Wildlife and Nature

Aug 25, 2020 • 6 min read

From grumpy volcanoes to labyrinthine limestone caves, Costa Rica offers a never-ending array of natural wonders that keep visitors coming back.

Aug 25, 2020 • 5 min read

There are more than 3,000 national parks around the world, and many of them offer spectacular scuba diving. Here are our favorite six destinations.

Aug 21, 2020 • 8 min read

With 53 mountains rising at elevations above 14,000 feet, Colorado is home to far more “fourteeners” than any other state (second-place Alaska has 29.)

Aug 21, 2020 • 5 min read

With thousands of moose and not many people, the landscape of Maine dares visitors to tackle oversized adventures. Here's our favorite backwoods spots.

Aug 20, 2020 • 6 min read

Here are our top picks for family-friendly trips in some of America’s most treasured national parks

Aug 20, 2020 • 4 min read

With fabulously pancake-flat, scenic landscapes beckoning along every last dyke and canal, two-wheeling in The Netherlands is a great way to explore.

Aug 20, 2020 • 11 min read

On exploring Yellowstone National Park: this wondrous packet planet that is the world’s first and, some would argue, most magnificent, national park.

Aug 14, 2020 • 4 min read

With epic coastlines, hidden coves, misty mountains and everything in between, here are the top natural wonders in the UK. 

Aug 13, 2020 • 11 min read

In Lonely Planet's new book, Epic Surf Breaks of the World, pro surfers and surf writers share what makes these top US surfing spots so special to them.

Aug 9, 2020 • 4 min read

Travel is often prescribed as an infallible elixir for the disease of bigotry. But is it?

Aug 8, 2020 • 5 min read

From the Great Barrier Reef to the Twelve Apostles, Australia is a country filled with natural wonders. Here's the top 10.

Aug 7, 2020 • 8 min read

From the South Pacific to the wine dark sea of the Mediterranean, these 10 sailing adventures are woven into human history and are still fun for travelers.

Aug 7, 2020 • 4 min read

Whether you choose to join the queue or set sail in a boat of your own, here are six picturesque places to take to the seas this summer.

Aug 7, 2020 • 3 min read

Camping in the world's wildest places doesn't mean you need to give up the hope of a relaxing holiday.

Aug 6, 2020 • 6 min read

With the sheer number of haunted destinations around the world, sometimes you miss a few. Here are 10 lesser-known spooky spots.  

Aug 6, 2020 • 7 min read

Sharks are absolutely crucial when it comes to having a healthy ocean environment. Here's where to see them in their natural habitat.

Aug 5, 2020 • 5 min read

Traveling to meet the Tsaatan, the reindeer herder tribe of East Taiga, one writer finds a childhood dream fulfilled.

Aug 4, 2020 • 6 min read

Fraser Island is wild beaches, old-growth forests and bountiful wildlife including the rare and elusive dingo.

Jul 30, 2020 • 4 min read

Taylor Swift's classic knitwear originated off the wind-battered west coast of Ireland.

Jul 29, 2020 • 5 min read

When hotels and vacation rentals mean being too close to other guests, you need a private island. Here are some of the best budget options in the US.

Jul 27, 2020 • 4 min read

These are the best eight US national parks to visit for photography this summer.

Jul 26, 2020 • 4 min read

The lush, open countryside that makes up much of the UK is best enjoyed on two wheels. Here are 10 of the best cycling routes in the United Kingdom.