In this series, we answer your travel questions and provide tips and hacks to help you plan a hassle-free trip. This week, Brooklyn-based Sebastian Modak, Lonely Planet’s in-house cycling obsessive, […]
The 6 best hikes in Mexico to explore volcanoes, canyons and ghost towns
Home to tropical beaches, pre-Columbian ruins and some of the world’s most celebrated cooking, Mexico has long captivated visitors. Its hiking trails, however, remain little known, which is great news […]
Lonely Plan-it: How to plan a trip to see the northern lights in Europe
In Lonely Plan-it, we take you step-by-step through how we planned some of the most complicated travel adventures, so you can recreate them yourself with ease. Here, Icelandic writer Egill […]
6 of the best beaches in Vancouver for sunbathing, playing sports and soaking up city views
Coast meets city in Vancouver, where warm sandy shorelines satisfy sun seekers, and city dwellers delight in the cool culinary scene and swanky shops found around town. But you don’t […]
Arizona’s 5 best national parks and monuments to explore
Some people might think of Arizona simply as “the desert,” but visiting this state’s best national parks and monuments is a surefire way to discover there’s so much more than […]
Postcard from Vail: My winter getaway in pics
Laura Motta, senior director of content at Lonely Planet, shares a snapshot of a dreamy – and ski-free! – winter trip to Vail, Colorado. Here’s what to see, do and […]
The best time to visit Malawi
Small and land-locked Malawi is loaded with diverse game parks, lively cities, varied topography, and a stunning lake that packs a punch no matter what time of year you visit. The country […]
See a different side of Ireland on these 9 stunning islands
On sunny days, there are few places in the world that can match the beauty of Ireland’s islands. And even on wet and misty days, the islands are as compelling. […]
I drove 5000 miles during my move from Oman to Spain. Here’s why
After years of living in the Middle East, writer Jenny Walker recently set off on move back to Europe, driving the whole way. Here’s why. Sitting at a table overlooking […]
The top 9 scenic hikes in Michigan
The largest state east of the Mississippi offers thousands of miles of hiking trails that cut through everything from dense forests of scented pines and tumbling cascades to glimmering mountaintop […]