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Sunset over a vineyard and winery in Valle de Guadalupe in Baja California. Getty Images

Feb 2, 20258 min read

A first-time guide to Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico

Jan 29, 202510 min read

7 of the best places to drink Turkish coffee in Türkiye

La Rochelle Hotel de Ville. Laura Motta/Lonely Planet

Jan 24, 20259 min read

A first-time guide to Cognac, France

Plan your time in CDMX's Centro Histórico with this guide to hotels, restaurants and sights. Esdelval/Getty Images

Jan 15, 20258 min read

A guide to Centro Histórico, the beating heart of Mexico City

From francesinha, the Porto sandwich that combines steak, mortadella, sausage, and cheese in a spicy sauce, to glasses of Port wine, discover where you can find the best food and drink in Porto © Getty Images

Jan 6, 20258 min read

Local flavor: where to eat and drink in Porto

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Jan 4, 20257 min read

Where to eat and drink in Geneva right now

New Orleans, LA, USA October 27, 2015 Antoine's Restaurant, one of the oldest in America, glows at night in the New Orleans French Quarter
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Dec 20, 202411 min read

14 legendary US restaurants that come with a side of history

Discover what to see, do and eat on a long weekend in Porto with our Portugal local's guide. Kerry Murray for Lonely Planet

Dec 19, 20246 min read

How to spend a perfect weekend in Porto

Here's how to enjoy a three-day weekend in Mexico City for less than $500. Evan Ruderman for Lonely Planet

Dec 14, 20247 min read

Total Trip: How to enjoy a long weekend in Mexico City for less than $500

More than just Montmartre, Paris’ 18th arrondissement offers a taste of Parisian life, from many perspectives. Amir Hamja for Lonely Planet

Dec 11, 20249 min read

Paris’ 18th arrondissement: a Lonely Planet guide

Two people walk toward a panorama in a public park, with a view of a city skyline and mountains beyond seen in dramatic late-day light.

Dec 11, 20247 min read

The 9 best things to do in El Paso: boot shopping, bouldering and the best beef tacos

A tourist walking on the Hohenzollern Bridge and looking to the colorful love padlocks in Cologne (Koln), Germany
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Dec 10, 20245 min read

How to spend a perfect long weekend in Cologne

Fisterra may be the end of the road for pilgrims but your travels are only beginning in Northwest Spain. Jack Pearce for Lonely Planet

Nov 6, 202410 min read

8 things to do in Northwest Spain - beyond hiking the Camino de Santiago

The luxurious interior of a cafe in Budapest; there are marble columns, golden light fixtures and plush crimson chairs.

Nov 4, 20245 min read

Budapest's 8 best historic coffee houses and grand cafés

TK. Bob Pool/Shutterstock

Oct 28, 20246 min read

The best time to visit Portland, Oregon: a seasonal guide

The Bavarian culture of hospitality and Gemütlichkeit creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere for travelers. Courtesy of bavaria.travel / Frank Heuer

Oct 25, 202411 min read

The best of Bavaria, beyond the mainstream

After you shred the Poly, hang out in the sun at The Beach at the Basin and you'll wonder why you ever went to a bar. Ian Zimmer for Arapahoe Basin

Oct 21, 20246 min read

The top 5 places to après-ski in Colorado

Pànera coffee, Corochinato liqueur and (of course) pesto: here’s how to eat your way across Genoa. Francesca Salamone for Lonely Planet

Oct 11, 202410 min read

Local Flavor: where to eat and drink in Genoa

Bali is home to great dishes like bakso (pictured at Bakso Rudi), a build-your-own soup that works just as well for breakfast as it does for lunch or dinner. Ian Neubauer for Lonely Planet

Oct 9, 20247 min read

8 amazing places to eat and drink in Bali right now

The Colombian capital is a city of vibrant neighborhoods, like colorful La Candelaria. Shutterstock

