Art and Culture

• wildlife and nature

• activities

6 min read • Mar 28, 2018

Sitting pretty on the Iberian Peninsula’s north coast, tiny Cantabria offers a completely different vision of Spain. Still largely unknown to outsiders –…

• shopping

• activities

6 min read • Mar 28, 2018

A decade ago the idea of exploring downtown Johannesburg (Jo'burg) was about as appealing as stumbling into a minefield. Now you’d be mad to miss out on…

• food

• food and drink

6 min read • Mar 27, 2018

Emilia-Romagna may not roll as easily off the tongue or attract as many visitors as its neighbour Tuscany, but it's the perfect example of how making the…

• art

• art and culture

6 min read • Mar 27, 2018

As well as being known as the ‘Venice of the East’, thanks to its network of picturesque canals, the elegant city of Suzhou on China's eastern seaboard is…

• art

• art and culture

5 min read • Mar 26, 2018

Melbourne’s classic pubs, historic theatres and basement bars offer more than just beer, Broadway and Bloody Marys – they also crank out some of the city…

• food

• food and drink

6 min read • Mar 26, 2018

Move over Scotch, Irish whiskey is re-emerging from the doldrums as one of the fastest growing spirits in the world. While the 20th century heralded the…

• food

• food and drink

6 min read • Mar 25, 2018

Tokyoites often say that the best way to get to know their city is to travel station by station around the Yamanote line, the city's iconic elevated loop…

• food

• food and drink

3 min read • Mar 22, 2018

Lonely Planet Local Lindsey Parry has been living in Abu Dhabi for more than five years, amongst its welcoming community and wealth of historical charms…

• food

• food and drink

4 min read • Mar 22, 2018

Having lived all over the world, Lonely Planet Local Analia Glogowski struggled to plant her roots until she reached Brussels, a place she finally feels…

• beaches

• activities

5 min read • Mar 21, 2018

While Kolkata promises some of the most cosmopolitan experiences that India has to offer, the surrounding countryside also has a few aces up its sleeve…

• beaches

• activities

3 min read • Mar 20, 2018

Six months after Hurricane Maria hit, a new Puerto Rico is being painstakingly and lovingly carved from the rubble.

• art

• art and culture

6 min read • Mar 20, 2018

With its rugged good looks and effortless quirks, Australia was always destined for the screen. The country's pristine beaches, scorching deserts and…

• art

• art and culture

6 min read • Mar 20, 2018

Las Vegas has a reputation for tearing down the old in favor of the shiny and new. But, occasional hotel tower implosions aside, it’s not a place lacking…

• food

• food and drink

5 min read • Mar 19, 2018

Lonely Planet Local Amy Hornsby has lived in Kraków for two years, where she spends her time soaking up the old world charm of eastern Europe and…

• food

• food and drink

4 min read • Mar 19, 2018

Lonely Planet Local Caroline has lived in Copenhagen, Denmark for the past four years. Not only has she made it her home, but also her career, guiding…

• food

• food and drink

4 min read • Mar 19, 2018

When Lonely Planet Local Nardia Plumridge first laid eyes on Florence as a teenager, it was love at first sight. Today, the Renaissance capital’s classic…

• family travel

• connections

5 min read • Mar 16, 2018

Visiting Augusta, Georgia, has long been the holy grail for golf fanatics, thanks to the world-famous Masters Tournament that kicked off here in 1934. But…

• food

• food and drink

5 min read • Mar 16, 2018

Hidden behind the busy road that runs along the western bank of İstanbul’s Golden Horn, the intertwined neighbourhoods of Fener and Balat have a rich…

• food

• food and drink

5 min read • Mar 15, 2018

Tangier, the jewel of North Africa, is a dazzling city that perfectly blends the past, present and future, from the maze-like streets of the ancient…

• festivals and events

• art and culture

7 min read • Mar 15, 2018

The USA loves its festivals. Every type of music, food, art, craft, fashion, sport and niche hobby seems to have a celebration somewhere in the US, some…

• beaches

• activities

7 min read • Mar 14, 2018

On a drive up the eastern shore of Wisconsin, the road ends in Door County, a charming 75-mile peninsula sandwiched between Lake Michigan and Green Bay…

• beaches

• activities

4 min read • Mar 14, 2018

Ah, Hawaii ... beloved by millions as the land of sunshine and sand. Yet this tropical eden is also the land of rainbows. Breathtaking swatches of…