hiking
Camino de Santiago: Here's my itinerary from two weeks walking the Portuguese WayJul 25, 2022 • 15 min read
I’ve had several people reach out asking if I'd share my itinerary. Here are the details on mileage, budget and lodging.
Connections
state parksNew Jersey's 2022 summer just got a major upgrade: free state parks - these are the bestJun 2, 2022 • 3 min read
Summer 2022 in New Jersey just got a major upgrade: all state parks are free. Here are the best parks to visit.
sustainable travelA new Arctic water safari brings guests closer than ever to marine wildlifeMay 31, 2022 • 6 min read
A new hybrid-electric vessel set sail in Svalbard in May to take tourists on a walrus safari and Lonely Planet was onboard for its maiden voyage.
hikingAn all-Black team has summited Mt Everest – and made history in the processMay 23, 2022 • 6 min read
With their recent ascent, the Full Circle Everest team has nearly doubled the number of Black climbers to summit the world's tallest peak.
luxuryMallorca luxe: Richard Branson's first hotel in Spain set for stunning Unesco siteMay 20, 2022 • 2 min read
The first preview of Virgin's Son Bunyola, Richard Branson's Mallorca hotel set to open in the summer of 2023.
sustainable travelPrince Harry launches eco-travel scheme inspired by sustainable Maori practicesMay 16, 2022 • 2 min read
Prince Harry appeared on a Maori TV channel to launch an eco-travel campaign in New Zealand and starred in a launch video encouraging travelers to consider…
digital nomadMove over digital nomads, the anywhere worker has arrivedMay 10, 2022 • 4 min read
The jump to remote work for many people during the pandemic removed geographical barriers and provided greater flexibility in how and where they do their…
sustainable travelTraveling by train in Europe this summer? Here’s 7 things you need to knowMay 6, 2022 • 5 min read
If you're planning to explore Europe this summer, a number of new developments may have you considering traveling by rail.
sustainable travelEurostar is connecting more European cities by high-speed railApr 28, 2022 • 2 min read
Two of Europe's biggest rail operators are merging to create a combined high-speed network that serves five countries.
health and wellnessThe Well-Traveled Path: Returning to international travel with a purposeApr 20, 2022 • 5 min read
Dr. Jenny Yu volunteered for a week in Honduras and returns with a new appreciation of the beauty in day-to-day life.
romanceDreaming of a Hawaii destination wedding? Here's what $125,000 will buy youApr 14, 2022 • 3 min read
Dreaming of a destination wedding in Hawaii? Here's what a cool $125,000 USD will buy you at one Maui resort.
sustainable travel'Hell is becoming a paradise' - Mexico's former penal colony is now an eco-friendly tourist hubApr 13, 2022 • 3 min read
A former prison island in Mexico is being reimagined as an eco-friendly tourist destination.
archaeology25 heritage sites in danger, according to the World Monuments FundMar 2, 2022 • 4 min read
Threatened by challenges ranging from climate change to overtourism, the World Monuments Fund released its bi-annual watch list of sites under threat.
national parksThis historic park in Georgia is doubling in size to protect a sacred siteFeb 28, 2022 • 3 min read
A national park in Georgia dedicated to protecting a site sacred to the Muskogee (Creek) people has doubled in size thanks to an effort to save it from…
luxury5 of the best Caribbean overwater bungalows for 2022: closer to home so you can relax longerFeb 24, 2022 • 5 min read
Bora Bora is a hike. Find the bliss of an overwater bungalow closer to home: the Caribbean's most worthy alternatives.
budget travelFind a cheap transatlantic fare? Tips for managing a long haul flight in basic economyFeb 23, 2022 • 9 min read
As countries are rolling back travel restrictions thanks to falling COVID-19 cases, a parade of low-cost transatlantic airlines has announced new and returning…
wildlife and natureThailand's iconic Maya Beach reopens with new sustainability effortsJan 6, 2022 • 3 min read
Thailand's iconic Maya Bay has reopened in 2022 with new rules in place for people who wish to visit the famous beach.
beachesSpain's beaches are now smoking free zonesDec 28, 2021 • 1 min read
Spain is set to be the first country in Europe to ban smoking on all of its beaches.
digital nomadTake your job to the Caribbean with a 90-day remote work visa in the Cayman IslandsDec 23, 2021 • 2 min read
You could work remotely from a sunny Caribbean island location as the Cayman Islands introduces a new visa that allows digital nomads to live there for up…
sustainable travelCaribbean travel during COVID-19: What I learned from an easy-going trip to the Dominican RepublicNov 16, 2021 • 6 min read
In the Dominican Republic face-masks are mandatory in shops and public buildings. However, as life in the Caribbean is lived mostly outside, regulations aren’t…
sustainable travelA new low-cost train service linking these UK cities launches todayOct 21, 2021 • 2 min read
The new electric rail service connects London and Edinburgh with fares from as little as £14.90
national parksThe biggest rewilding project in the UK will restore vanishing ecosystems in the Scottish HighlandsSep 30, 2021 • 3 min read
A large stretch of the Scottish Highlands will return to its wild, natural state in an ambitious 30-year project.