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Apr 4, 20225 min read

12 innovative sustainable tourism attractions you can visit around the world

Herd of reindeers on snow-covered landscape, Lappland, Sweden

Mar 31, 20224 min read

7 rewilding projects you can visit in Europe

sustainable hiking in Laurisilva forest in Madeira

Mar 31, 20226 min read

8 eco-friendly destinations where sustainability is priority

Soft Coral in The King Cruiser Wreck at Phuket, Thailand

Mar 29, 20225 min read

You can be a part of worldwide coral regeneration schemes – here's how

Looking at the view of Sierra Gorda of Queretaro from inside of a Camping Tent. Mexico

Mar 28, 20225 min read

A beginner's guide to backcountry camping: don't start your journey until you read this

Landscape of vintner inspecting grapes in vineyard in Palisade, Colorado, USA, with Mount Garfield

Mar 16, 20227 min read

Enjoy the simple life at these 10 top agritourism farm stays

Tanalian Falls, Lake Clark at Lake Clark National Park and Preserve

Mar 14, 20227 min read

10 least-visited US national parks: the best to avoid crowds in 2022

Aerial panoramic view of the city of Vevey at Lake Geneva with vineyards of famous Lavaux wine region on a beautiful sunny day in summer, Switzerland.

Mar 11, 20227 min read

Here are Geneva’s 8 best day trips

Wildlife viewing in Africa on Masai Mara Safari Tour

Mar 7, 20225 min read

How to be a responsible wildlife tourist

View of the Yosemite Valley National Park with a huge waterfall

Mar 4, 202225 min read

From Acadia to Zion: A complete guide to all 63 national parks in the United States

Penguin standing on a beautiful blue iceberg

Mar 3, 20224 min read

How to find an ethical wildlife conservation project for your next trip

Colorful sunset in Arches National Park, Utah, USA

Mar 2, 20225 min read

Introducing Utah's national parks

wild royal bengal tiger in open during monsoon season and wildlife lovers or tourist or traveler safari

Mar 2, 20226 min read

Top tips for spotting animals: a guide to watching wildlife around the world

Ethiopia. Rear view of a senior ethiopian man carrying his stick over his shoulder and watching the milky way in a starry sky.

Feb 24, 202213 min read

Can purposeful travel help us change the way we see the world in 2022?

Tourist hiking through laurisilva forest on El Hierro, Canary Islands

Feb 18, 20226 min read

El Hierro, the little-explored Canary Island that breaks all the stereotypes

Yosemite falls at the Yosemite National Park, California, USA

Feb 7, 20225 min read

Top 10 wonders to see in US National Parks in 2022

Two male mountain bike riders enjoy a cross country trail in British Columbia, Canada.

Feb 3, 20226 min read

10 top tips to tackle your first bike tour in 2022

A young woman kayaks through the backwaters of Monroe Island in Kollam District, Kerala, South India.
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Jan 25, 20226 min read

9 incredible wetlands for watching wildlife

Chiang Mai, THAILAND - June 16, 2012: Adult and baby elephants eating sugar cane.

Jan 21, 20228 min read

How to choose an ethical elephant experience in Thailand

A yak carries supplies to base camp.

Jan 10, 20229 min read

7 expert tips to sustainably trek to Everest Base Camp

MAYA BAY, THAILAND - June 21, 2017: Crowds of sunbathing visitors enjoy a day trip boat ride to Maya Bay, one of the iconic beaches of Southern Thailand.

Jan 6, 20223 min read

Thailand's iconic Maya Beach reopens with new sustainability efforts

Dec 10, 20219 min read

In Iceland’s remote Westfjords region, a new bicycle route takes shape

The rough surface of frozen lava after Mauna Loa volcano eruption on Big Island, Hawai'i

Dec 9, 20215 min read

10 essential experiences on Hawai‘i's Big Island

Garden boardwalk along Southbank in Brisbane, Australia

Nov 29, 20216 min read

How to get around in Brisbane: the easiest, cheapest and most sustainable options

Comwy, Wales - April 9, 2015: Conwy Castle and a Passenger Train North Wales. The railway lone runs along the base of the medeval castle and the Virgin Trains service passes the castle. People can be seen on the catsle walls. The sky is clear and blue.

