While most visitors make their way to Kyoto to take in the rich history of the ancient capital of Japan, nature lovers come for the hiking trails – both well-trodden […]
Earth, water and sky: Exploring Alaska’s five regions
Perhaps no other state is as defined by terrain as Alaska. With 350 million acres of land and 6,640 miles of coastline making it the largest state in the USA, […]
10 fabulous day trips from Vancouver
There’s so much to see and do in Vancouver that you might forget to check out what the surrounding area has to offer. You shouldn’t. With easy access to the rest […]
Plan a family trip by bike around France’s Lake Annecy
In Lonely Plan-It, we take you step by step through how we planned some of the most complicated travel adventures. Here, Nicola Williams explains how she tackled one of the […]
The most majestic national parks in California
Beating out even famously scenic states like Alaska and Utah, California boasts more national parks than any other state. The Golden State’s 10 national parks show off the diverse range of landscapes […]
The 8 best beaches in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is best known for its volcanoes, greenery and famous wildlife — but the beaches are also worth daydreaming about. Because of its rich biodiversity, there’s a little something […]
The 10 best beaches in Ireland to visit no matter the season
Ireland’s coastline is a rich, 6200km-long necklace (3852 miles) of glorious spots where the land meets the sea. From quiet coves known only to a few to great stretches of golden […]
Copy My Trip: Camping in Botswana’s Okavango Delta
Lonely Planet’s director of social media, Deepa Lakshmin, recently returned from a safari trip to Botswana. Here she shares the highlights of a trip filled with safari daytime drives and starry […]
11 fresh ideas for spring break in 2024
February is here. The weather is getting warmer (we swear!). Summer isn’t too far off. But first? Spring break. After long nights and gray days, the wonderful tradition of escaping […]
Every island unique: Five one-of-a-kind adventures in the Florida Keys
It’s easy to think of the Florida Keys as just that – ‘the Keys,’ a singular, undifferentiated destination. But there are more than 100 islands in the Keys, and each […]