Distances in Scotland are small but the landscapes are enormous. A journey that looks like it should take minutes on the map can take hours once you factor in the […]
Copy My Trip: An epic adventure in Norway’s southern fjords – without the crowds
A lover of cold, wild, mountainous places, Lonely Planet writer Kerry Walker headed to Norway’s southern fjords to find the true meaning of “friluftsliv” (outdoor living). Here she shares a […]
Tackling the peaks of France’s lesser-trekked Auvergne region
Our slow travel series explores how you can take more mindful journeys by train, boat, bus, bike or hike – with tips on how to reach your destination, and what […]
How to hike the “Path of the Gods” on the Amalfi Coast
In Lonely Plan-It, we take you step by step through how we put together some of the most complicated travel adventures. Here, Eva Sandoval explains how she planned her hike […]
How to trek to Everest Base Camp
Top of many people’s travel bucket lists, the trek to Everest Base Camp is often the first thing people think about when they start dreaming of a trip to Nepal. […]
9 best hikes in Nigeria
Nigeria’s diverse landscape and extensive river systems create lots of scenic opportunities for hiking, and there are plenty of kindred spirits to share the experience with. The cities of Abuja […]
Traveling to France with kids
It’s a hot May day in Nîmes, and a gladiator in the ring of Les Arènes winks at my kids. Giddy, they wave their handkerchiefs and parrot a prayer to […]
Fiji or Tahiti: which South Pacific paradise has the edge?
Crystal-clear lagoons, world-class diving, luxury resorts, spectacular jungle hikes…is there anything we don’t love about the South Pacific? If only we could spend our lives floating from island to island, […]
This Maasai guide knows wild animals by name – and will introduce you to them
Lonely Planet’s People You Meet series profiles people we think you should meet on your journey – those who make lasting impressions and help you connect more deeply with the […]
I lost my job, so I walked 100 miles through the most beautiful English countryside
Lush green fields dancing with wildflowers, bordered by hedgerows and ancient stone walls. Horses that come right up and nuzzle your face and neck. Butterflies hovering around the gardens of […]