It was at the Unspunnen festival in Interlaken in 2017 when I really became aware of just how important Schwingen – or Swiss wrestling – is in Switzerland. I’d spent […]
8 of the best hiking routes in Scotland
Rain, bog and midges be damned: Scotland is insanely lovely no matter what hand the weather and wilderness deal you. Any list of Scotland’s best hikes is bound to cause outrage […]
Which island offers an authentic taste of Caribbean life?
In this series, Lonely Planet’s writers and editors answer your travel problems and provide tips and hacks to help you plan a hassle-free trip. We asked veteran Caribbean correspondent Antonia […]
When I hear the telltale huffing of a bear near my tent, I have never felt more alone
I traveled alone for a month through Canada when I was 21. I hiked around the Rockies, took a train across the country, and kayaked and camped near Vancouver Island. […]
How to get around Scotland, from the highlands to the islands
Distances in Scotland are small but the landscapes are enormous. A journey that looks like it should take minutes on the map can take hours once you factor in the […]
Copy My Trip: An epic adventure in Norway’s southern fjords – without the crowds
A lover of cold, wild, mountainous places, Lonely Planet writer Kerry Walker headed to Norway’s southern fjords to find the true meaning of “friluftsliv” (outdoor living). Here she shares a […]
Tackling the peaks of France’s lesser-trekked Auvergne region
Our slow travel series explores how you can take more mindful journeys by train, boat, bus, bike or hike – with tips on how to reach your destination, and what […]
How to hike the “Path of the Gods” on the Amalfi Coast
In Lonely Plan-It, we take you step by step through how we put together some of the most complicated travel adventures. Here, Eva Sandoval explains how she planned her hike […]
How to trek to Everest Base Camp
Top of many people’s travel bucket lists, the trek to Everest Base Camp is often the first thing people think about when they start dreaming of a trip to Nepal. […]
9 best hikes in Nigeria
Nigeria’s diverse landscape and extensive river systems create lots of scenic opportunities for hiking, and there are plenty of kindred spirits to share the experience with. The cities of Abuja […]