camping
This is the year to plan the perfect camping vacationMay 18, 2020 • 4 min read
Whether you're a rookie, or a seasoned camper who enjoys any excuse to preach about the great outdoors, here's why you should consider camping this year.
Adventure Travel
wildlife and nature“We were going to get through this together” – How I survived a five-day cattle driveMay 16, 2020 • 5 min read
Travel writer and city slicker Jennifer Prince stepped out of her comfort zone and went on a five-day cattle drive. Here's what she learned.
wildlife and natureThis corner of northeastern Utah is the wilderness only locals know aboutMay 15, 2020 • 4 min read
Utah is known for its wild western spaces, but there's a little-known area in the northeast that's prime for explorers.
wildlife and natureFirst-timer's guide to Great Smoky Mountains National ParkMay 15, 2020 • 9 min read
If this is your first visit to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, here's everything you need to know for a successful visit to one of the most popular…
sustainable travelHow beekepers around the world are keeping colonies aliveMay 11, 2020 • 7 min read
Celebrate World Bee Day by learning about 11 conservation-minded destinations where indigenous and historic practices are being used to help save the bees.
sustainable travel9 car camping essentials for summer road tripsMay 7, 2020 • 8 min read
Escaping for the weekend or an overnight in nature doesn’t have to be complicated or crazy expensive. Skip the tent, and opt for actually camping inside your…
wildlife and nature7 beautiful botanic gardens you can tour from homeMay 6, 2020 • 4 min read
From well-manicured English affairs to contemporary art-and-botany mash-ups in Brazil, here are some showstoppers to tour from afar.
historyHow travel guidebooks charted and changed the worldMay 4, 2020 • 8 min read
Dog-eared and wrinkled editions of travel guidebooks have mapped new paths for travelers around the globe, but they've also changed the world in surprising…
wildlife and natureOn these remote Indonesian islands, isolation is part of everyday lifeMay 2, 2020 • 5 min read
Mike MacEacheron explores the Rajat Ampat, a string of islands in Indonesia where isolation is a part of life.
campingHow campervanning Poland during the pandemic gave us hope for the future of travelApr 30, 2020 • 6 min read
Mike and Anne Howard of HoneyTrek had a difficult choice: return to the US where cases of coronavirus were growing, or self-isolate in a van in Poland.
cooking and recipesVirtual Vacation: PortugalApr 29, 2020 • 4 min read
Portugal is a special place not just because of its rich history, but because of the people. Immerse yourself in the emotion of Portugal with this virtual tour…
campingWe tested 7 new gadgets that will upgrade your camping experienceApr 28, 2020 • 5 min read
We put the latest camping gear to the test. Here's what we found out.
historyVirtual Vacation: New ZealandApr 27, 2020 • 5 min read
New Zealand can feel like a fantasy for travelers. That’s probably partially due to the lush storybook landscapes but the whole country has an air of magic…
wildlife and natureStaten Island’s parks are one of New York City’s best kept secretsApr 24, 2020 • 6 min read
A ferry ride leads to a world of natural wonders, including parks, gardens and a Greenbelt larger than Central Park.
historyStaten Island is the go-to place for art, history and nature-loversApr 24, 2020 • 7 min read
Staten Island is more than a turnaround point for the ferry. Take time to disembark and experience historic sites, natural escapes and avant-garde art.
wildlife and natureThe trip that changed my life: carefree campervan adventure in ScotlandApr 21, 2020 • 3 min read
Travel writer Hanna Summers revisits her campervan trip in Scotland, and the beach that changed her life.
music5 dances from around the world to try at homeApr 20, 2020 • 3 min read
Dancing is a perfect way to learn about and celebrate different cultures. Here are five dances from around the world to try at home.
wildlife and natureHow vanlifers and RVers are coping with the COVID-19 pandemicApr 14, 2020 • 7 min read
How do you shelter in place when the whole world is your living room? For vanlifers and RVers, social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic is a creative…
wildlife and nature10 natural wonders so pretty you won't believe they're realApr 8, 2020 • 4 min read
If you're longing for a taste of earth’s most stunning natural offerings, these 10 natural wonders are total eye candy.
wildlife and natureHow to get fit at home for your next outdoor adventureApr 8, 2020 • 4 min read
These home workouts can keep you fit for your next outdoor adventure, whether that's hiking, rock climbing, biking or skiing.
wildlife and natureThe travel memories that are getting Lonely Planet staff through lockdownApr 7, 2020 • 5 min read
Lonely Planet staffers share some of their favourite memories of the natural world seen on their travels.
wildlife and nature20 of the world’s most extraordinary toiletsApr 6, 2020 • 6 min read
When you gotta go, you gotta go. Luckily these fine porcelain pews are near some of your favorite destinations around the world.