Alaska: the name is a symbol of wild, untamed, natural beauty and expansive, seemingly never-ending landscapes yearning to be explored. "The last frontier" isn’t simply a license plate motto but a way of life in North America’s crown jewel of wilderness. For those seeking to find their spirit through exploration, epic hikes and outdoorsy fun, there…
It’s easy to find recommendations for typical first-time San Francisco visitor experiences. Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, Union Square, Chinatown, North Beach, Haight-Ashbury, the Castro, and Golden Gate Park are all wonderful and each has both well- and lesser-known aspects that are worth seeking out. However, the compact city still has several other neighborhoods begging to…
With 2500 miles of coastline and close to 1200 islands, Croatia's sun-drenched credentials are impressive – and that's before you add its troves of Roman and Venetian-era architecture, Unesco sites of cultural and natural heritage, and gorgeous nature parks, mountain ranges, lakes and rivers. There's such a diversity of landscapes and cultural attractions that a…
If you imagine the world as a network of roads, Nigeria is one of less traveled. Not for a lack of things to see or do, though. Whichever part of the country you visit, you’ll find a surprising range of experiences – and plenty of locals happy to point you in the right direction. If…
Norway is known for its spectacular landscapes and, as one of the most beautiful countries on the planet, there is no bad time to visit. Even so, different times of the year in Norway offer radically different experiences, and understanding these is key to planning your trip. Summer is the most popular time to visit: it…
It takes about an hour and a half to travel from one end of tropical St Lucia to the other – maybe one hour with light traffic. But don’t be fooled by the limited real estate. A trip to this idyllic Caribbean island will keep you busy with activities from dawn till dusk, whether your…
Jet lag is the bane of every traveler. Here are some helpful tips for minimizing its effects. In this series, Lonely Planet’s team of writers and editors answers your travel problems and provides tips and hacks to help you plan a hassle-free trip. This week, our colleague Dr Jenny Yu – head of medical affairs…
No one who visits Rome could complain that there’s nothing to do. Indeed, the biggest challenge is squeezing everything that the city promises into your visit. And while there are many can't-miss sites in Rome, there’s a lot more to the city than ancient ruins or gilded monuments (and the long lines that come with…
Our slow travel series explores how you can take more mindful journeys by train, boat, bus or bike – with tips on how to reach your no-fly destination, and what to see and do along the way. We asked Austin Bush to take the road less traveled route between Lisbon and Porto. The typical route…
In search of a shot of sea and spring sunshine, Lonely Planet writer Kerry Walker headed to Malta and Gozo and fell hard for these twin islands in the Med. Here she shares the highlights of her trip. With its one-of-a-kind history, cinematic cities built high and mighty by the Knights of St John, ravishing…