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A lone young woman sitting on the rock in front of water in the Crater Lake National Park, Garfield Peak trail (OR, USA), License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-08-14T04:16:50.000Z, User: claramonitto, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing-WIP, client: Washington, Oregon & Pacific Northwest 10, other: Clara Monitto

Nov 5, 20192 min read

Missing one-ton boulder known as “Wizard Rock” magically reappears in National Forest

Ski lifts above snow-covered trees with a snow-covered mountain range in the background

Nov 4, 20195 min read

Winter sports in Slovenia's Julian Alps

Road obstacles take on a new meaning when behind the wheel on a self-drive safari. Frans Lemmens / Getty Images

Nov 1, 20197 min read

Are you ready for a self-drive safari in Africa?

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

Two artworks by Shepard Fairey along Bülowstrasse in Berlin

Oct 30, 20194 min read

Banksy in America: Where to see the subversive graffiti artist’s work

The tap for "Make Earth Great Again" beer at BrewDog Brewery.

Oct 25, 20191 min read

Travellers asked to avoid café where dogs are dyed to look like panda cubs

A Woman Hiker Among Stunning Peaks and Forest. North Cascades National Park, Washington, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-09-16T17:29:21.000Z, User: meg3348277, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing-WIP, client: Lonely Planet 'USA 13', other: Megan Cassidy

Oct 25, 20192 min read

These new rules hope to reduce crowds on the Pacific Crest Trail

Woodbury, CT, USA - October 23, 2020: Edward Tufte's sculpture park, Hogpen Hill Farms, open to the public after 5 years. Tufte is an American statistician; pioneer in the field of data visualization, License Type: media, Download Time: 2024-09-09T04:37:42.000Z, User: Norma.PrauseBrewer_LonelyPlanet, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 56530, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: New England 11, other: Norma Brewer

Oct 24, 20191 min read

A first look at Winnebago’s brand new pop-top family camper

Mother and her little daughter doing snorkeling. Next floating turtle. Koh Tao, Thailand., License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-11-11T17:53:10.000Z, User: katelyn.perry_lonelyplanet, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: wip, client: wip, other: Katelyn Perry

Oct 24, 20191 min read

Tick off the great hikes of Dominica with this new hiking passport

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

Looking down a canal at sunrise; there are boats on either side and it's lined with handsome palaces.

Oct 21, 20196 min read

Why Trieste will be Italy’s next big destination

Woman with a basket of soevenirs on her head in the city of Antigua in Guatemala, Central America, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-10-28T15:52:42.000Z, User: katelyn.perry_lonelyplanet, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: wip, client: wip, other: Katelyn Perry

Oct 19, 20195 min read

Guatemala for first-timers

Hand with multiple colours isolated on white background. Holi festival colors in the hand., License Type: media, Download Time: 2024-09-03T16:30:46.000Z, User: jennifermcdonagh63, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56500, job: Trade & Ref, client: Where to go when with kids, other: Jen McDonagh

Oct 18, 20192 min read

See the "blob” in Paris - a mysterious organism that has 720 sexes

Boat in the harbour of picturesque village of Vernazza, Cinque Terre, Italy

Oct 18, 20191 min read

One of Cinque Terre’s most famous routes is about to reopen

A cruise ship sails beyond a cove with icebergs in bluish light in Greenland.

Oct 15, 20192 min read

These images highlight the terrible beauty of Greenland’s disappearing ice

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

A cycle path with yellow-and-red railings stretches into the distance. Palm fronds and other green plant life surrounds the pathway.

Oct 14, 20193 min read

Bang Krachao: Bangkok’s Green Lung and city oasis

A small city spread out on hillsides and mountain peaks surrounded by green foliage on a sunny day.

Oct 10, 201910 min read

Highlights of the Seven Sisters: why Northeast India is the place to travel right now

Walkers on the Kumano Kodō in the Kii Peninsula

Oct 8, 20197 min read

Hiking the Kumano Kodō: Japan's ancient pilgrimage route

People hiking up the steep section of Quandary Peak in Colorado. License Type: media Download Time: 2023-05-12T01:48:19.000Z User: dermothegarty77 Is Editorial: No purchase_order:

Oct 8, 20191 min read

A whole Rocky Mountain rescue mission was sparked by friendly Canadians

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) mother with triplets, Wapusk National Park, Churchill, Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada, North America, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-12-05T00:11:47.000Z, User: catalinaaragon, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: Canada 17, other: Lonely Planet

Oct 7, 20192 min read

The bear was crowned Alaska's fattest in Fat Bear Week

Finding the right mix of cosmopolitan-cool and physical activity can be hard, but Berlin has a great mix for teens and parents alike. Matthias Makarinus / Getty Images

Oct 5, 20196 min read

Where to travel with your tweens and teens

Oct 1, 20191 min read

Get paid to stay at holiday cottages with your dog

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

A red, squat lighthouse building at the edge of pier leading into a lake

Sep 27, 20195 min read

6 secret American road trips to add to your bucket list

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

Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is a lush, biodiverse protected area located in Costa Rica, renowned for its mist-covered landscapes.

