New Zealand is famous for its stunning scenery, and immersing yourself in nature is the best way to experience its remarkable landscapes up close. “Tramping” (that’s Kiwi for “hiking”) is […]
Copy My Trip: Going back to nature in Canada’s Algonquin Provincial Park
A life-long fan of destinations that revolve around spending time in the water, Lonely Planet writer Isabella Noble recently returned from a restorative trip to Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario. Here, […]
How to hike Crete’s Samaria Gorge…and end up on a beach
Here’s how to plan a vigorous 10-mile hike in Crete that leads to a spectacular beach. What springs to mind when you think of Greece? Beaches? Blue-and-white villages? I bet […]
The 7 best day trips from Taipei
Within the dense forests that encircle the colorful Taiwanese capital, the beauty of rural Taiwan awaits, made accessible by Taipei’s ultra-efficient public transport system. Along with a full spectrum of […]
How can I increase my chances of seeing the northern lights on an Arctic trip?
In this series, Lonely Planet’s team of writers and editors answers your travel problems and provides tips and hacks to help you plan a hassle-free trip. We thought this question […]
The 8 best road trips in Botswana
Flying in for a few nights at a splendid luxury lodge is a marvelous way to see the remote corners of beautiful Botswana, but to truly enjoy this country’s monumentally […]
The best of Bali: top ways to find your own piece of paradise
With its unique Hindu culture, dramatic tropical landscapes and long tradition of delightful hospitality, Bali is one of the most exciting places for activities on the planet. Whether you like […]
Croatia is an outdoor paradise, on and off the coast
An island-speckled coastline and ancient walled towns place Croatia among the world’s best-known destinations and a bucket-list experience second to none. But there’s even more to this wild, sustainable, and […]
Ecuador: behind the scenes of our Best in Travel video
Ecuador, a country known primarily for The Galapagos, has so much more to show off: the Andes, the Amazon, indigenous cultures, cuisine and traditions, rapids and waterfalls and birds and […]
12 of the best beaches in Sydney
Sydney is blessed with dozens of beautiful beaches to swim, surf or simply sunbathe on the sand. Stay anywhere near Sydney city center and you have a choice of beaches to get […]