Art and Culture

Apr 11, 2023 • 7 min read

Lonely Planet Creative Director Annie Greenberg helps us plan the perfect culture-focused California road trip

Mar 31, 2023 • 10 min read

Travel writer Marcia DeSanctis took the slow route across the Canadian Rockies in winter – and saw plenty of natural splendors along the way.

Mar 30, 2023 • 8 min read

No sporting event can truly prepare you for the spectacle of calcio storico in Florence. Get into the details with our local expert, Angelo Zinna.

Mar 28, 2023 • 6 min read

From wine tastings to wilderness adventures and wild nights out, these are the best places in the world to travel with friends.

Mar 16, 2023 • 5 min read

Sasha Brady, a Lonely Planet writer, shares snapshots from a trip to the Aran Islands, with top insights on where to go and what to enjoy.

Mar 15, 2023 • 10 min read

Native, Spanish, Mexican, and American traditions come together to create a tapestry of heritage in Arizona and beyond

Mar 15, 2023 • 5 min read

Austin Bush discovers why Porto’s “Worst Tour” might be the perfect way to get under the skin of Portugal’s second city.

Mar 14, 2023 • 7 min read

Tokyo is known as a city of juxtapositions, but never is this more true than when you’re exploring the city's independent art scene. Here's how to do it.

Mar 14, 2023 • 5 min read

The week leading up to Easter brings parades, solemn observances, music and more, all over Spain. Here’s what need to know about visiting for Semana Santa.

Mar 13, 2023 • 6 min read

New Orleans manufactures good times in overdrive, but you probably want to arrive at the fun factory when the weather is pleasant. 

Mar 12, 2023 • 7 min read

There’s always something exciting happening in cosmopolitan Panama City. Here’s our guide to what's happening in every season.

Mar 10, 2023 • 4 min read

Discover the essence of Copenhagen’s coolness at these five independent shops.

Mar 7, 2023 • 8 min read

St Patrick’s Festival is a 10-day event full of music, revelry and rum, celebrating Afro-Caribbean and Irish heritage on the island of Montserrat.

Mar 6, 2023 • 7 min read

Dancehall isn’t just a genre of music. For Jamaicans, it’s a way of life.

Feb 23, 2023 • 7 min read

Japan has reopened, so it's time to look again at the country's greatest hits for first-timers and repeat visitors

Feb 23, 2023 • 6 min read

Break in case of a budget emergency. These 13 things to do in San Juan won't cost a thing.

Feb 22, 2023 • 6 min read

If you’re dreaming about Colombia, this itinerary from Elsewhere by Lonely Planet will inspire you to pull the trigger and go. 

Feb 17, 2023 • 6 min read

Explore Dublin with Seán Fitzgerald, who brings the city’s history to life through the rich tradition of Irish ballads.

Feb 15, 2023 • 6 min read

The newest addition Unesco’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List, the Fêtes de l’Ours in the Pyrenees promise theatrics, mock hunts, music and lots of wine.

Feb 10, 2023 • 6 min read

St Patrick’s Day? It’s for the tourists. Dublin Pride – now that’s a party for everyone.

Feb 8, 2023 • 4 min read

From the holidays to the rodeo to the world-famous Fiesta, here’s what’s going on in San Antonio all year long.

Feb 2, 2023 • 3 min read

Here are four St Patrick’s Day concerts and live-music events in Dublin you should reserve tickets to right away.