Sustainable Travel Articles
- Lonely Planet's train expert picks his top 5 rail journeys for 2024
- Scenic Trains
- Practical Information
- Sustainability
- Sleeping pods and cocktail bars: Europe's night trains aim to lure more solo travelers
- Scenic Trains
- Sustainability
- Ecuador: behind the scenes of our Best in Travel video
- Food and Drink Experiences
- Hiking and Trekking
- National Parks
- Outdoor and Nature
- Historic and Cultural Sites
- Landmarks and Attractions
- Museums and Galleries
- Cultural and Historical Experiences
- Sustainability
- Architecture
- Why Italy's medieval Le Marche was made for slow travel
- Wildlife Experiences
- Cultural and Historical Experiences
- Sustainability
- Architecture
- London to Barcelona: Why you should skip the high-speed service in favor of a night train via Paris
- Scenic Trains
- Sustainability
- Why the train from Vienna to Saalfelden Leogang is food for the soul
- Hiking and Trekking
- Scenic Trains
- Sustainability
- Gorgeous landscapes, ancient ruins and wine: cycling through Turkey’s İzmir Province
- Cycling and Mountain Biking
- Practical Information
- Sustainability
- The best ways to travel around in the US
- Public Transport
- Getting Around
- Scenic Trains
- Practical Information
- Sustainability
- How I spent an idyllic 3 days cycling around Swedish lakes and forests
- Cycling and Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Experiences
- Practical Information
- Sustainability
- Berlin in 5 Shops: flea market finds and club-friendly styles
- Food and Drink Experiences
- Shops and Markets
- Read
- Practical Information
- Shopping
- Sustainability
- Unesco recommends Venice for its World Heritage in Danger list
- Sustainability
- 7 years walking the world: what the ultimate slow travel trip taught me about life
- Hiking and Trekking
- Solo
- Sustainability
- 8 incredible train journeys in South India
- Scenic Trains
- Sustainability
- Why a slow bus journey is the best way to see the coast from Lisbon to Porto
- Food and Drink Experiences
- Practical Information
- Sustainability
- Bordeaux to the Pyrenees by train, bike and hiking trail (no car required)
- Hiking and Trekking
- Cycling and Mountain Biking
- Scenic Trains
- Practical Information
- Sustainability
- Making a Silk Road journey through Uzbekistan entirely by train
- Scenic Trains
- Practical Information
- Sustainability
- Aboard a passenger mail boat in the Bahamas: a different way to explore the Caribbean
- Solo
- Practical Information
- Sustainability
- The Night Riviera: the secret slow-fast route from London to Cornwall
- Scenic Trains
- Sustainability
- The night train from Venice to Rome was a time and money saver
- Scenic Trains
- Family
- Sustainability
- I lost my job, so I walked 100 miles through the most beautiful English countryside
- Hiking and Trekking
- Practical Information
- Sustainability
- Is Dubrovnik banning wheelie suitcases from its Old Town?
- Practical Information
- Sustainability
- Southern Brazil has two new Unesco Geoparks - here's what visitors need to know
- Hiking and Trekking
- Wildlife Experiences
- Sustainability
- The best places to eat in the world, according to top London zero-waste chef
- Food and Drink Experiences
- Restaurants
- Practical Information
- Sustainability
- Tackling the peaks of France’s lesser-trekked Auvergne region
- Hiking and Trekking
- Sustainability
- 'Slow tourism is a positive way to move past trauma' - hiking in Iraq's Kurdistan region
- Hiking and Trekking
- Sustainability
- It takes days to reach Spain from Ireland by ferry - but it's more charming than the 2-hour flight
- Sustainability
- The female farmers green-fueling Trondheim’s sustainable food scene
- Food and Drink Experiences
- Tours
- Sustainability
- The 7 best European itineraries for an electric-vehicle road trip
- Sustainability
- Road Trips
- Take a train through the misty Celtic landscapes of northern Spain and Portugal
- Scenic Trains
- Sustainability
- Crossing Corsica on the "little train" is the best way to see its spectacular scenery
- Scenic Trains
- Sustainability
- I drove 5000 miles during my move from Oman to Spain. Here’s why
- Camping
- Wildlife Experiences
- Sustainability
- Road Trips
- I took the night train from Amsterdam to Zurich - with plenty of time for sightseeing
- Scenic Trains
- Sustainability
- Aboard the 19-hour overnight train from Vienna to Bucharest - but where's the famous dining car?
