Food

Sep 18, 2018 • 3 min read

Lonely Planet Local Michael Butler has been living in Philadelphia for more than eight years. Though he originally moved for the professional…

Sep 18, 2018 • 6 min read

Ireland's four liveliest cities – the culture-packed hubs of Dublin, Cork, Galway and Belfast – teem with fascinating museums and galleries, fabulous food…

Sep 17, 2018 • 4 min read

Nearly a year after Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico, the island's capital city of San Juan is back in action and ready for visitors.

Sep 14, 2018 • 5 min read

You’ve explored the shops, galleries and glass-towered streets of downtown Vancouver. But where should you head next on your visit to British Columbia’s…

Sep 14, 2018 • 5 min read

What should you eat in beach cities around the globe? When it comes to takeaway food, consider the humble sandwich.

Sep 12, 2018 • 4 min read

One walk down its quaint streets, one sip of its celebrated coffee and Costa Rica was home for Lonely Planet Local Maria Esther Abissi. Seven years in and…

Sep 11, 2018 • 5 min read

South Africa's largest city has hundreds of diverse areas, so knowing where to explore or to stay requires thought and planning. To help, Lonely Planet…

Sep 10, 2018 • 4 min read

A living, breathing open-air architecture museum, Columbus, Indiana, dazzles eyes and minds. Thanks to thoughtful urban planning over the past 100 years,…

Sep 10, 2018 • 4 min read

London is bursting at the seams with a ridiculous number of world-class things to see and do, from tantalising food markets to mesmerising museums. A…

Sep 10, 2018 • 5 min read

Edinburgh is the perfect city for a weekend break – compact, easily navigable, and packed with iconic landmarks, staggering views, and an unparalleled mix…

Sep 7, 2018 • 3 min read

Poor old Macau. When this 30.5-square-kilometre region is not overshadowed by brasher neighbour Hong Kong, it’s associated only with its Vegas-style…

Sep 5, 2018 • 5 min read

Sitting pretty on the banks of the Ohio River, Louisville rolls out a warm welcome steeped in bourbon and Southern hospitality. Although traditional…

Aug 31, 2018 • 4 min read

Toronto’s vibrant coffee scene is bustling with dozens of independent cafés and other places to perk up. Whether you’re looking for cool places to shoot…

Aug 29, 2018 • 5 min read

Johannesburg walking tours are the perfect introduction to the city for first-time visitors, who may otherwise find stepping out alone a little…

Aug 28, 2018 • 6 min read

While most travellers head for Jordan with Petra high on the agenda, investing some food-fuelled days in the cosmopolitan capital Amman is a delicious…

Aug 28, 2018 • 7 min read

While Tel Aviv at night is a partygoers’ paradise, during the day, it’s a magnet for families. Children are seen and welcomed everywhere – in cafes,…

Aug 28, 2018 • 6 min read

The cocktail scene in Tel Aviv has blossomed in recent years, and drinking dens have turned up everywhere from high-end hotels to secretive speakeasies…

Aug 28, 2018 • 8 min read

Tunis itself has all the charm you need for a short break, but if you’re staying longer, the city makes a great base for exploring the north and central…

Aug 24, 2018 • 5 min read

St Louis and Kansas City are two of the largest cities in Middle America. Yet, while they bookend the same state (Missouri), they are entirely distinct in…

Aug 24, 2018 • 7 min read

With some of Italy’s best wines, truffles, beef and chocolate, the northern Italian region of Piedmont offers a plethora of exhilarating tasting…

Aug 24, 2018 • 5 min read

Set atop a pretty promontory that extends into the Adriatic sea, Zadar has a compact and attractive old town of golden-hued churches and Roman ruins that…

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…