Next year's travel trends: destination races

Plus: South Korea's beautiful gardens and landscape design, Kayaking in Patagonia, Detroit, America's most ambitious renovation project, Traditional music and dancing in Belfast, Cruising the last frontier: top shore excursions in Alaska & more ���

Next year's travel trends: destination races Simply reading about this line-up of ultramarathons and extreme all-weather challenges is enough to make you break out into a sweat. Race through snow, sand and epic scenery - just don't forget the plasters.   READY, SET, GO   Featured titles Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2018 BUY NOW Kenya travel guide BUY NOW   USA travel guide BUY NOW   shop now   More articles South Korea's beautiful gardens and landscape design Secret gardens, lotus ponds, spirit sculptures and urban walkways - South Korea's green and landscaped spaces are a breath of fresh air. GROOMED AND BLOOMED Korea travel guide BUY NOW   Pocket Seoul BUY NOW   Korean Phrasebook BUY NOW   See more titles   Video Kayaking in Patagonia Lonely Planet writer Mark Johanson takes the mighty Carretera Austral highway into the spectacular wilderness of central Patagonia, to go kayaking with Cascada Expediciones in search of the surreal marble caves of Lake General Carrera. Presented by GoPro. WATCH NOW More articles Detroit, America's most ambitious renovation project Things are changing in Michigan's biggest city. Hotels old and new are welcoming more guests than ever and an influx of new restaurants keep foodies well fed. So put your hands up for Detroit... THE COMEBACK CITY Traditional music and dancing in Belfast Northern Ireland has a rich and colourful folk music culture. Lonely Planet writer Louise Bastock hits the Belfast Traditional Music Trail, learning the art of the bodhrán drum, joining a jam session in a Belfast pub and trying out some Irish dancing. Presented by GoPro. watch now Cruising the last frontier: top shore excursions in Alaska Admiring Alaska from afar is awe-inspiring enough, but hop off the boat to find some real action in the form of ziplines, kayak tours, totem history and bear-spotting trips. ALASKAN ADVENTURES A tour of Seville by bike Lonely Planet writer Cristian Bonetto joins Delia Escalón from We Love Tapas for a bike tour around Seville - pedalling past Moorish palaces, leafy parks and mighty cathedrals - before stopping to taste some of the city's best tapas. Presented by GoPro. watch now Manrique and beyond: the natural art of Lanzarote From its volcanic contours and enchanting caves to its whitewashed homes and sculpted vineyards, Lanzarote is a work of art - and much of the island's beauty is attributed to just one man. MANRIQUE'S MASTERPIECE Where to go in December for wildlife and nature Rudolph's a little busy, but not to worry. Find shimmering skies, dazzling beaches and otherworldly wildlife with our selection of outdoorsy December adventures. MOTHER NATURE'S GIFTS

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