If the landscapes of each US state had their own Miss America–style competition, California would be a serious contender for the crown. Traversing a dramatic coastline, sky-high granite peaks, cascading […]
Salzburg vs Vienna: which awesome Austrian city has more allure?
Mountains, music and sweets mit Schlag: Austria’s charms are irresistible, and draw millions of visitors each year. Two of the country’s most populous cities, Salzburg and Vienna are – justifiably […]
Beyond Santa, what is there to do or see in Lapland in winter?
Every year, Santa is the main attraction in Finnish Lapland. But there’s so much more to discover in this winter wonderland. In this series, Lonely Planet’s team of writers and […]
Discover the best resorts for skiers with disabilities in the US and Europe
The largest ski resort in the United States is now one of the nation’s most accessible. Utah’s National Ability Center (NAC) recently opened a 9400-sq-ft facility at the base of […]
The 6 best US national parks for persons with disabilities
As national parks look for ways to better serve travelers with disabilities, here are the top parks doing it right. Visitors entering Yellowstone, America’s first national park, pass under a […]
10 best places to enjoy cherry blossoms in the US in spring 2024
You don’t have to fly all the way to Japan to see splendid cherry blossoms. With the emergence of their fluffy, delicate flowers, blossoming cherry trees are a sign that […]
6 of the best hiking routes in Yosemite National Park
A dramatic area crammed with goose-bump-inducing vistas, shimmering lakes, towering waterfalls, soaring striped granite boulders, and vast emerald-green forests, Yosemite National Park is a beacon for the world’s hiking community. Around […]
The 5 best places to explore by bicycle in Valencia
With over 200km of cycle paths and 300 days of balmy sunshine, Valencia is an ideal biking city that’s entirely flat, spanning a grid system with access to coastal boardwalks, […]
9 of the best places in the world to see bioluminescence
The natural world is full of wonders, but is there anything more mesmerizing than swimming at night in a sea glowing with bioluminescence? Or spying on flickering fireflies in woodland […]
How to hike the Jordan Trail, a cross-country trek in the Middle East
Just as Spain has the Camino and the United States has the Appalachian Trail, so too Jordan has the Jordan Trail. This epic long-distance path that threads its way through the […]