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Bourbon and beyond: North America’s thriving craft distillery scene

22 May 2012

Prohibition in North America never worked. Canada largely kept on quaffing and the US failed to temper its love for...

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Austin’s musical heartbeat

03 February 2012

Austin rocks. It may not possess the big-ticket attractions of New York, Los Angeles or San Francisco, or the culinary...

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Celebrity travel: if you can’t be a star, join them

09 August 2011

Now that you can fly to Iceland on the Iron Maiden plane (check out our recent Q&A with the plane’s...

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Texas barbecue: a user’s guide

24 June 2011

Make no bones about it – Texas barbecue is an obsession. It’s the subject of countless newspaper and magazine articles,...

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Austin chill: a SXSW guide

10 March 2011

Escape the crowds at the South by Southwest Festival with this mini-guide to experiencing Austin’s chilled-out ethos even during the...

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10 best places to experience music

20 January 2011

In an extract from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we take you to the ten best places on the planet...

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Robert Reid’s travel picks for 2011

30 December 2010

The biggest 2011 travel trend is travel itself, which looks to bounce back from a quiet(er) year or two. Meanwhile,...

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Top 10 places to go in the US in 2011

30 December 2010

Here at Lonely Planet, we’re passionate about travel. We spend our days thinking about the best places to go,...

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World’s best festivals: South By Southwest Music & Media Conference (SXSW)

09 December 2010

This is an excerpt from Lonely Planet’s A Year of Festivals.Location: Venues throughout...

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Top spots to watch the World Cup in the USA

02 June 2010

Contrary to some opinions, the world’s most-watched sporting event is actually watched by some Americans. In fact, many. If you’re...

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