Beaches in Liverpool? Surely not. Okay, so while there may not be any sandy stretches immediately fringing this historic, music-loving city, you will find a handful of the Northwest’s most […]
The lions of Africa: expert advice on how to see them on your next safari
Few experiences in Africa live longer in memory than the first time you see a lion. Lithe and ferocious, lions are without rival as Africa’s apex predator and carry on […]
Botswana’s unmissable national parks are truly wild
With the densest population of elephants in the world, critically endangered painted wolves, radiant birdlife and the longest mammal migration in Africa, the national parks in Botswana promise to impress. […]
🌍 Help Me, LP! Is it possible to explore New York City by bicycle as a tourist?
In this series, we answer your travel questions and provide tips and hacks to help you plan a hassle-free trip. This week, Brooklyn-based Sebastian Modak, Lonely Planet’s in-house cycling obsessive, […]
The 6 best hikes in Mexico to explore volcanoes, canyons and ghost towns
Home to tropical beaches, pre-Columbian ruins and some of the world’s most celebrated cooking, Mexico has long captivated visitors. Its hiking trails, however, remain little known, which is great news […]
Lonely Plan-it: How to plan a trip to see the northern lights in Europe
In Lonely Plan-it, we take you step-by-step through how we planned some of the most complicated travel adventures, so you can recreate them yourself with ease. Here, Icelandic writer Egill […]
6 of the best beaches in Vancouver for sunbathing, playing sports and soaking up city views
Coast meets city in Vancouver, where warm sandy shorelines satisfy sun seekers, and city dwellers delight in the cool culinary scene and swanky shops found around town. But you don’t […]
Arizona’s 5 best national parks and monuments to explore
Some people might think of Arizona simply as “the desert,” but visiting this state’s best national parks and monuments is a surefire way to discover there’s so much more than […]
Postcard from Vail: My winter getaway in pics
Laura Motta, senior director of content at Lonely Planet, shares a snapshot of a dreamy – and ski-free! – winter trip to Vail, Colorado. Here’s what to see, do and […]
The best time to visit Malawi
Small and land-locked Malawi is loaded with diverse game parks, lively cities, varied topography, and a stunning lake that packs a punch no matter what time of year you visit. The country […]