Art and Culture

Jan 10, 2022 • 11 min read

From salsa to reggaeton, bomba to plena much of Puerto Rican life is punctuated with music.

Jan 10, 2022 • 7 min read

Writer Eloghosa Osunde takes us on a personal, literary journey through her hometown of Lagos.

Jan 10, 2022 • 8 min read

Art critic Emmanuel Iduma finds his way out of a pandemic rut with a visit to the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art, Lagos.

Jan 10, 2022 • 6 min read

The sands of Egypt are constantly revealing their treasures. These are the new ways to learn about Egypt's ancient past.

Jan 10, 2022 • 5 min read

Nollywood is a lens that captures and reflects the lives of over 200 million people and Lagos is the perfect setting.

Jan 10, 2022 • 9 min read

In the home of Indigenous Sámi in Norway: hear traditional Sámi song, see reindeer and chase the Northern Lights.

Jan 10, 2022 • 9 min read

Dublin’s nightlife is about the people as much as the places. Explore the history of yesterday and tonight.

Jan 10, 2022 • 8 min read

Looking for the most authentic, traditional Irish music in Dublin? Here's where to find it.

Jan 10, 2022 • 7 min read

Kathmandu has been an essential stop on the outdoors circuit since the 1950s. Linger longer in this fascinating city.

Jan 8, 2022 • 6 min read

The beautiful streets are a delight to explore but Nicosia reveals itself when you step inside its museums and churches. Here's our pick of the best.

Jan 7, 2022 • 7 min read

Nicosia's Green Line slices the city in two halves. This is Europe’s last divided capital, but its entwined history straddles both sides.

Jan 6, 2022 • 5 min read

The celebrated singer-songwriter and actor left his mark on various locations and countries around the world.

Jan 4, 2022 • 8 min read

Nicosia's complex history has birthed a broad mix of architectural styles and cultures. Here's our round up of the best things to do in this charming city.

Jan 3, 2022 • 4 min read

You can get a good taste of what Doha has to offer in 24 hours – from culture and art, to traditions and Arabian hospitality

Dec 31, 2021 • 8 min read

Lonely Planet's Cuba travel expert visits the tropical island and reports back about his worthwhile trip.

Dec 23, 2021 • 5 min read

When Christmas hits, Philadelphia grows a bit cozier. Here are some of our favorite events for this holiday season.

Dec 21, 2021 • 6 min read

Kumamoto City is the perfect place to learn about Japan’s cultural traditions and explore a wealth of natural wonders

Dec 20, 2021 • 6 min read

There’s plenty of free fun for kids and adults alike in Brisbane - from free pools and wild swimming holes, to museums, galleries and performances.

Dec 20, 2021 • 6 min read

Looking to get cultured on your next trip to the Hungarian capital? Get inspired by reading our list of the 15 best museums in Budapest.

Dec 20, 2021 • 6 min read

From fascinating displays of traditional local crafts to stunning exhibitions of modern art, here are seven of the best museums in Kyoto.

Dec 17, 2021 • 4 min read

The Sonoran Desert, with its towering saguaro cacti, may be the most iconic landscape in the Southwest. Tucson is smack-dab in the middle of the beauty.

Dec 15, 2021 • 6 min read

The Al Jassasiya rock carvings, some 900 images spanning an area 2300 feet (700m) wide, is the most extensive collection of petroglyphs in Qatar