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1. Kentucky's Bourbon Trail

   Article by Karla Zimmerman, October 2008

   

   The only thing more Kentucky than the thundering hooves of the Derby is the swirl of ice in a julep. Sip your way through thoroughbred country. Read the full article ›

   Tags: Eating & Drinking • USA

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   BC buffet

   Article by John Lee, September 2008

   There's more to Canadian cuisine than maple syrup, you know - and British Columbia's the region to show you exactly how much more. Read the full article ›

   Tags: Canada • Eating & Drinking

4. 

   A firm foodie favorite

   Article by David Atkinson, September 2008

   Wales has waved bye-bye to bland and become a gourmet great in the last ten years. Wales author David Atkinson recommends his favourite places to eat and drink. Read the full article › Proudly supported by Visit Wales

   Tags: Eating & Drinking • Wales

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   Haute dogs in Chicago

   Article by Karla Zimmerman, September 2008

   Molecular gastronomy, levitating food, TV chefs - even the hot dogs aren't what you'd expect in culinary Chicago. Read the full article ›

   Tags: Eating & Drinking • Malaysia

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   Jamaica - party central

   Article by Richard Koss, August 2008

   If you want to get into the Jamaican swing, it's time to learn the other three Rs: rum, reggae and Red Stripe. Read the full article ›

   Tags: Culture • Eating & Drinking • Jamaica • Music

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   Backpacker Cuisine

   Article by Austin Bush, July 2008

   It's not quite Asian, it's not quite Western - it's not quite right. How did you find yourself eating hot-dog breakfasts on Kho Pha-Ngan? Read the full article ›

   Tags: Eating & Drinking • Thailand

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   Zurich's swimming bars

   Article by Sarah Johnstone, June 2008

   With its plentiful public pools doubling as unusual cocktail bars, summer evenings go swimmingly in the Euro 2008 host city. Read the full article ›

   Tags: Cities • Eating & Drinking • Zurich

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   Lyon - France's gastronomic star

   Article by Nicola Williams, June 2008

   Sorry, Paris. When it comes to cuisine it's the elegant Gallo-Roman city of Lyon that turns heads and tickles bellies. Read the full article ›

   Tags: Eating & Drinking • Lyon

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    Backpacker cuisine in Thailand

    Photo Feature by Austin Bush, June 2008

    Ordering up some authentic Thai food proves tougher than ordering Pork Chop Hawaiian or fried chicken mayonnaise. View the photo feature ›

    Tags: Eating & Drinking • Thailand

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    Brazil's culinary capital

    Article by Gregor Clark, May 2008

    Tiny Tiradentes seduces the palate with suckling pig, cheeses, guava ice cream and a healthy dose of sugar-cane alcohol. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Brazil • Eating & Drinking

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    Top 10 Food Experiences - USA

    Article by Lonely Planet authors, May 2008

    The best places to go for the best of regional food - start with clam chowder in Boston and finish up with sweet iced tea in the Deep South. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Eating & Drinking • USA

13. 

    Chicago Getaways

    Article by Lonely Planet authors, May 2008

    Wander streets of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, tune your ears to the sound of singing sand or just stuff yourself with gourmet cheese. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Art, Architecture & Design • Chicago • Eating & Drinking

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    İstanbul's Rooftop Nightlife

    Article by Virginia Maxwell, April 2008

    If you're looking for a good time in İstanbul, turn your gaze up to the sky - the city's rooftop bars hold the key. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Eating & Drinking • Istanbul • Turkey

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    Good livin' in South Australia

    Podcast by Fleur Bainger, April 2008

    Fresh fruit in the markets, fine wine in the hills and dolphins in the bay - South Australia's capital has got the lot. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Eating & Drinking • South Australia

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    Ecuador Cuisine

    Article by Danny Palmerlee, April 2008

    Smash open a crab and wash it down with an aphrodisiac milkshake - or would you prefer roast guinea pig with a side of plantains? Read the full article ›

    Tags: Eating & Drinking • Ecuador

17. 

    Top Roman Courses

    Article by Duncan Garwood, February 2008

    Yearning to learn? Combine a Roman holiday with courses in Italian cooking and gladiatorial combat. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Culture • Eating & Drinking • Rome

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    Japanese Tea Ceremony

    Article by Susan Paterson, February 2008

    To slurp or not to slurp? Which of the three bows to use? Unravel the intricacies of this most formal of rituals. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Culture • Eating & Drinking • Japan • Kyoto • Nagoya • Osaka • Tokyo

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    Puglia's Food Festivals

    Article by Abigail Hole, February 2008

    Head to the heel of Italy's boot and discover a region with reasons to celebrate local food all year round. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Eating & Drinking • Festivals & Events • Italy

