wildlife and nature
How can I see the Six Forgotten Giants sculptures in Copenhagen?May 8, 2023 • 2 min read
Thomas Dambo’s sculptures of giants and trolls in and around Copenhagen have become a social-media sensation. Here’s how to find them.
Adventure Travel
hikingHike between Italy’s capitals of culture on a new trailApr 27, 2023 • 2 min read
A new hiking trail will connect the Italian cities of Bergamo and Brescia while passing Unesco World Heritage sites, Lake Iseo, three wine regions and more.
wildlife and natureBird enthusiasts are flocking to Alabama this summer - here's whyApr 26, 2023 • 3 min read
As the summer approaches, birding season is taking flight. Alabama is an ideal destination for observing feathered friends in their pristine natural habitats.
national parksIt's almost time to see the synchronous fireflies at Great Smoky Mountains National ParkApr 21, 2023 • 4 min read
Each year, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park lights up with synchronous fireflies. Here’s how to score a pass to take in this magnificent spectacle.
cyclingNew Zealand is embracing cycling holidays with a network of new routesApr 18, 2023 • 4 min read
A planned waterfront bike path in Wellington is the latest addition to New Zealand’s nationwide network of trails, ideal for a vigorous cycling vacation.
national parksGoogle Maps is making it easier to explore national parksApr 14, 2023 • 3 min read
Google Maps is rolling out four updates to help travelers navigate national parks around the world, even if you're offline.
national parksAlbania boasts Europe's first wild river national park - here's why you should visitApr 6, 2023 • 3 min read
The new Vjosa River National Park in Albania promises rugged adventures along one of Europe’s last truly wild rivers.
skiingWhat’s new and exciting for travelers in China now that it's reopenedApr 5, 2023 • 5 min read
A lot changed in China during three years of COVID lockdowns. Now that they’ve been lifted, here are some of the most exciting new things to do.
national parksA new national park will protect the super blooms in Chile’s Atacama DesertMar 23, 2023 • 3 min read
To protect the super blooms that are more frequently occurring in Chile’s ultra-dry Atacama Desert, the government has created a new national park.
hikingA new long-distance hiking trail in Jordan will take you through the wonders of Wadi RumMar 16, 2023 • 4 min read
The new, long-distance Wade Rum Trail lets hikers, trekkers and rock climbers discover the lesser-known parts of this magnificent desert landscape.
wildlife and naturePicture yourself in Sicily with Elsewhere by Lonely PlanetMar 16, 2023 • 4 min read
Get ready to see Sicily like a local, with extraordinary experiences from Elsewhere by Lonely Planet.
hikingAll you need to know about Nepal’s new solo-trekking banMar 14, 2023 • 4 min read
To reduce accidents and promote jobs, Nepalese authorities recently announced a ban on solo trekking in national parks and conservation areas.
national parksYou now need to pay to park at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Here's how to get a tagMar 6, 2023 • 2 min read
Great Smoky Mountains National Park now requires visitors to pay for a parking tag. Here's what you need to know.
campingCamping in Canada's national parks? Reservations open soon - and you'll have to be quickFeb 21, 2023 • 4 min read
A new online campsite reservation system for some of Canada's most popular destinations is designed to make it simpler to secure your ultimate summer plans.
hikingPostcard from Argentina: My hiking trip to Patagonia in photosFeb 21, 2023 • 4 min read
Trail-loving senior editor Melissa Yeager recently returned from a spectacular hiking trip from a lesser-visited park in Argentine Patagonia.
hikingA massive rewilding project aims to put this under-visited part of Argentina’s Patagonia on the mapFeb 8, 2023 • 4 min read
Here’s an exciting to reason to visit the Argentine side of the Patagonian region.
astrotourismA sacred site near Vegas is poised to be a national monument – here’s why that mattersJan 31, 2023 • 4 min read
Sacred to local Indigenous populations, Spirit Mountain (or Avi Kwa Ame) might become the newest federal national monument. Here’s what that means.
hikingWhat to expect at the USA’s national parks in 2023Jan 10, 2023 • 8 min read
Read about which national parks require reservations, when you can get in for free, what to bring with you and much more.
national parksSave the date: Here's when the most popular US National Parks permits go onlineJan 9, 2023 • 9 min read
If you want an epic experience at one of the US National Parks, set calendar alerts for these dates.
skiingSki slopes in Europe forced to close early - here's where travelers are impactedJan 6, 2023 • 5 min read
Warm weather and heavy rain across the continent have caused the closure of ski runs and lift all across Europe. Here’s all you need to know.
national parksYosemite suspends its reservation system - but will overcrowding return?Nov 22, 2022 • 4 min read
Yosemite National Park announced that the reservation policy for summer day use will be suspended in 2023.
skiingEverything you need to know about planning a last-minute North American ski tripNov 15, 2022 • 6 min read
We'll show you how procrastinators are (finally!) rewarded when planning a last-minute ski trip.