Jan 25, 2019 • 8 min read
German wine: Riesling? German food: bratwurst? Better put those generalisations away, you need to get out more; specifically to the under-explored…
Jan 25, 2019 • 4 min read
Marrakesh is not necessarily known for its drinking scene – the majority of restaurants in the city won’t offer a wine list with your menu – but that…
Jan 25, 2019 • 5 min read
The cooling breezes wafting in from the Mediterranean carry smells and sounds through the streets of Tangier, and you'll often find locals enjoying a…
Jan 24, 2019 • 5 min read
One of Glasgow’s claims to fame is its nightlife. Think of its drinking scene and you may picture wood-panelled pubs stocked to the ceiling with whisky…
Jan 24, 2019 • 5 min read
Edinburgh is an unbeatable city, steeped in history, culture, nature, architecture and constantly shifting northern light. From royal ships and ancient…
Jan 22, 2019 • 6 min read
Squeezed between the colossuses of Argentina and Brazil, compact Uruguay (South America's second-smallest country) is politically and economically stable,…
Jan 17, 2019 • 6 min read
Thanks to its strategic southern Thailand location and rich natural bounty, Phuket’s backstory is a fascinating, multifaceted one. Europeans (Dutch,…
Jan 4, 2019 • 5 min read
Tunisians love to eat, but not as much as they love to feed their guests. If you're invited to a Tunisian home for dinner, you'll be regaled with a…
Jan 4, 2019 • 3 min read
Even though Wales is traditionally known for its lamb, beef and cheese, it has a fast-growing vegetarian and vegan scene. Here's our selection of some of…
Jan 3, 2019 • 5 min read
There is no denying the staying power of the almighty cafecito in South Florida. Bustling window nooks serving up these sugar-infused Cuban coffees have…
Jan 2, 2019 • 8 min read
Travel is all about getting out of your comfort zone and trying new things – including local delicacies. But before you embark on a tour of unusual…
Jan 2, 2019 • 7 min read
Despite the fact most cruise ships now resemble floating cities with high-speed wi-fi and virtual reality pods, there remains something pleasingly old…
Dec 21, 2018 • 5 min read
A remote speckle of land at the bottom of the earth, Bruny Island is famed for its natural beauty, boasting a bush-meets-sea terrain to fulfil all types…
Dec 21, 2018 • 6 min read
Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is a complete indulgence of the senses. With a postcard-perfect coastline and a hinterland of rolling rainforests, this region…
Dec 19, 2018 • 6 min read
It may seem counter-intuitive to come to sunny, beach-filled Dubai and spend an afternoon on an industrial estate, but behind the close-mouthed concrete…
Dec 18, 2018 • 6 min read
A thin trickle of sea water crosses our path, chasing the wheels of the car: tread carefully, it warns. When the causeway to Lindisfarne has only just…
Dec 18, 2018 • 6 min read
Kilkenny is a popular short break option for Irish people and visitors alike, and it’s easy to see why. Almost in the centre of the Republic, it has good…
Dec 18, 2018 • 6 min read
London’s food scene is as multicultural as its population, making it possible to whisk your taste buds off on a round-the-world trip without your feet…
Dec 18, 2018 • 6 min read
As Morocco's popularity grows, it gets harder to go off the beaten track. Must-do Marrakesh, the High Atlas and Essaouira are some of the country’s most…
Dec 17, 2018 • 5 min read
It’s Friday at 8pm and, somewhere in the Baltic Sea, a ferry is sailing through icy waters. There is a party aboard: pints of beer are being slung in an…
Dec 14, 2018 • 4 min read
The holiday season in Denmark is a magical point of light in the dark Scandinavian winter, and Danes take Christmas very seriously.
Dec 13, 2018 • 4 min read
Lonely Planet Local Miriam Berger is a freelance journalist based in Jerusalem. She’s spent time in the city at different points throughout her life and…