Whether at home or traveling, running is a great way to explore. It’s also a good way to help you find your bearings. As well as avoiding all the lines for buses […]
Lonely Planet writers look ahead to 2021 and the first trips they can take
As with almost everyone else, Lonely Planet travel writers had to stay put through 2020. But that hasn’t stopped their desire to travel in 2021. We asked some contributors to […]
Ireland’s top 10 natural wonders
Everything you’ve heard is true: Ireland is a stunner. Locals will argue over the must-sees, but you can’t go wrong if you put the brooding loneliness of Connemara, the dramatic […]
Stroll through the treetops on the world’s best forest canopy walkways
As appreciation for the vital role the Earth’s forests play in keeping the planet – and us – alive, climb into the canopies and see the world from their point of view. Canopy […]
How to spend three perfect days in Kōbe, Japan
Walkable, compact Kōbe is so easy to get to know. Strutting between the mountains and the sea, this cosmopolitan Japanese city near Osaka on the southern side of the main […]
From new museums to markets, here’s why you should visit France in 2021
It seems like a lifetime ago that the world was flocking to la belle France to feast on its monumental gastronomy, landscapes and unmatched cultural savoir faire. But with a […]
Trekking to K2 base camp in Pakistan: everything you need to know
The K2 base camp trek in Pakistan is one of the great hikes on earth. Trekkers follow a rocky trail that winds up the mighty Baltoro Glacier, passing through a […]
Pace yourself in the world’s booziest races
The idea of running a marathon – or even a 5km fun run – often conjures images of punishing training sessions, self-sacrifice and clean-living… and nutrition plans rarely feature booze. […]
The Florida Keys are the winter getaway you’ve been dreaming about
People come to Florida for many reasons – warm weather, good vibes, and ecosystems like no other chief among them. Another major motivation, for some at least: the desire to […]
10 epic ultra running races that are worth the effort
A road marathon can be a tough challenge and a novel way to experience a city. But if you want to take on something truly epic, something that takes you […]