Dec 12, 2017 • 5 min read
Japan’s northernmost island of Hokkaidō is best known for two things: winter sports and Sapporo beer. But the little-known eastern side of the island is a…
Dec 11, 2017 • 6 min read
We all know that lodging can make a break or vacation, but staying somewhere truly unique – a tipi, say, or a giant bird's nest, or even spending the…
Dec 8, 2017 • 5 min read
If you’re looking for a way to break free of the tourists milling about downtown Philadelphia, check out Queen Village. This walkable maze of narrow…
Dec 8, 2017 • 4 min read
A cluster of urban villages surrounds the heart of Perth city. Each has its own distinctive personality, whether hipster, grungy, multicultural or trendy,…
Dec 8, 2017 • 4 min read
Lonely Planet Local Hahna Yoon talks about her favorite hidden bars and hole-in-the-wall local restaurants in Seoul.
Dec 8, 2017 • 6 min read
The humble Yorkshire pudding may be its greatest culinary claim to fame, but England’s largest county is becoming increasingly sophisticated and…
Dec 7, 2017 • 5 min read
Washington DC’s world-class museums showcase everything from art to history to space to espionage. So it’s no surprise the shops in those museums hold a…
Dec 6, 2017 • 3 min read
Lonely Planet Local Deepika Gumaste was born in Mumbai and has lived in the city for nearly 30 years. Deepika’s work as a travel writer has taken her far…
Dec 5, 2017 • 7 min read
Maybe it’s the herd mentality, but 90% of tourists heading to Mexico gravitate towards Cancún, Puerto Vallarta-Nayarit and other well-publicized bastions…
Dec 1, 2017 • 5 min read
Like many Rust Belt revival towns, Cincinnati is brimming with foodie-approved restaurants, shiny new arts venues and jazzy cocktail dens. But how many…
Nov 30, 2017 • 5 min read
Whether it be whispered pillow talk in darkened dorms or frenetic story swapping in communal kitchens, hostels are an essential port of call for the solo…
Nov 29, 2017 • 10 min read
When people consider a trip to Central America, El Salvador probably isn’t the first country that comes to mind. The tiny nation has had its fair share of…
Nov 28, 2017 • 5 min read
Tokyo's winter charms include a festive atmosphere and clear days perfect for hot springs soaking and spotting Mt Fuji, enjoy Tokyo with fewer crowds.
Nov 13, 2017 • 6 min read
Israel, one of the world’s most kid-friendly countries, offers plenty for families to do, from adventures in birdwatching and cave spelunking to racing…
Nov 8, 2017 • 7 min read
2013 was a pivotal point for Peru’s arrival on the world’s culinary stage. It was in this year that Peruvian food grabbed its first Michelin star,…
Nov 7, 2017 • 5 min read
If you’ve managed to get your fill of Byron Bay's legendary beaches, it’s time to switch it up and explore your surroundings with a day trip. Take the…
Nov 6, 2017 • 5 min read
Uzbekistan: the name conjures images of far-away mosques and blue-tiled domes, camels and caravanserai, mosaics and medressas. It’s true that Uzbekistan…
Nov 3, 2017 • 5 min read
Lonely Planet Local Monica Suma recently moved back to her native Bucharest after 12 years abroad. Drawn by the urban revival and cultural effervescence,…
Oct 31, 2017 • 5 min read
Tucked away in the northeastern corner of one the USA’s most visited states, Jacksonville, Florida’s most populous city, offers all the benefits of a…
Oct 31, 2017 • 12 min read
Stretching from the belly of South America to its foot, Chile is nature on a colossal scale. Travel here is surprisingly easy if you don’t rush it. Start…
Oct 27, 2017 • 4 min read
Lonely Planet Local Jo-Ann Titmarsh has been living in Venice for over 20 years. Although she originally came to the city as a student for a three-month…
Oct 27, 2017 • 5 min read
Singapore’s prolific super-slick and shiny shopping malls are often touted as some of the world’s best, and make this tiny island a must-shop for retail…