Art and Culture

Mar 4, 2020 • 5 min read

Step away from Japan's big cities and sample some slow travel in and around the Seto Inland Sea.

Mar 3, 2020 • 5 min read

Discover key locations in the history of the Ghent Altarpiece, one of the world's most important artworks and the most frequently stolen in history.

Mar 2, 2020 • 5 min read

From the Turner Prize to Art B&B, contemporary art is breathing new life into UK coastal towns such as Blackpool, Folkestone and Margate.

Mar 2, 2020 • 5 min read

For first-timers, 10 to 14 days is usually recommended along the Golden Route. Here are the spots you shouldn't miss.

Mar 2, 2020 • 7 min read

Whether you want castles, seafood or hiking trails, there’s a stop along the Hokuriku coastline for you.

Mar 2, 2020 • 4 min read

Lonely Planet has rounded up seven of the most intriguing and beguiling abandoned places around the world.

Mar 1, 2020 • 4 min read

From festivals to sustainable shopping, Finland's oldest city has modern appeal. Here are the best things to do in Turku.

Mar 1, 2020 • 6 min read

Based in Philadelphia, the mysterious, endearing show highlights some of the city’s most beautiful and iconic sites.

Feb 29, 2020 • 5 min read

Are you willing to stop swearing if it means spending time on a paradise island rather than prison? This Caribbean island has no interest in foul language.

Feb 28, 2020 • 6 min read

Tucked away on Shikoku – the smallest of the country's four main islands – Kagawa is the proud home of arguably the most famous type of udon in Japan.

Feb 28, 2020 • 15 min read

Hiking along the Kumano Kodō's trails is a way to see a side to Japan far from city lights, where forested mountains hide ancient places of pilgrimage

Feb 27, 2020 • 5 min read

Explore Tohoku - Japan's far north - a land of elemental nature and ancient customs.

Feb 27, 2020 • 5 min read

Linking up Sayulita's surfer vibe with low-key San Blas and more in between, this road trip along Riviera Nayarit is a must-see.

Feb 26, 2020 • 11 min read

Romance takes an astonishing array of forms around the world. We've uncovered some of the globe's most fascinating dating, love and marriage customs.

Feb 26, 2020 • 6 min read

Culinary innovation and local artists are transforming Puerto Rico into a cultural hub, and the sustainable travel scene has never been better. From farm-to…

Feb 26, 2020 • 6 min read

Charleston’s International African American Museum will join a growing list of museums dedicated to black history, but it’s been a long time coming.

Feb 25, 2020 • 6 min read

Taking a road trip through the lesser-explored region of Castilla y León in Spain brings distinctive architecture and magnificent food.

Feb 24, 2020 • 5 min read

Islamorada is an in-between place, a mix of high and low, American and Caribbean, both refined and edgy. Nestled squarely between booming Miami and rowdy Key…

Feb 23, 2020 • 6 min read

Travel experts often advise that you should become a tourist in your own country. If you think that you’re already familiar with all that Ireland has to…

Feb 21, 2020 • 5 min read

San Miguel de Allende's metamorphosis from quiet town to cutting-edge art and shopping destination makes this Mexican city a must-see. Here's how to spend a…

Feb 21, 2020 • 5 min read

Pittsburgh's North Boroughs are a best-kept secret that keeps you close to downtown, and even closer to some of the city's freshest attractions.

Feb 21, 2020 • 4 min read

For travelers who want to experience New England's charm on a weekend getaway (without the crowds), there’s a beautiful, often overlooked option: Block Island,…