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Pikaia Lodge and the sweeping scenery around it. Pikaia Lodge

Apr 3, 20267 min read

Best remote lodges in South America

Monks splashing water Songkran Festival is celebrated in a traditional New Year's Day, A family comes to decorat tung in the temple Wat Phra singh in Chiang Mai,Thailand.

Apr 2, 202624 min read

The 23 best places for solo travelers around the world

Salt flats in Uyuni, Bolivia. mapimarf/Shutterstock

Mar 6, 202610 min read

The best places to visit in South America

The Nāpali Coast of Kauaʻi, Hawai‘i. A. Emson/Shutterstock

Jan 30, 202613 min read

17 epic hikes in the Americas

Choquequirao is an Incan site in south Peru, similar in structure and architecture to Machu Picchu. The ruins are buildings and terraces at levels above and below Sunch'u Pata, the truncated hill top

Jan 5, 20269 min read

8 dream trips in South America for 2026

Masqueraders in feathered costumes dance in a stadium as confetti falls around them.

Dec 19, 20257 min read

8 of the best Carnivals in Latin America and the Caribbean

A sea lion off the shore of Isla Fernandina in the Galápagos, Ecuador. Animalgraphy/Shutterstock

Dec 18, 202515 min read

The 15 best things to do in South America

Sep 22, 20258 min read

10 best places to visit in South America during shoulder season

Sep 18, 20256 min read

7 spooky family-friendly experiences around the world

Whittle down your packing list to suit your destination. bikeriderlondon/Shutterstock

Jun 11, 20256 min read

Packing like a pro: The ultimate guide to what to bring

Tipping in US coffee shops is a controversial topic. Tamara Kenyon/Lonely Planet

Jul 31, 20244 min read

Everything you need to know about tipping in North and South America

Montevideo's Marcha por la Diversidad

May 23, 20226 min read

South America's 4 most LGBTIQ+friendly cities for Pride celebrations

Sep 13, 20218 min read

Our favorite lesser-known neighborhoods in the world's greatest cities

Dec 11, 20204 min read

New Red List reveals 31 extinct species - and some conservation successes

Reassess your work-life balance with a move to the Dutch capital. photosmatic / Shutterstock

Nov 5, 20206 min read

The 10 best cities for expats

Sep 17, 20202 min read

New book charts Wes Anderson’s aesthetic around the world

Sunrise at tourist camp Frey, Tonchek lagoon, Patagonia, Argentina.
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Sep 1, 20204 min read

Where to cool off with an unforgettable wild swim

Felucca boats sailing on the Nile River. The Aga Khan’s domed mausoleum sits on the hill in the background. ©Peter Seaward/Lonely Planet

Aug 7, 20208 min read

10 classic sailing adventures

A mother and daughter in the Lares region of Peru © Eric Mohl

Aug 5, 20203 min read

COVID-19 stalled this couple’s incredible 14-year trip, but they haven’t given up hope

Driving from Alaska to the tip of Argentina is the ultimate road trip. Thiagofav / Getty Images

Jul 22, 20204 min read

The Pan-American Highway: the ultimate road trip

Marimba is the popular dance of the town
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Jul 17, 20205 min read

How Afro-Ecuadorians shaped the country’s culture – and are changing its future

Feb 7, 20207 min read

Where and how to watch sport like a local

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

View down Calle Aldama, a famous cobblestone street in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, with the view of the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel in the background.

Nov 15, 20195 min read

7 vibrant hubs for Latin American art

A bronze bust of a man stands on a plinth in a village. Snow covers the ground, and snowy mountains are pictured in the distance.

Oct 7, 20191 min read

Take a trip on the first hybrid electric cruise ship

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

It might have a faraway feel, but Butterfly Island is actually part of the Indian mainland. Puneet Vikram Singh / Getty Images

Aug 5, 20196 min read

The world's best wild beaches and how to reach them

Jul 2, 20195 min read

Where to go in September for food and drink

Sparkling water laps at the beach, which is lined with small white and blue boats.

Jun 27, 20195 min read

Travel in September: the expert's choice

The St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria. LouieLea / Shutterstock

Jun 14, 20195 min read

Where to go in August for culture

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

Jun 11, 20195 min read

South America's best Pride parades

Cliff at Cumuruxatiba beach.

Jun 11, 20194 min read

The best beach towns of southern Bahia

May 30, 20195 min read

10 things to do in Patagonia

May 23, 20193 min read

Inti Raymi: South America's Inca solstice celebration

An aerial view of turquoise ocean hitting a desert coastline in La Guajira, Colombia

May 22, 20195 min read

The Wayúu: Colombia’s most famous weavers

Ilha de Paqueta, Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro. luiz ab / Getty Images

May 21, 20195 min read

Ilha da Paquetá: a guide to exploring Rio’s island escape

Jars containing colored liquors to taste are displayed on the counter of a distillery.

May 9, 20196 min read

Adventurous spirits: the best places to sample the world’s most unusual alcohols

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Apr 16, 20196 min read

The art of pisco: what makes Peru's signature spirit?

Apr 9, 20197 min read

Discover Ecuador's sustainable ecotourism experiences

Mar 2, 20194 min read

The best ski experiences in South America

Explore the expansive South American landscapes by car. Igor Alecsander / Getty Images

Mar 1, 20196 min read

Tips for solo travel in South America

New York's Times Square

Feb 22, 20196 min read

Famous cities you thought were capitals... but aren't

Feb 15, 20195 min read

The best wine bars in Santiago

Ireland's Slieve League sea cliffs

Jan 29, 20199 min read

Where to travel based on your Chinese zodiac sign

A long exposure of cars driving past palm trees, all silhouetted against a pink sunset sky

Jan 23, 20196 min read

A roadtripper's guide to the best of Uruguay

Oct 22, 20186 min read

Best new openings for travellers in 2019

Arctic Bath, Sweden © Johan Kauppi / Arctic Bath

Oct 22, 20184 min read

Best new places for travellers to stay in 2019

Bioluminescent plankton

Oct 4, 20187 min read

Strangest night: weird and wonderful after-dark adventures

Ogoh-ogoh parade to celebrate Nyepi (Balinese new year) at Kilometer Zero (KM.0) in Bali Island

Sep 6, 20187 min read

Best places for a second go at life’s firsts

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Sep 6, 20187 min read

Top tips for taking a road trip with kids

Aug 21, 20186 min read

Northern exposure: traveling Peru's magnificent North

Aug 15, 20187 min read

Brazil's quilombos: the heart of Afro-Brazilian history

Aug 8, 20185 min read

Five ways to watch wildlife in Colombia

Take your adventure to the next level with a hike on the Huayhuash circuit. Michael Mellinger / Getty Images

Aug 7, 20185 min read

The Huayhuash trek: a high-elevation Eden

You'll see many of these reed fishing boats in Huanchaco. Xeni4ka / Getty Images

Aug 1, 20184 min read

Peru’s best North Coast beaches

The impressive mountain range of Parque Nacional Serra dos Órgãos. Rafael Fernando / 500px

Jun 26, 20186 min read

Petrópolis and Teresópolis: Rio's mountain getaways

Jun 14, 20188 min read

Testing your (city) limits: urban adventures in mighty metropolises

Hikers enjoy sunset at Roca Lake near El Calafate. Guillermo Palavecino / 500px

Jun 8, 20185 min read

Escape the noise with Patagonia’s best alternative experiences

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