Food and Drink

Feb 17, 2011 • 4 min read

When Sydney is sweltering, head inland for higher-altitude cool temperatures, unique wines, fine dining and historic towns that look straight from a movie…

Feb 15, 2011 • 3 min read

The magic of Venice lies in its back alleys. Forming a parallel universe to the jam-packed shopping and sightseeing districts around Piazza San Marco and…

Feb 2, 2011 • 4 min read

“Kawa... herbata!”

Feb 1, 2011 • 4 min read

The very mention of Barbados makes you mentally float away to the sounds of gentle waves and clinking glasses, right? In this excerpt from Lonely Planet…

Jan 27, 2011 • 3 min read

Altitude and geography play a prominent role in Ecuadorian cooking, with cooks in the Andean highlands preparing quite different dishes from their…

Jan 25, 2011 • 4 min read

Working on the second edition of Lonely Planet's guide to Devon, Cornwall and Southwest England, my co-author Belinda Dixon and I were lucky enough to…

Jan 25, 2011 • 4 min read

Dreaming of a sunny weekend dash to Europe? In this excerpt from Lonely Planet Magazine, we shine a light on the juiciest picks of Valencia, the Spanish…

Jan 19, 2011 • 4 min read

On February 6, the USA's greatest sporting event's coming to Dallas – Arlington, actually – when Cowboys Stadium hosts Super Bowl XLV (that's Roman for 45…

Jan 17, 2011 • 3 min read

If you want to get to know Sri Lankan cuisine, you're in for a treat. With influences from Arab traders, Malay navigators, Portuguese, Dutch and British…

Jan 17, 2011 • 4 min read

Unplug your toaster, finish that cup of coffee and leave those bacon cravings behind; you're in China now, where breakfast is like nothing you've tasted…

Jan 14, 2011 • 3 min read

Looking for inspiration for a weekend away? Lonely Planet Magazine recommends Lucca, Italy in the spring.

Jan 5, 2011 • 2 min read

Cowboys and miners, plus a few mountain men, were the first to eke out a living in Arizona after the Spanish. The Old West history remains current in…

Jan 4, 2011 • 2 min read

Few visitors leave Switzerland without dipping into a fondue (from the French verb 'fondre', meaning 'to melt'). Get clued up on how to expertly tuck into…

Dec 30, 2010 • 2 min read

Lonely Planet staffer Suyin recently left her desk in the Melbourne office to take to New Zealand for some much needed relaxation and exploration. We…

Dec 27, 2010 • 2 min read

Planning a trip to Kraków and want to fit in by drinking like a true Pole? In this excerpt from Lonely Planet Magazine, you can just follow the steps…

Dec 23, 2010 • 4 min read

Once upon a time, a pre-dinner drink in Italy meant a swiftly served aperitif with a bowl of nuts or potato chips and some fat green olives.

Dec 20, 2010 • 3 min read

Nothing makes a drink taste better than sitting in an alien's lap while you have it, right? Come with us on a global tour of the world's trippiest bars.

Dec 20, 2010 • 5 min read

If Boston is lovely to look at from afar, she is even more intriguing up close. These narrow streets recall a history of revolution and transformation:…

Dec 15, 2010 • 6 min read

Grab yourself a pint and a seat by the fire, as food (and drink) critic Matthew Fort guides you through our top 10 snuggest UK pubs to visit this winter,…

Dec 15, 2010 • 4 min read

The Third Man is firmly placed in many respected lists of the greatest films of all time. The film revolves around two main characters, Harry Lime and…

Dec 14, 2010 • 1 min read

In this extract from Lonely Planet Magazine, Lindsay Brown (author of Lonely Planet's Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra guide) shares some vital etiquette tips for…

Dec 9, 2010 • 4 min read

Baroque palaces, cobbled squares and a round-the-clock pilsner moustache – it’s tempting to go with the flow in Prague, but swim against the tourist tide…