Hi, I’m Lauren Pears 👋
I’m a British travel writer and the face behind The Planet Edit, an independent outdoor travel blog. It’s lovely to have you here!
For over a decade, I’ve been travelling the world by foot and by bike, visiting more than 40 countries across 6 continents.
I started The Planet Edit in 2016 to combine my two biggest interests: travel and writing. Since then, my work has also been featured in publications like Lonely Planet, The Sunday Times, World Nomads, and Southeast Asia Backpacker.
A little background
Where it all began
My love of outdoor travel started young, thanks to my dad, whose stories of cycling around India and climbing in the Himalayas sparked a curiosity about the world that never really went away.
Throughout my childhood, he took my brother and me on walking/camping holidays across France and the UK, particularly the Lake District. Those trips gave me my love of hiking, and the Lake District remains my favourite place in the world. I still return at least once a year.
I started The Planet Edit in 2016, following the death of one of my closest friends. We spent a lot of time walking and cycling together, and he’d always been incredibly supportive of my writing, encouraging me to do more of it.
After losing him, I needed something positive to focus on, and starting a travel blog felt like a natural way to combine two of my biggest interests: travel and writing. What began as a personal outlet gradually evolved into the outdoor blog you see today.
About the blog
What you’ll find on The Planet Edit
The Planet Edit is an independent travel blog run entirely by me. I write and research every article, use my own photography, and only cover destinations I’ve personally visited, sharing honest opinions and practical advice drawn from my experiences.
The blog is a bit of an adventure tapas, but primarily focuses on the three things I love most about travel: hiking, bicycle touring, and wildlife.
My aim is to go beyond the information you can easily find elsewhere, with detailed route guides, practical planning advice, and the occasional expedition diary.
I also believe in being honest. I won’t recommend something simply because it’s popular. If I think there’s a better alternative, I’ll tell you.
Ultimately, I want to help you plan your own adventures with useful, trustworthy advice grounded in real, first-hand experience.
My highlights
A few favourite adventures so far
London to Istanbul by Bike
Three months cycling across Europe with everything I needed strapped to my bike.
Hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc
Ten days hiking around the Mont Blanc massif, crossing through France, Italy, and Switzerland.
Blog posts coming soon!
Overlanding Southern Africa
Driving and camping through the best wildlife parks of South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe.
Blog posts coming soon!
Walking the South Downs Way
Hiking 100 miles across England’s South Downs National Park, following rolling hills and white chalk cliffs.
Cycle touring Sri Lanka
Exploring Sri Lanka by bicycle, from its ancient temples and tea plantations to wildlife parks and coastline.
Kyrgyzstan’s Ala Kul trek
A challenging four day trek through Kyrgyzstan’s Tian Shan mountains to reach a high-altitude lake.
Get in touch
If you would like to follow my travels, you can find me on a variety of social media channels and/or subscribe to my newsletter.
Want to ask me something? Want to talk about travel? Email me at lauren@theplanetedit.com. I’m always happy to talk!
For commercial opportunities, visit my Work With Me page. Note that I do not accept guest posts or paid link insertions.
The Planet Edit is an independent, reader-supported travel blog.
I earn an income through advertising and affiliate links. If you book accommodation, flights, or make a purchase through one of my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
This helps keep my guides free and supports the running of the website.
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