May 15, 2018 • 6 min read
A first visit to one of the Great Lakes redefines ideas of what a lake can be. The deep, cold waters stretch out as far as the eye can see toward a flat…
May 15, 2018 • 6 min read
A first visit to one of the Great Lakes redefines ideas of what a lake can be. The deep, cold waters stretch out as far as the eye can see toward a flat…
May 15, 2018 • 7 min read
From colonial fishing ships to presidential inaugurations, we trace the origins of Boston’s signature dish, New England clam chowder, and go on a quest…
May 15, 2018 • 4 min read
The world’s media spotlight was recently on the English riverside town of Windsor and its gargantuan castle, where the royal wedding of Prince Harry and…
May 15, 2018 • 7 min read
Frank Turner is an English musician with a reputation for always being on tour. He’s taken his folk rock songs to far-flung places such as Slovenia, South…
May 15, 2018 • 16 min read
Begin your Mexican adventure in the winelands of Valle de Guadalupe, before venturing into cowboy country. Next, head to Bahía de los Ángeles to witness …
May 11, 2018 • 6 min read
You might think it’s tough to compete with the ancient sights and urban culture of Kyiv, or to rival Lviv’s Mitteleuropa charm, but Odesa – Ukraine’s…
May 10, 2018 • 6 min read
In much of the world’s eyes, Miami and Miami Beach are one and the same, often used interchangeably in conversation. It’s a sentiment that was reinforced…
May 10, 2018 • 5 min read
Sun, sand, surf and balmy winter weather – Miami’s beguiling climate has charmed more than its fair share of visitors. One of the best ways to experience…
May 9, 2018 • 5 min read
Six years ago, Lonely Planet Local Agnes Rivera traveled south along the Pacific Coast and landed in Lima, Peru. Quickly charmed by the capital city’s…
May 8, 2018 • 6 min read
Qatar is well known for its towering skyscrapers, luxury hotels and impressive feats of engineering that have enabled the cosmopolitan city of Doha to…
May 8, 2018 • 7 min read
The national spotlight is on a city that was once among America’s most active slave-trading hubs: Montgomery, Alabama has opened the first-ever museum and…
May 8, 2018 • 5 min read
Atlanta may be best known for its love for Coca-Cola, but the city also boasts an artistic atmosphere that provides some seriously scenic shots for your…
May 8, 2018 • 4 min read
Panama City is famous for its ultramodern skyline. But architecture in Panama is much more that just skyscrapers. While popular ‘barrios’ (neighborhoods)…
May 8, 2018 • 5 min read
Latvia's capital is not only incredibly charming, but also highly affordable. With a wealth of history and culture to explore, Rīga is an ideal option for…
May 4, 2018 • 6 min read
A fiddle scratches out a sweet wail in a sweatbox dance hall. The wheeze of a button accordion adds a waltzing rhythm. These are the beginning bars of…
May 2, 2018 • 5 min read
Word is officially out: Medellín has wholly transcended its unfavorable reputation and undergone a veritable renaissance. Yet somehow, it's failing to…
Apr 30, 2018 • 5 min read
In a land where wildflowers blossom underfoot, moose wander nonchalantly across your path, grain elevators stand guard like soldiers of the past, and…
Apr 30, 2018 • 6 min read
If you were to pinpoint the middle of North America, it would fall at Winnipeg. This is just one of a list of factoids that many of the 821,000 locals…
Apr 30, 2018 • 4 min read
Philadelphia pride comes in many forms – food, sports (wobegone or victorious), quality of life compared to the city-that-shall-not-be-named to the north …
Apr 30, 2018 • 4 min read
For food, fun and festivals, Port of Spain, the capital city of Trinidad and Tobago, is your ideal Caribbean location. The country's complicated history…
Apr 27, 2018 • 6 min read
There can be few places on earth changing faster than Doha right now – in true Gulf style, the cityscape of Qatar’s capital is rising as steadily as a…
Apr 25, 2018 • 6 min read
At the heart of Japan lies Wakayama-ken, a prefecture rich in spirit, history and natural beauty. Here, lesser-tread paths lead to rugged hiking trails,…