- Scenic Trains
- Sustainability
- Crossing the Canadian Rockies by train: Here's what I saw on my week-long adventure
- Food and Drink Experiences
- National Parks
- Scenic Trains
- Sustainability
- The “world’s longest bus trip” covers 22 countries in 56 days. Think you could handle it?
- Sustainability
- Road Trips
- Picture yourself in Tanzania with Elsewhere by Lonely Planet
- Cultural and Historical Experiences
- Sustainability
- Riding the slow train through Japan from Nagoya to Toyama
- Scenic Trains
- Practical Information
- Sustainability
- How Spanish islands like Ibiza and Mallorca aim to become a model of sustainable tourism
- Practical Information
- Sustainability
- The Amsterdam canal tour where the main attraction is trash
- Tours
- Sustainability
- 10 things that make us happy to travel in 2023
- Practical Information
- Sustainability
- Slow travel: Why London to Stockholm by train is worth the day-long journey
- Scenic Trains
- Practical Information
- Sustainability
- How to get around in the Bahamas: Everything you need to know
- Public Transport
- Getting Around
- Sustainability
- This lesser-visited Italian region is offering free transport and discounts to woo visitors
- Sustainability
- France's 8 best cycling routes, from Alpine climbs to leisurely wine trails
- Cycling and Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Experiences
- Sustainability
- Exploring Gothenburg’s sustainable side: a green weekend itinerary
- Practical Information
- Sustainability
- Can you do the all-American road trip in an electric car? Expert tips for planning your route
- Practical Information
- Sustainability
- Road Trips
- The best ways to get around in Pittsburgh
- Public Transport
- Getting Around
- Scenic Trains
- Sustainability
- The best of Banff and Jasper’s backcountry lodges
- Hotels
- Hiking and Trekking
- Wildlife Experiences
- Sustainability
- What should be America's next national park?
- National Parks
- Outdoor and Nature
- Sustainability
- A new Arctic water safari brings guests closer than ever to marine wildlife
- Sustainability
- I am a travel journalist but I won't fly - here's why
- Sustainability
- Traveling by train in Europe this summer? Here’s 7 things you need to know
- Sustainability
- Earth Day 2022: Lonely Planet staff share their sustainable travel tips
- Sustainability
- 7 easy tips for eco-friendly travel on a budget
- Budget
- Sustainability
- The 10 best wild swimming spots in the UK
- Wildlife Experiences
- Sports Venues
- Beaches
- Sustainability
- Sustainable Australia: top tips to minimize your carbon footprint and travel slow
- Sustainability
- 'Hell is becoming a paradise' - Mexico's former penal colony is now an eco-friendly tourist hub
- Sustainability
- Wolves and gators and cranes, oh my! The best wildlife experiences in the USA
- Wildlife Experiences
- Sustainability
- 10 sustainable destinations to consider for a family trip
- Family
- Sustainability
- Sustainable travel: 6 simple tips to make a positive impact on your next trip
- Sustainability
- 12 innovative sustainable tourism attractions you can visit around the world
- Sustainability
- 7 rewilding projects you can visit in Europe
- Wildlife Experiences
- Sustainability
- 8 eco-friendly destinations where sustainability is priority
- Sustainability
- You can be a part of worldwide coral regeneration schemes – here's how
- Wildlife Experiences
- Sustainability
- A beginner's guide to backcountry camping: don't start your journey until you read this
- Hiking and Trekking
- Camping
- Wildlife Experiences
- Sustainability
- Enjoy the simple life at these 10 top agritourism farm stays
- Food and Drink Experiences
- Wine Tasting
- Wildlife Experiences
- Cultural and Historical Experiences
- Sustainability
- 10 least-visited US national parks: the best to avoid crowds in 2022
- Hiking and Trekking
- National Parks
- Wildlife Experiences
- Sustainability
- Here are Geneva’s 8 best day trips
- Day Trips
- Sustainability
- Road Trips
- How to be a responsible wildlife tourist
- Wildlife Experiences
- Sustainability
- How to find an ethical wildlife conservation project for your next trip
- Wildlife Experiences
- Sustainability
- Introducing Utah's national parks
- Hiking and Trekking
- Wildlife Experiences
- Family
- Sustainability
- 25 heritage sites in danger, according to the World Monuments Fund
- Cultural and Historical Experiences
- Ancient History
- Sustainability
- Top tips for spotting animals: a guide to watching wildlife around the world
- Wildlife Experiences
- Budget
- Sustainability
- Can purposeful travel help us change the way we see the world in 2022?
