7 min read • Dec 21, 2022
From cruising across turquoise lagoons to hiking otherworldly coastlines, these island escapes offer something for every type of couple.
7 min read • Dec 21, 2022
From cruising across turquoise lagoons to hiking otherworldly coastlines, these island escapes offer something for every type of couple.
7 min read • Sep 8, 2022
Few African experiences live longer in the memory than the first time you see a lion. Here is where to go to see them.
10 min read • Aug 23, 2022
Tourists are volunteering to protect Africa’s threatened & endangered rhinos. Here’s what it’s like on the front lines.
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.
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.
7 min read • Jul 14, 2022
In honor of Nelson Mandela International Day on July 18, follow his legacy throughout South Africa.
8 min read • Oct 5, 2021
Get excited but also be prepared for adventure. Here's what you need to know prior to your first South African safari.
5 min read • Sep 20, 2021
If you have a long way to go, don’t just jump on a plane. Night trains are a more fun, eco-friendly way to travel.
6 min read • Dec 11, 2020
If you’ve never before been to Africa, you’ve much to look forward to. But choosing where to go on your first safari is quite daunting. Here is our guide.
4 min read • Dec 2, 2020
To celebrate Lonely Planet’s new book The Perfect Shot, we caught up with photographer Philip Lee Harvey to find out what his most memorable images are.
4 min read • Nov 24, 2020
Find every color of the rainbow at these eye-catching locations around the world.
12 min read • Oct 3, 2020
In this travel essay from 2011, Amanda Canning reports on the archipelago of Lamu, just off the coast of Kenya, where medieval stone streets trace a history…
6 min read • Sep 29, 2020
Morocco is home to one of the world’s greatest and most diverse cuisines. Making the most of seasonal ingredients, dishes are a mix of cultural influences.
6 min read • Sep 17, 2020
Kenya is a country of epic landforms that stir our deepest longings for this very special continent. Here are our favorite natural wonders.
5 min read • Sep 17, 2020
A surprising victim of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the African rhino. Here's how.
5 min read • Sep 11, 2020
Morocco's epic landscapes carpet this slice of North Africa like the richly patterned rugs you'll lust after in the souqs. Here are our top natural wonders.
3 min read • Sep 1, 2020
Few things beat cooling off in cold water on a hot day. Here are some of the best spots to dive in and get your sense of adventure tingling.
7 min read • Aug 7, 2020
From the South Pacific to the wine dark sea of the Mediterranean, these 10 sailing adventures are woven into human history and are still fun for travelers.
4 min read • Aug 4, 2020
Frontline nurse and photographer, Cohan Zarnoch, shares images she took of tribespeople on her travels in Tanzania, Ethiopia, Namibia and Morocco.
14 min read • Aug 3, 2020
If you’re ready to travel to Africa not as a frequent flyer but as a page turner, check out these must-read African books from Algeria to Zambia.
5 min read • Feb 11, 2020
Africa isn't the most obvious destination to go on an overland holiday with kids, but that didn't stop the Lynn family.
7 min read • Feb 7, 2020
Step into a stadium or arena mid-match and you’ll find locals in a state of agitation or elation, depending on the scoreline.