Top 10 regions for 2020 revealed

> Plus: 8 big adventures in the Maine backwoods & more - [Lonely Planet]( Regions offer travellers a different perspective on the surrounding country. They range from blockbusters to the unknown, but something—scenery, culture, both—marks them out as special. Here are Lonely Planet’s best regions to explore in 2020. [See the list]( [A must-visit list of incredible Silk Road sights in Uzbekistan]( Desert citadels, crumbling mud fortresses, mosaic-adorned medressas and busy market bazaars. For many centuries, the Silk Road was the world’s superhighway, and Uzbekistan was at its very heart. [Read more]( [Top experiences in Italy's Le Marche]( Le Marche is one of Italy’s best-kept secrets. Sandwiched between the Adriatic and its better known neighbours Tuscany and Umbria, this quiet and sparsely-populated region has long slipped under the travel radar. Yet with a string of charming hilltop towns and a landscape ranging from snow-capped Apennine peaks to dreamy beaches and otherworldly caves, it’s the perfect place to experience Italy without the crowds. [Read more]( [Exploring Japanese traditions in the ‘Deep North’ region of Tohoku]( Tohoku, Japan's far north, is a land of elemental nature that hosts a wealth of fascinating ancient customs, mythical legends and long-held traditions. The people who call Tohoku home understand the value of a moment and the preciousness of life. [Read more]( [8 big adventures in the Maine backwoods]( Stretching across stony peaks and rolling whitewater, Maine goes big in the state’s vast, forested interior. With thousands of moose and not many people, the landscape dares visitors to tackle oversized adventures, from skiing backcountry trails to reeling in bass on the Penobscot River. [Read more]( [Explore the sustainable paradise of Lord Howe Island]( Few Australians are aware that New Caledonia, a fully-fledged French overseas territory, is closer to Sydney than Auckland in New Zealand. Just as intriguingly, about half as close again—741km from Brisbane or 779km from Sydney—the isolated volcanic outcrop of Lord Howe Island is a part of Australia that many Aussies have never heard of, let alone visited. [Read more]( [Highlights of Guizhou, China’s secret southwest province]( In a hidden corner of southwest China, a mountainous province remains secreted away from the travel trail. Little-known Guizhou is sandwiched in between more popular neighbours Yunnan, Sichuan and Guangxi, and rarely gets any attention. But Guizhou is rich in all of the things that draw travelers to China: mythic scroll-painting mountains, diverse cultures and truly remarkable food. [Read more]( [Best of Tajikistan & Uzbekistan with a G Adventures tour]( Get yourself to two incredible (and often overlooked) destinations: Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. This 15-day combo trip brings together the best highlights of these two cultures for first-time visitors including some of our favorite experiences along the Central Asian Silk Road. [Book now]( Connect with us on: Get [Guides app]( by Lonely Planet: [UNSUBSCRIBE]( POLICY]( [DESTINATIONS]( [BOOKING]( © 2019 Lonely Planet. This email was sent to you by Lonely Planet Publications Ltd. 240 Blackfriars Road London, London, SE1 8NW, GB. [www.lonelyplanet.com]( [Update Profile]( To view in your browser, [click here](