How do you make a marathon fun? Add wine. Lyon-based writer, wine aficionado and runner (in that order) Anna Richards argues that the best wine marathon in France takes place […]
Picture yourself in Iceland with Elsewhere by Lonely Planet
What is it about Iceland? Can I say, “everything?” It’s an out-of-this-world landscape that just happens to be… in this world. Its people are so welcoming and hospitable – and don’t […]
The Yankees or the Mets: which New York City team offers the better baseball experience?
New York City loves nothing more than a good rivalry. And everyone here has an opinion about everything. Is the best food in Queens or Brooklyn? The best art scene […]
The 10 best things to do in Malawi
For first-time visitors to Africa – and for anyone who is drawn to nature and outdoor adventures – Malawi is a wonderful destination. This tiny sliver of a country has many superb […]
Postcard from Costa Careyes: My trip to Mexico in pics
When our colleague Brekke Fletcher, Lonely Planet’s Director of Content, got an invitation to visit Costa Careyes in Mexico, she jumped on it. Here’s how her dreamy getaway went. It […]
Here’s how to visit Malawi on a budget
A beach-and-bush holiday in Africa rarely falls into the discount vacation category. But with flexible dates, an open attitude to slow travel and a willingness to trade deluxe wilderness camps […]
Canyons to mountains: Drive to the parks of the American Southwest
If you love uniquely incredible landscapes and thrilling outdoor adventures, a road trip through the Southwest should be at the top of your list. The Petrified Forest, Saguaro, White Sands, […]
Get into: Hurling in Ireland
Best moment of my (quasi-) sporting life? Squaring up to take a point at Dublin’s Croke Park with hurling legend Ollie Canning just a few paces away, urging me to […]
9 of the best hiking routes in Kenya
Between spotting the Big Five on safari and lounging on the white-sand beaches, it’s easy to forget that Kenya has some superb hikes. This country features spectacular scenery: you could […]
Gabon aims to become Africa’s off-the-beaten-path safari destination in 2023
Two buffalo saunter along white sands to splash in the Atlantic Ocean before disappearing into a thick forest stretching down to the beaches of Pongara National Park. In a country […]