A dramatic area crammed with goose-bump-inducing vistas, shimmering lakes, towering waterfalls, soaring striped granite boulders, and vast emerald-green forests, Yosemite National Park is a beacon for the world’s hiking community. Around […]
The 5 best places to explore by bicycle in Valencia
With over 200km of cycle paths and 300 days of balmy sunshine, Valencia is an ideal biking city that’s entirely flat, spanning a grid system with access to coastal boardwalks, […]
9 of the best places in the world to see bioluminescence
The natural world is full of wonders, but is there anything more mesmerizing than swimming at night in a sea glowing with bioluminescence? Or spying on flickering fireflies in woodland […]
How to hike the Jordan Trail, a cross-country trek in the Middle East
Just as Spain has the Camino and the United States has the Appalachian Trail, so too Jordan has the Jordan Trail. This epic long-distance path that threads its way through the […]
Top 7 beaches in Georgia for families, dog lovers and seashell seekers
Georgia doesn’t have a lot of coastline, a little more than 100 miles. But that stretch is packed with some of the Atlantic coast’s most unique features, and visitors would […]
Joshua Tree National Park: everything a first-time visitor could want to know
What makes Joshua Tree National Park so memorable? It’s a little bougie. It’s a little woo-woo. And its natural beauty is simply astonishing. Between the Coachella Valley and the vast […]
Olympics-obsessed? Start planning your trip to the 2028 LA games now
It doesn’t matter where you’re from, what language you speak or how many Simone Biles gymnastics moves you can name: excitement surrounding the Olympic Games is universal. Every four years, […]
Hiked the Camino? Here are 7 pilgrimages to consider for your next challenge
A sacred path to spiritual renewal. A journey from head to heart. A test of endurance. A life-changing road to enlightenment. Since time immemorial, people have gone on pilgrimages to […]
The 22 best things to do in India
There are many Indias within India. This expansive land of ancient temples and opulent palaces, forgotten cities and lost traditions, spice markets and famously spicy food is almost a world […]
Copy my trip: Ultimate Switzerland road trip
Lonely Planet’s Aoife Breslin is just back from a week of road-tripping around Switzerland. She shares some of her top tips and insights on exploring the country by campervan. As […]