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Father and son steering boat on water

Jun 11, 20197 min read

Traveling with dad: stories of our fathers

A vinyard with rows of grape vines is in the foreground, with a lake view behind. Far in the distance, on the other side of the lake, is the skyline of Toronto.

Jun 11, 20196 min read

Tastes of Ontario: Exploring Canada’s culinary capital

A woman looks out at the sunset from the red pindan soils of James Price Point at Dampier Peninsula. Western Australia

Jun 10, 20195 min read

Best of the Dampier Peninsula

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Jun 7, 20196 min read

The best things to do in Australia during winter

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Jun 6, 20193 min read

An epic playlist for your Iceland road trip

The Longues-sur-Mer Battery is a 150mm German artillery gun

Jun 4, 20196 min read

Beyond the D-Day Beaches: Normandy’s essential WWII sights

A woman sites in a small trailer near the beach.

Jun 1, 20192 min read

The newest camper vans and trailers for your 2019 road trip

Person scales a redwood tree in California's redwood forest

May 30, 20196 min read

7 amazing ways to experience California’s redwoods

Empty road leading toward the snow-capped mountains in Jackson Hole valley.

May 28, 20193 min read

The perfect playlist for your mountain drive in the US

A blue and white and silver train on an elevated track curves around a building with a range of snow-covered mountains in the background

May 28, 20195 min read

A day out on the Vancouver SkyTrain

The sun sets over a valley in Ojai, California casting orange, yellow and pink bands in the sky

May 23, 20199 min read

Quirky small towns in California to visit this summer

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May 17, 20195 min read

Honduras road trip to Copán Ruins

A large overland truck looks much like a piece of lego as it sits on the red Namibian soil surrounded by massive, bulbous rock monoliths at Spitzkoppe @ Sarah Reid / Lonely Planet

May 16, 20195 min read

Africa: what to expect on an overland tour

A geo-dome house in a desert next to a Joshua Tree

May 14, 20193 min read

Glamping in California: 5 spots to sleep comfortably under the stars

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May 9, 20196 min read

Escape to South Africa's Northern Cape

A man on the side of a cliff, crossing a via ferrata.

May 8, 201913 min read

Explorers wanted: a great escape to Colorado

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Apr 23, 20195 min read

Cuba beyond the capital: best things to do outside Havana

A country band is playing in the bar of a music hall as patrons watch from small tables in the cramped quarters

Apr 8, 20197 min read

Boot-scootin’: Texas Hill Country’s iconic music venues

Canadian food: beer and fries with sauce close-up on the table

Mar 29, 20194 min read

Craft beer heaven in Canada's Eastern Townships

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Mar 1, 20197 min read

Serendipity: the reward for getting lost on your travels

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Jan 30, 20196 min read

Discover The Wales Way

A long exposure of cars driving past palm trees, all silhouetted against a pink sunset sky

Jan 22, 20196 min read

A roadtripper's guide to the best of Uruguay

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Jan 16, 20195 min read

Rainforests, coasts and hideaways: A Honduras road trip

Female surfers at Bulcock Beach, Caloundra, Sunshine Coast

Dec 21, 20186 min read

Indulge your senses on Australia's sensational Sunshine Coast

Sod-covered dwellings of grayish wood blend into the surrounding countryside in Newfoundland

Dec 7, 20186 min read

The road to Valhalla: Viking adventures in northeast Canada

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Dec 6, 20185 min read

Five adventurous getaways from Manila

Old wooden stools and a polished wooden counter are surreounded by a cluttered collection of kitschy items

Nov 30, 20184 min read

Charm for sale: On the road to Oregon’s country stores

Passengers on a truck in Africa

Nov 27, 20187 min read

Strangers turned saviours: the unsung heroes we met on the road

Young family camping in the mountains, New Zealand. Sister and brother playing a game of balance, while mum cooks dinner, with the sun setting over the distance mountain peaks.
Family Camping In The Alps, Bealey Spur, New Zealand.
Young family camping in the mountains, New Zealand. Sister and brother playing a game of balance, while mum cooks dinner, with the sun setting over the distance mountain peaks.

