Achieving ethical travel goals has become a pressing ambition for many of us who wish to protect our vulnerable environment while still exploring the world. We are now acutely aware […]
The best ski areas you’ve never heard of
You don’t need high-speed quads, massive terrain parks and 4000ft of vert to come into the ski lodge at the end of the day with a smile on your face […]
“Wiking”: Combine wine and hiking at these top 7 US wineries
Wine tasting is an enjoyable activity on its own – but paired with the opportunity to get in some steps, explore the vineyards where the grapes are grown, or tour […]
5 obscure pagan festivals around the world
Paganism is experiencing a global revival as more people are reconnecting with nature. Cities such as New Orleans, Edinburgh, and Drogheda, Ireland, have commercialized their pagan festivals, but there are […]
Ask LP: how can I travel to Antarctica?
The far south of the world may have escaped the pandemic that’s locked down life elsewhere, but that doesn’t mean this summer season is smooth sailing. Antarctica has no cases […]
The best virtual tours to explore the world from home
We live in an age of unprecedented access to digital technology – and with it, brand new ways of exploring the world around us. While it’s not quite the same […]
California’s top winter sports
California has a long tradition of extreme sports, from surfing monstrous waves at Mavericks in Half Moon Bay to the renegade skateboarding culture born in Los Angeles. But California’s adrenaline […]
A (sustainable) Instagrammer’s guide to the Isle of Skye
The landscape of the Isle of Skye is dotted with ancient castles, colourful villages, and the hairiest cows you’ll ever see, and its famed beauty has it on many bucket […]
The top 7 winter trip ideas around the world
As temperatures plummet in the Northern Hemisphere, a host of chilly activities to enjoy usher in the season. Here are the world’s top seven Winterland marvels, as chosen by Lonely Planet […]
Detours worth making between NYC and Niagara Falls
Manhattan and Niagara Falls, New York’s two icons, are oft the bookends of a single seven-hour road trip. Many rush through, hitting a rest-stop or two, bypassing large swaths of […]