Sustainable Travel

Nov 19, 2019 • 8 min read

James Clark explains why the Michinoku Coastal Trail, which crosses parts of Japan scarred by the 2011 earthquake, is the best hike he’s done.

Nov 14, 2019 • 6 min read

Alaska's Tongass National Forest is North America’s largest woodland. To sense the scope of this land of 10,000 bears you must brave the wilderness.

Nov 5, 2019 • 7 min read

#VanLife has never been more popular, but before you consider if van camping is right for you, you should learn more about Leave No Trace principles and how to…

Oct 28, 2019 • 4 min read

Follow this weekend itinerary to sample the best of what this northern frontier city – the largest in the vast state of Alaska – has to offer.

Oct 21, 2019 • 4 min read

Every year, dozens of travellers jump in worn-out junker cars to drive across Europe to a remote part of Siberia in the name of adventure and helping to stop…

Oct 18, 2019 • 5 min read

There’s no better way to explore Bangkok than by boat. Here’s our guide to traversing the city’s lesser-seen canals and islands.

Oct 17, 2019 • 4 min read

As more travellers rethink their relationship with air travel, what can you do to minimise your impact when flying, beyond stopping altogether?

Oct 16, 2019 • 5 min read

With the northern coast’s gateway city, Rijeka, named as European Capital of Culture for 2020, it’s time for the Kvarner islands to take centre stage in…

Oct 16, 2019 • 7 min read

Volunteering for a beach clean allows travellers to do good, get outdoors and meet locals. Here are six cities where you can help to clean the coastline.

Oct 14, 2019 • 5 min read

The extensive network of hiking trails near Boulder, Colorado are stunning, but these three areas will have something for anyone new to the area.

Oct 14, 2019 • 7 min read

The global aviation industry is responsible for about 2 percent of all human-induced carbon dioxide emissions, but permanently grounding yourself may be…

Oct 10, 2019 • 4 min read

Fall in State College, Pennsylvania is a time filled with beauty, and the change of seasons is the perfect time to head that way.

Oct 7, 2019 • 6 min read

Wild Women Expeditions owner, Jennifer Haddow shares why adventure travel for women is so important in a Q&A with Lonely Planet.

Oct 4, 2019 • 5 min read

Traveling throughout the Yucatán Peninsula is a feast for the eyes. Colorful Mexican handicrafts and folk artwork inspired by ancient Mayan motifs are…

Oct 3, 2019 • 5 min read

Maui welcomes 3 million travelers each year, but you can still escape the crush while visiting the island's volcanoes, farms and beaches.

Oct 2, 2019 • 4 min read

Conservation efforts by a slew of resorts throughout the Caribbean have helped increase sea turtle populations.

Oct 1, 2019 • 7 min read

Want to help the environment but not ready to abandon the cruise ship? These tips can help you make sure your cruise holiday is as responsible as possible.

Sep 27, 2019 • 7 min read

In recent years, Venice has introduced a number of policies to crack down on their overtourism crisis. But May 2018 saw their most stringent set of rules yet…

Sep 27, 2019 • 5 min read

Thai cuisine is a feast for the stomach and senses. Vegetarian and vegan Chiang Mai visitors can expect superfood smoothies, meat-free fast food and more

Sep 23, 2019 • 6 min read

On a private tour of Yosemite, an Ansel Adams expert taught me to shoot like the famed landscape photographer. Here's what I learned.

Sep 19, 2019 • 3 min read

Without leaving the edge of Puget Sound, you can explore the best of Seattle – beyond the Space Needle, Seattle Center and Pike Place Market.

Sep 16, 2019 • 5 min read

Nicaragua’s beaches have a little something to offer everyone! Here’s a short list of the most remarkable beaches in Nicaragua.