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Bolivian pork dish Mondongo. The meat is stewed in a sweet paprika sauce served alongside two starches, potatoes and corn

Feb 19, 20202 min read

How an app helped rescuers locate missing hikers on Scotland’s Ben Nevis

You don't have to stock a whole gear closet to play outside. svetikd / Getty Images

Feb 14, 20206 min read

How to rent outdoor gear when traveling

Plan an efficient road trip around the USA. liyinuo / Getty Images

Feb 10, 20202 min read

Around the US in 8½ days? How to use an algorithm to maximize your road trip

Peru, woman taking pictures of Machu Picchu citadel and Huayna Picchu mountain with a tablet
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Feb 6, 20203 min read

Landslide closes the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu early this year

Adventure in the mountain area in good sunny day. Trakking and hiking in Grampians National park. Victoria state / Australia - Feb 2017
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Feb 6, 20202 min read

Hike the Grampians this year on a new 160 km trail

Climbing Takao early in the morning means minimal crowds on the trails. MMpai / Shutterstock

Feb 5, 20204 min read

Self-reflection not selfies: why Tokyo’s Mt Takao trek is a perfect complement to Mt Fuji

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ORLANDO, FL - JULY 22: Marcus Bettinelli and Timo Werner of Chelsea rides Hagrids Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure during a visit at Universal Orlando Resort on July 22, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
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Jan 31, 20204 min read

How to hike Dientes de Navarino, the southernmost trek in the world

Seljalandsfoss can be seen from the Ring Road in the southwest of Iceland. Gary Latham / Lonely Planet

Jan 31, 20205 min read

Driving Iceland's magic circle

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Black-and-white shot of the writer, Peter, sat in a classic sports car

Jan 31, 20207 min read

A time warp driving adventure in northern Italy

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Rusted corrugated metal at an old diggings site in Pilgrim’s Rest

Jan 31, 202014 min read

South Africa’s wild gold rush road

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A curve of the Daintree River in tropical north Queensland's Daintree Rainforest. Ewen Bell / Lonely Planet

Jan 31, 202015 min read

Rainforest roads to Australia’s tropical frontier

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Jan 31, 202016 min read

Shadowing schooners on a road trip along the Maine coast

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Lonely Planet Magazine, Issue 114, June 2018, France, Route Napoleon
The Durance River flows through the town of Sisteron.

Jan 31, 202014 min read

Driving in the footsteps of Napoleon in the south of France

The best waterfalls in the United States in the Grand Canyon and flow with bright turquoise colored water. Havasu Falls, Supai, Arizona
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Beautiful Havasu Falls, Supai, Arizona, United States

Jan 30, 20202 min read

Here's how to get a permit to visit the incredible Havasu Falls

View of the Pacific Ocean from the hills of Pismo Preserve

Jan 30, 20201 min read

California opens miles of coastal hiking and biking trails to the public

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The Space Needle and skyline at dawn, Seattle

Jan 29, 20206 min read

How to road trip the Pacific Northwest on a budget

Jan 27, 20201 min read

Go heli-hiking from a polar vessel with a low eco-footprint

Enjoy all the splendors of the world. DC_Colombia / Getty Images

Jan 27, 20204 min read

What is backpacking? The eternal travel debate

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There are lessons to be learned about love on the road. Petri Oeschger / Getty

Jan 27, 20206 min read

How to find - and survive - a holiday romance

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Jan 25, 20202 min read

This couple rescued their adorable dog while out chasing their vanlife dreams

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Is there a better way to explore Canada's wilderness than from a Canadian canoe? Tom Robinson / Lonely Planet

Jan 22, 20205 min read

Canoe Canada's wilderness on these iconic waterways

There are so many beautiful islets in the Bay of Kotor that it's hard to choose a favourite. irakite / Shutterstock

Jan 20, 20205 min read

Here's what you can expect on a Lonely Planet Experiences tour of the Balkans

The Gljúfrafoss waterfall descends into the depths of a hidden canyon. www.Fredconcha.com / Getty Images

Jan 8, 20207 min read

8 Iceland activities for adventure seekers

Fully hiking the Appalachian Trail takes 5-7 months. Chris Bennett / Getty Images

Jan 7, 20206 min read

The expert's ultimate backpacking bucket list

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Some of the most rewarding treks in the High Atlas are below the summit of Toubkal, such as the Toubkal Circuit. Alberto Loyo / Shutterstock

Jan 6, 20206 min read

The best hikes in Morocco's High Atlas Mountains

Reaching the top of North Africa on the summit of Toubkal in Morocco's High Atlas Mountains. Lukas Hodon / Shutterstock

Dec 18, 20196 min read

How to climb Toubkal, Morocco's highest peak

Jotunheimen in the high country of central Norway is exceptionally beautiful. Philartphace / Getty Images

Dec 17, 20195 min read

Explore these 7 outdoor destinations like a true Norwegian

Aux Anciens Canadiens old-fashioned restaurant. A group of walkers are crossing the road to get to the restaurant.

