Manhattan’s concrete jungle may get New York’s marquee treatment, but the state’s natural beauty lies outside of the five boroughs. Many regions of the Empire State have picturesque natural wonders, […]
The best road trips in Brazil take you to mountains, jungles and stunning beaches
Getting behind the wheel of a car in Brazil opens the door to a world of road trip adventures. Distances may be long and routes may be rough in places, […]
How to plan an epic 2000-mile hike through Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania might just be the next big hiking destinations. For if the Baltic states lack mountain ranges for summit collectors, and though long, dark winters are better […]
Chile or Argentina: which South American giant should be your pick?
We asked two writers to sing the praises of their preferred southern South American country. Deciding between Chile and Argentina? Read on. But as you follow the snow-capped peaks descending […]
North Carolina’s 7 best hikes for waterfalls, fall foliage and mountain views
North Carolina is home to famed landscapes ranging from craggy peaks in the west – popular with advanced hikers – to coastal plains in the east – a popular destination […]
Southern Thailand: where to go beyond Phuket and Krabi
In this series, Lonely Planet’s team of writers and editors answers your travel problems and provides tips and hacks to help you plan a hassle-free trip. Marco Ferrarese, a Penang-based […]
How to arrange a multi-day hike on Wales’ Glyndŵr’s Way
In this series, we take you step by step through how we planned some of the most complicated travel adventures. Here, writer Paul Stafford shares how he put together his […]
15 things to do in Brazil that will amaze you
Whether you prefer wilderness or dense cities, the call of frogs in the rainforest or the beat of samba drums, Brazil has an experience lined up for you. The country’s status as […]
Gorgeous landscapes, ancient ruins and wine: cycling through Turkey’s İzmir Province
I pedaled behind my cycling guide, a young 19-year-old Turk by the name of Yiğit – properly pronounced monosyllabically, he informed me. “Yeat. Like the rapper.” A generation older than […]
Want to take an extended hike along Scotland’s east coast? Here’s how
The east coast north of Inverness is a part of far north Scotland that many visitors whizz past on their way around the North Coast 500, eager to press on […]