I’ve never been to Colombia. Such a failure, I know. But for months now, Colombia has been on my mind. Last fall I read this New York Times article about […]
Rising sun: Back to the best of Japan
The uncertainty of the pandemic years was challenging if you were hoping to travel to Japan. With the country closed to tourism for years, it was hard to know when […]
🌍 Help me LP! How do I rent a bike in London as a visitor?
One of the best ways to get around the city is by foot – yet if you want to go further and see more, you really should consider renting a […]
Ready for a challenge? Try these 10 epic long-distance hikes in the US
When adventurer Benton MacKaye conceived of the Appalachian Trail in 1921, he probably had no idea how thru-hiking, long-distance hiking and backpacking would one day take the outdoor industry by […]
France’s wine runs: Marathon du Médoc is fun but Beaujolais is the boozy race to beat
How do you make a marathon fun? Add wine. Lyon-based writer, wine aficionado and runner (in that order) Anna Richards argues that the best wine marathon in France takes place […]
Picture yourself in Iceland with Elsewhere by Lonely Planet
What is it about Iceland? Can I say, “everything?” It’s an out-of-this-world landscape that just happens to be… in this world. Its people are so welcoming and hospitable – and don’t […]
The Yankees or the Mets: which New York City team offers the better baseball experience?
New York City loves nothing more than a good rivalry. And everyone here has an opinion about everything. Is the best food in Queens or Brooklyn? The best art scene […]
The 10 best things to do in Malawi
For first-time visitors to Africa – and for anyone who is drawn to nature and outdoor adventures – Malawi is a wonderful destination. This tiny sliver of a country has many superb […]
Postcard from Costa Careyes: My trip to Mexico in pics
When our colleague Brekke Fletcher, Lonely Planet’s Director of Content, got an invitation to visit Costa Careyes in Mexico, she jumped on it. Here’s how her dreamy getaway went. It […]
Here’s how to visit Malawi on a budget
A beach-and-bush holiday in Africa rarely falls into the discount vacation category. But with flexible dates, an open attitude to slow travel and a willingness to trade deluxe wilderness camps […]