It’s time to get your soak on. From comfortable resorts that revolve around effervescing pools of hot water surging up from underground to remote hot springs that require you to […]
Why the Unesco-listed “Bear Festival” in French Catalonia is worth traveling for
One legend, three interpretations and a very thirsty bear: here’s how to experience traditional Catalan culture at the Fêtes de l’Ours (Bear Festivals) in the French Pyrenees, the latest addition […]
The ultimate guide to Hawaii’s national parks, memorials and historic sites
For its geographic size, the state of Hawaii is well-stocked with national park sites: eight, with one more in the works. You can see where America suffered one of its […]
The top 8 things to do in US national parks
The USA has a whopping 423 national parks – and all are unmissable wonders. Whether they are preserving natural splendor, celebrating vital history, or protecting places burned into the national […]
Picture yourself in Colombia with Elsewhere by Lonely Planet
I’ve never been to Colombia. Such a failure, I know. But for months now, Colombia has been on my mind. Last fall I read this New York Times article about […]
Rising sun: Back to the best of Japan
The uncertainty of the pandemic years was challenging if you were hoping to travel to Japan. With the country closed to tourism for years, it was hard to know when […]
🌍 Help me LP! How do I rent a bike in London as a visitor?
One of the best ways to get around the city is by foot – yet if you want to go further and see more, you really should consider renting a […]
Ready for a challenge? Try these 10 epic long-distance hikes in the US
When adventurer Benton MacKaye conceived of the Appalachian Trail in 1921, he probably had no idea how thru-hiking, long-distance hiking and backpacking would one day take the outdoor industry by […]
France’s wine runs: Marathon du Médoc is fun but Beaujolais is the boozy race to beat
How do you make a marathon fun? Add wine. Lyon-based writer, wine aficionado and runner (in that order) Anna Richards argues that the best wine marathon in France takes place […]
Picture yourself in Iceland with Elsewhere by Lonely Planet
What is it about Iceland? Can I say, “everything?” It’s an out-of-this-world landscape that just happens to be… in this world. Its people are so welcoming and hospitable – and don’t […]