Destinations

Take a look at any topographical map of Ecuador and you’ll immediately notice the Andean spine that cuts through the country from north to south. It’s these mountains and volcanoes that offer the most scope for adventure, and it’s where travelers often head first for the best hikes in Ecuador. For trekkers and serious climbers alike,

Spain’s gorgeous capitals are must-see stops on any European tour. But the authentic heart of the country beats on the outskirts, in Spain’s rural plains and villages. It beats in the dehesas – bucolic pastures where cork and holm oaks dot the landscape, providing a sustainable source of income from the regular harvesting of cork.

Bozeman is renowned as one of the most liveable cities in the US, and a big part of that is its rugged beauty and how accessible it is to the community. The city has incredible biking trails, from single-track adventures in the wilderness to leisurely pathways through urban parks that are perfect for kids and

One day you’re staring at waterfalls; the next, skyscrapers. As one of the smaller subregions in the world, Southeast Asia is incredible, with diverse cultures and landscapes that stand vividly distinct once you cross borders. For the solo traveler – both aspiring and seasoned – the region has all the appealing hallmarks of a satisfying destination.

This article was adapted from the 2024 Maui guidebook due to be published in August. Writers Amy Balfour, Malia Yoshioka, Savannah Daupion & Ryan Ver Berkmoes all contributed to this article. Hawaiian culture is about much more than melodic place names and luau. The arts, both healing and traditional, are experiencing a revival, while ancient

What makes a real New Yorker? Some say you must be born in one of the five boroughs – I wasn’t but I’ve lived here for 14 years, contributed to six Lonely Planet guidebooks on New York, and done everything New Yorkers complain about and covet…  I’ve snagged impossible restaurant reservations, seen Tony Award-winning shows

This article was adapted from the Maui guidebook, due to be published in August 2024 and written by Amy Balfour, Malia Yoshioka, Savannah Dagupion and Ryan Ver Berkmoes Hawaii Tourism is trying something different when it comes to tourism by showing visitors how they can give back to the local community. Because the culture of

Bozeman offers an embarrassment of scenic splendor just a short drive from downtown. Heading south will take you through glorious mountain and river scenery towards mighty Yellowstone National Park, one of America’s top adventures.  Head west, and you’ll be traveling in the footprints of fur trappers, mountain men and Lewis and Clark. Drive east, and

A city near and dear to my heart, Chicago is the perfect place for a weekend getaway, particularly in the summer. It has so much to offer, it’s kind of bonkers. To name a few: food, cocktails, deep dish, history, architecture, public transportation, legendary sports teams, festivals, live music, museums, beaches and a shoreline pathway

From the snow-tipped Pyrenees and the jagged Picos de Europa in the north, to the wave-battered Islas Atlánticas to the west; from the Doñana wetlands, to Europe’s only desert in the Almería province; from the forest-covered mountains of Sierra de las Nieves and Sierra Nevada, to the sun-drenched volcanic peaks of the Canary Islands; Spain’s

You could spend half a lifetime exploring the forests, lakes and granite peaks of the Gallatin, Madison and Bridger ranges around Bozeman, Montana. Luckily we’ve done the heavy footwork for you – you can experience the very best Montana has to offer on these spirit-restoring hikes. Bozeman is geared firmly towards the great outdoors, and

The best time to visit Bozeman depends squarely on your interests. Summer is the obvious time for backpacking trips, fly-fishing or camping en route to family fun in Yellowstone National Park, but these activities are also fantastic in fall, when campgrounds and trails are noticeably quieter. Winter sees fewer cultural events but offers heavenly skiing

Endearing little Syros merges traditional and modern Greece. One of the smallest islands of the Cyclades and relatively rural outside the capital, it nevertheless has the highest population since it’s the legal and administrative center of the entire archipelago. It’s also the ferry hub of the northern islands and home to Ermoupoli, the grandest of

With an estimated 15 million visitors expected to descend on the French capital during the Olympic and Paralympic games, Paris’s public transportation system and security forces will be under immense pressure. In the lead-up to the games, which start after the opening ceremony July 26 and end September 8, a flurry of new metro fare

Georgia doesn’t have a lot of coastline, a little more than 100 miles. But that stretch is packed with some of the Atlantic coast’s most unique features, and visitors would be hard-pressed to find something like it anywhere else.  This region is dotted with barrier islands, small islands formed by waves that deposit sand in

Maine is my summer place. I grew up going there with my family, to the region southwest of Portland, where my grandparents owned a three-season lakeside cottage. More recently, I’ve ventured beyond the lakes, especially to Maine’s storied Atlantic coast. My rambles have taken me to quiet coves and packed seafood shacks, to art galleries

With 130 miles of Atlantic Ocean shoreline stretching from Sandy Hook in the north to Cape May in the south, the Jersey Shore has long drawn vacationers. Back in the 1880s, well-to-do travelers would glide along the Atlantic City boardwalk being pushed in rolling chairs, a form of transportation still available to this day.  While

America’s oldest national park, Yellowstone has been captivating visitors since the 1870s. Lofty mountain peaks, thundering waterfalls and abundant wildlife are all big draws of this 3471-square-mile park, but even more extraordinary are Yellowstone’s geothermal features. This is the land of boiling geysers, gurgling mud pools and steaming lakes. Traveling in this remote corner of

Canada has an extensive rail network and some spectacular rides. However, with the bulk of the system given over to freight and most Canadians preferring to travel long-distance by car or plane, trains outside the eastern corridor cities of Toronto and Montréal are little used compared to countries in Asia or Europe.  It wasn’t always

Though it may not spring to mind when you’re daydreaming about classic all-American beaches, Oregon has 363 miles of rugged coastline dotted with some incredibly beautiful stretches of sand, dramatic headlands and prime surfing. Not only that, this stretch of coastline has been protected from development and designated as The People’s Coast. Since the Beach