Rain, bog and midges be damned: Scotland is insanely lovely no matter what hand the weather and wilderness deal you. Any list of Scotland’s best hikes is bound to cause outrage at the ones that have been missed out. Because this land ignites the true passion of the hill climber and the mountaineer, with tough terrain…
In this series, Lonely Planet’s writers and editors answer your travel problems and provide tips and hacks to help you plan a hassle-free trip. We asked veteran Caribbean correspondent Antonia Windsor to answer this West Indies–related question. Question: I am looking for recommendations for the best island for a real Caribbean experience. I am interested…
The cities of Scotland may be full to the brim with history and atmosphere, but it's the countryside in between that captures most visitors' hearts. Quintessentially Scottish landscapes of lochs, glens and mountains begin right on the limits of Edinburgh, Glasgow and other major cities, setting the scene for road trips to rival James Bond's flight across…
The Cannes Film Festival may be best known as the glitzy setting where Hollywood’s biggest names unveil their latest projects, but for every red carpet premiere, there’s an equally star-studded soiree gliding along the Riviera. With the festival in full swing right now, glamorous guests are currently dropping anchor along the Croisette; but these floating…
France’s top spot on the list of the world’s most visited countries doesn’t surprise me – its exhilarating cities, photogenic villages, surf beaches and snow-topped mountains, along with incredible gastronomy and wine, are irresistible for French citizens like me (with a lifetime of travel here) as well as for international visitors. Of course, the flip…
It was at the Unspunnen festival in Interlaken in 2017 when I really became aware of just how important Schwingen – or Swiss wrestling – is in Switzerland. I’d spent the afternoon sitting in the packed stands of a sports arena watching burly men in jute shorts attempt to throw each other onto the ground…
I live in Lisbon, Portugal – and have recently had the urge to explore more of my next-door neighbor. So I planned a long weekend in Madrid, Spain. Since I’m a food writer and photographer, I try not to skimp on eating and drinking – so to balance costs, I opted to take advantage of…
Welcome to Zürich, a city that seamlessly blends history, innovation, and natural beauty. As you wander through its charming streets, you'll quickly realize that Zürich is a city of diverse neighborhoods, each with its own unique character and attractions. Whether you're captivated by the vibrant creativity of Zürich West, the historical allure of Altstadt, or…
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From cutting through the countryside to connecting a country's great cities, the world's best railway journeys offer an entirely new perspective on a destination. There’s plenty of magic with train travel. Sometimes it's in the carriage – meeting fellow travelers and eating and sleeping with the sound of steel wheel swishing on steel rail beneath…