From adventure seekers, partygoers and families to those in search of spiritual well-being, nature and culture, Bali truly offers something for everyone. The island’s natural splendor of beaches, mountains, rice terraces, river gorges, waterfalls and rainforests is combined with ancient spiritual traditions expressed through Hindu temples, ceremonies and rituals. In Bali, you can enjoy exceptional …
Author of Lonely Planet’s new book Stargazing Around the World: A Tour of the Night Sky, Valerie Stimac, shares her favorite places for seeing the stars in all their glory. Standing in the starlight under the swath of the Milky Way, the pristine night sky is one of the most incredible wonders many of us …
Up at the north end of Texas, Dallas is not quite the gulf, not quite the plains, and not quite the southwest, but it’s within easy driving distance of all three. In three hours or less, you can visit dynamic Texas university towns, go antiquing in quirky stores, sip your way from vineyard to vineyard, …
Often called Thailand’s “Capital in the North,” the mountainside city of Chiang Mai is an idyllic destination with bundles on offer across its rich and varied neighborhoods. The lush green scenery and ancient architecture captures the hearts of visitors, as does the range of things to do – you’re never far away from a forested …
How do you even begin to choose the best beach in the Philippines? With 7641 islands to choose from, you could throw a dart at a map and be confident of finding sandy shores and turquoise waters. For decades, the Philippines has drawn travelers eager to trade skyscrapers for towering coconut trees. Sunseekers flock to …
At the foot of the Rocky Mountains in eastern Colorado, beautiful Colorado Springs retains many of its small-town charms. Natural attractions in the shape of dramatic Pikes Peak and the vertical sandstone towers of the Garden of the Gods are the main draw here – yet Colorado Springs’ charming neighborhoods make it feel like the cozy mountain outpost …
The tourism industry as we know it only arrived in Mexico a century or so ago. Yet some of the country’s most popular draws for contemporary travelers have been hundreds of thousands of years in the making. Cenotes take shape over thousands of years as rainwater seeps into the bedrock below the surface. As it …
What’s perhaps the strangest thing about the Yucatán Peninsula? That this rain-rich, jungle-clad region of Mexico features a complete lack of rivers. Rather than pooling in streams, the water that falls here seeps through the peninsula’s base of permeable limestone. The result is an underworld of interconnected subterranean rivers and semi-submerged caverns – a unique geographical …
Jackson Hole can be pricey, it is known as a celebrity hangout after all. But, you don’t need to have a Hollywood bank account to have a memorable visit. This Wyoming mountain town has a surprising number of budget-friendly lodging options and cheap things to do—especially if you enjoy outdoor adventures. It’s also a highly …
Often called one of the most underrated cities in the Midwest, Milwaukee is full of farmers markets, festivals, beer gardens and more than 150 spacious parks. The best part? Many of these activities are free to experience. Here’s our guide to the best free things to do in Milwaukee. 1. Milwaukee Public Market Located in …