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Historic city of Perast in the Bay of Kotor in summer at sunset; Shutterstock ID 1498592696; your: Ben N Buckner; gl: 65050; netsuite: CS; full: Montenegro

Jun 15, 20215 min read

Montenegro’s most unforgettable experiences

Visitors viewing Florence Falls from the lookout.<br /><br />Get set for real adventure and to connect with nature at Litchfield National Park. At just over an hour from Darwin, it's every local's favourite day trip with its waterfalls and water holes, bush walks, four-wheel drive tracks, birds and wildlife.

May 21, 20215 min read

Perfect plunges and heavenly hikes in Australia’s Northern Territory

Rock pool at the Barramundi falls, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia, one of the crocodile fre lakes in this area, where swimming is possible; Shutterstock ID 1112732693; your: Ben Buckner; gl: 65050; netsuite: Client Services; full: Northern Territory_Surprise

May 21, 20215 min read

Four ways Australia’s Northern Territory will surprise you

Wakayama castle during cherry-blossom Sakura season

Apr 29, 20216 min read

Discover Japan’s sustainable wonderland in Wakayama Prefecture

Couple hiking, Glacier National Park, Montana, USA

Apr 22, 20219 min read

These Glacier National Park hikes will make you want to get your backpack

Apr 16, 20217 min read

The best one-day itineraries for 5 US national parks

Narrows in Zion National Park, Utah

Apr 16, 20218 min read

North America's best national park day hikes

A view of the Green River from a bluff in Mammoth Cave National Park framed by redbud trees

Apr 15, 202111 min read

The complete guide to Mammoth Cave National Park

The beatiful landscape from Huascaran national park, near to Huaraz - Peru

Apr 13, 20216 min read

Best national parks and reserves in Peru

Information Wooden Signs at the Beginning of a Mountain Path. Mount Greylock, The Berkshires, MA.

Apr 13, 20216 min read

The 10 best hiking trails in Massachusetts

Valley in the Ring of Kerry, as seen from the Ladies View in Killarney National Park.

Apr 9, 20215 min read

Introducing Ireland's national parks

Empty bench by lake with Fall trees - Washington Park - Denver, Colorado

Apr 2, 20215 min read

Denver's best city parks

Group of friends enjoying an outdoor meal, a tent in the background.

Apr 2, 20216 min read

The 10 best glamping locations around US national parks

Urique Canyon, one of the Canyons in the Copper Canyon Complex - Sierra Madre Occidental, Chihuahua, Mexico

Apr 2, 20215 min read

The best national parks in Mexico

Alaska Railroad Glacier Discovery train trip, Chugach National Forest, Alaska.

Mar 31, 20219 min read

Anchorage is a perfect home base for these 10 day trips

People walk along a sandy trail toward the beach during an early morning hike in La Jolla.

Mar 24, 20215 min read

The best hikes among San Diego’s incredible trails

Lake Livingston State Park

Mar 16, 20218 min read

13 best day trips from Houston

Sunset over Rapishaw Gap on Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland, England.

Mar 16, 20216 min read

The best one-day hikes in Great Britain

Mackenzie Falls at the Grampians National Park.

Mar 15, 20218 min read

Top 10 national parks in Australia

Great Egret (Ardea alba) posing on a stump in Lake Martin swamp, Breaux Bridge, Louisiana in the heart of Cajun Country.

Mar 11, 20215 min read

Top 10 city parks in New Orleans

Lake Powell

Mar 10, 20215 min read

The best US lakes for recreation

Glacier National Park

Mar 10, 20214 min read

10 of the most scenic drives in the USA

Mar 8, 20214 min read

Discover Edo Period Japan on the Nakasendo Trail

Stunning view of the Himalaya mountains (Cholatse and Taboche to the left), Ngozumpa glacier, and Gokyo lakes (the world's highest freshwater lakes, sacred for both Hindus and Buddhists), as seen on top of Gokyo Ri (5,357 m), near the village of Gokyo, in Sagarmatha National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site in Khumbu region, Solukhumbu district, eastern Nepal, Asia.

Jan 28, 20215 min read

How to plan your dream trip to the Himalaya

A hiker taking pictures near The Storr mountain peak on the Isle of Skye.

