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This new Japanese walking trail connects six cities across 320km

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How to walk Europe’s tourism hotspots – according to the experts

A walking holiday could be one of the most rewarding ways to explore Europe’s most popular destinations this autumn, offering benefits for both travellers and the places they visit.

Travel News

Faroe Islands expands its self-navigating car itineraries

Travellers are invited to hop in a car and let the GPS take them to lesser-known spots – and the destinations are a secret until you arrive.

Climate

Austria’s most famous gorge has been bled dry by 2026's weather

Heatwaves and lack of winter snow and summer rain have dried up the waterfalls in the Bärenschützklamm.

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'The End Of Oak Street' - Nostalgic Dinogeddon

A mysterious cosmic event uproots Oak Street from 80s suburbia to prehistoric times... It's the blockbuster surprise of the summer.

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Moments

Winding trails and coastal treks: Three of Europe’s best autumn hikes

In its new guide book, Lonely Planet has picked out some of the best hikes around the world. Here we take a look at three of the top European options for hiking this autumn.

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'The Odyssey’ - An ambitious but flawed epic

Christopher Nolan follows his Oscar-winning 'Oppenheimer' with his most ambitious undertaking to date: adapting Homer's epic poem to the screen. As impressive as it is, something feels missing...

Travel News

Central Asia’s first Paragliding World Cup is taking place in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan’s Zhetysu region is hosting the first Paragliding World Cup in Central Asia, bringing together around 150 pilots from 33 countries. The main discipline of the World Cup is cross-country flying.

Destinations

The best trails in Europe to hike this summer

Lace up your hiking boots and swap crowded city breaks for volcanic landscapes, dramatic peaks and coastal trails across the continent.

Moments

La Gomera hiking trail named one of the world’s best by Lonely Planet

Looking to swap your daily walk a view worth going the distance for? New guide book ‘Where to Go When: Hiking’ includes more than 90 routes across Europe and beyond, highlighting the growing popularity of walking tourism.

Moments

Ranked: Europe’s once-in-a-lifetime experiences worth travelling for

Tripadvisor releases an annual ranking of tours and experiences that impressed the site’s users.

Travel News

Why Kazakhstan is growing its national parks and green spaces

This move is expected to open up new birdwatching, wildlife tracking and hiking opportunities for eco-tourists, as Kazakhstan attempts to restore ecological balance.

Destinations

Picos de Europa: What to do in ‘the world’s most beautiful place’

The dramatic mountain park in northern Spain has topped Time Out’s list of the world’s most beautiful places. Still relatively under the radar, it’s a paradise for outdoor adventure.

Travel News

Why more travellers want adventure over relaxation when on holiday

European travellers increasingly want trips that blend adventure and cultural immersion activities involving nature, sport, history and cuisine.

Moments

New 170km cycling route from Gothenburg will open in May

The Ljungleden trail from Gothenburg to Falköping is designed for both experienced cyclists and more casual riders.

Destinations

These are the most popular National Parks in the United States

The Great Smoky Mountains retained its position as the country’s most visited national park in 2025.

Destinations

Japan tourism is booming as travellers look beyond Tokyo and Kyoto

Authentic experiences and adventure are driving growth in Japan, while next year’s Green Expo in Yokohama will bring natural and cultural sites to the fore.