- Cultural and Historical Experiences
- Sustainability
- El Hierro, the little-explored Canary Island that breaks all the stereotypes
- Food and Drink Experiences
- Hiking and Trekking
- Wine Tasting
- Practical Information
- Family
- Sustainability
- Top 10 wonders to see in US National Parks in 2022
- Hiking and Trekking
- Wildlife Experiences
- Sustainability
- 10 top tips to tackle your first bike tour in 2022
- Cycling and Mountain Biking
- Sustainability
- 9 incredible wetlands for watching wildlife
- Wildlife Experiences
- Sustainability
- How to choose an ethical elephant experience in Thailand
- Wildlife Experiences
- Travel Resources and Tools
- Family
- Sustainability
- 7 expert tips to sustainably trek to Everest Base Camp
- Hiking and Trekking
- Camping
- Sustainability
- Thailand's iconic Maya Beach reopens with new sustainability efforts
- Wildlife Experiences
- Sustainability
- Spain's beaches are now smoking free zones
- Beaches
- Sustainability
- 10 essential experiences on Hawai‘i's Big Island
- Coffee Tours
- Art
- Wildlife Experiences
- Sports Venues
- Cultural and Historical Experiences
- Beaches
- Stargazing
- Sustainability
- How to get around in Brisbane: the easiest, cheapest and most sustainable options
- Public Transport
- Accessibility
- Getting Around
- Practical Information
- Sustainability
- How to travel around in Wales: enjoy epic scenery as you go
- Getting Around
- Practical Information
- Budget
- Sustainability
- Siem Reap: 11 best things to do after you explore Angkor Wat
- Wildlife Experiences
- Family
- Sustainability
- The easiest ways to get around Aspen
- Public Transport
- Getting Around
- Practical Information
- Sustainability
- Cambodia's less-traveled islands visitors need to know about
- Wildlife Experiences
- Budget
- Beaches
- High-end
- Sustainability
- How to travel sustainably in Puerto Rico
- Food and Drink Experiences
- Art
- Beaches
- Sustainability
- A new low-cost train service linking these UK cities launches today
- Scenic Trains
- Sustainability
- How to get around in car-centric Richmond, Virginia
- Public Transport
- Cycling and Mountain Biking
- Accessibility
- Getting Around
- Practical Information
- Sustainability
- The world's eco-luxury resorts that are worth the hype
- Hotels
- Our Picks
- High-end
- Sustainability
- The biggest rewilding project in the UK will restore vanishing ecosystems in the Scottish Highlands
- National Parks
- Wildlife Experiences
- Sustainability
- Experience Yellowstone National Park sustainably: your guide to going green
- National Parks
- Wildlife Experiences
- Sustainability
- The Grand Canyon nabs top spot in Lonely Planet's Ultimate United States Travel List
- Read
- National Parks
- Sustainability
- This Hawaiian island plans for fewer visitors as it pushes for sustainable tourism
- Sustainability
- 13 best tree house vacation rentals in the USA
- Hotels
- Wildlife Experiences
- High-end
- Sustainability
- Rewilding in Argentina's ecotourism hotspot saved these giant river otters
- National Parks
- Wildlife Experiences
- Sustainability
- The top 12 city parks in Melbourne
- Sustainability
- You can hike this incredible Californian trail for the first time in 13 years
- Hiking and Trekking
- National Parks
- Wildlife Experiences
- Sustainability