Shell-o! I’m Eva. I have two legs, but I’m really a mermaid. Or at least I’ve always thought I was, ever since I grew up a bespectacled fish-out-of-water in Crystal […]
What to do and where to go in Portugal with kids
Portugal is one of the most family friendly countries in Europe. Children are an integral part of daily life, and they’re happily welcomed anywhere, from museums and restaurants to town […]
How much of Scotland can I experience in a week?
A reader asks whether it’s possible to traverse much of Scotland in just one week. Our expert has some thoughts. Lonely Planet’s team of writers and editors is here to […]
Antarctica vs the Arctic: which polar wilderness is for you?
Thinking of something a bit…bigger than another beach holiday? We might suggest heading to the remotest points on Earth – literally. On opposite poles of the globe, Antarctica and the Arctic […]
Best places to see fall colors in the US
It’s a universal truth: the turning of the fall foliage is one of the world’s most enchanting natural phenomena, and in the US, it comes in many different iterations. You […]
The 6 most beautiful road trips in South Africa
South Africa offers some of the world’s most diverse landscapes, from sparkling oceans and stark deserts to snow-capped peaks and wildlife-dense savanna. But it’s not just the land that makes […]
The best things to do with kids in Costa Rica, from surf beaches to jungle hikes
Costa Rica is one of the most stable countries in Central America, with welcoming Ticos, lodgings to suit every style and budget, as well as long-established operators offering an array […]
Top 5 easy day trips from Sydney
Sure, Sydney has enough going on to make even the most hardened traveler consider selling up and sticking down roots here, but step out a little further and you’ll soon […]
7 gorgeous hikes in Bali you can’t miss
With such a variety of landscapes, from iconic paddies and unspoiled rainforests to plantations and villages, Bali is a walker’s dream. This relatively compact and densely populated island is not […]
Montana: behind the scenes of our Best in Travel video
“My favorite state has not yet been invented. It will be called Montana, and it will be perfect.” Abraham Lincoln said this shortly after Montana became a United States territory, […]