Sep 23, 20191 min read

Costa Rica recognized by the UN for its efforts to combat climate change

Inniskillin winery,Niagara on the lake,Ontario,Canada 2025-09-30 A few visitor checking and taking photo of grape trees, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-12-05T00:11:47.000Z, User: catalinaaragon, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: Canada 17, other: Lonely Planet

Sep 19, 20191 min read

There’s still time to plan a fall foliage trip in the US

Argentina's landscape is a playground for those looking for unforgettable adventures. Olga Danylenko / Shutterstock

Sep 18, 201910 min read

Argentina: your guide to adventure

A man casts a fishing pole into a mountain stream surrounded by tall pine trees.

Sep 16, 20195 min read

Alone with the river: the world's best places for fly fishing

With wide open skies and miles of views, Nebraska is a sight to see. Diana Robinson Photography / Getty Images

Sep 14, 20195 min read

Why a trip to Nebraska is surprisingly wonderful

Couple hiking in Swedish north going for the hut. Side light makes this photo warmer, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-02-07T08:35:23.000Z, User: pinkjozie64, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WIP (for books) , client: Sweden 9, other: Jo-anne Riddell

Sep 12, 20191 min read

Why this Swedish peak is no longer the country's tallest mountain

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Hiker on logging trail between western red cedar (Thuja gigantea) in autumnal forest, forest with giant live trees, Grove of the Patriarchs Trail, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, USA

Sep 11, 20193 min read

A more peaceful National Park experience could be coming soon

A woman holding a cup under an umbrella during a snowstorm waits at a blue obwarzanek stall in Kraków.

Sep 6, 20193 min read

Strap in: a "polar coaster" could be heading for the US

Bear crossing warning road sign in the wilderness, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-12-03T20:07:02.000Z, User: mvm_lonelyplanet, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Alaska 15, client: Global Publishing-WIP, other: Virginia Moreno

Sep 6, 20191 min read

A baby bear was found napping in a hotel bathroom in Montana

North Macedonia is a country overflowing with natural riches. Azem Ramadani / Shutterstock

Sep 5, 20196 min read

North Macedonia: how to explore this little-known gem

Sep 5, 20196 min read

Where to ski in Switzerland: 5 great winter resorts beyond the big-hitters

Sep 4, 20195 min read

What to do on a layover in Heathrow

Sunset behind Namsan Mountain and the Namsan Seoul Tower during autumn.

Sep 2, 20195 min read

Seoul's best autumn walks

Aug 27, 20197 min read

Malawi's wildlife renaissance

Nyhavn is a 17th-century waterfront, canal and entertainment district in Denmark

Aug 26, 20191 min read

These destinations are the world's top backpacking hotspots

Aug 23, 20191 min read

California is building the world's biggest wildlife crossing

View from Cafe des Delices, Sidi Bou Said.
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Aug 23, 20192 min read

You need to see New Zealand's amazing native kākāpō parrot dancing

Oakland, CA, USA - July 30, 2016: Jack London Square with Restaurants and Nightlive. Jack London Square is a popular entertainment and business destination on the waterfront of Oakland, California, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-08-14T17:17:19.000Z, User: comptonsheldon109, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: San Francisco & Northern California 4, other: Compton Sheldon

Aug 22, 20192 min read

These are the outdoorsiest cities in America

You might even get a view of Everest from Shegar Dzong. Jimmy Tran / Shutterstock

Aug 22, 20195 min read

How to avoid tour buses in Tibet

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

Hamburg city of warehouses at night with lights reflecting on the River Elbe

Aug 13, 20198 min read

Germany for first-timers

Aug 11, 20192 min read

Spend a night with the wolves just an hour from Canada's capital

Aug 3, 20192 min read

A swarm of grasshoppers has invaded Sin City

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

Wild Atlantic Way - Captain of small boat going from Achill Island to Mullet Peninsula, Co. Mayo, Ireland 2019

Jul 10, 20195 min read

New Zealand Paparoa track: essential hiking tips for new trail

Jul 7, 20193 min read

Coral reefs in the Red Sea may save reefs around the world – here's how you can help

A lioness getting a view over the plains from one of the many large boulders in the Serengeti National Park. roevin / Getty Images

Jul 3, 20196 min read

How to see the animals from 'The Lion King' for real in Africa

Jiuzhaigou National Park. Dulyanut Swdp / Getty Images

Jun 24, 20195 min read

Where to see pandas in China as it plans for a Giant Panda National Park

Tucson, Arizona, downtown skyline with Sentinel Peak at dusk.

Jun 21, 20194 min read

Under the radar USA: Tucson is more than its cactus

A long-exposure photo of the Milky Way over the lights of the Elqui Valley in Chile.

Jun 12, 20195 min read

A stargazer's guide to the Elqui Valley

Hven (Ven) island in Sweden is just a 90 minute boat ride away from Copenhagen. Alex W / Shutterstock

Jun 7, 20193 min read

Best summer day trips from Copenhagen

Borneo's Mount Kinabalu, a natural skyscraper with amazing biodiversity, soars into the sky.

May 22, 20197 min read

Climbing Mt Kinabalu, Borneo’s biological treasure trove

Chimpanzees in Kibale National Park

May 17, 20197 min read

Why seeing chimpanzees in Uganda is one of the world's greatest wildlife experiences

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