Autumn in Finland: an alternative fall foliage tour
Warm, lemon-yellow sunshine on a cornflower blue lake; the sound of leaves falling in the forest like soft rain; carpets of crimson berries crunching underfoot – nowhere does autumn come in such a burst of sensory glory as in Finland.Locals even have a special name for the fleeting season, ruska, an
A beginner’s guide to the Lake District
The Lake District is a hauntingly beautiful corner of our planet and easily the most scenic place in England. The landscape is simply spellbinding: shadowy ridges gilded with golden light, shimmering meadows ablaze with wild flowers, and sparkling blue lakes that reflect the whole glorious scene.
Exploring Tortuguero: Costa Ricas remote wildlife hotspot
Flashes of heat lightning pierce the darkness as we hunker down in the black sand dunes on the Caribbean shore of Tortuguero. Directly in front of us, illuminated only by a dim red light held by our guide, an enormous green turtle rocks back and forth as she lays nearly 100 glistening eggs in a nest
Exploring Phong Nha
World Heritage Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, with its karst mountains, underground rivers, historic sites, extensive caves and unspoilt jungle, is packed with opportunities to hike, bike, paddle or simply relax in one of Vietnams most spectacular and interesting regions.The national park is famou
Lonely Planets favourite final frontiers
Fifty years ago, the Starship Enterprise set out ‘to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before’, igniting a sense of adventure every traveller recognises, whether theyre a Trekkie or not.In tribute to Captain Kirk and co, here’s
Insider’s guide to Yellowstone: where to trek and geyser gaze without the crowds
North America’s greatest super-volcano, craggy canyons, vast subalpine forests, geysers and hot springs: the range of otherworldly landscapes in Yellowstone National Park could set a Star Wars movie. The park stars on most US travel wishlists, and 3.5 million visitors flock to sights such as Old Fai
The weird and wild outdoors of southern New Mexico
There’s something about the unusual landscapes of southern New Mexico that makes travelers gaze outward and upward. The region’s unusual rock formations and bright-white dunes evoke visions of alien worlds, and it’s no wonder visitors here frequently look to the clear desert skies and ponder the gal
The Grand Canyon: how to get the most from a short trip
On my first trip to the Grand Canyon, I made a classic rookie mistake: part of a longer road trip, I didnt give myself much time and I didnt do any advance research, so I ended up with a version of the Griswold experience. There it was - big, beautiful but somewhat underwhelming. Back in the car.
