Straddling the prefectural borders of Yamagata, Niigata and Fukushima in northern Japan is Bandai-Asahi National Park, approximately 187,000 hectares of rumbling volcanoes, stoic mountains, looking-glass lakes and primeval woodland. Such […]
Explore the cultural wonders of Japan’s Bandai-Asahi National Park
Bandai-Asahi National Park, which spans Yamagata, Fukushima and Niigata Prefectures in northern Japan, is a region strong in traditional Japanese culture. From the yamabushi (mountain monks) of the syncretic Japanese […]
7 Big Sur hikes to get you out of the car and onto the trails
Big Sur easily qualifies as one America’s most iconic road trips, but to truly appreciate this impossibly dramatic juxtaposition of land and sea, you need to get out of the […]
Wow them with photos – your guide to this year’s most vivid fall colors outside of Toronto
Disappointed that summer is over? Don’t be. Canada is lucky enough to experience a lush, vivid fall. Only a few hours out of Toronto, you can experience the full glory […]
Why Fiji should be your next island getaway
Deep in the South Pacific, Fiji is one of those destinations that feels like it’s still a little bit of a secret. It has much to offer every type of […]
Grand Canyon National Park is geological and human history writ large
With the launch of Lonely Planet’s Ultimate United States Travel List, we wanted to explore some of our favorite American destinations and zoom in a little closer. Each piece begins […]
How a gift to the city of LA became a world-famous stargazing spot
With the launch of Lonely Planet’s Ultimate United States Travel List, we wanted to explore some of our favorite American destinations and zoom in a little closer. Each piece begins […]
Saving money is easy with these 15 free things to do in New Jersey
Caught between New York City and Philadelphia, New Jersey has never received the credit it deserves. Even back in the 1800s, a pair of Abrahams – New Jersey’s first attorney […]
The best beaches near Edinburgh for hiking, birding and wild camping
Strolling amongst the cobbled streets and steep wynds of Edinburgh, unless you’re looking out from atop Arthur’s Seat, it’s easy to forget that the Scottish capital is also home to […]
5 Asheville neighborhoods you need to visit now
In the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains just west of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville is the largest city in Western North Carolina. And its compact size makes it […]