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A woman stands reflected in a tidal pool on the beach in Maine

Mar 1, 20228 min read

The 10 best parks in Maine to hike, snowshoe or swim

Man doing a handstand on a snowdrift while snowkiting on a frozen lake.

Mar 1, 20225 min read

5 alternative winter sports and where to try them in 2022

A sign reading

Mar 1, 20229 min read

How to hike the Pacific Crest Trail in 2022: a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know

Forested mountains with a small village and a distant hazy valley.

Feb 25, 20226 min read

Your Oaxaca road trip starts here: 5 ways to explore Mexican culture

Feb 25, 20229 min read

Popular sights and hidden gems of Tokyo and Osaka

Woman arranging luggage on shelf while traveling with children in train

Feb 25, 202211 min read

Stretch your kronor with these tips for budget travel in Sweden

An aerial shot of a boat crossing the blue waters of Bear Lake at the Utah-Idaho border

Feb 24, 20226 min read

Take a dip in the high desert at Utah’s best swimming holes

The Church of St John the Baptist in the middle of Bohinj Lake

Feb 24, 20225 min read

Discover the mythical heart of Slovenia in its best – and only – national park

A group of people walk along the ocean coast at Cape Lookout State Park in Oregon at twilight.

Feb 23, 20227 min read

Oregon’s 7 best state parks for fishing, rock climbing and sand boarding

Sunlight meadows and mountains in the Logar Valley

Feb 20, 20227 min read

Slovenia's best hikes boast incredible Alpine vistas without the crowds

The lush region of Maramureş is host to numerous Unesco-listed sites. Matt Munro / Lonely Planet

Feb 19, 20224 min read

7 unmissable things to do in Romania

La Maceta rock pool on El Hierro island in the Canary islands

Feb 19, 20226 min read

El Hierro, the little-explored Canary Island that breaks all the stereotypes

People gather on a rocky ledge to watch the sun set over rock formations across a valley.

Feb 18, 20223 min read

Yosemite brings back reservation system for 2022 amid congestion and construction concerns

Carvings at Petroglyph National Monument, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Feb 17, 20225 min read

"Once they’re damaged, they’re gone:" How you can help protect petroglyphs in US national parks

A waterfall and pool surrounded by lush forest at O'heo Gulch, Seven Sacred Pools

Feb 17, 20226 min read

Small island, epic scenery: the best road trips on Maui

An autumn waterfall scene at Gooseberry Falls State Park in Minnesota

Feb 16, 20226 min read

Minnesota's best - and most underrated - state parks

A male hiker on the Pihea Trail in Koke'e State Park on the island of Kauai, with clouds gathering above the Kalalau Valley, making the hiking trail mysterious and heavenly

Feb 15, 202210 min read

10 essential hiking trails on Kauaʻi for exploring the Garden Island

Clouds cling to the rocky outcrops of Mulanje Mountain, which towers about a forest

Feb 15, 20226 min read

On Malawi's top hikes, discover roaring waterfalls and bathing elephants

Wat Phra Kaew temple: a small sloping-roofed building, adorned in gold leaf and surrounded by trees and plants.

Feb 14, 20225 min read

A first-timer's guide to Chiang Rai

People bathing at Josephine Falls, a tiered cascade waterfall on Josephine Creek located in the Far North region of Queensland

Feb 13, 20226 min read

Australia's top 10 places for wild swimming

Woman walking on canopy walk over lush jungle, Taman Negara National Park.

Feb 13, 20225 min read

Malaysia’s best national parks: A mesmerising menagerie of mountains, rainforest, and millennia-old caves

The dome of El Capitolio stands above trees and vintage cars

Feb 12, 20228 min read

Havana's public parks offer a taste of the real Cuba

Surfboard rental and surf lesson sign on a sandy beach

Feb 11, 20227 min read

An outdoor enthusiast’s guide to San Juan

Feb 11, 20225 min read

Health and wellness travel trends for 2022: gut retreats, sleep therapy and menopause mini-breaks

A deserted beach with palms and stored boats on Tioman Island, as the sunrise creates pink and light-blue light

Feb 10, 20226 min read

Malaysia's 9 best beaches: From 900 islands and 3000 miles of coastline, we pick our faves

colorful tulips of Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm in Woodburn, Oregon

Feb 10, 20225 min read

The most colorful destinations in the US to see in 2022

A traditional village, with a narrow street lined with stone cottages

Feb 9, 20227 min read

The 3 greatest road trips in Britain: hop in you car or jump on your bike

Car Driving by Glacier

Feb 9, 20223 min read

Glacier National Park Going-to-the-Sun-Road tickets available March 2

A very long boardwalk surrounded by shrubs in Gulf Shores, Alabama in Gulf Shores, Alabama

Feb 8, 20225 min read

5 stunning state parks that rival national parks

SUP paddleboarder in front of St. Michael's Mount, Cornwall

Feb 7, 20225 min read

9 best places for stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) adventures

