Thanks to its location in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the picturesque town of Boulder, Colorado is a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers. But having epic beauty and […]
Conservation close up: visiting The Gambia’s Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Centre
In the heart of The Gambia, on a bend in the country’s eponymous river, lies the River Gambia National Park. This vast area of protected forest is home to the Chimpanzee […]
Summer in Switzerland: why you should start planning now for the ultimate family trip
Despite its best efforts at marketing itself as a family destination, Switzerland flies under the radar as a place to take your kids in the Northern Hemisphere during the summer […]
Travelling to Africa with my young daughters: a father’s story
Wanting to share his love of Africa and its wilderness with his young daughters, Lonely Planet writer Anthony Ham travelled to the continent with them both in tow. Was it all that […]
Talkin’ trash: 6 beach cleans you can join in cities around the world
Travelling to pick up litter. On the face of it, this could be a tough sell to your average holidaymaker… But for eco-conscious globetrotters keen to have a positive impact […]
Your guide to island hopping Croatia’s Kvarner Gulf
With the northern coast’s gateway city, Rijeka, named as European Capital of Culture for 2020, it’s time for the Kvarner islands to take centre stage in Croatia. You don’t need […]
How to spend a perfect long weekend in the Cotswolds
Undisputedly one of the most picturesque areas of England, the Cotswolds are the ideal destination for a country escape. Tucked amongst the rolling hills (the eponymous ‘Wolds’) lie honey-coloured villages […]
Highlights of western Serbia: Europe’s little-visited winter wonderland
With its icy temperatures, calorific cuisine and warming local rakija (plum brandy), Serbia makes for a wonderful European winter destination. Adventurous travellers should look beyond Belgrade and Novi Sad to the rural […]
Guatemala for first-timers
With its diverse indigenous culture, rich Maya heritage and colonial charm, Guatemala is an intoxicating adventure for both the jaded and novice traveler. That said, visiting for the first time […]
Pure shores: visiting Alabama’s restored Gulf State Park
Nearly ten years after the catastrophic Deepwater Horizon oil spill, it’s not only humans who are reaping the benefits of a vastly-improved state park along the Alabama shore. So, too, […]