson

Crossing the Soča River in the Julian Alps, Slovenia

Jul 22, 20228 min read

How Slovenia is taking the lead as a top cycling destination in Europe

Panama as seen from Metropolitan Natural Park

Jul 21, 20227 min read

From the city to the jungle: The 7 best hikes in Panama

People enjoy the outdoor Strawberry Park Hot Springs.

Jul 21, 20226 min read

The 7 best hot springs in Colorado, from high-end luxury to the wild outdoors

A woman hiking through a volcanic mountain landscape in Tenerife, Canary Islands

Jul 21, 202211 min read

8 of the best hikes in Tenerife, from volcano climbs to coastal cliff-hangers

A landscape image of Mt Yushan

Jul 20, 20226 min read

The top 7 national parks and scenic areas in Taiwan

The Cathedral rock formation in Tassili National Park

Jul 19, 202213 min read

In Algeria’s Tassili N’Ajjer National Park, a land of rock forests and stone giants

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Jul 19, 20226 min read

The 10 best parks in Indianapolis for families, solitude and outdoor fun

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