Lonely Planet editor AnneMarie McCarthy recently returned from a jam-packed week in the Azores, exploring four different islands in 7 days. As the lucky destination editor in charge of Lonely […]
More than mountains: the top things to do in Nepal
Home to eight of the tallest peaks in the world, Nepal is most famous for its enormous mountains. Which is to say that whatever else you’re interested in, the Himalaya […]
What it’s like to ride the Rocky Mountaineer through Utah and Colorado
“You’ve never seen Glenwood Canyon quite like this.” Over lunch in Salt Lake City, my guide Shawn Horman explains the singular experience of riding a train through one of Colorado’s […]
14 of the best beaches in Greece
For beach lovers, it doesn’t get much better than Greece. Boasting hundreds of inhabited islands and thousands of miles of coastline, the country is home to an astonishing number of golden […]
Visiting Petra? Here’s how to do it responsibly
Painstakingly hand carved from the rose-colored sandstone cliffs, the magical timeworn city of Petra is Jordan’s most-loved attraction and a bucket-list checkbox for travelers the world over. However, in a […]
Take a day trip from Stockholm to visit palaces, islands, Viking sites and more
There’s a profusion of exciting things to see in the city of Stockholm. And once you expand your radius from Gamla Stan, you can add country palaces, windswept islets, dynamic towns and […]
10 of the best car-free places to visit in the USA this summer
Settling yourself for a week or a weekend on a car-free island can come with unexpected benefits: the joy of getting around via bicycle, the conversations that happen while walking […]
Where Locals Go: Our NYC staff share their favorite nearby getaways
“Where locals go” is our series featuring under-the-radar holiday destinations that are often overlooked by visitors but cherished by locals. In this edition, our NYC experts showcase their favorite holiday […]
Planning a trip to California’s Channel Islands? Here’s what you need to know
Hovering just off the coast of Southern California are a string of under-explored islands that offer a peaceful escape from the noise and hubbub of the mainland. If you fancy […]
5 summer solstice celebrations in the northern hemisphere
For some countries, the summer solstice marks the official start of summer, when the longest day – and shortest night – of the year is a time for revelry, steeped in […]