Nature can be the best classroom and the Galápagos archipelago has much to teach us. In a land of ancient tortoises and equatorial penguins, I fell for the humble mockingbird. […]
Postcard from Durham: My trip to northern England in pics
Amy Lynch, a commissioning editor at Lonely Planet, shares a snapshot of a recent cozy getaway to Durham in northern England. I just returned from three days in County Durham […]
The top 6 hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
With each season, you’ll experience a new and magical side of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Whether popping with wildflowers in the springtime or exuding the most vivid shades of […]
Postcard from Patagonia: My trip to Torres del Paine in photos
California-based photographer Evan Ruderman recently returned from his second trip to Chile’s epic Torres del Paine national park. Here, he shares some shots and tips that got him through his […]
The 5 best treks in Morocco for wildlife, Roman ruins and mountain summits
Morocco is home to some of the world’s most striking mountain landscapes. Ramble through fragrant forests of cedar trees and walk along verdant valleys where time has stood still. More […]
8 Caribbean destinations where couples can find romance
What couple can resist the Caribbean, with its promise of screensaver-worthy beaches and romantic resorts that go above and beyond to make every holiday feel like a honeymoon? Whether you […]
10 incredible hot springs in the USA
It’s time to get your soak on. From comfortable resorts that revolve around effervescing pools of hot water surging up from underground to remote hot springs that require you to […]
Why the Unesco-listed “Bear Festival” in French Catalonia is worth traveling for
One legend, three interpretations and a very thirsty bear: here’s how to experience traditional Catalan culture at the Fêtes de l’Ours (Bear Festivals) in the French Pyrenees, the latest addition […]
The ultimate guide to Hawaii’s national parks, memorials and historic sites
For its geographic size, the state of Hawaii is well-stocked with national park sites: eight, with one more in the works. You can see where America suffered one of its […]
The top 8 things to do in US national parks
The USA has a whopping 423 national parks – and all are unmissable wonders. Whether they are preserving natural splendor, celebrating vital history, or protecting places burned into the national […]