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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

A young woman kayaks through the backwaters of Monroe Island

Jan 25, 20227 min read

9 incredible wetlands for watching wildlife

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

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

Young woman meditating on a mountain top near Rio de Janeiro

Jan 2, 202210 min read

Brazil's best hikes cover everything from beaches to rainforest

In this new era of travel and travel restrictions, planning a trip far in advance has never seemed more practical. Pakin Songmor / Getty Images

Jan 1, 20226 min read

Why you should start planning a trip really far in advance

Explore some of the newest-formed earth throughout Hawai‘i's Big Island. MNStudio / Getty Images

Dec 9, 20216 min read

10 essential experiences on Hawai‘i's Big Island

People walking on the Malibu Pier

Nov 16, 20216 min read

A guide to Malibu’s most fun neighborhoods

Tranquil image of sand dunes and beautiful blue sky, White Sands National Monument. sumikophoto / Shutterstock

Jan 23, 20216 min read

See the Southwest USA's most iconic landscapes on this epic road trip

Valentine, Texas / USA June 16 2017 Prada Marfa Art Installation Sits On Display In The Middle Of Nowhere With Bright Blue Sky Above
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Jan 14, 20212 min read

New York wants to connect the High Line to the new Moynihan Train Hall

Just off the coast of Byron Bay, there's plenty to explore on land after a visit to Julian Rocks. Kyle Taylor / 500px

Oct 15, 20205 min read

Australia's best snorkeling and diving spots

The Sistine Chapel is just one wonder offering a virtual museum tour. Rajesh Gathwala / 500px

Oct 8, 20206 min read

The best virtual tours to explore the world from home

Family watching the sunset at Zabriskie Point in Death Valley. Armin Adams / Getty Images

Aug 21, 20207 min read

7 best US national parks to visit with kids

A staircase ascends through the evergreen forest in Garajonay National Park, La Gomera island in Spain.

Jul 16, 20202 min read

This city is building Europe's largest metropolitan forest

Rio Grande river at Big Bend National Park, USA
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Jul 11, 20206 min read

The USA's top 5 National Wild and Scenic Rivers

The small harbour at Portofino is a very exclusive spot to dock your yacht. Bim / Getty Images

Jul 8, 20207 min read

Travel like a billionaire with this fantasy bucket list

A group of grizzly bears fishing for salmon at Brooks Falls.
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Jun 26, 20202 min read

Watch giant brown bears catching salmon on the Katmai bear cam

A woman hiking on a rocky trail on the John Muir Trail.
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Jun 21, 20206 min read

9 common mistakes to avoid while hiking and camping

Wooden treasure chest.
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Jun 9, 20202 min read

Riddle of hidden treasure chest is finally solved with a Rocky Mountains discovery

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Fish swim in the aqua pool of a waterfall in the Erawan National Park.

Jun 9, 20202 min read

Thailand might close its national parks regularly to protect wildlife

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Jun 2, 20202 min read

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

A woman walks down a jungle boardwalk in Guatemala

May 30, 20206 min read

What I learned from backpacking in my 20s and 30s

Hike in Coyote gulch, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah, United States
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May 29, 20203 min read

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

The Artist's Lights (Luci d'Artista) in Salerno at Christmastime, Campania, Italy.

May 26, 20202 min read

This tiny electric camper transforms into a tricycle and a boat

Fern trees near the coast on Stewart Island.
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May 25, 20202 min read

Tour operators on New Zealand's Stewart Island offer pay-what-you-like adventures

MUMBAI, INDIA - APRIL 18: Flamingoes are seen in huge numbers behind NRI colony in Talawe wetland, Nerul, during nationwide lockdown due to Coronavirus, on April 18, 2020 in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Pratik Chorge/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)
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Apr 27, 20203 min read

Record number of flamingos paint Mumbai pink during lockdown

The green waters and cream-coloured sands on the island of Lewis can make you stop in your tracks. DrimaFilm / Shutterstock

Apr 22, 20203 min read

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

What colour is polar bear hair? Lamberrto / Shutterstock

Apr 3, 20204 min read

26 amazing animal facts for kids

Check how ethical an elephant sanctuary is before visiting. hangingpixels / Shutterstock

Apr 2, 20206 min read

How to travel responsibly in Chiang Mai

Hikers in the Svaneti region. kapulya / Getty Images

Mar 30, 20205 min read

Tower-house trails: trekking in Georgia

Hammocks on a beach at sunset. DC_Colombia / Getty Images

Mar 10, 20205 min read

Exploring Punta Gallinas, Colombia's untouched Caribbean desert

Mount Olympus was not only the traditional home of the Panhellenic gods, it also played a big historical role in the war between the Greeks and the Ottoman Empire. Jana Janina / Shutterstock

Mar 5, 20207 min read

From Loch Ness to a real-life Atlantis, these places are straight out of mythology

A familiar sight at the vertiginous New River Gorge bridge. Flying Pig Studios / Shutterstock

Mar 2, 20209 min read

West Virginia's New River Gorge is full of wild and wonderful outdoor adventures

The jetty at Lundy Island, where the MS Oldenburg docks. MarkCooper / Shutterstock

Mar 2, 20206 min read

Sustainability: what Lundy Island can teach us about saving the planet

Fuchsia-colored flowers in the foreground with green grass leading to mountain peaks with patches of snow.

