Stretch your legs over hours or days, without leaving some of the world’s biggest cities. This article is adapted from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Adventures. Tijuca Forest, Rio de Janeiro Aerial […]
Comoros Islands: tropical charm off the beaten path
Here’s a challenge for you: could you place the Comoros Islands on a map? Named after the Arabic word for ‘moon’, Qamar, this poetically named but little-known archipelago is located […]
Escape to Japan’s Oki Islands
Japan seduces and dazzles travellers with its buzzed-up, sprawling, ultra-convenient big cities. But if you’re weary of crowds and vending-machine-packed streets, get yourself to Matsue in Western Honshū and hop […]
The Dragon’s Back and beyond: the best hikes in Hong Kong
You’d be forgiven for thinking that hiking isn’t among the must-try activities in Hong Kong – that the only place you’ll cop an eyeful of green is in Yau Ma […]
Top 10 gay wedding destinations
Sixteen countries now allow same-sex marriage, as do 17 US states and the District of Columbia. Now LGBT couples can tie the knot beside a volcano, atop a glacier or […]
Four ways to explore Chefchaouen, Morocco’s blue city
Chefchaouen is an otherworldly escape nestled in Morocco’s Rif Mountains. As well as its distinctive palette of blue and white buildings, a striking contrast with the arid setting, this popular […]
Slow travel in Malta
Malta’s reputation as a package-holiday beach destination tells only a fraction of the story. While the warm climate and endless seas surrounding this tiny trio of Mediterranean islands make hanging […]
Top 10 outdoor adventures in Tasmania
Tasmania might seem like the ends of the earth, but it’s really the beginning of your adventure. The island state could not have been better designed for lovers of the […]
Road trip Tasmania: how to tackle the island state
Tasmania doesn’t look very big on the map – an inverted leafy triangle just a few hundred kilometers tall and not much wider across the top. But appearances can be […]
Australia in a campervan: top tips from the experts
One of the best ways to see Australia – the east coast, the west coast, or the whole country – is on a self-drive road trip in your own campervan. […]