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Highclere Castle, home of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon, and film location of the TV series Downton Abbey, in Berkshire, United Kingdom

May 1, 20202 min read

Attend a virtual cocktail hour at the real Downton Abbey

Bookself on a wall in a bookcafe located in Heyri Artvillage
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Apr 24, 20203 min read

Independent bookstores are offering 'mystery bags' for socially isolated readers

Apr 20, 20203 min read

Denver winery finds a unique way to make patrons smile

Wineries, vineyards, and beverage shops are joining the legion of businesses going online to stay connecting during the COVID-19 pandemic © skynesher/ Getty Images

Apr 16, 20208 min read

These wineries are hosting virtual tastings

Wine is a time-honored way to connect to people and place. The COVID-19 pandemic doesn't need to change that © martin-dm / Getty Images

Apr 15, 20208 min read

4 ways to enjoy a virtual wine tasting from home

Three ornate gold and trellis doors, entrances to the Dorchester Grill in London

Mar 23, 20207 min read

Best places to eat in London in 2020

In some parts of town, New York's streets are strangely still © Busà Photography/Getty Images

Mar 19, 20203 min read

New York's bars and restaurants are now offering cocktails to go

The famous

Mar 6, 20206 min read

What to know about visiting Music City after the Nashville tornados

Left: Interior of Vintage Lounge, Right: Espresso martinis at Vintage Lounge

Mar 4, 20202 min read

A bottomless espresso martini pop-up is coming to London

A butcher stall displays meant under the tall ceiling of a covered market hall.

Mar 1, 20205 min read

7 reasons Turku needs to be on your travel bucket list

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Feb 17, 20202 min read

Batman, the Joker, and Harley Quinn too: a DC-themed restaurant is coming to London

Follow our tips to ensure guests have fun at the bachelorette party. Jacob Lund / Shutterstock

Feb 11, 20206 min read

How to plan a bachelor or bachelorette party abroad

Feb 10, 20205 min read

"These taverns are a wonderland" Goa's traditional bar culture is a glimpse into the past

Rum tours provide a glimpse into the long history of the sugarcane spirit on the Caribbean. Diego Cervo / Getty Images

Feb 5, 20205 min read

Cruise to the best rum tours in the Caribbean

Beaches, like this one in Positano, are a relaxed place to chat to locals and other travellers. Benoit BACOU / Getty Images

Feb 4, 20207 min read

The 10 best places for solo travellers to find love

Enjoy all the splendors of the world. DC_Colombia / Getty Images

Jan 27, 20204 min read

What is backpacking? The eternal travel debate

Rum tours provide a glimpse into the long history of the sugarcane spirit on the Caribbean. Diego Cervo / Getty Images

Jan 24, 20205 min read

Taste the tropics with these make-at-home Caribbean cocktails

Jan 23, 20201 min read

A beautiful former bank in London will become a pub known for its cheap drinks

The vineyards of Cricova winery, famous for its sparkling wines. visualpower / Shutterstock

Jan 22, 20205 min read

Moldova's hidden Wine Routes won't be secret much longer

The exterior of Cafe Kick sports Bar in Exmouth Market. There is a branch of a cherry blossom in the foreground, slightly obscuring the cafe which has lots of outdoor seating

Jan 16, 20204 min read

The world's most iconic sports bars

An outside bar in Berlin is busy at nighttime.

Jan 15, 20205 min read

The 10 best stag and hen destinations in Europe

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Jan 11, 20201 min read

Vegans can roam the world in (ethical) luxury with this travel company

When in Greece, octopus is a must. LauraVl / Shutterstock

Jan 3, 20205 min read

Limnos: the Greek foodie paradise you’ve never heard of

Vegan Buddha bowl with chickpeas, courgette, sundried tomatoes and sprouts.
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Jan 2, 20201 min read

Kick off 2020 with a vegan tour across Europe

Tbilisi's Old Town is famous for its domed abanotubani (sulphur baths) and colourful houses with wooden balconies. saiko3p / Getty Images

Dec 24, 20197 min read

Caucasus calling: 6 reasons to visit Georgia

Espresso coffee machine inside an Italian bar in Florence.
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Dec 18, 20192 min read

Italians campaign to have espresso given UNESCO's World Heritage status

A view of a rooftop bar overlooking the skyline of a huge city at dusk.

Dec 13, 20195 min read

The best bars and clubs in Bangkok

Dec 5, 20196 min read

6 reasons to visit Slovenia, a gem at the heart of Europe

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Nov 29, 20192 min read

The world's best cities for vegan food, according to a new report

A dusty main street lined with restored shops and fuel pumps at Loxton Historical Village, showcasing Riverland life from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Nov 23, 20195 min read

Where does the Queen shop? These are her favourite London spots

NEW ORLEANS, LA, USA - JANUARY 23, 2021: Dr. Bob Art Shop in the Bywater Neighborhood, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-07-28T14:21:41.000Z, User: LP_BAntunes, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: Global Publishing WIP, other: Beatriz Antunes

Nov 19, 20197 min read

Where to find New Orleans’ authentic art and culture scene

Left: a train running though tea plantations; centre: a mountain path lit up at night; right: elephants in a national park.

