An arduous two-day journey into the desert of La Guajira will take you deep into the unknown, into the remote territory that characterizes Colombia’s remote northern coastline. Silent stretches of sand […]
7 easy ways to go off-grid when it’s time to travel
It’s been a rough couple of months. With escalating fears concerning the global spread of COVID-19, there’s a high probability you’re feeling more stressed than a blind surgeon in a […]
Should you visit the national parks during the coronavirus pandemic?
At a time when many of us are isolated in our homes and encouraged to stay more than 6ft away from others when we do go outside, it’s tempting to […]
The best wild swimming spots in New Zealand
The pleasure of swimming in peace in wild settings could be one of the most human exercises we can undertake. For those of you in New Zealand, you are in a country […]
An insider’s guide to Australia’s Mornington Peninsula
Australia isn’t short of beaches, wildlife or fine wine, but it’s rare to find all three in the same region. Enter: the Mornington Peninsula, just 50km from Melbourne, where you can […]
Copenhagen aims to be carbon-neutral by 2025 – here’s what that means for travellers
Way back in 2011, Copenhagen City Council made an enlightened decision – to be the world’s first carbon-neutral capital city by 2025. Here’s what travellers need to know, and how visitors […]
Houseplants that will remind you of gardens around the world
Houseplants are having their moment in the sun, embraced by passionate gardeners, trendy designers and those of us who just like to have a little bit of nature around us […]
Quarantine with penguins: life stuck onboard an Antarctica cruise ship
When Lonely Planet contributor Edwina Hart boarded a ship in Chile’s southernmost city, Punta Arenas, she knew she was in for an adventure – a voyage to Antarctica. But that was before borders in […]
The 10 best island destinations in Australia
While it could be argued that Australia’s best island is, in fact, Australia itself, this country-continent exports some of its best commodities offshore, with its 8000-plus islands offering escapes, adventures […]
Where the river runs red: a family adventure to the heart of former FARC territory
Photographer and writer Laura Watilo Blake and her husband adopted their daughter from Colombia, and they routinely return to explore this vibrant country that has become an important part of their family’s story. […]