Feb 28, 20206 min read

The best US national parks for spring wildflowers

Chūson-ji in Hiraizumi. yspbqh14 / Shutterstock

Feb 27, 20206 min read

Exploring Japanese traditions in the ‘Deep North’ region of Tohoku

The Rocky Mountaineer runs through raw, wild landscapes with the best of comfort and luxury. Pete Seaward / Lonely Planet

Feb 13, 20203 min read

How to choose a Rocky Mountaineer train experience

Gray wolves were hunted and trapped to extinction in the 1940s in Colorado © AYImages/Getty Images

Feb 10, 20207 min read

Why Sweden should be your next safari holiday

Climbing Takao early in the morning means minimal crowds on the trails. MMpai / Shutterstock

Feb 5, 20204 min read

Self-reflection not selfies: why Tokyo’s Mt Takao trek is a perfect complement to Mt Fuji

A wide shot of a waterfall swollen with rushing water. Green jungle trees are seen on either side of the waterfall.

Feb 4, 20205 min read

From waterfalls to chipas, everything you need to know for your first trip to Paraguay

The diverse landscapes of Colombia provide a world of adventure opportunities. Daniel Garzón Herazo / EyeEm / Getty Images

Jan 23, 20206 min read

Why Colombia is your next destination for adventure

Plan your location carefully so you can be sure there isn't too much sitting around with younger children. Steve Cole 178020 / Getty Images

Jan 21, 20207 min read

10 tips for planning a family safari holiday

The serene waters of Sri Lanka's Madu River are best explored by boat. Chalabala / Getty Images

Jan 21, 20205 min read

The rewards of slow travel on Sri Lanka's waterways

A gaucho/cowboy sits on a horse gazing out at a flock of sheep on plains at the foot of jagged mountains.

Jan 13, 20205 min read

Trips for travellers who want to learn something new

Some of the most rewarding treks in the High Atlas are below the summit of Toubkal, such as the Toubkal Circuit. Alberto Loyo / Shutterstock

Jan 6, 20206 min read

The best hikes in Morocco's High Atlas Mountains

The Porch of the Caryatids on the Acropolis’ Erechtheion. JeniFoto / Shutterstock

Jan 2, 20206 min read

First time Greece: top 10 experiences

East Africa, with the wildebeest migration and vast open savannahs, provides an epic location for any safari. Mantaphoto / Getty Images

Dec 11, 20198 min read

Top tips to make your African safari more affordable

The rosettes on a leopard's coat mimic dappled shade on foliage and grasses. Maggy Meyer / Shutterstock

Dec 10, 20198 min read

Safari animals: the story of leopards (and the best places to see them)

The Sangre De Cristo Mountains loom in the distance on the road from Westcliffe in Colorado. spates / Getty Images

Dec 6, 20195 min read

Colorado’s quirkiest road trip is the San Isabel scenic drive

The Halifax Waterfront offers everything from restaurants to recreation. shaunl / Getty Images

Dec 6, 20195 min read

The 15 best free things to do in Halifax

A condor flies in front of the moon at Pinnacles National Park, California. NickLustPhotography / Getty Images

Nov 24, 20195 min read

Call of nature: 9 rewilding schemes you can visit in the USA

Mambray Creek Campground with a caravan and 4WD parked beneath towering river red gums in Mount Remarkable National Park. Taken September 2025.

Oct 31, 20195 min read

Mleiha desert immersion: whisperings from ancient times

Óbidos has no fewer than 12 bookshops. Jasmina Lozar / 500px

Oct 30, 20196 min read

Beyond Lisbon: where to go in central Portugal

A luxury camping tent in the southern section of Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. Jonathan Gregson / Lonely Planet

Oct 22, 20196 min read

A day on safari in Africa: what you can expect in camp and in the wild

Boulder's Beach colony numbers 3000 and is the ideal place to see the African penguin. Andrea Willmore / Shutterstock

Oct 14, 20197 min read

Cape Town: a wildlife lover’s playground

Walkers on the Kumano Kodō in the Kii Peninsula

Oct 8, 20197 min read

Hiking the Kumano Kodō: Japan's ancient pilgrimage route

The view from the far end of Victoria Falls National Park, near Devil’s Cataract. Dmitry Pichugin / 500px

Oct 1, 20197 min read

The best things to do in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

An older woman swims breaststroke near the bank of a wide river on a sunny day. On the opposite bank are buildings obscured by large trees.

Sep 26, 20195 min read

Ambling down the Aare: wild swimming in Bern, Switzerland

Awaken your senses in La Paz, one of the highest cities in the world. John Coletti / Getty Images

Aug 16, 20195 min read

How to awaken your 5 senses in La Paz

Human observing Milky way at Balanced Rock, Big Bend National park, Texas USA.

Jul 16, 20196 min read

Stellar views: stargazing in the Southwest USA

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