astrotourism
The best road trips in Chile offer the drive of your lifeAug 22, 2023 • 7 min read
Chile's best road trips take in rolling vineyards, serene lakes, deep fjords, towering volcanoes and bone-dry deserts. Here are our top Chilean drives.
Adventure Travel
hikingCopy My Trip: 6 days road-tripping all over El SalvadorAug 17, 2023 • 4 min read
How one writer drove all over this jewel-like Central American country in under a week.
hiking9 of the best hikes in ColombiaAug 16, 2023 • 10 min read
With coastline trails and dizzying high-altitude scenery, explore Colombia with these top hiking routes.
national parksWhat vacation spots in England are loved by locals?Aug 16, 2023 • 6 min read
Millions visit England each year for good reason. Let our England-based insiders show you where to find beauty away from the crowds.
activitiesYou’ve probably never been to Portugal’s Berlengas: here's why you should goAug 15, 2023 • 5 min read
Plan your visit to Berlenga Grande with this guide to the island's top experiences, what to bring, and how to book a trip.
beachesNew York City’s best beaches offer great sand and unparalleled people-watchingAug 15, 2023 • 7 min read
Surf, sand, carnival rides and the best in people-watching: the beaches in and around New York City are like nowhere else.
hikingCopy My Trip: Glamping and hiking at Utah’s Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef National ParksAug 15, 2023 • 6 min read
One Lonely Planet team member’s time glamping, hiking, biking and eating in and around southwestern Utah’s national parks will inspire you.
hiking7 of the best hiking trails in Costa RicaAug 14, 2023 • 9 min read
With trails through epic national parks, routes to waterfalls and volcanos, and multiday treks up mountains, here are Costa Rica's best hikes.
national parks7 of the best day trips from DenverAug 12, 2023 • 8 min read
Denver is a great jumping-off point for exploring other parts of Colorado. Here are the region's best day trips.
cyclingAre the Alps a good spot for a summer vacation?Aug 8, 2023 • 4 min read
There’s plenty to do in the Alps once the snow has melted.
wildlife and natureCopy My Trip: Galloping with giraffes on safari in KenyaAug 4, 2023 • 6 min read
A recent trip to Kenya left Lonely Planet creative director Annie Greenberg “gobsmacked.” Here’s why.
wildlife and natureAntarctica vs the Arctic: which polar wilderness is for you?Aug 3, 2023 • 7 min read
On our planet, there are two varieties of polar wonderland. Enter two writers to make the case for traveling to Antarctica and the Arctic.
wildlife and natureHow much of Scotland can I experience in a week?Aug 3, 2023 • 4 min read
A reader wonders whether it’s possible to traverse much of Scotland in just one week. Our expert has some thoughts.
hiking7 years walking the world: what the ultimate slow travel trip taught me about lifeAug 2, 2023 • 5 min read
Together with his dog Savannah, adventurer Tom Turcich spent seven years walking 28,000 miles around the world. Here’s what he learned.
wildlife and natureCopy My Trip: A week in Australia's dramatic Top EndAug 1, 2023 • 4 min read
I am an adopted Australian and am totally in love with the country, its varied landscapes, and cultures.
wildlife and natureSweden vs Norway: which Scandinavian country beckons for you?Jul 28, 2023 • 6 min read
Both Nordic countries are objects of worldwide fascination. We asked a pair of expert writers to make the case for why their pick has the edge.
hikingA hike through history along Portugal’s Fishermen’s TrailJul 27, 2023 • 6 min read
The historic Fishermen’s Trail follows the sand, cliffs and capes along the coast from the Alentejo to the Algarve. Here’s how one writer did it.
beachesEscape the obvious in France: Swap the Côte d'Azur for the sunkissed Vendée coast in summerJul 24, 2023 • 6 min read
The French Riviera is rightly celebrated as one of France's most glamorous coastal towns but the sun-kissed Atlantic coast holds plenty of magic of its own.
hikingThe top 5 most spectacular hikes in the AlgarveJul 23, 2023 • 5 min read
The Algarve has some of the best scenery and wildlife in Portugal. See it up close on one of our 5 favorite hikes in this sundrenched corner of Iberia.
hiking13 of the best hikes in IcelandJul 21, 2023 • 9 min read
From short walks to epic multiday adventures, here are the best hikes in Iceland.
cyclingBordeaux to the Pyrenees by train, bike and hiking trail (no car required)Jul 19, 2023 • 7 min read
The high elevations of the glorious Pyrenees are hard to reach – but not impossible. Here’s how one writer did it car-free.
beachesLike nowhere else: Greece’s natural Northern Aegean IslandsJul 12, 2023 • 6 min read
Greece's Northern Aegean islands offer natural splendor, scenic towns and villages, and beautiful, uncrowded beaches