Modern Vietnam is a million miles from its war-torn past. Jungle-cloaked hills that once shook with the sound of combat are now the serene setting for adventurous hikes to remote […]
Offbeat Australia — where to find unexplored gems this summer
The long lazy stretch of summer holidays beckons Down Under, and, given its size, Australia offers a vast variety of holiday choices. But are there experiences and destinations where you […]
5 incredible road trips that show a different side to Barbados
Everyone starts off a trip to the gorgeous Caribbean island of Barbados on the beach, but when you fancy a change from the sand, the rest of the island awaits. […]
9 day trips from New Orleans
The truest way to show your love for New Orleans? To leave it for the day. Whether you’re fleeing from the brutally hot and humid weather, seeking an outdoorsy adventure or […]
The 6 best ski trips from Zürich
Ski trips in the mountains are a big appeal of traveling to Switzerland, and it doesn’t always have to be St Moritz or Zermatt. While your ski skill level will help narrow down […]
The 7 best hikes in Argentina cover every kind of adventure
From the high Andes to subtropical rainforests, from arid valleys to ice fields, Argentina’s stunning countryside is a playground for trekkers of all abilities. In such legendary locations as Parque […]
9 Switzerland hikes that offer views you have to see to believe
In Switzerland, the mountains call. One look at this ravishing land of skyscraping peaks, glaciers, forests and lakes of piercing blue will have you itching to sling on a backpack, […]
12 unforgettable hikes around the world
Hiking is about so much more than exercise, pleasant scenery or getting from A to B. Putting one foot in front of the other for hours, days or even weeks […]
Montana’s best winter activities – that aren’t all skiing
Winter in Montana is a harsh but magical season. A winter hush descends upon a landscape so cold that even sound seems frozen. But for those well equipped and with […]
A postcard from the Austrian Alps: my ski trip to Gurgl in pics
Sandie Kestell, Lonely Planet’s destination editor for Central and Eastern Europe, recently returned from Obergurgl in the Austrian Alps. Here, she highlights the destination’s best places to ski, eat and […]