Food and Drink

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…

Dec 13, 2018 • 5 min read

Covering more than half of Israel, the Negev desert is a vast, diverse landscape that’s far from empty. Scattered across the colourful plains, mountains…

Dec 11, 2018 • 5 min read

Guadeloupe – it’s part-French, part-Creole, happily rustic and refreshingly authentic. 

Dec 11, 2018 • 3 min read

One of the best things about the weekend is going out for brunch, and Toronto is a brunch lover’s dream. From soft, fluffy hotcakes oozing with maple…

Dec 10, 2018 • 6 min read

With more than five centuries of Ottoman history and a Muslim-majority population, modern Bosnia and Hercegovina brims with Islamic heritage. This land of…

Dec 10, 2018 • 7 min read

One of China’s most important tourist cities, Hangzhou, in the eastern province of Zhejiang, is renowned for its natural beauty and classical Chinese…

Dec 7, 2018 • 6 min read

Many travellers imagine that visiting Dubai as a woman is much more difficult, complicated and stressful than it actually is. Dubai ranks high on the list…

Dec 5, 2018 • 5 min read

Nowhere in Germany can you find sweeter mustard or plumper dumplings than in Bavaria. The food identity of the southern state is strong and marinated in…