Wildlife and Nature

Sep 14, 2020 • 6 min read

This itinerary touches Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah and Nevada for a majestic tour of Southwestern geography.

Sep 11, 2020 • 5 min read

Morocco's epic landscapes carpet this slice of North Africa like the richly patterned rugs you'll lust after in the souqs. Here are our top natural wonders.

Sep 10, 2020 • 10 min read

The North Coast 500 is Scotland’s very own Route 66. Buckle up for a road trip around Britain’s outer limits, where you’ll find otherworldly landscapes.

Sep 8, 2020 • 7 min read

There are 198 distinct First Nations in British Columbia, each with their own traditions and history – and visitors can experience this living history through…

Sep 2, 2020 • 6 min read

From caves and tunnels to bunkers and futuristic infrastructure, there are a huge variety of fascinating subterranean places to visit around the world. 

Sep 1, 2020 • 3 min read

Few things beat cooling off in cold water on a hot day. Here are some of the best spots to dive in and get your sense of adventure tingling.

Aug 27, 2020 • 5 min read

For a few short weeks in September and early October, autumn lovers head to Finland to catch summer’s final flourish before the winter darkness descends.

Aug 25, 2020 • 6 min read

From grumpy volcanoes to labyrinthine limestone caves, Costa Rica offers a never-ending array of natural wonders that keep visitors coming back.

Aug 25, 2020 • 5 min read

There are more than 3,000 national parks around the world, and many of them offer spectacular scuba diving. Here are our favorite six destinations.

Aug 21, 2020 • 8 min read

With 53 mountains rising at elevations above 14,000 feet, Colorado is home to far more “fourteeners” than any other state (second-place Alaska has 29.)

Aug 21, 2020 • 5 min read

With thousands of moose and not many people, the landscape of Maine dares visitors to tackle oversized adventures. Here's our favorite backwoods spots.

Aug 20, 2020 • 6 min read

Here are our top picks for family-friendly trips in some of America’s most treasured national parks

Aug 20, 2020 • 4 min read

With fabulously pancake-flat, scenic landscapes beckoning along every last dyke and canal, two-wheeling in The Netherlands is a great way to explore.

Aug 20, 2020 • 11 min read

On exploring Yellowstone National Park: this wondrous packet planet that is the world’s first and, some would argue, most magnificent, national park.

Aug 14, 2020 • 4 min read

With epic coastlines, hidden coves, misty mountains and everything in between, here are the top natural wonders in the UK. 

Aug 13, 2020 • 11 min read

In Lonely Planet's new book, Epic Surf Breaks of the World, pro surfers and surf writers share what makes these top US surfing spots so special to them.

Aug 9, 2020 • 4 min read

Travel is often prescribed as an infallible elixir for the disease of bigotry. But is it?

Aug 8, 2020 • 5 min read

From the Great Barrier Reef to the Twelve Apostles, Australia is a country filled with natural wonders. Here's the top 10.

Aug 7, 2020 • 8 min read

From the South Pacific to the wine dark sea of the Mediterranean, these 10 sailing adventures are woven into human history and are still fun for travelers.

Aug 7, 2020 • 4 min read

Whether you choose to join the queue or set sail in a boat of your own, here are six picturesque places to take to the seas this summer.

Aug 7, 2020 • 3 min read

Camping in the world's wildest places doesn't mean you need to give up the hope of a relaxing holiday.

Aug 6, 2020 • 6 min read

With the sheer number of haunted destinations around the world, sometimes you miss a few. Here are 10 lesser-known spooky spots.