Everyone raves about France for its cuisine and culture, but the country also enthralls with its natural wonders – from the highest peaks in Europe to colossal canyons, lyrical rivers, […]
The cutest animals in Australia and where to find them
Looking to get a close-up look at the cutest animals in Australia? From quokkas to koalas, the Great Southern Land offers a delightfully diverse range of wildlife encounters beyond its […]
France’s 8 best cycling routes, from Alpine climbs to leisurely wine trails
From the Tour de France cycle race to the pensioner cycling home from a village market with a pannier full of vegetables, the bicycle is as much a part of […]
The 7 best parks and green spaces in Kraków: from riverside meadows to stunning nature reserves
You’re almost certainly in Kraków for the pretty cobbled streets and photogenic palaces on every corner, but this is also one of Europe’s greenest cities – only Vilnius in Lithuania […]
15 epic hikes in Australia and New Zealand among volcanoes, rainforests and more
Mesmerizing waterfalls, active volcanoes, stunning coasts: Australia and New Zealand are an adventurer’s playground. Lonely Planet’s new book, Epic Hikes of Australia and New Zealand, celebrates the region as one of […]
How to explore the lavender fields of France (and things to do when they’re not in bloom)
If there’s one flower that defines France, it’s lavender, thanks to the vast carpets of purple flowers that cover the countryside of Provence. The beauty of the lavender fields lives […]
How to travel France by canal (without going overboard)
Transport and tranquility are usually mutually exclusive, but not if you book a houseboat and cruise along France‘s canals and navigable rivers. You can stop at your whim to pick […]
Return to nature in the magical hills of the Sierra Nevada, Colombia
Set in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains is Minca, Colombia – where lush, green jungle tumbles down to the Caribbean beyond. Continuing east is a long stretch of […]
The 8 best national parks in France: from untouched wildernesses to spaces under three hours from Paris
From snowy mountains to dense forests, sprawling vineyards to sparkling coasts, France is famous for its landscapes, and the French place a correspondingly high value on protecting the natural environment […]
The ultimate guide to Scotland’s magical Hebrides islands
An emerald shore receding behind, a sea breeze in your face, a dolphin surfing the bow wave as escort. The magic begins as soon as you board the ferry from […]