Travel Stories

Apr 8, 2022 • 6 min read

Go the distance for true peace and quiet: the most remote spots in Europe to really get away from it all in 2022.

Apr 8, 2022 • 8 min read

Many US national parks are best seen from your car – really. Get the best overview of the wilderness with these drives.

Apr 8, 2022 • 6 min read

From music festivals and festive markets to crowd-free museums, discover the best (and driest!) time to visit Manchester.

Apr 8, 2022 • 5 min read

Here's how Lonely Planet contributor Rachel Horne learned how to keep her costs low and her spirits high in Scotland.

Apr 7, 2022 • 4 min read

Any trip to Antarctica is an adventure, but some operators provide opportunities to go that little bit further – on the water and on the ice.

Apr 7, 2022 • 5 min read

Santa Barbara is not just for the A-listers – there are lots of sights and activities for all budgets. Here are the city's best free things to do.

Apr 7, 2022 • 6 min read

Heading on a cruise or expedition to Antarctica? Here's everything you need to pack for a once-in-a-lifetime trip.

Apr 7, 2022 • 6 min read

LP staffer Amanda McCadams has spent two decades photographing Unesco World Heritage Sites around the globe. These are the sites she says everyone has to see.

Apr 7, 2022 • 7 min read

El Paso's vibrant cultural scene is strongly influenced by its proximity to the border. These top neighborhoods show off the city's Texas-meets-Mexico soul.

Apr 6, 2022 • 5 min read

If your family loves to travel but you worry about the environmental, social and economic effect of doing so, it’s time to consider a sustainable trip.

Apr 6, 2022 • 5 min read

Las Vegas shimmers with promise; megastar performances, celebrity chefs and top hotels. The question is, when is the best time to enjoy Sin City?

Apr 6, 2022 • 6 min read

From the El Choro Inca trail to the canyons to Torotoro National Park, Bolivia offers endless adventures for hikers. These are the country’s best treks.

Apr 6, 2022 • 6 min read

A round-up of where to see New Zealand's Tolkien-inspired filming locations in both the North and South Island.

Apr 6, 2022 • 6 min read

You may live sustainably at home, but what about when you travel? Check out these 6 simple tips for your next trip.

Apr 5, 2022 • 7 min read

It's hard to leave lovely Santa Barbara behind, but we've got six incredible day trips just beyond the city limits.

Apr 5, 2022 • 7 min read

What do we, as conscientious travelers, need to consider when looking for a tour operator that values penguins over profits? 

Apr 5, 2022 • 7 min read

Central America is the sort of place where you can scan the rainforest canopy for monkeys in the morning, soak in volcano-heated hot springs at lunchtime…

Apr 5, 2022 • 5 min read

At El Paso’s many parks, visitors and locals can watch birds, scale boulders, admire the city skyline and much more.

Apr 5, 2022 • 10 min read

Of the 7000 pubs in Ireland, we present you with the 20 best. Don't pass up the chance to visit these top spots.

Apr 5, 2022 • 11 min read

It can be maddeningly tricky to choose between Paris and Rome, two of the great European capitals. But which is better? We've done the sparring for you.

Apr 4, 2022 • 3 min read

Every spring the Platte River in Nebraska is transformed by one of the world’s most amazing natural avian spectacles. Here's how to see it.

Apr 4, 2022 • 11 min read

Visiting national parks by train gives you two adventures in one. Explore 10 US national parks you can reach on Amtrak.