Photography

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14 min read • Aug 25, 2022

As one of the world's favorite budget travel playgrounds, Bangkok has freebies galore. Here are the best free things to do in the fun-filled Thai capital.

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7 min read • Aug 18, 2022

Bird watching is growing in popularity as a younger generation embraces conservation and preservation.

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6 min read • Aug 16, 2022

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

• cycling

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9 min read • Aug 7, 2022

If one flower defines France, it’s lavender, thanks to the carpets of purple flowers that cover Provence. Here's how to explore France's lavender country.

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7 min read • Jul 28, 2022

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

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13 min read • Jul 8, 2022

With as few as 3900 tigers left in the wild, the thrill of spotting one in their natural habitat is simply unmatched.

• beaches

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5 min read • Jul 6, 2022

Golden beaches. Clifftop lighthouses. Historic towns. Amazing photos come easy in the Algarve – but these 10 locations really make your feed really pop.

• hiking

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7 min read • Jun 30, 2022

We asked American birdwatchers where their favorite spots to see the birds are, and here's what they said.

• astrotourism

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8 min read • Jun 30, 2022

Celebrate the Roswell UFO Festival 2022 with 10 top spots for a close encounter with aliens around the world.

• beaches

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6 min read • Jun 29, 2022

Lonely Planet's Tasmin Waby's illuminating story about reconnecting with Australia after more than two years locked out.

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7 min read • Jun 24, 2022

Writers in Los Angeles, Bangkok, Paris, Delhi and London on the best sights after dark – plus low-light photography tips

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6 min read • Apr 28, 2022

Get your head out of the sand and your drone into the clouds: everything you need to know about drone travel.

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6 min read • Apr 7, 2022

LP staffer Amanda McCadams has spent two decades photographing Unesco World Heritage Sites around the globe. These are the sites she says everyone has to see.

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3 min read • Apr 4, 2022

Every spring the Platte River in Nebraska is transformed by one of the world’s most amazing natural avian spectacles. Here's how to see it.

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17 min read • Apr 4, 2022

On a trip to Antarctica, editor-at-large Sebastian Modak found himself in a perpetual state of awe.

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9 min read • Mar 7, 2022

From perfectly preserved buildings to submerged skeletons, every ghost town is a cool relic of boomtowns past.

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26 min read • Mar 4, 2022

Want to learn more about national parks in the United States? Here’s a quick look at each one, with links to learn more.

• cycling

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7 min read • Feb 25, 2022

Tokyo and Osaka are two world-class cities with famous sights and hidden corners that offer something for every traveler

• hiking

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9 min read • Feb 22, 2022

Explore southwest Mexico's Oaxaca by connecting the region's history to its present-day penchant for outdoor recreation.

• hiking

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5 min read • Feb 6, 2022

Read up on the best times to visit Malawi for all kinds of activities, from festivals and safaris to water sports.

• astrotourism

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8 min read • Jan 10, 2022

Iceland's Westfjord's are a dream location for any photographer. These top tips can help you get the perfect shot.

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5 min read • Dec 14, 2021

From priceless artworks to invaluable historical collections and, well, houseboats. Here are the best museums Amsterdam.