We wanted to take a short getaway to somewhere Spanish-speaking, relatively close, warm (but not too warm!), and under the radar. Why not El Salvador? thought my husband Dan and […]
The best road trips in Chile offer the drive of your life
Diverse landscapes are Chile‘s biggest asset. Traveling around this long, narrow country, you’ll be greeted by an ever-shifting panorama of rolling vineyards, dazzling lakes, towering volcanoes, deep fjords, high grasslands […]
The 14 best things to do in Chile, from volcano climbs to sampling pisco sours
With its puffing volcanoes, pounding surf, sprawling salt flats and glistening glaciers, Chile is the ultimate wonderland for South American adventures. But you don’t need to be a skier, surfer […]
8 of the best things to do in Benin
Benin is the birthplace of Vodou – a religion that worships natural spirits and reveres ancestors. It was also a significant source for transatlantic slave traders. A history you’ll learn more […]
How I spent an idyllic 3 days cycling around Swedish lakes and forests
A lake archipelago of more than 1000 islands. A bike path that follows an old railway line alongside and over the lake. Loud loons and ospreys flying overhead at dusk. […]
The 7 most incredible hikes in Texas
As the second-largest state in the USA, it’s no surprise that Texas has two national parks, 12 nationally protected areas, and 80 state parks and recreation sites. And there’s no […]
How to experience Inca ruins at Machu Picchu – without the crowds
There are ways to find lesser-traveled trekking routes to reach magnificent Machu Picchu. Here, our Peru expert Luke Waterson, who has contributed to four editions (and running) of the Lonely […]
8 great walks to explore more of Andalucía
Andalucía, the south of Spain, is celebrated for many things: its Moorish heritage, its sun-kissed beaches, its warm, festive people… but it’s also a tantalizing natural smorgasbord of high mountains, […]
Follow the sun: exploring ancient Incan history in southern Peru
Cusco might be just a short flight south from Peru’s capital of Lima, but you’ll feel as if you traveled centuries back in time. Filled with lush hills, fertile soil […]
Malaysia’s geography is tailor-made for epic outdoor adventures.
A sprinkle of forest-clad tropical islands spills off the 2,989 miles of beach and mangrove-studded coasts that cut this green peninsula out of the sea. Running from the north to […]