While long walks on Cape Cod beaches are a thing for a reason, inland hiking trails offer insight into the Cape’s diverse ecology including marshes, forests and freshwater ponds. Most […]
Where to avoid the crowds in Tenerife
Once considered the edge of the world, the Canary Islands stood where the Old World map ended before European explorers “discovered” civilization on the other side of the storm-tossed Atlantic. […]
In between beach days, explore Crete’s beautiful national parks
Much of Crete’s beautiful scenery feels like a natural reserve – which perhaps explains the small number of officially designated natural parks on the island. But the few that exist all […]
Lonely Planet’s seasoned hikers pick their top hikes in the Americas
Lost cities, active volcanoes, stunning coasts: this is not an adventure movie, it’s your next great hike. We’ve asked some of Lonely Planet’s seasoned hikers to recount their most thrilling […]
The best city parks in Belfast
Though Belfast is Northern Ireland’s most urbanized locale, it’s awash in green spaces and dense woodlands that evoke more classical images of the Emerald Isle. Public parks are often former […]
The best places to visit in Massachusetts for history, beaches and witches
For a small state, Massachusetts punches far above its weight for its place in American history and culture. Given the state’s outsize contributions to the arts, science, technology, sports and politics, […]
The ultimate guide to England’s Jurassic Coast
Take a step back in time – some 185 million years back in time – along the wild and rugged Jurassic Coast in Southwest England. England’s only natural World Heritage […]
Southwest Oregon is a top road trip for outdoor adventurers: here’s the best route to follow
Oregon has no dearth of mindblowing outdoor adventure, from dramatic coasts with vertigo-inducing cliffs to rushing rivers through national forests to high desert. And while the northeast corner of the […]
France’s best natural wonders: 10 incredible, unfiltered, pinch-me encounters that are pretty much as Mother Nature intended
Everyone raves about France for its cuisine and culture, but the country also enthralls with its natural wonders – from the highest peaks in Europe to colossal canyons, lyrical rivers, […]
The cutest animals in Australia and where to find them
Looking to get a close-up look at the cutest animals in Australia? From quokkas to koalas, the Great Southern Land offers a delightfully diverse range of wildlife encounters beyond its […]