Sustainable Travel

Jan 2, 2024 • 11 min read

From cutting through the countryside to connecting cities, these 24 railway journeys offer entirely new perspectives on a destination.

Dec 20, 2023 • 7 min read

Amsterdam is again leading the way with spirited and innovative community and sustainability initiatives

Oct 30, 2023 • 8 min read

Behind the scenes of Lonely Planet's whirlwind shoot in Ecuador for Best in Travel 2024

Oct 19, 2023 • 8 min read

The movement to make travel more sustainable has boosted demand for sleeper trains. Here are the best ones to take in 2024.

Oct 16, 2023 • 6 min read

From commuter to long-haul, third-class seats to luxury cabins, wooden benches to sleepers, the following are some of the best train trips in Thailand.

Oct 14, 2023 • 4 min read

From public buses to helicopter charters, there are myriad ways to see Fiji depending on your time and budget.

Oct 11, 2023 • 8 min read

Whether you're traveling on a budget or want a luxury break, we can help you find the right island in Fiji.

Sep 12, 2023 • 8 min read

Plan your travels across the USA with this guide to everything from car hire and bus services to cycle routes and domestic flights.

Aug 16, 2023 • 5 min read

Germany’s capital is full of fabulous shops that you won’t find anywhere else.

Aug 4, 2023 • 3 min read

Unesco has drafted a resolution to add Venice to its World Heritage in Danger list.

Jul 31, 2023 • 8 min read

Trains pass through jade-green forests, misty mountains and gorgeous coastal stretches in lush South India. Here are eight of the best routes to consider.

Jul 18, 2023 • 5 min read

How one writer followed the Silk Road from Khiva to Bukhara to Samarkand in Uzbekistan – all by train.

Jul 13, 2023 • 7 min read

Though it took almost 11 hours more than a flight would have, one writer’s journey aboard a mail boat in the Bahamas provided an incomparable journey.

Jul 10, 2023 • 7 min read

You’ve probably never been to Spain’s Cíes Islands, but we have a lot of reasons why you should. Here's what you need to know.

Jul 5, 2023 • 5 min read

Save time and money by traveling between Venice and Rome on the overnight Intercity Notte service.

Jun 30, 2023 • 6 min read

Everything you need to know about walking the Cotswold Way.

Jun 22, 2023 • 5 min read

Douglas McMaster of London’s waste-free Silo shares his picks for the world’s best restaurants.

Jun 6, 2023 • 7 min read

Lonely Planet’s Amy Lynch recently took the new ferry route from southeast Ireland to northern Spain. Here’s her report.

Jun 1, 2023 • 8 min read

Meet the women farmers and artisans behind the booming food scene in Trondheim, Norway.

May 17, 2023 • 11 min read

If you’re in search of an eco-minded road trip through Europe, enjoy this excerpt from Lonely Planet’s new “Electric Vehicle Road Trips Europe” guide.

Mar 29, 2023 • 5 min read

Create your own epic safari experience with local experts in Tanzania with Elsewhere by Lonely Planet.

Jan 19, 2023 • 6 min read

One organization is offering a way to really get to know Amsterdam’s famous waterways – by helping clean them.