Food and Drink

Aug 22, 2018 • 7 min read

Sleeping in the wild on a mobile safari, with nothing but a piece of canvas between you and Africa's wildlife, may not be for everyone, but it makes for a…

Aug 22, 2018 • 5 min read

Full to the brim with excellent food, bustling bars and interesting attractions, Cork has all the ingredients for a perfect weekend away. Best of all, in…

Aug 21, 2018 • 5 min read

From the Mediterranean to the Caribbean to the far-flung Pacific, microbreweries are booming in unexpected places. Here are eight islands around the globe…

Aug 21, 2018 • 6 min read

Antananarivo, the tongue-twisting capital of Madagascar, is often overlooked by travellers, which is an opportunity missed. Yes, it’s a busy, ramshackle…

Aug 20, 2018 • 5 min read

Sometimes traveling the world is hard work, and with the weather staying at a steady level of hot to hotter, a little afternoon downtime is absolutely…

Aug 17, 2018 • 4 min read

Lonely Planet Local Hayley Skirka has been resident in the United Arab Emirates for nearly 10 years, most of them spent in Dubai. After all this time in…

Aug 14, 2018 • 5 min read

Lonely Planet Local Lucy Corne fell in love with Cape Town following an overland trip across the continent. She was hooked by its mountain-meets-beach…

Aug 14, 2018 • 4 min read

A born-and-raised Londoner, Lonely Planet Local Lorna Parkes left the capital in 2015 for a family-friendly life in Leeds, Yorkshire. In between travel…

Aug 14, 2018 • 11 min read

Take a leisurely trip around Oregon to experience its unique food culture, from quirky Portland’s outstanding culinary scene to peaceful wine country and…

Aug 9, 2018 • 5 min read

It’s 2am on a Saturday night in Seoul and the local watering hole is a packed house. You can hardly find a seat but eats are cheap and drinks are even…

Aug 8, 2018 • 5 min read

The Channel Islands sit between Britain and France, loyal subjects of Her Majesty but lying just off the French coast; British citizens but living in a…

Aug 8, 2018 • 5 min read

China’s third-biggest city, Guangzhou is the beating heart of the megalopolis that is the Pearl River Delta. This location along the South China Sea has…

Aug 7, 2018 • 4 min read

In recent years, Kyiv has seen lots of trendy new cafes opening on its busy sidewalks and in hidden courtyards. There are now enough top-notch places…

Aug 6, 2018 • 5 min read

You want a fun and local experience while you travel. But you also want to give back, to do something to benefit the communities you visit. Is it possible…

Aug 3, 2018 • 5 min read

As the sun sets over Rio de Janeiro's beaches, the city's sun-kissed cariocas (locals) head home to wash off the sand and prepare for a night out on the…

Aug 3, 2018 • 6 min read

Jordan might not immediately strike travellers as a hotspot for a romantic getaway, but it should. The warm hospitality, exquisite sunsets, endless…

Aug 1, 2018 • 5 min read

To fully grasp the beauty and diversity of the Panamanian culture, simply hop in the car and go. With some of the best roads in Central America and a…

Jul 31, 2018 • 6 min read

The West Bank isn't just about politics, and anyone visiting will find some thoroughly positive headlines: a treasure trove of gorgeous nature trails,…

Jul 31, 2018 • 5 min read

If you're planning to shop in Thailand, Chiang Mai is the place to bring an empty suitcase. The Rose of the North's reputation for shopping extends back…

Jul 30, 2018 • 4 min read

There’s a lot to like about Tampa Bay's beaches, from the powdery sand to the calm, warm waters of the Gulf – perfect for a relaxing day spent wading and…

Jul 30, 2018 • 4 min read

Lonely Planet Local Esme Fox first fell in love with Barcelona over 10 years ago on a rail trip around Spain, and nowadays she's lucky enough to call the…

Jul 26, 2018 • 5 min read

Across the causeway from the glitzy, Art Deco scene on Miami Beach lies the previously industrial area of Wynwood, where some of America’s finest urban…