Here’s how to plan a vigorous 10-mile hike in Crete that leads to a spectacular beach. What springs to mind when you think of Greece? Beaches? Blue-and-white villages? I bet […]
The 7 best day trips from Taipei
Within the dense forests that encircle the colorful Taiwanese capital, the beauty of rural Taiwan awaits, made accessible by Taipei’s ultra-efficient public transport system. Along with a full spectrum of […]
How can I increase my chances of seeing the northern lights on an Arctic trip?
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. We thought this question […]
The 8 best road trips in Botswana
Flying in for a few nights at a splendid luxury lodge is a marvelous way to see the remote corners of beautiful Botswana, but to truly enjoy this country’s monumentally […]
The best of Bali: top ways to find your own piece of paradise
With its unique Hindu culture, dramatic tropical landscapes and long tradition of delightful hospitality, Bali is one of the most exciting places for activities on the planet. Whether you like […]
Croatia is an outdoor paradise, on and off the coast
An island-speckled coastline and ancient walled towns place Croatia among the world’s best-known destinations and a bucket-list experience second to none. But there’s even more to this wild, sustainable, and […]
Ecuador: behind the scenes of our Best in Travel video
Ecuador, a country known primarily for The Galapagos, has so much more to show off: the Andes, the Amazon, indigenous cultures, cuisine and traditions, rapids and waterfalls and birds and […]
12 of the best beaches in Sydney
Sydney is blessed with dozens of beautiful beaches to swim, surf or simply sunbathe on the sand. Stay anywhere near Sydney city center and you have a choice of beaches to get […]
The 8 most incredible hiking trails in Peru
Distinguished by three topographical regions – mountains, jungle, and arid coast – Peru is an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts as all roads seem to lead to a superb hiking […]
The 12 best hikes to tackle in Australia
Bushwalking (Australian for “hiking”) is supremely popular in Australia, with thousands of kilometers of trails lacing its national parks and wilderness areas from the coast to the outback. Great for […]