In Lonely Plan-It, we take you step by step through how we put together some of the most complicated travel adventures. Here, travel writer and outdoors enthusiast Anna Richards explains how she hiked the Armenian section of the under-the-radar Transcaucasian Trail. I knew very little about Armenia before deciding to hike the Transcaucasian Trail (TCT), …
Green Spain’s wild coastline, gastronomic delights, charming historic towns and unique cultural identity are incomparable. Nature and tradition have blessed these four provinces (Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria and Basque Country) with something for everyone, from hardcore adventurers to laid-back beachgoers. In fact, there’s so much this northern region of Spain offers – for so many different …
Split between Chile and Argentina, the rugged regions of Patagonia and neighboring Tierra del Fuego boast more than a dozen national parks. Sure, some South American countries beat them for sheer numbers of parks – Brazil has more than 70 – but these southern nature reserves protect huge swaths of one of the last truly …
From fabled golden bays to little-known coves, no shell has been left unturned during our hunt for the world’s best beaches. We have sent our writers everywhere in search of sublime, surf-pounded shorelines and remote pockets of hard-to-reach paradise for Lonely Planet’s new book Best Beaches in the World. From Albania to Yemen and everywhere …
While many Mallorcan itineraries begin in Palma, I prefer kicking off my vacation at a more relaxed pace in Sóller. It’s a 35-minute drive from the airport and seems devoted to the things that make me happy: a laid-back atmosphere, a beautifully preserved historic square where families and neighbors gather in the afternoon to chat …
Daphné is the author of the Brittany chapter for our latest France guidebook. Here she shares the best beaches along its epic coastline. Brittany doesn’t offer your typical beach experience. It’s not a matter of throwing on a bikini and jumping straight into the sea; you’ll want to pack a fleece, a raincoat, and preferably …
Summer in Europe is sublime – but it’s also one of the busiest months on the continent for tourism, which means you’ll be sharing the majesty with plenty of other people. Luckily, we have some recommendations from our book Where to Go When Europe that will take you away from the crowds and to the …
Montréal may be packed with urban delights like a thriving culture and nightlife scene, but it also boasts beautiful city parks and bracing hikes up local favorite, Mont-Royal. But even with all these green spaces amidst the chic and bustling streets, sometimes it’s fun to head beyond the city limits on a day trip. Trains …
It might not seem like it at first, but planning a destination wedding needn’t take any more effort than organizing one at home. Having organized my own four-day celebration abroad, I can say with confidence that it can actually be easier… Here are some key destination wedding planning tips I picked up along the way. …
Deep in the South Pacific, Fiji is one of those destinations that feels like it’s still a little bit of a secret. It has much to offer every type of traveler: those looking for an island-hopping adventure; nature-loving families who also like a little luxury; and honeymooners after a wellness retreat to revive and reconnect. …