Grand Prismatic Spring at Yellowstone's Midway Geyser Basin, Wyoming

Feb 7, 20226 min read

Top 10 wonders to see in US National Parks in 2022

Mother carrying baby on her shoulders glances at misty Loch Lomond in the Trossachs National Park, Scotland, UK

Feb 6, 20226 min read

The 8 best day trips from Glasgow for lochs, islands, and highlands

View of old town of Muscat, Oman

Feb 4, 20227 min read

Wadi and soul: the best hikes in Oman

A trio hikes a mountain trail near Zakopane. tramper79 / Shutterstock

Feb 2, 20225 min read

5 great day trips from Kraków for hiking, history and more

Shenandoah National Park_Old Rag hike

Feb 2, 20222 min read

Shenandoah National Park's Old Rag hike now requires a ticket - here's how to get one

An upwards shout of Golden jellyfish floating through the water with the sun brightly shining through, in Palau

Feb 2, 20227 min read

8 unusual animal migrations and where to see them

Two people in a canoe are seen in silhouette paddling through a misty river.

Feb 1, 20225 min read

Outdoor adventures in Florida’s Everglades and Paradise Coast

Wooden fences line the path to a white sand beach in Florida where two blue chairs sit under a blue umbrella.

Feb 1, 20226 min read

From manatees to mermaids: the 9 best state parks in Florida

Whale shark and free diver, Pacific Ocean, just outside Kona, Big Island, Hawai'i. wildestanimal / Getty Images

Jan 31, 20226 min read

The world's best places to swim with whale sharks

Nantucket Island, Lighthouse with a sandy beach in the background USA, Massachusetts,

Jan 27, 202212 min read

18 picture-perfect Massachusetts lighthouses

Terraced rice field withs rural houses and group of white prayer traditional buddhist flags in Punakha, Bhutan in the Himalayas in the early morning in spring.

Jan 27, 20223 min read

In Bhutan a historic Himalayan route opens to hikers for the first time in 60 years

A couple in yellow kayaks paddle through crystal-clear water in the Maldives, with blue skies above them and a row of sunshades in the white sand in the distance.

Jan 26, 20226 min read

The 7 best romantic trips with an adventurous twist

A young woman kayaks through the backwaters of Monroe Island

Jan 25, 20227 min read

9 incredible wetlands for watching wildlife

Hiking Through the Desert in Wadi Rum, Jordan

Jan 25, 20228 min read

How to choose an epic hike on any continent in the world

Visitors gather at Glacier Point with the Half Dome mountain in the background.

Jan 24, 20228 min read

Yosemite vs Yellowstone: which national park is best for you?

Camping in Yosemite Woods

Jan 24, 20223 min read

This Yosemite campsite is so popular that a lottery has opened for summer reservations - but you need to be quick

View of the mountains from the Lost Lake Trail near Vail, Colorado

Jan 22, 20226 min read

The best hikes in Vail to convince you to hang up your skis

People walk through the park towards the Palazzo Real di Capodimonte, one of the most important Italian museums

Jan 22, 20226 min read

The best parks in Naples: from royal gardens to underwater Romans

Elephant trekking to Namuang Waterfall

Jan 21, 20229 min read

How to choose an ethical elephant experience in Thailand

Jan 20, 20222 min read

Australia's newest national park will protect endangered species

A local man fearlessly inspects Wadi Ghul,.the so-called ‘Grand Canyon of Arabia’, from the top of Jebel Shams

Jan 20, 20226 min read

10 must-see natural wonders in Oman

The natural wonders of Vancouver are a playground for mountain bikers. Michael Fox / EyeEm / Getty Images

Jan 19, 20227 min read

10 best places for a cycling vacation in 2022

Father and son hiking, Fairy Pools, Isle of Skye, Hebrides, Scotland

Jan 18, 202211 min read

Lonely Planet reveals the 10 best travel experiences in the UK

A pair of African bush elephant copulate in Tarangire National Park with blue skies in the background and soft cream savannah below

Jan 18, 20227 min read

The 5 best national parks in Tanzania: Where to spot elephants, see the Great Migration and canoe on Africa's largest lake

Nude beach sign with blurred nudists on the beach in the background

Jan 17, 202210 min read

Australia's 7 best nudist beaches

Different cacti and other desert flora at the entrance to Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix

Jan 15, 20227 min read

The 11 best things to do in Phoenix

Two smiling women snowshoeing on a sunny winter day

Jan 14, 20227 min read

These Vail activities and experiences are totally free

Snow Covers the Hoodoos of Cedar Breaks

Jan 13, 20222 min read

Utah's Cedar Breaks National Monument is bringing back guided snowshoe tours

Two minarets on a historic mosque in Cyprus.

Jan 13, 20229 min read

The best day trips from Nicosia include visits to ancient ruins, beautiful beaches and historic castles

Sierra Buttes Stewardship Volunteers.jpg

Jan 13, 20223 min read

Explore the Sierra Nevada on this 600-mile trail network launching in California

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