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The Pacific Surfliner travels along the coastline in Del Mar, California. The Pacific Surfliner offers a unique vantage on the Southern California seascape connecting San Luis Obispo and San Diego through Los Angeles and Santa Barbara.

Jun 29, 20209 min read

11 Amtrak routes with the most breathtaking views

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Jun 29, 20202 min read

Sleep in a geodesic dome at a new glamping spot in Utah

Stone walkway and Obidos cityscape, Leiria, Portugal

Jun 28, 20206 min read

Exploring Portugal's most remote corners

Orla Thomas and guide Narciso Simion walking near Pale di San Martino

Jun 27, 202010 min read

Local guides reveal the secrets of Italy's Dolomites

A man stannds on 'The Wave' sandstone rock formation.

Jun 26, 20204 min read

A guide to hiking the Wave, America's most exclusive trek

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: A general view of as crowds of people gather on the beach on June 25, 2020 in Southend-on-Sea, England. The UK is experiencing a summer heatwave, with temperatures in many parts of the country expected to rise above 30C and weather warnings in place for thunderstorms at the end of the week. (Photo by John Keeble/Getty Images)

Jun 26, 20206 min read

The art of escaping the holiday crowds in the UK

two sisters girls hikers at the mountains Dolomites, Italy. Cinque Torri

Jun 25, 20205 min read

Hikes for tykes: 10 tips for hiking with kids

A young male hiker taking in the Grand Canyon views while standing on the edge of a rocky outcrop.

Jun 25, 20201 min read

Temperatures at the Grand Canyon are so hot visitors are warned their shoes could melt

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Jun 23, 20206 min read

Is glamping going to be the new social distancing travel trend?

Inside the Turston Lava Tube in Hawaii Volcano National Park. HDR image created by combining three exposures.

Jun 23, 20208 min read

4 unbelievable lava tubes left behind by ancient volcanoes

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Jun 22, 20202 min read

You can rent these custom-designed camper vans to travel in style and comfort

A woman hiking on a rocky trail on the John Muir Trail.

Jun 21, 20205 min read

9 common mistakes to avoid while hiking and camping

Man hiking toward Fortescue Bay along the coast.

Jun 20, 20205 min read

Why Tasmania is perfect for ecotourists

Lake Louise in the Banff National Park of Canada, with its emerald water and mountain range of the Canadian Rockies.

Jun 18, 20202 min read

Camping in Canada’s national parks is reopening – with conditions

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Jun 17, 20202 min read

This couple built a home on wheels to go exploring with their dog

The Flying Cloud Airstream

Jun 16, 20202 min read

Airstream unveils new modern interiors for two iconic trailer models

Black and tan Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy on a train. He is sitting on his owner's lap with one paw on the table in front of him. Sunglasses, mobile phone and train ticket on the table.

Jun 15, 20205 min read

Cool places to stay with your dog in Britain this summer

Wide view of the Catskills mountains in the fall, with a blue sky and fluffy clouds

Jun 12, 20206 min read

How to plan the perfect Catskills weekend getaway

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Jun 11, 20205 min read

Everything you need to know about paddling in Yellowstone National Park

Two men driving log cabin RV circa 1915

Jun 9, 202010 min read

From stagecoach to motorcoach, a history of RVs in the USA

Father sitting with son at table in camper van cutting pancakes during breakfast

Jun 5, 20205 min read

The 10 best RV and vanlife kitchen essentials and accessories

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Jun 5, 20202 min read

Find silence in the world's first urban quiet park

Jun 4, 20205 min read

Our top 10 picks for backpacking cooking gear

Male hiker passes near Lake Coldai along the CAI 560, which at this point coincides with the Alta Via N1.

