Adventure Travel

The Travel Photographer of the Year is a photography contest open to photographers from across the world, of all ages and experience levels. In 2012 we were proud to sponsor the 'Wild Planet' category.

Dedicated list tickers will have been interested to learn which countries Lonely Planet guides have recently nominated to be the top ten to explore in 2013. Focusing on where they think visitors should consider going, rather than where they have already been, the Lonely Planet team have pulled together the views of staff, travel writers and the wider travel community. Explore runs tours to eight out of the ten nominated countries. So, are you ready to tick some of them off?

November 28th 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of independence in Albania from Turkish rule. Over the following one hundred years, the country has developed into a popular destination for tourists keen to explore its archaeological heritage, unspoilt beaches and delicious cuisine. Read our top ten little known facts about Albania.

Getting out on foot during winter months in the UK is not always the most appealing idea. Chances are it’ll be cold, raining or, more often than not, both. There’s no doubt it’ll be refreshing, but probably not in the way you’d hoped!

Brazil´s cuisine reflects the richness of cultural and environmental diversity throughout this vast country.

We are delighted to announce that Explore picked up two accolades at The British Travel Awards. 

Oxbridge educated, self-deprecating and with a complexion that looks as if it would pink-up faster than a lobster in a kettle, Michael Palin seems to epitomise the ultimate Englishman.

We are pleased to say that India's Supreme Court have lifted the ban on tourism to India's tiger reserves.

When choosing the destination for your next holiday, you may well be dreaming of somewhere exotic and undiscovered, ripe for exploration and discovery. The Galapagos Islands maybe? Namibia? Even Burma is finding its place on the tourist map.

We lost our dear friend Deepen in an air crash. But his ever friendly and pleasant personality will always remain in our memories.