Oct 6, 20247 min read

Bogotá’s 6 most exciting neighborhoods

Winter hiking. Shopping. Spas. Some US winter resorts offer plenty of things to do for non-skiers. Steve Smith/Getty Images

Sep 28, 20247 min read

6 amazing US winter resorts that offer more than just skiing

Sep 16, 202416 min read

First-time guide: Best places to visit in San Francisco

Taste the best flavors of Istanbul with our guide to where to eat and drink. Shutterstock

Sep 3, 20245 min read

Local Flavor: the best places to eat and drink in Istanbul

The views of Pittsburgh’s from the top of the Duquesne Incline are a highlight of any visit to the city. Marc Guitard/Getty Images

Aug 30, 20246 min read

The ultimate long weekend in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

From rooftop bars to no-frills riverside dive bars via drag clubs and live jazz, here is the the best of Bangkok's diverse nightlife. PrasitRodphan/Shutterstock

Aug 28, 20246 min read

Bangkok after dark: craft cocktails, drag shows and underground sounds

Check out beloved local spots like Namsan Sool Club with this dining and drinking guide to Seoul. Jeong Woo Park for Namsan Sool Club for Namsan Sool Club

Aug 14, 20245 min read

Local Flavors: the best places to eat and drink in Seoul

Aug 9, 20247 min read

New York City after dark

Róma Ételbár is ideal for some traditional home-style Hungarian food. Jennifer Walker for Lonely Planet

Aug 2, 20246 min read

Local Flavor: where to eat and drink in Budapest

An active fishing port lies in the center of Portland, Maine. James Mattil/Shutterstock

Jul 30, 20249 min read

A first-time guide to Portland, Maine

Snail Creek Hat Company in Luckenbach. A Texas road trip can create memories that last a lifetime.

Jul 14, 202411 min read

Unique experiences through West Texas and Hill Country

Sustainable agritourism activities – like you can find at Quesos Artisanos Villarejo – are revered cultural experiences in Spain. Blake Horn for Lonely Planet

Jul 12, 202410 min read

Spanish agritourism: Rural experiences in La Rioja and beyond

People on bicycles following a trail beside a lake, with skyscrapers in the background

Jul 10, 202410 min read

The perfect 48 hours in Chicago

Bar Josephine is the place to go for a top-notch, late-night tipple in Paris © Bar Josephine / Hôtel Lutetia

Jul 4, 20247 min read

Paris after dark: after-hours theater, queer spaces and late-night jazz

Browsing the produce at Bratislava’s farmers market. Getty Images

Jun 28, 20245 min read

The food you must try when visiting Slovakia

Our guide to Amsterdam's best places to eat and drink - for every meal of the day © Koen Smilde

Jun 19, 20247 min read

Local Flavor: where to eat and drink in Amsterdam

Enjoy the exceptional flavors of Lyon ( like these strawberry buns from La Faute aux Ours) with this local's guide of what to eat and where © La Faute aux Ours

May 29, 20246 min read

Local Flavor: where to eat and drink in Lyon, France

You can’t escape the presence of the North Atlantic in Nova Scotia – so lean in by setting out in a sea kayak © DOPhoto / Shutterstock

May 24, 20248 min read

Curious about Nova Scotia? Consider these 11 fabulous things to do in the province

This summer, ascend for happy hour to one of these top rooftop bars all over New York City © WV Pics / Getty Images

May 16, 20248 min read

I’ve been to nearly every rooftop bar in NYC. These are the best

Here's why filter coffee trumps chai in South India © Juhie Bhatia / Lonely Planet

May 9, 20246 min read

You’ll see this everywhere: South Indian filter coffee

An outdoor sculpture of a child on an adult's back is installed on a sidewalk in front of stores.

