Tiny, tropical Belize is where Latin-flavored Central America meets the captivating culture of the Caribbean, but it pays to think about when to go. You’ll get the best out of […]
Ask a local expert about Armenia
I’ll admit it: Armenia was not on my travel radar. From a mass tourism perspective, it remains relatively undiscovered. But this little country filled with beautiful landscapes is exactly what […]
Peak performance: Bhutan’s 5 best road trips
A road trip through the remote, stunningly beautiful Himalayan valleys of Bhutan ranks as one of travel’s most exciting adventures. Whether sticking to the more popular western valleys on a […]
The 6 best day trips from Bordeaux: beaches, biking and (yes) wine
Nicola recently finished writing the new edition of Lonely Planet’s Pocket Bordeaux guidebook, which is out in May 2024. Here she shares her expert opinion on day trips beyond the city. The […]
These 7 top hikes in Kyoto offer scenery, city views and mountaintop temples
While most visitors make their way to Kyoto to take in the rich history of the ancient capital of Japan, nature lovers come for the hiking trails – both well-trodden […]
Earth, water and sky: Exploring Alaska’s five regions
Perhaps no other state is as defined by terrain as Alaska. With 350 million acres of land and 6,640 miles of coastline making it the largest state in the USA, […]
10 fabulous day trips from Vancouver
There’s so much to see and do in Vancouver that you might forget to check out what the surrounding area has to offer. You shouldn’t. With easy access to the rest […]
Plan a family trip by bike around France’s Lake Annecy
In Lonely Plan-It, we take you step by step through how we planned some of the most complicated travel adventures. Here, Nicola Williams explains how she tackled one of the […]
The most majestic national parks in California
Beating out even famously scenic states like Alaska and Utah, California boasts more national parks than any other state. The Golden State’s 10 national parks show off the diverse range of landscapes […]
The 8 best beaches in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is best known for its volcanoes, greenery and famous wildlife — but the beaches are also worth daydreaming about. Because of its rich biodiversity, there’s a little something […]