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Jan 24, 20202 min read

This couple rescued their adorable dog while out chasing their vanlife dreams

Jan 24, 20203 min read

Los Angeles' closest ski slope is opening this weekend

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Jan 23, 20202 min read

Record low snowfall forces Japan's ski resorts to close

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Jan 23, 20203 min read

Hikers face heavy fines for entering New Zealand's quarantined forests

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Jan 22, 20205 min read

How to road trip the Southwestern US on a budget

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Man canoeing on Lac-du-Fou, Mauricie National Park.

Jan 22, 20205 min read

Canoe Canada's wilderness on these iconic waterways

Jan 21, 20201 min read

Check out the first indoor ski slope in the US

San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge at the golden hour from Baker Beach.

Jan 21, 20203 min read

Kansas City vs. San Francisco: which Super Bowl city is the better destination?

Jan 20, 20205 min read

Test out the vanlife with these road-trip ready van rentals

A view of the islets that lie within the Bay of Kotor.

Jan 20, 20205 min read

Here's what you can expect on a Lonely Planet Experiences tour of the Balkans

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Jan 17, 20205 min read

Leave La La land behind with these camping getaways near Los Angeles

Ausable Chasm, known as the Little Grand Canyon of East, in Keeseville, New York.

Jan 16, 20202 min read

Hike through the Adirondacks in 2020 without hauling overnight gear

Jan 15, 20206 min read

We tested boots, backpacks and more in Patagonia – here’s what we learned

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Jan 14, 20205 min read

A perfect day in Odawara, Japan's historic castle town

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Jan 11, 20206 min read

These remote cabins and campsites are worth the trek

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Jan 11, 20202 min read

'A lifestyle with less expenses, less work, and more time': the benefits of vanlife

Closeup of an Android phone displaying the Couchsurfing travel app on the screen.

Jan 10, 20204 min read

A couchsurfer nearly scammed me, here’s how to prevent it from happening to you

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Jan 9, 20206 min read

The essential road trip gear for your next epic drive

Jan 8, 20208 min read

Cycle through Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia on the historic Parenzana Trail

Spruce's foldable dog bed in the open trunk of a car, next to a black and brown dog

Jan 8, 20202 min read

These packable dog beds fold up into a 'suitcase for dogs'

Panorama of a person watching the Gljúfrafoss waterfall.

Jan 8, 20206 min read

8 Iceland activities for adventure seekers

Jan 8, 20209 min read

Spending Diary: 6 days in Cuzco and the Sacred Valley

A young woman stands at the top of Mount Abraham, along the Appalachian Trail in Maine's western mountains.
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Jan 7, 20205 min read

The expert's ultimate backpacking bucket list

Jan 7, 20204 min read

The world's 7 best new long-distance hikes to do in 2020

Traditional clay-brick houses stand atop a forested slope and along a rocky ridge, with the snow-capped summit of Toubkal towering in the background.

Jan 6, 20206 min read

The best hikes in Morocco's High Atlas Mountains

Jan 5, 20205 min read

Top family-friendly ski trips in the French Alps

Dec 30, 20198 min read

Meet a Traveller: Katie Boue of the Outdoor Advocacy Project

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Dec 28, 20192 min read

The new camper vans and trailers for your 2020 road trip

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Dec 19, 20192 min read

New Colorado ski lodge is custom-made for adventure enthusiasts

Dec 19, 20195 min read

The best bushwalking and trail running routes in Australia

A climber in a yellow jacket and blue trousers stands with their back to the camera on the snowy summit of Toubkal; in the distance are more snow-covered peaks beneath a blue sky.

Dec 17, 20195 min read

How to climb Toubkal, Morocco's highest peak

Dec 17, 20196 min read

Joining the bikers of Gilgit-Baltistan: exploring Northern Pakistan by motorcycle

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Dec 16, 20195 min read

Explore these 7 outdoor destinations like a true Norwegian

The Fresque des Québécois tells the story of Québec City’s history. Image by MANIN Richard / hemis.fr / Getty

Dec 16, 20195 min read

A walking tour of Québec City

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Dec 16, 20192 min read

The Scottish Highlands may introduce a tourist tax for campers

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Dec 15, 20191 min read

New cycling path being constructed around Angkor Wat to ease congestion

The ocean view form the village of Brenton near Knysna, South Africa

Dec 11, 20195 min read

The Garden Route: South Africa's ultimate road trip

Dec 11, 20195 min read

Kitesurfing, caving, canyoning and more: finding adventure in the Caribbean

Giraffes herded in the Savannah.

Dec 11, 20197 min read

Top tips to make your African safari more affordable

Waterfront in the city of Halifax in Nova Scotia.

Dec 9, 20194 min read

How to spend a perfect weekend in Halifax

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Dec 9, 20196 min read

How to travel sustainably in New Zealand

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Dec 7, 20192 min read

This couple spent $1000 at Ikea to turn their van into a mobile home

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Dec 6, 20194 min read

Assynt is Scotland's most stunning hidden gem

The Sangre De Cristo Mountains loom in the distance on the road from Westcliffe in Colorado

Dec 5, 20195 min read

Colorado’s quirkiest road trip is the San Isabel scenic drive

The skyline of Sharjah, comprising numerous skyscrapers, juts up into a bright orange sky at sunset; in the foreground is the forest-covered island of Al Noor, which has some dazzling architecture at its centre.

Dec 5, 20195 min read

8 best reasons to visit Sharjah in the UAE

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Dec 5, 20196 min read

Hiking the Pyrenees: traversing the Tour du Canigou

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Dec 4, 20195 min read

Bulgaria rocks: a hiker’s guide to five geological wonders

Dec 4, 20193 min read

Skiing, hiking, climbing, rafting and more: finding adventure in Bulgaria

Dec 4, 20192 min read

New Zealand's 10th Great Walk, the Paparoa Track, has opened

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Nov 30, 20192 min read

Convert a Jeep into a cosy multi-functional home on wheels

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Nov 27, 20197 min read

Shake, rattle and woah: the world’s most beautiful bus rides

A statue of a jockey riding a horse sits outside the entrance to Churchill Downs.

Nov 26, 20195 min read

7 pilgrimages every sports fan must take

Nov 26, 20195 min read

Afraid to climb? Try a via ferrata instead

Nov 26, 20196 min read

Road-tripping Sonoma County's Bohemian Highway

Nov 26, 20197 min read

The best day trips from Amman

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Nov 23, 20192 min read

How to visit one of Canada’s most gorgeous lakes in 2020

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Nov 20, 20195 min read

Island-hopping by bike around Japan’s Seto Inland Sea

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Nov 20, 20194 min read

Spotlight on: skiing in Ukraine’s Carpathians this winter

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Nov 19, 20193 min read

How to enjoy Mexico City’s free Sunday bike rides

Michinoku Shiokaze Trail in Hachinohe, Aomori, Japan

Nov 19, 20198 min read

Why Japan’s Michinoku Coastal Trail is the best hike I’ve ever done

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