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 […]
8 amazing places to travel with friends
A holiday with friends is the perfect opportunity to escape the obligations that often come with romantic getaways, family holidays, and business trips. Good friends will constitute some of the […]
The best 7 hikes to do in the French Pyrenees
Whether you want to blissfully ramble and discover the perfect picnic meadow, or conquer majestic peaks that soar on the edge of reality, the Pyrenees won’t just satisfy your yearnings, […]
Postcard from New Mexico: My trip to the Land of Enchantment in photos
Lonely Planet’s Executive Editor, Nitya Chambers, has just returned from a family trip to New Mexico. Here, she shares some shots and recommendations that made the trip memorable. I was […]