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Street scene from Amsterdam downtown. Yellow scooter. Tilt shift lens.

Nov 20, 20203 min read

13 ways to reduce your carbon emissions when traveling

Colourful coral grouper on a healthy, vibrant tropical coral reef at Richelieu Rock, Similan Islands.

Nov 11, 20205 min read

How to be a reef-safe traveler

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Nov 5, 20208 min read

He launched the #vanlife frenzy - now he's swapped it for an off-grid cabin

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Woman standing beside the fallen Dyerville Giant at Humboldt Redwoods State Park in Northern California, USA.

Oct 22, 20205 min read

Roaming among the redwoods in California’s Humboldt County

Oct 21, 20205 min read

How these Caribbean islands are supporting sustainable agriculture

The rocky cliffs at Neist Point catching the late evening light during sunset, with the lighthouse in the distance.

Oct 9, 20205 min read

A (sustainable) Instagrammer’s guide to the Isle of Skye

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Oct 9, 20207 min read

Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman are off on another epic motorbike adventure

Red Eyed Tree Frog

Sep 30, 20206 min read

How artificial intelligence is helping these companies protect the world's wildlife

Winding Coastal Road, Captain Cook Highway, Queensland, Australia

Sep 24, 20207 min read

Unforgettable road trips on Australia’s East Coast

Cala Macarella - Cala Macarelleta - Menorca - Balearic islands - Spain

Sep 24, 20206 min read

How this Spanish island is doing tourism differently

Features - Friends Hiking Together.

Sep 9, 20206 min read

How to choose a responsible travel operator

Sunrise at tourist camp Frey, Tonchek lagoon, Patagonia, Argentina.

Sep 1, 20203 min read

Where to cool off with an unforgettable wild swim

Aug 21, 20205 min read

8 big adventures in the Maine backwoods

NOVEMBER 2, 2014: Exterior of Gare de Nice-Ville train station at night.

Aug 19, 20205 min read

Europe’s new night trains offer travelers an alternative to flying

Railway road with mountains in background at sunset, Portugal

Aug 17, 20203 min read

Ask Lonely Planet: is traveling by sleeper train in Europe safe right now?

French chef of the Perchoir restaurant, Jeremy Claudepierre poses on June 15, 2020 at the biggest urban farm in Europe installed on a roof top at the Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris. (Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN / AFP) (Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/AFP via Getty Images)

Aug 4, 20202 min read

The world's largest urban farm has opened on a Paris rooftop

Lake Kabetogama, evening, Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota, USA.

Jul 29, 20205 min read

15 unbelievably cheap private islands you can rent in the US

Bolivia

Jul 28, 20206 min read

Can visiting lesser-known places offer a better travel experience?

A man kayaking in the turquoise water of the river Soca, in Slovenia.

Jul 9, 20205 min read

This new hiking route follows a WWI front line

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Jun 27, 20202 min read

Oslo’s ambitious new library was worth the wait

A man stannds on 'The Wave' sandstone rock formation.

Jun 26, 20204 min read

A guide to hiking the Wave, America's most exclusive trek

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: A general view of as crowds of people gather on the beach on June 25, 2020 in Southend-on-Sea, England. The UK is experiencing a summer heatwave, with temperatures in many parts of the country expected to rise above 30C and weather warnings in place for thunderstorms at the end of the week. (Photo by John Keeble/Getty Images)

Jun 26, 20206 min read

The art of escaping the holiday crowds in the UK

Lighthouse on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Jun 25, 20206 min read

With travel ground to a halt, a writer rediscovers home

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Jun 25, 20206 min read

10 things I learned cycling across Europe on my own

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Jun 23, 20206 min read

Is glamping going to be the new social distancing travel trend?

Man hiking toward Fortescue Bay along the coast.

Jun 20, 20205 min read

Why Tasmania is perfect for ecotourists

Lonely Planet magazine produced award-winning content for twelve years

Jun 16, 20207 min read

The people we met – celebrating 12 years with Lonely Planet Magazine

Mary, the mother-in-law of Ciclo's founder, making event programs from recycled paper

Jun 16, 20205 min read

Why female Cuban professionals are leaving their careers to become artists

Overhead of wilderness hut.

Jun 10, 20206 min read

A sustainability expert’s guide to zero-waste travel

Jun 4, 20205 min read

Our top 10 picks for backpacking cooking gear

June 20, 2018: Cyclist riding in a bike lane at the Park Row financial district.

