Art and Culture

Nov 20, 2019 • 5 min read

While you can pedal the entire Tobishima Kaido bike route in just a few hours, the coastal scenery of the Seto Inland Sea merits slowing down, as does the art,…

Nov 20, 2019 • 4 min read

From people-watching at the ferry terminal to visiting the city’s most beautiful mosques, here’s our pick of the best free things to do in Dhaka.

Nov 20, 2019 • 3 min read

In Spain, Epiphany (6 January) is known as Kings' Day, and is celebrated like a second Christmas with food and gifts. Here’s how and where to get involved.

Nov 19, 2019 • 8 min read

Colombia comes alive with bright Christmas traditions in this first person account of a family experiencing festivals, markets, street food, and more in…

Nov 19, 2019 • 7 min read

Venture beyond New Orleans' tourist core to explore the diverse neighborhoods that make it one of America’s preeminent centers of art and culture.

Nov 18, 2019 • 6 min read

Margate isn’t only fun in summer. This year it hosts the Turner Prize, and Margate NOW festival runs till January. Here’s what to do in Margate this winter.

Nov 18, 2019 • 8 min read

Visiting Shanghai alone? Here are our recommendations for the top things to do (and places to eat) in Shanghai for solo travellers.

Nov 15, 2019 • 3 min read

Frozen 2 arrives in cinemas on November 22 and families the world over are looking forward to catching up with Elsa, Anna, Olaf and the gang. But what if you…

Nov 15, 2019 • 5 min read

Done Mexico City, Buenos Aires and São Paulo? Check out these seven lesser-known Latin American cities that live and breathe art.

Nov 14, 2019 • 6 min read

An upscale beatnik oasis of fresh comfort food, local libations and quirky shops and spas tucked into a colorful valley just off of the Ventura coastline, Ojai…

Nov 14, 2019 • 4 min read

Whether you’re wrangling a massive hogfish sandwich into your mouth or cooling down with a rum-splashed tiki drink, here’s a checklist of 7 things you must eat…

Nov 13, 2019 • 5 min read

Incredibly intact ruins of ancient Rome are dotted across Tunisia's landscape, and they’re so numerous that many are still unexcavated. Here are the best.

Nov 13, 2019 • 3 min read

Madrid’s centenarios are restaurants, bars and cafes over 100 years old, still offering excellent traditional food and drink. Check out our favourites.

Nov 13, 2019 • 5 min read

The Crown is back for season 3, filmed at several stately homes around the UK. Here are 8 of The Crown’s filming locations you can visit in real life.

Nov 12, 2019 • 6 min read

Pursuing a passion can be difficult when you’re frequently on the road. So why not take it with you? You might even discover a new passion while you're gone.

Nov 11, 2019 • 4 min read

From Susan B. Anthony and Fredrick Douglass to a riverfront renaissance, visitors can see why Rochester has reason to be proud of its contributions

Nov 11, 2019 • 6 min read

If you've ever wondered where Indiana Jones got his famous hat, head straight to Witchita's own Hatman Jack's, where the magic of millinery is still going…

Nov 11, 2019 • 4 min read

Enjoy a play in complete darkness at Teatro Ciego in Buenos Aires.

Nov 11, 2019 • 3 min read

Partial to a shot of limoncello? We explore the home of limoncello, Luxardo distillery, Italy's oldest independent family-run liqueurs company in Padua.

Nov 11, 2019 • 9 min read

Christo Brand started as Nelson Mandela’s prison guard, but he went on to forge a bond of friendship with the icon.

Nov 11, 2019 • 7 min read

A selection of Lonely Planet staff share the stories behind their best ever New Year's, to inspire you to hit the road this NYE.

Nov 11, 2019 • 5 min read

Vienna’s winter ball season starts in November and runs through to February. Here's our guide for first-timers to this ballroom dancing event.