England packs a lot into a small area: quaint towns and villages, vibrant cities, idyllic countryside strewn with castles and other ancient sights, as well as wild landscapes and miles of glorious coastline. These five itineraries will help you build…
An Italian itinerary that can’t be missed is a Tuscan road trip. As you leave Florence, twisting two-lane roads cut through hilly landscapes connecting stone-built hamlets, vineyards, farms and ancient castles, with an abundance of spontaneous detour opportunities. Leave art cities…
Flanked by the Tian Shan mountains, Kazakhstan’s former capital and current largest city, Almaty, is the obvious jumping off point to explore the vast country. Here, adventure is found just outside the micro-districts, or neighborhoods. Space is a funny concept…
Sometimes it’s nice to slow down. Across the United States, there are scores of small towns where you can do just that. Lonely Planet’s top choices feature fascinating attractions, good eats and unique personality – everything that makes for a…
Campervanning has always been a popular way to get around New Zealand, especially for travelers on a budget. This is in part thanks to the popularity of “freedom camping” (a system that allows parking overnight in designated areas at no…
Over 7000 sq miles of mountains, rivers, forests, and farms dotted with postcard villages and opulent estates: the Hudson Valley is so vast, you need a car to see it all. Unlike neighboring NYC, public transit isn’t readily available throughout…
When it comes to Canadian road trips, few are as iconic as Alberta’s Icefields Parkway from Banff to Jasper through the rugged peaks of the Rocky Mountains. But it’s far from the only road trip worth doing in Alberta. The prairie…
Flyover Country, no more! The Midwestern United States may not be as flashy as their high-profile East or West Coast counterparts. Still, they prove their vacation value through accessibility, friendly hospitality, surprising attractions, natural beauty and affordability. Here are a…
Looking to get closer to nature and linger longer at a US national park? RV camping is the perfect way to experience the majestic wide-open spaces of the US national parks. Camping in an RV within a national park provides…
When we say that Malta is jam-packed full of culture, food and nature, we’re not exaggerating. After all, even though the 27km(17-mile)-long island is the tenth smallest country in the world, it’s the fifth-most densely populated. Which means that whether…