sports
Why one man ran a marathon in every country in the world Sep 23, 2020 • 5 min read
In 2018, Nick Butter set out to run a marathon in every country in the world. Here's why he did it.
Travel Stories
festivals and eventsAsk LP: which day should I travel to avoid Thanksgiving crowds?Sep 23, 2020 • 2 min read
Thanksgiving travel season is likely to be unusual this year. Follow these tips to avoid the crowds.
wildlife and natureHow to photograph the northern lightsSep 23, 2020 • 7 min read
Capturing the aurora borealis on camera isn't easy. Photographer Robert Annis shares his tips for getting a good photo.
historySee the haunting beauty of the Czech Republic's industrial heartlandSep 23, 2020 • 4 min read
The Czech Republic's Dolní Vítkovice is a cultural heritage area with impressive 19th-century industrial architecture, now used as museums and art spaces.
tips and adviceThe 12 best day trips in the US SouthwestSep 22, 2020 • 4 min read
The Southwest is the ultimate playground, luring adventurers with red-rock canyons, Wild West legends and the kicky delights of Southwestern food.
artCelebrating 100 years of timekeepingSep 22, 2020 • 4 min read
Spanning over four generations, The Bangalore Press is gloriously celebrating its 100 years in the printing industry.
wildlife and natureThe 12 best day trips in the Rocky MountainsSep 21, 2020 • 5 min read
Day trips in the Rocky Mountains region are filled with opportunities for hiking, skiing and discovering the region's rich mining history.
College kids are ditching dorms for the digital nomad lifeSep 21, 2020 • 5 min read
This semester, college students are trading the typical on-campus experience for a chance to try the digital nomad lifestyle.
history7 attractions you should skip (and where to head instead)Sep 18, 2020 • 5 min read
Call it the Instagram effect: some sites are more impressive in person than they seem to be in pics, and others fail to live up to their billing.
hotelsAsk LP: what’s the safer option - a hotel or an Airbnb?Sep 18, 2020 • 3 min read
Ultimately this comes down to how comfortable you are with the risk of travelling.
tips and adviceThe 12 best day trips in the US SoutheastSep 18, 2020 • 5 min read
The Southeastern cities of Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, and New Orleans offer the perfect bases to explore this fascinating region.
air travelShould you be concerned about air safety after the new Boeing 737 MAX report?Sep 18, 2020 • 4 min read
After a damning report on the Boeing 737 MAX, should you be worried about flight safety? Specialist aviation journalist John Walton breaks down what the report…
wildlife and natureWhat it's like to hike among 5000-year-old treesSep 18, 2020 • 4 min read
Hike through Great Basin national park to the ancient, resilient bristlecone pines in the timeless desert of Nevada.
history5 things nobody tells you about being a plus-sized travelerSep 17, 2020 • 5 min read
The travel industry is hard-wired to exclude bigger bodies from the vacation narrative. Here's what it's like to be a plus-sized traveler.
family travelKenya's 10 best natural wondersSep 17, 2020 • 6 min read
Kenya is a country of epic landforms that stir our deepest longings for this very special continent. Here are our favorite natural wonders.
wildlife and natureHow rhino poachers took advantage of the pandemic - and how you can help stop themSep 17, 2020 • 5 min read
A surprising victim of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the African rhino. Here's how.
artLegendary artists' houses you can visit around the worldSep 17, 2020 • 5 min read
From Monet’s chateau to Dalí’s surreal seaside villa, we’ve rounded up the best artists’ homes you can visit to feel closer to the genius behind the easel.
family travelThis park ranger says diversity is the key to protecting the outdoorsSep 16, 2020 • 6 min read
Ranger Leigh Gardner of Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park in Manchester, Tennessee, believes state parks and the outdoors are for everyone.
family travelAfter 18 months on the road, what now for our nomadic family?Sep 16, 2020 • 4 min read
Karen Binedell and her family have been on the road for 18 months. Here's what COVID-19 has meant for them and their future travels.
historyMachu Picchu: get to know Peru's icon of Inca civilizationSep 16, 2020 • 6 min read
Get to know the history behind Peru's most famous site: the fascinating Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.
sportsTips for getting on the road in CanadaSep 16, 2020 • 6 min read
Driving is a tempting way to explore this spectacular country.
Ask LP: how do I plan a trip that won't get cancelled?Sep 15, 2020 • 3 min read
With frequently changing travel restrictions due to COVID-19, how do you plan a trip that won't get cancelled? Here's what you need to know.