Destinations

Exploring Yellowstone National Park’s geysers, waterfalls, mountains and canyons by foot is easily the best way to see this magnificent park. It’s also the best way to lose the crowds. Only 10% of Yellowstone visitors leave the boardwalks during their visit and only half of those venture more than a mile from their car. That

Sliding into a bathtub after a long day is one of life’s little luxuries – but there’s nothing quite like the restorative buzz from a dip in a natural thermal pool. From Iceland’s renowned Blue Lagoon to ancient sulfur streams in the Pyrenees, here’s a rundown of some of Europe’s best hot springs if you’re

The band struck up “Knock With Me, Rock With Me,” by the Lil’ Rascals Brass Band. Or maybe it was “Feel Like Funkin’ It Up” by Rebirth. Or just a cover of “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You.” I dunno – any of those songs could be played on any corner, in any second

There are many fantastic experiences to be had in Budapest. From soaking in muscle-melting waters at centuries-old thermal baths to romantic meeting points above the city and traveling back in time at a 19th-century coffeehouse, this guide to things to do in Hungary’s vibrant capital will keep you busy. Here are some of Budapest’s best activities.

Attracting more than 10 million visitors annually, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the United States. And, considering all that it has going for it, it’s easy to see why. Whereas some of its national park counterparts may thrive during certain slivers of the year, this 520,000-plus acre beauty

A drive through and to Great Smoky Mountains National Park has many breathtaking advantages. Whereas hiking gets you up close and personal with waterfalls, wildlife and often rock-draped hikes, a drive provides a fuller scope of this multi-faceted, 520,000-plus acre wonder. Plus – as you will see – there are plenty of labeled “Quiet Walks”

So: you wanna be a part of it. Who doesn’t? Yet it turns out there are many, many parts to New York, New York. Wherever your vagabond shoes take you in the Big Apple, you’ll find no shortage of opinionated residents eager to chew your ear off about why their part of town is the

Capping Africa’s left shoulder, Morocco has the good fortune of being lined with beautiful beaches along its 2200-mile coastline. On the Atlantic side, windy weather makes for terrific surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing, wrapped in a bow with incandescent sunsets that light the sky ablaze in red and orange. On the northeastern shoreline, play in warm

There is no shortage of nature-driven euphoria in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Towering hardwoods, quiet streams and even the odd roaming black bear are accompanied by a steady, rolling fog generated by native vegetation – hence the name “Smoky” – which adds to the visual allure. Hugging the East Tennessee–North Carolina border, there are 150

First-time visitors to Croatia are often startled by the striking turquoise hue of its sea and see-straight-to-the-bottom waters. This Mediterranean sun destination certainly has no shortage of beaches – thanks to its 1777-km-long (1104 miles) Adriatic coastline and close to 1200 islands, there’s a beach for everyone. The question is, do you prefer sandy or

Getting around Dublin without a car is easy. The compact city is well served by an efficient network of buses, trams and trains that connect the city and the suburbs. No more than a few square kilometers, the flat city center is highly walkable and cyclable too, with public bike-sharing schemes making bicycles accessible to

The chilly waters off the coast of Maine are a bounty of delicious seafood. You’ll find fresh clams, kelp, scallops, crab, oysters, mussels, fish and of course the acclaimed Maine lobster. Mainers also grow a plethora of fresh farmed products like wild blueberries – 40,000 acres of the Pine Tree State are dedicated to the

New Zealand is one of those destinations best explored by car or campervan. Public transport is limited outside cities, and so much of what you’ll want to see and do is off-the-beaten-track, immersed in New Zealand‘s incredible natural environments. Road tripping means touring at your own pace, stopping for stunning walks, cycle rides, wild swimming or

At every majestic red, brown and pink turn, Grand Canyon National Park wows with nature’s utmost beauty on full display. The scenery has been around for millions of years, but how you take it all in, and what activities you choose, can make quite the difference to your overall experience. There are more than 130

If you’ve spent ages planning your perfect wedding, who wouldn’t be looking for the dream honeymoon to match? But between the flowers, favors and the flights costs can rack up pretty quickly. With these top ten budget-friendly getaways you can count your pennies without compromising on all the once-in-a-lifetime experiences, dynamic culture and delicious cuisine you could want

Around an hour’s drive from Miami on Florida’s southern tip, Everglades National Park offers 1.5 million acres of natural wonder. Covering an area the size of Rhode Island, this complex and vital ecosystem of wetlands, swamps, mangroves and forests is North America‘s biggest protected sub-tropical wilderness reserve. Teeming with wildlife such as alligators, crocodiles, manatees

Laura Motta, senior director of content at Lonely Planet, shares a snapshot of a dreamy – and ski-free! – winter trip to Vail, Colorado. Here’s what to see, do and eat in this mountain paradise. I don’t ski. I don’t particularly like winter or cold weather. I have lived most of my life a mere

People often think that because Ireland is small in size, they can see everything in a matter of days. We can confirm that this is simply impossible. Ireland has this amazing, raw beauty everywhere you look, combined with a bustling social culture that sucks you in no matter where you are. On your travels, you

Ireland’s coastline is a rich, 6200km-long necklace (3852 miles) of glorious spots where the land meets the sea. From quiet coves known only to a few to great stretches of golden sand that are a destination in their own right, Ireland’s coast is a beachgoer’s paradise. The best beaches invariably are on the wild western coastlines, where

Mexico is a wonderland… one moment, you’re sipping smoky mezcal, and the next you’re floating in the bluest of natural pools or being serenaded by mariachi singers while Frida Kahlo peers down from a mural. Things feel even more fantastic when you find the tastiest food while discovering plumed serpents, pyramids and millennia of history