Travel Stories

Jun 2, 2023 • 8 min read

August is prime time for an escape. Find out the best places to travel for adventure, relaxation, wildlife and culture.

May 6, 2023 • 9 min read

From Aarhus to Zanzibar, here's our pick of the best places to visit in July 2023.

Jan 12, 2023 • 9 min read

For decades, safari hotel design has been dominated by colonial tropes. Thankfully, that’s starting to change.

Dec 30, 2022 • 4 min read

Lonely Planet staffers share the movies and TV shows that inspire their wanderlust.

Dec 21, 2022 • 7 min read

From cruising across turquoise lagoons to hiking otherworldly coastlines, these island escapes offer something for every type of couple.

Sep 8, 2022 • 7 min read

Few African experiences live longer in the memory than the first time you see a lion. Here is where to go to see them.

Aug 23, 2022 • 10 min read

Tourists are volunteering to protect Africa’s threatened & endangered rhinos. Here’s what it’s like on the front lines.

Aug 16, 2022 • 6 min read

Rhinos are legendary, and if you see one in the wild you’ve truly hit the safari jackpot. Make it happen in 2022.

Jul 28, 2022 • 7 min read

Nature’s gentle giant, the African elephant, is a safari must-see. Here are the best places to see them.

Jul 14, 2022 • 7 min read

In honor of Nelson Mandela International Day on July 18, follow his legacy throughout South Africa.

Oct 5, 2021 • 8 min read

Get excited but also be prepared for adventure. Here's what you need to know prior to your first South African safari.

Sep 20, 2021 • 5 min read

If you have a long way to go, don’t just jump on a plane. Night trains are a more fun, eco-friendly way to travel.

Dec 11, 2020 • 6 min read

If you’ve never before been to Africa, you’ve much to look forward to. But choosing where to go on your first safari is quite daunting. Here is our guide.

Dec 2, 2020 • 4 min read

To celebrate Lonely Planet’s new book The Perfect Shot, we caught up with photographer Philip Lee Harvey to find out what his most memorable images are.

Nov 24, 2020 • 4 min read

Find every color of the rainbow at these eye-catching locations around the world.

Oct 3, 2020 • 12 min read

In this travel essay from 2011, Amanda Canning reports on the archipelago of Lamu, just off the coast of Kenya, where medieval stone streets trace a history…

Sep 29, 2020 • 6 min read

Morocco is home to one of the world’s greatest and most diverse cuisines. Making the most of seasonal ingredients, dishes are a mix of cultural influences.

Sep 17, 2020 • 6 min read

Kenya is a country of epic landforms that stir our deepest longings for this very special continent. Here are our favorite natural wonders.

Sep 17, 2020 • 5 min read

A surprising victim of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the African rhino. Here's how.

Sep 11, 2020 • 5 min read

Morocco's epic landscapes carpet this slice of North Africa like the richly patterned rugs you'll lust after in the souqs. Here are our top natural wonders.

Sep 1, 2020 • 3 min read

Few things beat cooling off in cold water on a hot day. Here are some of the best spots to dive in and get your sense of adventure tingling.

Aug 7, 2020 • 7 min read

From the South Pacific to the wine dark sea of the Mediterranean, these 10 sailing adventures are woven into human history and are still fun for travelers.