Where you stay is as much a part of the ski experience as getting out on the snow. So here’s our round up of the best ski lodges to book […]
Bang Krachao: Bangkok’s Green Lung and city oasis
An escape to Bang Krachao, known as Bangkok‘s Green Lung, can offer welcome respite from the crowded city. Just across the Chao Phraya River, this largely agricultural area comprises 16 sq […]
From the Salt Lake Airport to the slopes in an hour or less: 10 Utah ski resorts
Unlike Colorado and California, most of Utah’s world-class skiing is less than an hour’s drive from its metropolitan airport. In fact, there are 10 such resorts in the vicinity, spread […]
Cape Town: a wildlife lover’s playground
Blessed with a spectacular natural setting, Cape Town is surely one of the world’s most scenically beautiful cities. And between Table Mountain National Park, the V&A Waterfront and the new Zeitz Museum […]
A beginner’s guide to hiking in Boulder, CO
Thanks to its location in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the picturesque town of Boulder, Colorado is a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers. But having epic beauty and […]
Conservation close up: visiting The Gambia’s Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Centre
In the heart of The Gambia, on a bend in the country’s eponymous river, lies the River Gambia National Park. This vast area of protected forest is home to the Chimpanzee […]
Summer in Switzerland: why you should start planning now for the ultimate family trip
Despite its best efforts at marketing itself as a family destination, Switzerland flies under the radar as a place to take your kids in the Northern Hemisphere during the summer […]
Travelling to Africa with my young daughters: a father’s story
Wanting to share his love of Africa and its wilderness with his young daughters, Lonely Planet writer Anthony Ham travelled to the continent with them both in tow. Was it all that […]
Talkin’ trash: 6 beach cleans you can join in cities around the world
Travelling to pick up litter. On the face of it, this could be a tough sell to your average holidaymaker… But for eco-conscious globetrotters keen to have a positive impact […]
Your guide to island hopping Croatia’s Kvarner Gulf
With the northern coast’s gateway city, Rijeka, named as European Capital of Culture for 2020, it’s time for the Kvarner islands to take centre stage in Croatia. You don’t need […]