Though Belfast is Northern Ireland’s most urbanized locale, it’s awash in green spaces and dense woodlands that evoke more classical images of the Emerald Isle. Public parks are often former […]
The best places to visit in Massachusetts for history, beaches and witches
For a small state, Massachusetts punches far above its weight for its place in American history and culture. Given the state’s outsize contributions to the arts, science, technology, sports and politics, […]
The ultimate guide to England’s Jurassic Coast
Take a step back in time – some 185 million years back in time – along the wild and rugged Jurassic Coast in Southwest England. England’s only natural World Heritage […]
Southwest Oregon is a top road trip for outdoor adventurers: here’s the best route to follow
Oregon has no dearth of mindblowing outdoor adventure, from dramatic coasts with vertigo-inducing cliffs to rushing rivers through national forests to high desert. And while the northeast corner of the […]
France’s best natural wonders: 10 incredible, unfiltered, pinch-me encounters that are pretty much as Mother Nature intended
Everyone raves about France for its cuisine and culture, but the country also enthralls with its natural wonders – from the highest peaks in Europe to colossal canyons, lyrical rivers, […]
The cutest animals in Australia and where to find them
Looking to get a close-up look at the cutest animals in Australia? From quokkas to koalas, the Great Southern Land offers a delightfully diverse range of wildlife encounters beyond its […]
France’s 8 best cycling routes, from Alpine climbs to leisurely wine trails
From the Tour de France cycle race to the pensioner cycling home from a village market with a pannier full of vegetables, the bicycle is as much a part of […]
The 7 best parks and green spaces in Kraków: from riverside meadows to stunning nature reserves
You’re almost certainly in Kraków for the pretty cobbled streets and photogenic palaces on every corner, but this is also one of Europe’s greenest cities – only Vilnius in Lithuania […]
15 epic hikes in Australia and New Zealand among volcanoes, rainforests and more
Mesmerizing waterfalls, active volcanoes, stunning coasts: Australia and New Zealand are an adventurer’s playground. Lonely Planet’s new book, Epic Hikes of Australia and New Zealand, celebrates the region as one of […]
How to explore the lavender fields of France (and things to do when they’re not in bloom)
If there’s one flower that defines France, it’s lavender, thanks to the vast carpets of purple flowers that cover the countryside of Provence. The beauty of the lavender fields lives […]