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The hotel is on the tranquil eastern shores of Chile’s largest island off the coast of northern Patagonia.

The charmingly rustic island that Darwin called ‘a miserable hole’

Chiloe in southern Chile may not have impressed Charles Darwin, but its poetically moody terrain forms the cornerstone of its most luxurious lodge.

  • Julie Miller
Main Range walk.

This new alpine walk crosses Australia’s highest suspension bridge

The new Snowies Alpine Walk takes hiking to even greater heights, and there’s one peak that everyone wants on their hiking resumé.

  • Andrew Bain
The jagged contours of Cradle Mountain epitomise the feel of a wild landscape, while ancient rainforest and alpine heathlands, buttongrass and stands of colourful deciduous beech provide a range of environments to explore.

Find epic hiking and breathtaking beauty in this Aussie national park

With its craggy peaks, dazzling glacial lakes and ancient forests, Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park is a place of breathtaking natural beauty.

  • Julie Miller
Grampians Peaks Trail.

This stunning region has bounced back just in time for Easter

Blazes decimated the Grampians tourism business over summer. Now visitors are ready to head back.

  • Julietta Jameson
Lonely Planet author  Jessica Nabongo Petra, Jordan 

Lonely Planet’s 20 expert tips for solo women travellers

Travel advice from experienced Lonely Planet travel writers who have hit the trails on their own – including one woman who visited every country in the world.

  • Jessica Nabongo
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The iconic Peace Bridge … the Plus 15 Skywalk network has grown to more than 16 kilometres of elevated, climate-controlled walkways.

The world’s most extensive skywalk system is an astonishing maze

Calgary’s snowy footpaths seem oddly quiet at first take. If you’re wondering where all the locals are, just look up.

  • Kerry van der Jagt
Traffic is terrible in Riyadh.

I did a women-only trip in one of the world’s most notorious countries

It’s one of the world’s most patriarchal societies, but I had a behind-the-scenes look at the secret lives of women here.

  • Katrina Lobley
The 610-metre raised boardwalk across Blanket Bay.

No Lycra required: New NZ route is perfect for the unserious cyclist

This New Zealand cycleway will change the way you see biking forever.

  • Kerry van der Jagt
Lemaire Channel looks narrow but ships can traverse it.

Twenty highlights of Antarctica, the ultimate bucket-list destination

In this icy continent at the bottom of the globe life-defining experiences occur several times each day.

  • David McGonigal
Gokyo Ri, Nepal, offers one of the most incredible views in the Himalayas.

The 35 greatest views in the world, as named by the experts

A photographer, an airline pilot, a ship’s captain and others reveal where you’ll find the most spectacular, intriguing and inspiring views on Earth.

  • Ute Junker

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