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Want an adrenaline-fueled adventure? How about relaxing by the sea? Here are some of the best places to visit in August from around the world: Outdoors: Ecuador + Flinders Ranges, South Australia Food: Singapore + Portland, Oregon Hikes: East Greenland + Sweden Water: Northeast Sri Lanka + Cyclades, Greece Cities: Buenos Aires, Argentina Culture: Sulawesi, Indonesia + eSwatini
Lonely Planet34,920 views • 4 days ago
In Enoshima, Japan, you MUST watch the sunset over the coast, says Jesse Ogn. "It's a beach destination but the historic shrines, gardens, caves, and cultural atmosphere packed into a small island make it very special." Save this video to add it to your bucket list 📌
Lonely Planet22,312 views • 11 days ago
For a trip equal parts "luxurious and relaxing," it's hard to beat Cabo San Lucas. Lonely Planet's Chamidae recently took a journey to the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula and says the destination is about so much more than its famous nightlife. "Whale watching was by far the most special moment on the trip. Getting to go out with a small group and see so many whales splashing around the water was really magnificent."
Lonely Planet22,752 views • 15 days ago
No one can tell you more about solo travel than someone who's spent 15 years doing just that. Enter: Jeannette Ceja, one of the writers behind Lonely Planet’s Women Travel Solo book. Join her for a Sicilian journey to see how *you* can solo travel more confidently. Tap to grab a copy of the book:
Lonely Planet19,134 views • 1 month ago
It's hard to have a bad day in Bermuda, and that's doubly true when you travel with @nhuribashir, who knows where to find all the best ocean views, rock formations, historic streets and wahoo nuggets from Hamilton to Horseshoe Bay. Tap for the rest of Lonely Planet's 2026 summer travel picks:
Lonely Planet14,841 views • 2 months ago
Your mid-year break starts now: Water: Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique + Nicaragua Cities: Gdańsk, Poland + Aveiro and Coimbra, Portugal Outdoors: Shetland, Scotland + Western Colorado, USA Relaxation: Bora Bora, French Polynesia + Senja, Norway Food: Cape Cod, USA + Sicily, Italy Wildlife: Rwanda + Trinidad
Lonely Planet14,479 views • 2 months ago
BEST SUMMER HIKES 🌞 Listen: we know you all have a lot of opinions about hiking. So first, we're going to tell you our top picks. And then, we're going to turn our eyes to the comments below so you can tell us *your* favorite treks come summer. See you in the comments 👇
Lonely Planet12,596 views • 2 months ago
"It was exhilarating," says Lonely Planet's Ann Douglas Lott, who recently went on the world’s fastest zip line during an adventure through Northern Spain. "We were completely horizontal, (securely) strapped in and flying right over Broto and the Spanish Pyrenees." Stick around for the rest of her recs (canyoning, anyone?):
Lonely Planet13,238 views • 3 months ago
📍World Nomad Games in Astana, Kazakhstan Olympics too mainstream for you? Behold Central Asia's biggest sporting event, a celebration of the region's nomadic heritage that's "as much about preserving culture as it is about winning," says Lonely Planet's deepa 🇰🇿
Lonely Planet50,804 views • 1 year ago