Nov 25, 20216 min read

How to travel around in Wales: enjoy epic scenery as you go

Detail of Buddha head wall painting inside Hotel De La Paix.

Nov 18, 20215 min read

Siem Reap: 11 best things to do after you explore Angkor Wat

Rocky mountain, Aspen, Colorado, USA

Nov 16, 20216 min read

The easiest ways to get around Aspen

A popular activity in Sihanoukville, Cambodia is the Dolphin Shack booze cruise which takes backpackers out to swim and party at various islands

Nov 15, 20215 min read

Cambodia's less-traveled islands visitors need to know about

Puerto Rico Cueva Ventana

Nov 3, 20215 min read

How to travel sustainably in Puerto Rico

Richmond, Virginia, USA downtown skyline on the James River.

Oct 12, 20215 min read

How to get around in car-centric Richmond, Virginia

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Oct 4, 20215 min read

The world's eco-luxury resorts that are worth the hype

Woman looking out van window at bison in Yellowstone

Sep 24, 20215 min read

Experience Yellowstone National Park sustainably: your guide to going green

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

Sep 14, 20214 min read

The Grand Canyon nabs top spot in Lonely Planet's Ultimate United States Travel List

Remote tree house in forest

Jul 19, 20218 min read

13 best tree house vacation rentals in the USA

Melbourne skyline from Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. (Photo by Auscape/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Jun 19, 20216 min read

The top 12 city parks in Melbourne

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

February 15, 2012: Visitors relax on the shore of Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown.

Apr 22, 20215 min read

Why New Zealand is leading the way with regenerative travel

Narrows in Zion National Park, Utah

Apr 16, 20218 min read

North America's best national park day hikes

The Pacific Surfliner travels along the coastline in Del Mar, California. The Pacific Surfliner offers a unique vantage on the Southern California seascape connecting San Luis Obispo and San Diego through Los Angeles and Santa Barbara.

Apr 14, 20219 min read

How to have an epic North American trip without a car

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

Dubai skyline with beautiful city close to it's busiest highway on traffic

Mar 31, 20217 min read

How to get around in Dubai

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Mar 31, 20216 min read

Australian adventures that give back to the land and people

Mar 12, 202112 min read

COVID took my job and my home - so I hit the road in a camper

A young girl photographing a lion at Inverdoorn game Reserve in Breede River DC.

Feb 2, 20214 min read

The 5 best places to see wildlife with your kids

Abandoned ferris wheel in amusement park in Pripyat, Chernobyl area

Jan 28, 20216 min read

How to visit dark tourism destinations in an ethical way

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Jan 20, 20217 min read

Lonely Planet writers reveal their travel resolutions for 2021

Jan 14, 20215 min read

Opinion: Why I believe digital nomads are ruining travel

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Jan 12, 20212 min read

Amsterdam to ban tourists from buying cannabis in the city

Bridge in Rainforest - Costa Rica - Monteverde

Jan 8, 20216 min read

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

August 22, 2017: Street car in the narrow streets of Lisbon.

Jan 4, 20216 min read

Explore 8 of the world’s most sustainable cities

Black man standing on Great Wall of China, Beijing, Beijing, China

Dec 23, 20205 min read

Increased prices and COVID tests - what to expect when we begin to travel in 2021

Panorama of the wild cliffs on the west coast of Lundy Island. Puffins nest on these cliffs.

Dec 21, 20202 min read

How you could make this tiny English island your home in 2021

Station attendants beside Orient-Express at station.
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Dec 10, 20203 min read

Following the route of the Orient Express by sleeper train

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Dec 9, 20202 min read

Take a peek inside Ikea's first sustainable tiny home

Bourke, New South Wales, Australia

Dec 3, 20204 min read

A guide to camping and cooking outdoors in Australia

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Dec 2, 20204 min read

How to experience Italy's Slow Food movement

Blurred cyclists ride on a bike lane in Copenhagen, with the sun setting over Christiansborg palace.

Nov 25, 20206 min read

7 steps to being a mindful traveler

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Nov 23, 20202 min read

Award-winning Belgian bike trail propels cyclists above an adventure forest

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

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