
Jun 14, 2021 • 5 min read
Learn about Japanese food culture and restaurant etiquette with this extract from Lonely Planet's new book, Eat Japan.
Jun 14, 2021 • 5 min read
Learn about Japanese food culture and restaurant etiquette with this extract from Lonely Planet's new book, Eat Japan.
Jun 11, 2021 • 5 min read
Fantastic food can be served anywhere in Italy. But how do you know an enoteca from a tavola calda, and which one is right for you?
Mar 1, 2021 • 9 min read
Travel writer Sophy Roberts spent two years crossing the cold, harsh wilderness of eastern Russia in search of a piano—a gloriously absurd quest detailed in…
Jan 6, 2021 • 12 min read
Writer Annie Daly shares her top movies, books and TV series to transport you straight to the destination.
Dec 9, 2020 • 7 min read
Christopher Beanland's book "Lido" connects the best outdoor swimming pools with the architecture and history of the destination.
Dec 2, 2020 • 4 min read
To celebrate Lonely Planet’s new book The Perfect Shot, we caught up with photographer Philip Lee Harvey to find out what his most memorable images are.
Nov 25, 2020 • 0 min read
If you're reading more while social distancing, these books for all 50 states will take you on an exciting tour of the United States.
Nov 24, 2020 • 4 min read
Find every color of the rainbow at these eye-catching locations around the world.
Nov 19, 2020 • 7 min read
Canada has many celebrated writers, and lots of quirky bookstores. This literary-themed itinerary takes you to the best of Canada's book scene.
Nov 19, 2020 • 6 min read
Nanjala Nyabola's new book "Travelling While Black: Essays Inspired by a Life on the Move" explores race and identity in people on the move.
Nov 5, 2020 • 8 min read
The man who created #VanLife is now living off-grid. His new book, Off Grid Life: Your Ideal Home in the Middle of Nowhere, celebrates alternative homes.
Oct 20, 2020 • 6 min read
The USA boasts countless incredible experiences available to travelers today. Here's the top ten from Lonely Planet's newly released Ultimate Travel List.
Oct 20, 2020 • 13 min read
These 25 books by Asian authors will give you a taste of the histories, cultures and experiences of life in Asia.
Aug 3, 2020 • 14 min read
If you’re ready to travel to Africa not as a frequent flyer but as a page turner, check out these must-read African books from Algeria to Zambia.
Jun 1, 2020 • 5 min read
So you’re the ultimate Harry Potter fan but can’t decide where to take your next trip? Find out the perfect destination to suit your Harry Potter house.
May 26, 2020 • 11 min read
Porochista Khakpour's new book, 'Brown Album,' details her experiences as an Iranian-American woman from the 1980s to the present day.
May 22, 2020 • 6 min read
From the chilly fringes of Tierra Del Fuego to the bustling streets of Buenos Aires, here's how you can experience Argentine culture at home.
May 4, 2020 • 8 min read
Dog-eared and wrinkled editions of travel guidebooks have mapped new paths for travelers around the globe, but they've also changed the world in surprising…
May 3, 2020 • 12 min read
Mark O'Connell's new book, 'Notes from an Apocalypse,' investigates the people who are preparing for the end of the world.
Apr 29, 2020 • 7 min read
This spring marks 80 years since the author and eventual Nobel Prize winner embarked on a six-week expedition, chartering a sardine boat in Monterey,…
Apr 13, 2020 • 11 min read
These 23 independent bookstores are still taking orders online, and give shoppers a chance to stock up on books to enjoy during the COVID-19 pandemic
Apr 9, 2020 • 5 min read
Looking to add to your at-home curriculum? Try these Lonely Planet suggestions.