festivals and events
How to celebrate Carnival in Spain Jan 14, 2020 • 4 min read
Carnival takes place in cities all over Spain, but some parties are bigger than others. Here's our guide for the best places to celebrate.
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artA first-time guide to the Sundance Film FestivalJan 13, 2020 • 7 min read
Snag all your celebrity selfies with these key tips for attending the Sundance Festival
national parksGet Spirited Away in Japan's Setouchi regionJan 13, 2020 • 6 min read
Studio Ghibli’s animated films — such as Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke — have attracted a cult following for many years, despite never appearing on any…
historyMadrid's best museums that you haven't been toJan 13, 2020 • 4 min read
From subterranean ghost stations to historical mansions with sun-soaked courtyards, here are Madrid’s best museums that you haven’t visited.
historyMeet Jessica Nabongo, the first Black woman to visit every country in the worldJan 12, 2020 • 7 min read
After years of traveling, Jessica Nobango became the first Black woman to visit every country in the world.
photographySober travel: how to have a great night out in Europe’s top cities without alcoholJan 10, 2020 • 5 min read
Just because you don't drink doesn't mean you don't want a good night out. Here's our guide to the best nightlife for sober travellers in Europe's cities.
historyTop destinations for Harry and Meghan's North American moveJan 9, 2020 • 2 min read
Meghan and Harry are moving. Here are seven places the Duke and Duchess of Sussex could end up.
wildlife and natureHow to Spend the Perfect Weekend in AustinJan 9, 2020 • 4 min read
With an average of 228 sunny days per year, a burgeoning restaurant scene and countless entertainment options, Austin makes for the perfect weekend escape.
historyMeet the chefs who rule InstagramJan 9, 2020 • 7 min read
Social media has changed the aesthetic of food worldwide. Lonely Planet asked chefs in London and New York how they prepare food with Instagram in mind.
historyHow a soccer game in Medellin introduced me to Colombian cultureJan 8, 2020 • 3 min read
Soorah Shah shares his experiences going to his first soccer match in Colombia.
cyclingCycle through Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia on the historic Parenzana TrailJan 8, 2020 • 8 min read
The Parenzana Trail offers a whistle stop tour of cultural, architectural and natural attractions, from Trieste, Italy, on down the line to Poreč, Croatia.
historyWhy you should embrace Berber culture on your Moroccan adventureJan 8, 2020 • 10 min read
Whether travelling in the desert, along the coast or high up in the Atlas Mountains, encounters with Berber people will enrich your Moroccan experience.
architectureWhy Vejle is Denmark's most underrated cityJan 8, 2020 • 3 min read
Vejle lies in Denmark's Jutland peninsula, and boasts spectacular scenery, innovative art and design, dazzling architecture and a varied culinary scene.
historySpending Diary: 6 days in Cuzco and the Sacred ValleyJan 8, 2020 • 9 min read
Travelling couple Doug and Ann-Marie are currently venturing through parts of Peru, Bolivia and Chile for two months.
historyRefugee and immigrant guides bring exhibits to life at Philadelphia’s Penn MuseumJan 7, 2020 • 5 min read
Personal narratives add to the experience for visitors to the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
hikingThe world's 7 best new long-distance hikes to do in 2020Jan 7, 2020 • 4 min read
Several new multi-day hikes have launched that provide exclusive access to previously inaccessible areas featuring virgin landscapes and unique cultures.
cocktailsSample bootlegging history at these 4 Tennessee moonshine distilleriesJan 6, 2020 • 4 min read
Moonshine has long been woven into the cultural and economic fabric of Tennessee. But for the good stuff, the original stuff, head east.
historyEscape to Skåne for food foraging and outdoor recreationJan 6, 2020 • 5 min read
Fans of nature and outdoor recreation will find foraging, water bikes, agritourism, and Viking history in southern Sweden’s Skåne region.
historyWinter on the steppe: why you should consider visiting Mongolia in low seasonJan 6, 2020 • 6 min read
Despite the frigid temperatures, Mongolia can be a delight to visit in the low season, with stunning scenery, zero crowds and wintry activities aplenty.
historyEverything you need to know about green tea culture in Uji, JapanJan 6, 2020 • 4 min read
Uji is renowned for producing some of the world's best green tea. We explore tea culture in Uji and what attractions this Japanese city has to offer.
history7 festivals worth the flight this MarchJan 5, 2020 • 4 min read
From the burning of towering dolls in Valencia to Delhi’s colorful streets during Holi, here are seven around-the-world fetes worth the flight in March.
historyLimnos: the Greek foodie paradise you’ve never heard ofJan 3, 2020 • 5 min read
Head to the island of Limnos to sample Greece’s finest produce, minus the crowds. From saganaki to Greek wine, here's our guide to what the island offers.