Dec 16, 20195 min read

A walking tour of Québec City

Edinburgh, Scotland - October 31 2019:A couple walk past the Caledonian Sleeper train in Waverley Station, Edinburgh, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-12-10T17:24:14.000Z, User: rhylton_redventures, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Lonely Planet , client: wip, other: Rhianydd hylton

Dec 16, 20192 min read

The Scottish Highlands may introduce a tourist tax for campers

East Africa, with the wildebeest migration and vast open savannahs, provides an epic location for any safari. Mantaphoto / Getty Images

Dec 11, 20198 min read

Top tips to make your African safari more affordable

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The Sangre De Cristo Mountains loom in the distance on the road from Westcliffe in Colorado. spates / Getty Images

Dec 6, 20195 min read

Colorado’s quirkiest road trip is the San Isabel scenic drive

Sharjah skyline at sunset with Al Noor Island in the foreground. Bdalzyz Mmd / EyeEm / Getty Images

Dec 5, 20196 min read

8 best reasons to visit Sharjah in the UAE

Dec 5, 20196 min read

6 reasons to visit Slovenia, a gem at the heart of Europe

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Dec 4, 20192 min read

New Zealand's 10th Great Walk, the Paparoa Track, has opened

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Nov 23, 20192 min read

How to visit one of Canada’s most gorgeous lakes in 2020

Two women on a tandem bike in Mexico City

Nov 20, 20193 min read

How to enjoy Mexico City’s free Sunday bike rides

Michinoku Shiokaze Trail in Hachinohe, Aomori, Japan

Nov 19, 20198 min read

Why Japan’s Michinoku Coastal Trail is the best hike I’ve ever done

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Nov 19, 20192 min read

This US college will give you credit for hiking the Appalachian Trail

Aerial view of Spotify Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain.

Nov 19, 20191 min read

Spotify will now make you the perfect road trip playlist

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Nov 15, 20192 min read

Wake up on a double decker bus in the rolling Welsh countryside

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Ski lifts above snow-covered trees with a snow-covered mountain range in the background

Nov 4, 20195 min read

Winter sports in Slovenia's Julian Alps

Road obstacles take on a new meaning when behind the wheel on a self-drive safari. Frans Lemmens / Getty Images

Nov 1, 20197 min read

Are you ready for a self-drive safari in Africa?

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Oct 25, 20192 min read

These new rules hope to reduce crowds on the Pacific Crest Trail

Woodbury, CT, USA - October 23, 2020: Edward Tufte's sculpture park, Hogpen Hill Farms, open to the public after 5 years. Tufte is an American statistician; pioneer in the field of data visualization, License Type: media, Download Time: 2024-09-09T04:37:42.000Z, User: Norma.PrauseBrewer_LonelyPlanet, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 56530, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: New England 11, other: Norma Brewer

Oct 24, 20191 min read

A first look at Winnebago’s brand new pop-top family camper

Mother and her little daughter doing snorkeling. Next floating turtle. Koh Tao, Thailand., License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-11-11T17:53:10.000Z, User: katelyn.perry_lonelyplanet, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: wip, client: wip, other: Katelyn Perry

Oct 24, 20191 min read

Tick off the great hikes of Dominica with this new hiking passport

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Oct 24, 20191 min read

Want to see the 2020 Tour de France? Here's the route

Looking down a canal at sunrise; there are boats on either side and it's lined with handsome palaces.

Oct 21, 20196 min read

Why Trieste will be Italy’s next big destination

View of the mount Monolith and grizzly lake from the hiking trail of the Tombstone Park in Yukon, Canada

Oct 19, 20196 min read

The Dempster Highway: alone with the road

Woman overlooking stunning view over the sea from a rock on a high point in Yasawa, Fiji. Sara Petersson / Shutterstock

Oct 18, 20195 min read

Fiji beyond the resorts: top 6 activities for adventurous travelers

Boat in the harbour of picturesque village of Vernazza, Cinque Terre, Italy

Oct 18, 20191 min read

One of Cinque Terre’s most famous routes is about to reopen

A skier with poles on the mountain.

Oct 14, 20195 min read

From the Salt Lake Airport to the slopes in an hour or less: 10 Utah ski resorts

A cycle path with yellow-and-red railings stretches into the distance. Palm fronds and other green plant life surrounds the pathway.

Oct 14, 20193 min read

Bang Krachao: Bangkok’s Green Lung and city oasis

A small city spread out on hillsides and mountain peaks surrounded by green foliage on a sunny day.

Oct 10, 201910 min read

Highlights of the Seven Sisters: why Northeast India is the place to travel right now

Walkers on the Kumano Kodō in the Kii Peninsula

Oct 8, 20197 min read

Hiking the Kumano Kodō: Japan's ancient pilgrimage route

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Oct 8, 20191 min read

A whole Rocky Mountain rescue mission was sparked by friendly Canadians

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Oct 7, 20192 min read

Cyclists recommend these 10 spectacular mountain bike routes in Britain

Finding the right mix of cosmopolitan-cool and physical activity can be hard, but Berlin has a great mix for teens and parents alike. Matthias Makarinus / Getty Images

Oct 5, 20196 min read

Where to travel with your tweens and teens

The view from the far end of Victoria Falls National Park, near Devil’s Cataract. Dmitry Pichugin / 500px

Oct 1, 20197 min read

The best things to do in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

A red, squat lighthouse building at the edge of pier leading into a lake

Sep 27, 20195 min read

6 secret American road trips to add to your bucket list

The Malaga skyline at sunset. Guillermo Perales Gonzalez / Getty Images

Sep 23, 20199 min read

My Andalucia road trip: sights, sounds and tastes of Spain

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