Jan 26, 202111 min read

7 expert tips for tackling your first multi-day hike

Tranquil image of sand dunes and beautiful blue sky, White Sands National Monument.
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Jan 22, 20216 min read

See the Southwest USA's most iconic landscapes on this epic road trip

Inside Mesa Arch at Sunrise

Jan 22, 20214 min read

The Southwest USA's 7 best hiking trails

A woman hiking in the mountains

Jan 19, 202110 min read

8 of the best mountains for first-time climbers

Bridge in Rainforest - Costa Rica - Monteverde

Jan 8, 20216 min read

Stroll through the treetops on the world's best forest canopy walkways

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Dec 18, 202011 min read

Lonely Planet writers look ahead to 2021 and the first trips they can take

Dec 10, 20206 min read

Dos and don'ts for your Everest Base Camp trek

Bourke, New South Wales, Australia

Dec 3, 20204 min read

A guide to camping and cooking outdoors in Australia

Horseshoe Bend during a vibrant sunset.

Nov 25, 20205 min read

The best of Arizona beyond the Grand Canyon

WAKD32 Empire Builder AMTRAK passenger train rolls into Whitefish, Montana, USA

Nov 23, 20204 min read

Why you should take the train to Glacier National Park

Male photographer on laptop in tree hut.

Nov 17, 20204 min read

Long-term stays are trending. Here’s how KAYAK can help you make the most of one

Y Lliwedd Mountain, at sunrise, Snowdonia

Nov 13, 20205 min read

Best things to do in winter in Wales

Walker descending Maja e Rosit peak.

Nov 12, 202010 min read

Discover why the Accursed Mountains are Europe's most misunderstood region

Sunrise at St. Mary Lake from Wild goose island viewpoint, Glacier National Park, Montana

Nov 11, 20202 min read

US veterans and gold star families can now enjoy a lifetime of free national park access

Rainbow Row in Charleston in South Carolina

Nov 10, 20201 min read

These private tours dig deep into US history and nature

Nov 3, 20205 min read

A practical guide to trekking California's John Muir Trail

A snow-swept road is bathed in golden light as it appears to run straight into a mountain

Nov 2, 20205 min read

The 9 best winter experiences in Alberta

Coastal towns of Calabria, popular touristic destinations

Oct 30, 20202 min read

Explore this beautiful Italian region on a new coast-to-coast hiking trail

Lake Enol, one of the Lakes of Covadonga as seen from La Picota in Picos De Europa.

Oct 26, 20205 min read

Spain's 10 natural wonders

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Woman standing beside the fallen Dyerville Giant at Humboldt Redwoods State Park in Northern California, USA.

Oct 22, 20205 min read

Roaming among the redwoods in California’s Humboldt County

The Milky Way on a clear night with the Uganzaki Lighthouse in the foreground and a laser light shining up into the sky

Oct 21, 20205 min read

8 of the best stargazing spots in Asia

Meads Quarry Lake is backed by the cliffs that originally gave Knoxville its nickname, Marble City

Oct 19, 20204 min read

A long weekend exploring Knoxville’s stunning outdoor scene

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Oct 12, 20202 min read

New online database tracks historic 'witch marks' carved into England's trees

Oct 8, 20206 min read

California’s top winter sports

Ceiling of Sistine Chapel, Vatican City

Oct 8, 20205 min read

The best virtual tours to explore the world from home

Napa Valley vineyards

Oct 2, 20205 min read

“Wiking”: Combine wine and hiking at these top 7 US wineries

Scenic View of Coastline at Redwood National Park

Sep 30, 20204 min read

America's 9 most majestic vistas

Two kangaroos standing on the beach at Lucky Bay in Cape Le Grand National Park.

Sep 28, 20204 min read

The best things to do in Australia in summer

Cala Macarella - Cala Macarelleta - Menorca - Balearic islands - Spain

Sep 24, 20206 min read

How this Spanish island is doing tourism differently

Sep 18, 20204 min read

What it's like to hike among 5000-year-old trees

Coral and palm trees on the idyllic beach at Msambweni, near Diani on the Kenyan Coast, West Africa.

Sep 17, 20206 min read

Kenya's 10 best natural wonders

On the top of the flattest area you could imagine, suddenly a long mountain of sand rises. The Erg Chebbi dunes of wind-blown sand near the little town of Merzouga are renowned for their great height and size.

Sep 11, 20205 min read

Morocco's 10 best natural wonders

Photo taken in Kilpisjärvi, Finland

Aug 27, 20205 min read

Autumn in Finland: an alternative fall foliage tour

Woman hiking the Arenal 1968 Trail, Costa Rica.

Aug 25, 20206 min read

Costa Rica's 10 best natural wonders

A female scuba diver explores a sunken shipwreck in Greece.

Aug 25, 20205 min read

6 national parks around the world with surprisingly spectacular diving

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Aug 21, 20208 min read

The great Colorado 'fourteener' road trip

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