Food and Drink

Oct 28, 2019 • 4 min read

Follow this weekend itinerary to sample the best of what this northern frontier city – the largest in the vast state of Alaska – has to offer.

Oct 28, 2019 • 5 min read

You've heard of Russian vodka, but do you know much about medovukha or samogon? Here's our guide to the drinks of Russia and the best places to try them.

Oct 25, 2019 • 4 min read

New York City is the world's melting pot, so it should come as no surprise that the city is home to the world's most extensive and unique menus.

Oct 25, 2019 • 6 min read

We asked nine food writers to spill their top spots to eat and drink, concocting an eclectic cheat sheet of where to eat in Rome. 

Oct 25, 2019 • 5 min read

An explosion of plant-based places to eat mean it’s now easier than ever to be vegan in the French capital. Check out these top vegan restaurants in Paris.

Oct 24, 2019 • 4 min read

Ice skating, mulled wine, thermal spas, Christmas markets and festive lights – here are the very best things to do in Budapest in December.

Oct 22, 2019 • 4 min read

Edinburgh's restaurants form a varied and burgeoning food scene. Here's our guide on the best places to eat in Scotland's capital city.

Oct 21, 2019 • 5 min read

Italy's northeastern outpost Trieste is finally on the map, and in 2020 will be Europe’s Capital of Science. Find out why now is the time to visit Trieste.

Oct 21, 2019 • 4 min read

From avant-garde cuisine in Shanghai to dining underwater in the Maldives, here are seven of the most expensive restaurants in the world.

Oct 18, 2019 • 6 min read

With its snow-clad mountains, affordable ski trails and a film festival, the rural west of Serbia is a great choice for your European winter break.

Oct 18, 2019 • 5 min read

Fiji is more than just beaches, resorts and its eponymous brand of bottled water. Here are some off-the-beach activities to get the blood flowing.

Oct 18, 2019 • 5 min read

The picturesque Cotswolds are an ideal destination for an English country escape. Here’s how to spend a perfect long weekend in the Cotswolds.

Oct 18, 2019 • 5 min read

Attention: World Pasta Day is 25 October. All diets are cancelled. Join the celebration by visiting the birthplace of your favourite pasta shapes.

Oct 17, 2019 • 5 min read

There are as many styles of sparkling wine bars as there are sparkling wines, but the best ones break outdated notions of Champagne as stuffy or elitist, and…

Oct 17, 2019 • 6 min read

Walla Walla is home to the highest concentration of wineries in Washington state, yet in many ways, the region remains a local secret.

Oct 16, 2019 • 4 min read

New York’s Niagara County is developing its own culture of edible and drinkable indulgence. The area is home to a network of local entrepreneurs working to…

Oct 16, 2019 • 7 min read

It's not the end of an era for Amtrak's dining cars – at least on the West Coast. But Amtrak is 'evolving' its dining service on several East Coast lines,…

Oct 16, 2019 • 3 min read

Peek inside Lyon's deliciously magical and marvellous Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie before it opens to the public.

Oct 16, 2019 • 5 min read

Since writer Robert Kidd moved to Valencia in 2017 he's told anyone who’ll listen that it’s Spain’s best city. Here, he explains why.

Oct 15, 2019 • 6 min read

Indianapolis is simply charming. Here are our suggestions for a weekend in this must-visit city.

Oct 14, 2019 • 6 min read

Exploring a new city on a bar crawl is not the obvious choice, but these 8 cities have quirks and cultures made to be experienced through beer goggles.

Oct 13, 2019 • 4 min read

A vibrant arts scene, heartwarming food, fascinating history and a chilled-out vibe - here's Lonely Planet's guide to the best things to do in Sofia.