wildlife and nature
Exploring Toledo, Belize’s deep southSep 9, 2014 • 6 min read
Sometimes referred to as the ‘forgotten district’ of Belize, sleepy Toledo's pristine rainforests, traditional Maya villages and idyllic offshore islands…
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road tripsAustralia in a campervan: top tips from the expertsSep 8, 2014 • 7 min read
One of the best ways to see Australia – the east coast, the west coast, or the whole country – is on a self-drive road trip in your own campervan. Whether…
wildlife and natureTravelling in China with your family: what to know and where to goSep 5, 2014 • 7 min read
China may not spring immediately to mind when choosing a destination for a family trip, but the Middle Kingdom is full of places that suit families with…
sustainable travelCar-free getaways from some of the world's greatest citiesAug 19, 2014 • 5 min read
Travelling like a local in a foreign place means going off the beaten path in and out of town. On your next big city trip, put a day or so aside for an…
romanceGetting hot and steamy in Northern CaliforniaJul 1, 2014 • 5 min read
California is blessed with an abundance of geothermic activity and its mineral waters have been appreciated by those who have lived here for thousands of…
road tripsAfrican safari alternatives that don't cost a fortuneMay 22, 2014 • 6 min read
The Big Five (buffalo, lion, leopard, elephant and rhinoceros) sometimes elude safari goers in more ways than one. Rates for a five-night luxury safari -…
wildlife and natureLiving with Kenya's Maasai peopleApr 8, 2014 • 5 min read
In southwestern Kenya, lions, giraffes, zebras and gazelles share the rangelands of the Great Rift Valley with the Maasai people. Many of these warrior…
road tripsDriving through the wilderness on Chile's Carretera AustralApr 8, 2014 • 6 min read
The Carretera Austral begins where Chile’s Lakes District ends, snaking south for 1240km into a land of dense forests, snow-tipped mountains, glacial…
wildlife and natureSeven unmissable dive sites in the Cayman IslandsMar 19, 2014 • 4 min read
Locals will tell you the Cayman Islands offer the best scuba diving in the Caribbean. Given the triumvirate of islands boasts a unique dive site for every…
wildlife and natureDiving Sipadan: strong currents, steep walls and sea life in abundanceFeb 19, 2014 • 6 min read
The name Sipadan is uttered with reverence by divers, and with good reason. The underwater topography of this tiny 40-acre island, 36km south of the…
wildlife and natureLonely Planet's top 10 eco stays for 2014Feb 17, 2014 • 10 min read
We asked Lonely Planet’s authors and travel editors to nominate outstanding eco-friendly hotels and hostels. From the incredible array of green stays…
foodUmeå 2014: a year of highlights for the European Capital of CultureFeb 17, 2014 • 6 min read
Looking at Umeå, it’s easy to see why this likeable town, the capital of Västerbotten County and part of Norrland – Sweden’s northernmost province – has…
wildlife and natureWatching wildlife in Yellowstone National ParkFeb 4, 2014 • 4 min read
With its exploding geysers, pristine wilderness, stunning lakes and a thousand miles of hiking trails, Yellowstone National Park is one of the last truly…
wildlife and natureWatching wildlife along California's coastFeb 4, 2014 • 5 min read
Ready for coastal California's top wildlife spotting adventures? Here you'll find the USA's mini version of the Galápagos Islands, as well as an…
wildlife and natureEscape the mall: the green spaces of SingaporeJan 31, 2014 • 5 min read
Tiny Singapore is packed with flats, malls, soaring skyscrapers…and a surprising amount of green belts and interesting offshore islands. Next time you’re…
wildlife and natureFiji's secret rivers, mountains and waterfallsJan 29, 2014 • 2 min read
Many visitors to Fiji skip past the 'mainland' of Viti Levu to smaller islands. But savvy travellers are now venturing beyond the coastal tourist hot…
sustainable travelGlimpsing the future in SingaporeJan 16, 2014 • 5 min read
The future has arrived early in Singapore with more ultra-modern infrastructure - skyscrapers, parks, metro lines - being built every day. Many of the…
wildlife and natureWest Africa's best wildlife parksJan 9, 2014 • 4 min read
Everyone knows about the great national parks of eastern and southern Africa – Masai Mara, Kruger and Serengeti all conjure up images of majestic…
road tripsHow to go off the grid when you travelNov 18, 2013 • 7 min read
Ever yearn to travel old-school style, without the screens, gadgets and multitasking stress? Do away with worrying about chargers, adapters, cables, cases…
wildlife and natureNew Zealand's most wondrous night-time experiencesNov 15, 2013 • 5 min read
From night hikes to cave-rafts to midnight munchies, there’s lots to do in New Zealand when the lights go out...
wildlife and natureRiding Ecuador’s 'railway in the sky' in styleOct 28, 2013 • 8 min read
Anyone for the Avenue of the Volcanoes? How about traversing the Devil's Nose? They might sound intimidating, if not downright risky, but Ecuador’s Tren…
foodLonely Planet's Best in Travel 2014 - top 10 regionsOct 28, 2013 • 8 min read
Need inspiration for your travels in 2014? These 10 regions have captivated our travel experts with their natural beauty and cultural riches.