Looking for new travel inspiration this year? You might want to grab a copy of Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2026, a collection of 50 best destinations and experiences around the world for intrepid travelers for the year ahead.
Lonely Planet’s annual bestselling guidebook focuses on emerging hotspots, underrated places, and fresh takes on well-known destinations, along with unforgettable experiences.
The book highlights the 25 hottest must-visit destinations and 25 must-do experiences for 2026, written and photographed by travel experts around the globe, including yours truly!
I’m happy and proud to share that I wrote and contributed photos to the travelogue Biking in Batanes Islands in the Philippines for this inspiring new travel book.
Of the 82 provinces in the Philippines, the Batanes Islands are among the most bucketlist-worthy destinations in the country. Batanes is one of the most beautiful local destinations I’ve explored on two wheels. If you’re into slow journeys and remote destinations, soaking up the postcard-worthy landscapes of Batanes by bicycle is something you might want to consider for a once-in-a-lifetime trip.
READ MORE: Travel Guide: Biking in Batanes
While beaches in Boracay and Palawan are world-renowned, Batanes remains blissfully off the beaten path for many international and domestic tourists. In this book, Biking in Batanes is listed alongside other unusual experiences like tracking desert elephants in Namibia, rafting the Colorado River, culinary tours in Kerala and whale-watching in the Azores.
Readers can discover a year’s worth of travel inspiration and prepare for their next big world adventure with these offbeat recommendations in places like Peru, Finland and New Zealand.
The book features a fresh design, stunning photography, easy-to-read lists, a large fold-out map, and personalized recommendations from Lonely Planet’s staff, authors, and online travel community.
Here’s the link to buy the print edition of Lonely Planet’s best in Travel 2026. E-book versions are also available for those who want to travel light and prefer to keep books on a tablet or e-reader. Please use the coupon code KARASANTOS10 when checking out.
Lonely Planet travel guidebooks are also available in select physical bookstores around the world. Be sure to buy a copy if you spot it on bookshelves. Happy New Year!