Picture-perfect Los Cabos offers a desert-meets-sea aesthetic, with gorgeous golden rock formations that tumble down to the wide-open Pacific Ocean. Not to be confused with the West African island nation […]
10 beautiful destinations to see fall colors in 2024
When the lazy days of summer are over, and the air starts to have a distinct chill, there’s no need to be downhearted. Fall is the most spectacular season, the […]
8 top things to do in Dominica: hikes, swims, culture and more
Dominica provides an unhurried respite for those looking to disconnect from life’s chaos. Yet throughout the Caribbean island nation’s mountainous terrain, deep gorges, verdant foliage, endless trails and bountiful rivers also make […]
15 best things to do in Honolulu, Hawaii
What sets O’ahu apart from other Hawaiian islands? Honolulu, of course. It’s the only Hawaiian island with a real city, complete with high-rises, loads of fine-dining options in downtown Honolulu […]
Toulouse: la vie en rose in France’s pink city
When it comes to French cities, there are a few that stand out as traveller favourites: Nice, Bordeaux, Lyon and, of course, Paris. Toulouse is all too often overlooked, but it’s one of France’s most historic and […]
The Great Wall’s most spectacular wild hikes
Lonely Planet has produced this article for the China National Tourist Office. All editorial views are those of Lonely Planet alone and reflect our policy of editorial independence and impartiality. […]
Washington DC by bike: a step-by-step guide
With its waterfront parks, off-street trails and growing web of bike lanes, Washington, DC, is a surprisingly brilliant place to be on two wheels. Where else can you get your daily cardio while zipping […]
How to do the Great Barrier Reef on a budget
With around 7000km of coastline, more than 150 islands and the Great Barrier Reef spanning it all, Queensland is Australia’s most dreamed-about tropical destination. The trouble is, it ain’t cheap. […]
Hiking Kyrgyzstan: a trekker’s guide to the Tien Shan
Bishkek has many moments of beauty, but it’s the Tien Shan mountains that are the real scenic draw of Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek serves as a de facto visa capital of Central Asia, so […]
Africa’s wildest experiences
Africa may be justifiably famous for its national parks, but some of the wildest experiences take place elsewhere – on a dizzyingly-high cliff face; amongst magical sand dunes which hum […]