Wildlife and Nature

Jan 8, 2021 • 5 min read

Home to world-renowned cuisine, waterfalls and revolving restaurants, Kobe is a dreamy place to spend a weekend. Here’s our guide to this cool city.

Jan 8, 2021 • 6 min read

Stroll through the canopies of Earth's forests for a bird's eye view. Here are 11 of the best canopy walks on the planet.

Jan 5, 2021 • 5 min read

Everything you’ve heard is true: Ireland is a true stunner. Here are the country's top 10 natural wonders.

Dec 18, 2020 • 11 min read

With most travel plans in 2020 canceled or put on hold, Lonely Planet's writers around the globe are dreaming up big plans for 2021.

Dec 16, 2020 • 11 min read

South African travel writer Melanie van Zyl visited Namibia to see how the country is faring through the pandemic.

Dec 16, 2020 • 6 min read

Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula is full of cenotes - natural swimming holes - with clear waters and magical caves that transport you to another time.

Dec 10, 2020 • 6 min read

Trekking to Mt. Everest Base Camp is hard - make it easier for everyone else by following these simple etiquette guidelines.

Dec 9, 2020 • 7 min read

Christopher Beanland's book "Lido" connects the best outdoor swimming pools with the architecture and history of the destination.

Dec 8, 2020 • 6 min read

From floating in crystal clear waters or ogling at wonderful wildlife, Florida is a year-round stunner. These are the Sunshine State's best natural springs.

Dec 6, 2020 • 11 min read

Orla Thomas visits Norway’s Lofoten Islands to find that the surrounding Arctic waters are far more than a scenic backdrop – the sea is the islands’ lifeblood,…

Dec 3, 2020 • 4 min read

There is nothing quite as quintessentially Australian as camping. Here's how to do it in a sustainable way.

Dec 2, 2020 • 2 min read

There are 40 seawater pools up and down Sydney's coast, most of which are free. Here are a few of our favorites. 

Nov 25, 2020 • 5 min read

There's so much more to see and do in Arizona beyond the Grand Canyon. Here are some alternative places to inspire you for your next visit.

Nov 23, 2020 • 6 min read

A silence so profound that it’s deafening: if you’ve ever explored the Rockies on a winter day, you’ll know the feeling.

Nov 23, 2020 • 6 min read

Geothermal wonders and stunning landscapes have drawn visitors to Yellowstone National Park for almost 150 years, but winter is when the real magic happens.

Nov 23, 2020 • 6 min read

Enjoy black runs and rollicking après-ski alongside a culture-crammed winter break - the slopes aren't far from the cities in Austria and Germany.

Nov 23, 2020 • 4 min read

Here's everything you need to know about one of the US's most iconic train trips – the Empire Builder train to Glacier National Park.

Nov 19, 2020 • 10 min read

Ali Wunderman visits Costa Rica right after it reopened to US visitors to talk to the locals, learn the pandemic protocols and seek out a very elusive bird.

Nov 17, 2020 • 10 min read

Phoenix is a hip, arty city, full of mid-century charm, murals, and buzzy restaurants and bars - perfect for a weekend getaway.

Nov 13, 2020 • 5 min read

Wales may have a reputation for being rainy, but don't let that stop you. Here are some of the best things to do there in winter.

Nov 12, 2020 • 10 min read

Oliver Smith travels to the remote borders of Montenegro, Albania and Kosovo to set foot in a once-forbidden mountain wilderness where, today, walkers are…

Nov 11, 2020 • 5 min read

With blissful beaches, diverse landscapes and wildlife-rich nature reserves, here are the best things to do as an ecotourist in Antigua and Barbuda.