World Travel Stories

Jul 13, 2022 • 8 min read

Find solace on long-distance multiday hikes. Slow travel doesn’t get slower – or more rewarding – than this.

Jul 1, 2022 • 5 min read

Smash through that intimidating ice-breaker stage, with this list of 10 inconspicuous ways to meet people while traveling.

Jun 24, 2022 • 7 min read

Writers in Los Angeles, Bangkok, Paris, Delhi and London on the best sights after dark – plus low-light photography tips

Jun 20, 2022 • 4 min read

Yoga retreats are no longer just a luxury travel experience: here's how to find your moment this International Yoga Day.

Jun 16, 2022 • 7 min read

From taverna-backed isles in the Med to desert-fringed nations on the Arabian Peninsula, these surf destinations are on the rise.

May 17, 2022 • 4 min read

Traveling while Black and LGBTIQ+ can be a challenge. Here’s what you need to know.

May 11, 2022 • 9 min read

To celebrate International Museum Day 2022 on May 18 we have picked 20 under-the-radar museums from around the globe.

Apr 29, 2022 • 8 min read

From the plains of Namibia to the mountains of Thailand, here are the best long-distance bike rides around the world.

Apr 28, 2022 • 7 min read

Feel the force of Star Wars: a guide to visiting the earthbound destinations once featured in a galaxy far, far away.

Apr 15, 2022 • 4 min read

Travelers have different ideas of what it means to be ‘ready for anything.’ Here's how anyone can be more prepared

Apr 14, 2022 • 6 min read

Follow in the steps of William Shakespeare, the greatest playwright of all time, and discover his inspiration.

Apr 7, 2022 • 6 min read

LP staffer Amanda McCadams has spent two decades photographing Unesco World Heritage Sites around the globe. These are the sites she says everyone has to see.

Apr 6, 2022 • 5 min read

If your family loves to travel but you worry about the environmental, social and economic effect of doing so, it’s time to consider a sustainable trip.

Apr 6, 2022 • 6 min read

You may live sustainably at home, but what about when you travel? Check out these 6 simple tips for your next trip.

Apr 4, 2022 • 5 min read

The best sustainable sights find innovative ways to reach their responsible tourism goals. Here are some of the best that you can visit.

Mar 29, 2022 • 5 min read

Coral reefs around the world are under threat. Here's how travelers can help.

Mar 28, 2022 • 5 min read

Skip the crowded beaches: these strips of sand could just be you, the sun, rolling waves and the call of seabirds.

Mar 24, 2022 • 9 min read

A long-awaited exhibit is opening in DC in April, but there are also plenty of opportunities to see the iconic artist’s work around the world.

Mar 16, 2022 • 7 min read

From a vineyard in Chile to a farm in South Africa, here are the most incredible agritourism destinations in the world. 

Mar 14, 2022 • 16 min read

Five women share their stories of what it is like to travel solo in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond.

Mar 10, 2022 • 7 min read

If you have a taste for adventure there are plenty of pulse-quickening ways to explore almost every country.

Mar 9, 2022 • 5 min read

There’s nothing quite like skimming the ocean or braving rapids in a kayak. Here are some of the best places to do it.