Jun 2, 20206 min read

Why cycling is the future of urban transportation around the world

Piazza San Marco at sunrise in Venice, Italy.
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May 22, 20206 min read

6 bucket list destinations at risk of disappearing due to climate change

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May 18, 20204 min read

This is the year to plan the perfect camping vacation

Sunrise over misty hills, as seen from Oconaluftee Overlook in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

May 15, 20209 min read

First-timer's guide to Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Eiffel Tower illuminated at night.

May 13, 20207 min read

Virtual Vacation: France

Marsel van Oosten. Female leopard on termite mound at sunrise in Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia

May 13, 20203 min read

"New Big 5" project wants to change how we think about wildlife conservation

Blue Banded Bee In Flight

May 11, 20207 min read

How beekepers around the world are keeping colonies alive

Camping luggage tightly packed into a car trunk in a forest setting.

May 7, 20208 min read

9 car camping essentials for summer road trips

Chiang Mai, THAILAND - June 16, 2012: Adult and baby elephants eating sugar cane.
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Apr 2, 20205 min read

How to travel responsibly in Chiang Mai

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Mar 25, 20208 min read

Where the river runs red: a family adventure to the heart of former FARC territory

A 6 year old boy is coloring a world map with colored pencils. There is also an atlas on the table. He is concentrating on his geography homework.

Mar 10, 20206 min read

9 ways to teach your kids about the world without leaving home

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Mar 5, 20205 min read

5 hotels working to restore coral reefs around the world

The jetty at Lundy is a narrow wooden walkway jutting out into the sea. There's a white lighthouse tucked among the green clifftops. The mainland can be seen faintly in the background

Mar 2, 20205 min read

Sustainability: what Lundy Island can teach us about saving the planet

Airplane is about to land at the airport with some flare from the bottom view

Feb 28, 20204 min read

Have you ever wondered how green your airline actually is?

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Feb 27, 20202 min read

This company will give you extra holiday time if you don't fly

Flowing river with Handies Peak behind, in the vast mountains of the majestic San Juan Mountain Range near Lake City Colorado.

Feb 26, 20203 min read

These US states are taking federal land protections into their own hands

Mountaineers on Mont Blanc traversing a snowy ridge.

Feb 24, 20203 min read

Amid concerns of habitat destruction, France looks to restrict access to Mont Blanc

Aerial of Seven Rila Lakes in National Park Rila.
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Feb 20, 20203 min read

This national park in Eastern Europe combines adventure and sustainability perfectly

Aerial long-exposure of the Selamat Datang Monument at night.

Feb 18, 20206 min read

What would a truly eco-friendly city look like? We ask the experts as Indonesia plans to build new capital

Airplane's shadow over a crowded beach at Playa Caleta.

Feb 18, 20207 min read

Will sustainable air travel ever be possible?

Young couple with coffee in a travel mug hold hands while hiking through a forest in the summer.
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Feb 14, 20205 min read

How to rent outdoor gear when traveling

A Eurostar train at St Pancras station in London, with an arched glass and steel roof above

Feb 14, 20205 min read

How sustainable are planes, trains and coaches on top European routes?

Feb 11, 20203 min read

Amtrak service will be returning to the Gulf Coast for the first time since Hurricane Katrina

Young girl enjoying a coastal train trip with yellow binoculars.

Feb 11, 20205 min read

10 tips for taking a long-distance train with kids

A tomb at the Pere Lachaise, the most famous cemetery of Paris.

Feb 11, 20206 min read

Cemetery tourism: an ethical traveller's guide to graveyards

Half a dozen hikers walk along a forested trail to the summit of Mount Takao in Tokyo. The hikers wear backpacks and one uses a long stick to assist with walking.

Feb 5, 20203 min read

Self-reflection not selfies: why Tokyo’s Mt Takao trek is a perfect complement to Mt Fuji

The coast of Baja California Sur, as seen from a hilltop near Todos Santos.
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Feb 4, 20207 min read

How one eco-resort is removing plastic from Todos Santos

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Feb 4, 20206 min read

Why now is the time to plan a trip to Australia

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Jan 29, 20201 min read

California opens miles of coastal hiking and biking trails to the public

Two pieces of driftwood dominate the shot, surrounded by pristine white sand with turquoise sea stretching into the distance.

Jan 28, 20205 min read

How to have a sustainable visit to the Great Barrier Reef

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