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    Gourmet Guide to Hawaii

    Article by Nate Cavalieri, February 2008

    Spam be damned! Hawaiian cuisine's not just oink'n'plonk. Get into the latest Pacific tastes. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Eating & Drinking • Hawaii

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    The Food of the Philippines

    Article by Robyn Eckhardt, February 2008

    The Philippines is a nation packed with regional delicacies, and here's how to taste (almost) every one of them. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Eating & Drinking • Philippines

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    A Beer Revolution, Straight out of the West

    Article by Jane Rawson, January 2008

    Western Australia put the taste in the nation's beer, and it's still the prime place to sample microbrews. Work up a thirst for the best in the west. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Australia • Eating & Drinking • Western Australia

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    Bethlehem's Festive Beer

    Article by Amelia Thomas, December 2007

    In a small Palestinian village, there's a new brew on the block - and it's making the season jolly. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Eating & Drinking • The Palestinian Territories

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    The Pisco Sour Wars

    Article by Kevin Raub, October 2007

    Who really invented this much-loved brandy? Peru and Chile go head to head over their national drink. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Chile  • Eating & Drinking • Peru • South America

25. 

    Touchdown Travel: Interactive Map

    Interactive Feature by Robert Reid, September 2007

    Find the best football attractions and sports bars with this map. View this feature ›

    Tags: Eating & Drinking • Sports • USA

26. 

    Kuala Lumpur's Eat Streets

    Article by Robyn Eckhardt, August 2007

    If you arrive in Kuala Lumpur with a raging appetite, you're in for one of the sweetest dilemmas. Where to eat? What to taste first? Here are five KL must-eats to get you started. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Eating & Drinking • Kuala Lumpur

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    Dining in the Dark

    Article by William Lee Adams, August 2007

    Eating in pitch blackness refreshes your senses and gives you a whole new take on food. Here's where and how to do it. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Eating & Drinking • Global

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    Granada's Teashops

    Article by Arpi Shively, July 2007

    Andalucía's heating up for summer - so cool down with some violet tea in Granada's Moroccan-style teahouses. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Cities • Eating & Drinking • Granada

29. 

    A Bit of Swedish Sausage

    Article by Austin Bush, May 2007

    Sausages are big business in Sweden, especially when there's a man in a wig working the grill. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Eating & Drinking • Sweden

30. 

    Food For Life

    Photo Feature by Austin Bush, March 2007

    Ponce de León had it all wrong: the real Fountain of Youth is the Hunza Valley. View the photo feature ›

    Tags: Eating & Drinking • Pakistan

31. 

    Fit for a king

    Photo Feature by Austin Bush, February 2007

    Fish from the Mekong and game from the jungle - the food of Luang Prabang is good enough for rock royalty. View the photo feature ›

    Tags: Eating & Drinking • Luang Prabang

32. 

    Uncorking Moldova

    Article by Leif Pettersen, February 2007

    Visas are out and wine is in. New laws mean you can swan in to Moldova and swoon at the cellar doors. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Eating & Drinking • Moldova

33. 

    Cactus Juice

    Article by Josh Krist, January 2007

    Get a worm's eye view of Mexico's finest spirit. Take a tour and unravel the mystery that is tequila. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Eating & Drinking • Mexico

34. 

    Pie Fight

    Article by Alexandra Collier, January 2007

    Bases are loaded and the game is on. It's Chicago vs NY in the battle of the pizzas. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Chicago • Eating & Drinking • New York • USA

35. 

    First 24 Hours: Marseille

    Article by Donna Wheeler, November 2006

    Don’t waste a single crumb on your first day in Marseille. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Cities • Culture • Eating & Drinking • France • Marseille

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    Exposed

    Photo Feature by Lonely Planet Images, May 2006

    The sights, the smells, the tastes of this rich stew of nations. Well, just the sights really. View the photo feature ›

    Tags: Eating & Drinking • Europe

37. 

    Chinatown, Singapore

    Article by Katie Falkiner, May 2006

    Explore Keong Siak Rd and surrounds for chaos, clutter, hidden bars and some of Singapore's best hawker stalls. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Eating & Drinking • Singapore

38. 

    Twilight Tea and Tawla in Alexandria

    Article by Lauren Salathiel, November 2005

    Spend a summer's night in Alexandria, sip sugary black tea, watch the acrobats and play tawla until midnight. Traveller Lauren Salathiel takes you there. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Eating & Drinking • Egypt

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    Scotland's Other National Drink

    Article by Lou McGregor, September 2005

    Only the Scottish could invent a soft drink made from iron girders. It's Scotland's 'other' national drink, a hangover cure extraordinaire and it has Lou McGregor's heart. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Eating & Drinking • Scotland

40. 

    Champagne's dark side

    Article by Alex Landragin, August 2005

    Life for Champagne's vignerons (grape growers) can be a soap opera of riots and infanticide. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Eating & Drinking • France

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