Jun 4, 20202 min read

Italy announces a new trail that will connect all of its national parks

Woman camper cooking

Jun 3, 20204 min read

The best cooking gear for car campers

Jun 2, 20201 min read

Get paid to drink beer and hike the Appalachian Trail next year

Jun 2, 20202 min read

Escape into nature and isolate yourself in a luxurious pod

The Coast Guard Lower Harbor Lighthouse stands on an island just off the shores of Marquette, on Lake Superior. Marquette is a hub of adventure travel on Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Jun 1, 20205 min read

Marquette, the Midwest’s most adrenaline-charged playground

Hike in Coyote gulch, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah, United States

May 29, 20202 min read

National and state parks are reopening in the US in phases - here’s what we know

Kayakers and canoers on the Buffalo National River in Arkansas, as seen from Steel Creek Campground.
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May 28, 20206 min read

Best places in the Southern US to beat the summer heat

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May 26, 20202 min read

This tiny electric camper transforms into a tricycle and a boat

May 20, 20201 min read

England’s campsites and holiday parks are set to re-open in July

MOUNT FUJI, YAMANASHI, JAPAN - JULY 17, 2016 : Crowds of climbers are climbing to the summit of Mount Fuji in Chubu region, Honshu, Japan.

May 19, 20201 min read

Mount Fuji will be closed to climbers this summer

Justine at Nemrut Dağ in Turkey

May 18, 20204 min read

“We were all in a state of wonder”: Globe Trekker host Justine Shapiro reflects on the show

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May 18, 20204 min read

This is the year to plan the perfect camping vacation

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May 15, 20204 min read

This corner of northeastern Utah is the wilderness only locals know about

Sunrise over misty hills, as seen from Oconaluftee Overlook in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

May 15, 20209 min read

First-timer's guide to Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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May 12, 20202 min read

Get inspired by this epic van conversion for a woman and her four dogs

Camping luggage tightly packed into a car trunk in a forest setting.

May 7, 20208 min read

9 car camping essentials for summer road trips

High Angle View Of Grand Prismatic Spring In Yellowstone National Park

May 5, 20201 min read

Airstream brings the beauty of Yellowstone National Park to your living room

A shelf of Lonely Planet guidebooks

May 4, 20208 min read

How travel guidebooks charted and changed the world

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May 4, 20202 min read

Missing your backpacking days? Why not adopt a hostel?

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May 1, 20202 min read

This adorable dog is taking people on virtual hikes through the Swiss countryside

Mike and Anne have decided to wait out the pandemic in a campervan in Poland

Apr 30, 20206 min read

How campervanning Poland during the pandemic gave us hope for the future of travel

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Apr 28, 20205 min read

We tested 7 new gadgets that will upgrade your camping experience

Bennett's Wallaby hiding among bracken ferns in Tasmania. .

Apr 28, 20203 min read

Australians are adopting stranded backpackers during the lockdown

Camper van parked on a beach in the Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
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Apr 21, 20203 min read

The trip that changed my life: carefree campervan adventure in Scotland

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Apr 21, 20202 min read

These lions are enjoying the absence of visitors in Kruger National Park

Apr 15, 20202 min read

'A sight that makes us marvel at nature' - rare zonkey born in Kenyan national park

Apr 7, 20205 min read

The travel memories that are getting Lonely Planet staff through lockdown

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Apr 6, 20205 min read

Why I hiked to the top of the Swiss Alps to play a gig last summer

View of Studland dunes and freshwater lake, Purebeck

Apr 2, 20202 min read

The UK now has its first ‘super’ National Nature Reserve

Silhouette of the setting sun shining through a tree in Joshua Tree National Park, California

Apr 1, 20202 min read

More US national parks have closed due to COVID-19

Two people walk beside a lake. In the distance is a huge range of pointed mountains.

Mar 30, 20205 min read

Tower-house trails: trekking in Georgia

Hikers take in the view of the Appalachian Mountains from McAfee Knob on Catawba Mountain, Virginia

Mar 25, 20204 min read

The USA's most famous hiking trails are asking people to stay away

Unique aerial panorama of the famous Whitsunday Islands

Mar 25, 20206 min read

The 10 best island destinations in Australia

Mar 20, 20204 min read

An insider’s guide to Australia’s Mornington Peninsula

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Mar 19, 20201 min read

National Trust opens UK parks, gardens and coasts for free during social-distancing

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Mar 17, 20206 min read

7 easy ways to go off-grid when it’s time to travel

Two people walking on the Hump Ridge Track in New Zealand

Mar 11, 20202 min read

Where to find the world's best new coastal trails

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