May 4, 20248 min read

Best neighborhoods in Sedona

Lake Bled is a year-round destination and highlight of Slovenia © Andrea Comi / Getty Images

May 3, 20245 min read

The best times to visit Slovenia

Taste the best of Florence's flavors with this local's guide to where to eat and drink (pictured Il Vegetariano, a popular local lunch spot) © Angelo Zinna

Apr 29, 20246 min read

Local Flavors: where to eat and drink in Florence

Eating is a national obsession in Singapore © Pei Shyuan Yeo

Apr 24, 20246 min read

Local Flavor: the best places to eat and drink in Singapore

Bars like New York’s White Horse Tavern are known as much for their literary regulars as their cocktails © Stephanie Keith / Getty Images

Apr 23, 20247 min read

10 timeless literary bars around the world

Alex visits a monastery in Georgia © Alex Butler / Lonely Planet

Apr 23, 20245 min read

Copy My Trip: Georgia’s wine country, cathedrals and cultural highlights

Nothing quite captures the Miami experience like grabbing a cup of Cuban coffee © Daniel Korzeniewski / Shutterstock

Apr 16, 20246 min read

7 best spots to sip Cuban coffee in Miami

Things get going late in Miami. If you’re here to party, count on staying out until the wee hours © Jeff Greenberg / Universal Images Group / Getty Images

Apr 6, 20248 min read

Heading to Miami? A local wants you to know these 10 things

Sandboarding at Lancelin Sand Dunes © Jessica Lockhart

Apr 4, 20246 min read

Copy my trip: Sandboarding, festivals and epic sunsets in Western Australia

San Francisco is home to a wealth of fun and interesting places to eat and drink, such as Moongate Lodge where you'll find cocktails inspired by the Chinese lunar calendar © Moongate Lounge / Trinity White - Star Gazers Creative

Mar 4, 20247 min read

Local Flavor: where to eat and drink in San Francisco

The parade is one of the top experiences in Dublin on St Patrick's Day © Getty Images

Feb 23, 20246 min read

St Patrick’s Day 2024 in Dublin: everything you need to know

Safari trucks pause on a a dirt track through grassland to watch a small herd of elephants who are blocking the road.

Feb 23, 20246 min read

7 of the best food and drink experiences in Portugal

Florence is a city that celebrates its craftspeople © Angelo Zinna

Feb 21, 20244 min read

Florence in 5 Shops: Tuscan leather, hand-painted ceramics and sculpture souvenirs

Brochettes are just one of the dishes that makes Rwandan cuisine so flavorful © Photo via Getty Images; Illustration by Dustin Johnson / Lonely Planet

Nov 30, 20236 min read

Rwanda's food scene: The taste of a nation

The rolling landscape of Kigali, Rwanda is an unmissable characteristic of the city, responsible for the incredible views you can find almost anywhere © Image via Getty Images; Illustration by Dustin Johnson / Lonely Planet

Nov 30, 20236 min read

An unforgettable day in Kigali, Rwanda

Umbria’s deeply-rooted culinary traditions are a reflection of the beautiful natural landscapes of the region © Getty Images

Nov 22, 20236 min read

Umbria’s strong, earthy flavors reflect the region’s distinct culture

Lonely Planet Magazine, Issue 121, January 2019, Czech Republic
Charles Bridge.

Nov 21, 20236 min read

12 of Prague's best cafes and bars to visit in winter

Despite ongoing pressures, Berlin’s club scene remains an inclusive haven for artistic expression © Jana Legler / Redferns

Nov 9, 20236 min read

Hope for the dance floor? How Berlin is ushering in a new era of club culture

The team at Sips, in Barcelona, came top of the rankings at the World’s 50 Best Bars 2023 awards, announced in Singapore on October 17 @ courtesy The World's 50 Best Bars

Oct 19, 20235 min read

Raise a glass to the world’s best bar (and 49 more)

Specialty coffee shop Combo, on Rua da Boavista, embraces Portugal’s coffee culture tradition, with some new additions

Oct 17, 20235 min read

Local Bites: the best places to eat and drink in Lisbon

I Masanielli di Francesco Martucci in Caserta pizza, voted best in world 4 years in a row © Roberto Salomone

Sep 29, 20238 min read

I tried the world's best pizza of 2023 in Italy. Did it live up to its reputation?

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