Nov 11, 20197 min read

Sacred peaks and faulty fireworks: staff stories of unforgettable New Year's adventures on the road

Nov 11, 20195 min read

A first-timer's guide to Vienna's winter balls

Río Quibiján, Baracoa, eastern Cuba, next to El Eden permaculture project

Nov 6, 20191 min read

Glimpse into your future with cocktail-leaf reading at this London bar

May 9, 2024: The Costa da Morte (Coast of Death) got its name from all the people who have died from shipwrecked boats on the shoreline. We follow Roberto Vidal Pombo, who is a percebeiro, a barnacle picker. Roberto and his brother go out to rocks off the coast where they pick percebes (barnacles).

Afterward, we go to Restaurante Miramar de Corme where we take pics of seafood dishes.
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Nov 1, 20191 min read

Would you drink the world’s oldest beer, revived from a shipwreck?

City view at dusk. A hilltop church with fortress-like walls is lit up to the left. There is a river with two illuminated bridges.

Oct 30, 20194 min read

The Georgian capital by night: the best bars and clubs in Tbilisi

Many tap rooms, microbreweries and bars serve Russian-brewed beers. Jonathan Smith / Lonely Planet

Oct 28, 20195 min read

Russia's best drinks and where to try them

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Oct 25, 20196 min read

Rome’s food critics share their favorite restaurants

A shot from the front of a tram covered in small white and blue lights, stopped near the river

Oct 24, 20195 min read

Best things to do in Budapest in December

Looking down a canal at sunrise; there are boats on either side and it's lined with handsome palaces.

Oct 21, 20196 min read

Why Trieste will be Italy’s next big destination

Female friends burning firework while standing against Burlington Northern Railroad Bridge 9.6

Oct 11, 20192 min read

US cities with the best choices for vegans and vegetarians

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Oct 10, 20194 min read

Root for your team at these NFL bars

Rolling vineyards surrounded Staufenberg Castle near Durbach, Germany in the Baden-Württemberg wine region. Marco Bottigelli / Getty Images

Oct 7, 20198 min read

Wine on the Rhine: three German wine regions off the beaten path

View of the buildings of Panama City from Parque Natural Metropolitano

Oct 5, 20195 min read

From tropical forests to rooftop bars: how to spend a perfect weekend in Panama City

Cup of hot black coffee espresso on a table in a cafe

Sep 30, 20197 min read

Why coffee is the perfect travel companion

Family-friendly Town Beach, Geraldton, Western Australia

Sep 24, 20192 min read

Life is sweet without sugar in this Moscow bar

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Sep 19, 20194 min read

Bean hunting: 9 of the best coffee spots in Munich right now

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Sep 17, 20195 min read

Beer in Brussels: a quaffable chronology

Looking over the skyline of Poblenou, with modern skyscrapers in the background and the blue Mediterranean beyond.

Sep 16, 20194 min read

Why Poblenou is Barcelona's coolest neighbourhood

The exterior of Coffeeshop Amsterdam which is painted a dark khaki. The large windows feature the shops logos and are obscured by blinds. Two women are leaning against the window ledge outside the shop.

Sep 10, 20195 min read

Amsterdam’s best coffeeshops for first-timers

Omeye island, county Galway, Ireland : Couple riding horses on Omey beach, warm sunny day. Outdoor activity and fun concept. Women shows thumbs up. Black and white stunning horses., License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-12-04T16:25:03.000Z, User: nic.dhoedt_lonelyplanet, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WIP , client: Lonely Planet Ireland 17, other: Nicolas D'hoedt

Sep 10, 20193 min read

Ireland launches the "world's longest food festival" to put Irish cuisine on the map

The open-air market in the Bastille district is one of the largest and busiest in the city

Sep 9, 20195 min read

How to spend a perfect weekend in Paris

Aug 29, 20192 min read

A coffee company will pay you to quit your job and travel

People seated at tables inside Poblacion.

Aug 28, 20196 min read

An offbeat guide to Makati City

Happy hour lychee martini
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Aug 28, 20196 min read

The bachelor and bachelorette party destinations you've never heard of

April 14, 2019: People walking past Ku Bar, one of the largest gay bars in London, located just off Leicester Square.
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Aug 27, 20195 min read

The best LGBT+ bars in London

Feb 17, 20182 min read

Pop-up British gin tours expand: next stops Leeds, Newcastle and … Singapore

Feb 14, 20182 min read

The pink drink that everyone in Cardiff is desperate to try

Jan 11, 20182 min read

A pint of Golden Gaytime? Introducing Australia’s new black ‘dessert’ stout

Sep 18, 20171 min read

Prost! See Munich celebrate Oktoberfest in style as the beer-loving festival officially kicks off

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