Nov 21, 20185 min read

Best tips for free camping in New Zealand

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Nov 14, 20185 min read

Adventures in Anchorage: exploring Alaska's city in the wilderness

Blooming purple flowers sway in the breeze backed by a steep cliff coastline

Oct 22, 20185 min read

Scenic Big Sur: top sights on your Highway 1 road trip

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Oct 22, 20182 min read

Top travel trends for 2019

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Oct 21, 20184 min read

Travel trends for 2019: road trips go electric

The 14th-century Golubac fortress on the Danube guards the entrance to the Djerdap National Park © Mirjana Ristic Damjanovic / Shutterstock

Oct 19, 20186 min read

Down the Danube: meeting Serbia’s mystical east

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Oct 18, 20185 min read

Why now is a good time to visit the island of Hawaiʻi

off-center photo of a statue of folk hero Johnny Appleseed, which stands 14ft tall. He's wearing blue pants, a yellow shirt and a frying pan hat – and he's carrying an apple.

Oct 12, 20187 min read

Seeing is believing: top roadside attractions in the Shenandoah Valley

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Oct 1, 20188 min read

Picking the right set of wheels for a classic road trip

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Sep 28, 20187 min read

Circling the island of Hawaiʻi: a pilgrimage to Mother Nature

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Sep 18, 20186 min read

Quick escapes from Ireland's liveliest cities

Beautiful northwest Iceland scenery

Sep 18, 20187 min read

Once upon a time in Iceland – epic adventures in the northwest

View of the central valley in Costa Rica Dudarev Mikhail/Shutterstock

Sep 12, 20184 min read

How to live like a Local in San José

Features - Jackson Falls at Natchez Trace Parkway

Sep 11, 20186 min read

Fall-ing for Tennessee: unforgettable outdoor autumn adventures

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Sep 6, 20187 min read

Best places for a second go at life’s firsts

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Sep 6, 20186 min read

Top tips for taking a road trip with kids

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Columns at the archaeological site of Thugga/Dougga with the valley of Oued Khalled beyond..

Aug 28, 20188 min read

Five best day trips from Tunis

Panga Restaurant epitomizes the farm-to-table movement Martina Gili / Lonely Planet

Aug 1, 20185 min read

A gastro road trip through Panama

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Jul 30, 20185 min read

Snorkelling with cuttlefish: South Australia’s psychedelic secret

Features - Classic roller coaster with people at Cedar Point, Sandusky, Ohio

Jul 18, 20184 min read

Thrills and spills: North America’s top amusement parks

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Jul 11, 20187 min read

Strap yourself in: the world's most extreme road trips

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Jun 27, 20185 min read

Four scenic trips on four wheels in Northern California

The ruins of Rozafa Castle in Shkodra, considered Albania's cultural capital © saiko3p / Shutterstock

Jun 19, 20185 min read

Albanian road trip: history behind the bunkers

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May 4, 20186 min read

On the Cajun music trail in Louisiana

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Apr 19, 20186 min read

Drive your imagination: US road trips inspired by TV and movies

A container ship is completing its passage through the Panama Canal. The ship is headed to the Pacific ocean. Mitchell Christopher/500px

Apr 18, 20184 min read

How to live like a Local in Panama City

Northern Ireland's natural wonders include the Giant's Causeway, top of many a first-timer's wishlist © S-F / Shutterstock

Apr 18, 20185 min read

First time Northern Ireland: a small destination with Titanic appeal

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Apr 18, 20187 min read

Highway to hell: road trip fails and how to avoid them

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Apr 17, 20185 min read

Get your motor runnin’ in the Empty Quarter

Downtown Portland at dusk from Pittock Mansion, with Mount Hood in the background © Piriya Photography / Getty Images

Apr 12, 20185 min read

Beyond the brew: Portland nightlife for non-beer drinkers

The brightly painted mound of rock and plaster rises with the words God is Love out of the barren desert © Kevin Key / Shutterstock

Apr 10, 20185 min read

Awesomely bizarre pit stops on the road to Coachella

Steam train chugging across a bridge on the Circum-Baikal Railway @ Tilpunov Mikhail / Shutterstock

Mar 14, 20185 min read

The Siberian welcome: the best guides along the world’s longest train journey

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