Whether bathed in the soft light of a long summer’s evening or shrouded in atmospheric mist, Scotland’s beaches hold an almost mystical appeal. The country’s coastline totals an astonishing 12,000 […]
The best times of year to visit the Cotswolds
With its pretty villages of honey-colored stone cottages, rolling hills laced with quiet rivers and historic pubs that serve modern takes on traditional food, the Cotswolds is quintessential England. But […]
Introducing Portugal’s best parks and nature reserves
Portugal is famed for its inviting beaches and cobblestone city centers – yet the Iberian nation is also home to a wide array of natural attractions, from craggy mountain landscapes to […]
The top 7 beaches near Liverpool: from family fun to deserted dunes
Beaches in Liverpool? Surely not. Okay, so while there may not be any sandy stretches immediately fringing this historic, music-loving city, you will find a handful of the Northwest’s most […]
The lions of Africa: expert advice on how to see them on your next safari
Few experiences in Africa live longer in memory than the first time you see a lion. Lithe and ferocious, lions are without rival as Africa’s apex predator and carry on […]
Botswana’s unmissable national parks are truly wild
With the densest population of elephants in the world, critically endangered painted wolves, radiant birdlife and the longest mammal migration in Africa, the national parks in Botswana promise to impress. […]
🌍 Help Me, LP! Is it possible to explore New York City by bicycle as a tourist?
In this series, we answer your travel questions and provide tips and hacks to help you plan a hassle-free trip. This week, Brooklyn-based Sebastian Modak, Lonely Planet’s in-house cycling obsessive, […]
The 6 best hikes in Mexico to explore volcanoes, canyons and ghost towns
Home to tropical beaches, pre-Columbian ruins and some of the world’s most celebrated cooking, Mexico has long captivated visitors. Its hiking trails, however, remain little known, which is great news […]
Lonely Plan-it: How to plan a trip to see the northern lights in Europe
In Lonely Plan-it, we take you step-by-step through how we planned some of the most complicated travel adventures, so you can recreate them yourself with ease. Here, Icelandic writer Egill […]
6 of the best beaches in Vancouver for sunbathing, playing sports and soaking up city views
Coast meets city in Vancouver, where warm sandy shorelines satisfy sun seekers, and city dwellers delight in the cool culinary scene and swanky shops found around town. But you don’t […]