Food and Drink

Jul 11, 2018 • 6 min read

In the southernmost corner of England, at the very end of the westbound train line, lies a secret. Often overlooked by food lovers in favour of its…

Jul 5, 2018 • 5 min read

In 2018 County Galway was designated a European Region of Gastronomy, while its capital will become a European City of Culture in 2020. To get a flavour…

Jul 4, 2018 • 4 min read

From meat-free junk food and delicious weed burgers (no, not that kind) to nourishing salad bowls and tempting plant-only tasting menus, vegetarian and…

Jul 3, 2018 • 5 min read

The few brief weeks of the White Nights – those incredible, luminous northern midsummer eves when the high latitudes are bathed in a pearlescent all-night…

Jul 1, 2018 • 4 min read

Long gone are the days when Manhattanites would scoff at the idea of a trip to Brooklyn – these days they know that it’s where much of the city’s fun lies…

Jun 28, 2018 • 6 min read

Got a sweet tooth? Yeah, us too. Every part of the world has its own beloved local candies, and tasting them is not just a treat, but a cultural…

Jun 27, 2018 • 4 min read

Awakening from the slumber of a long winter, summer in Montréal is an extravaganza of options. An international metropolis dressed in the charm and…

Jun 27, 2018 • 5 min read

With a myriad of free and low-budget outdoor and cultural activities to choose from, a wallet full of cash is unnecessary for travelers wanting to…

Jun 27, 2018 • 6 min read

Inside the walls of the 5000-year-old city of Akko, bustling markets are squeezed into alleyways that meander past incredible historical sites. It was the…

Jun 27, 2018 • 5 min read

Like the diverse cultures and landscapes of Morocco, the street food scene varies from area to area. Here's where to devour the best at any time of day.

Jun 26, 2018 • 9 min read

It’s easy to see why Bridgetown is a popular cruise stop. The Careenage is an Instagram-worthy scene of bridges and a boardwalk running along a river…

Jun 26, 2018 • 5 min read

Leave it to Quito to quietly slide into its new position as South America’s capital of cool. This Ecuadorian city has long nabbed some impressive titles,…

Jun 25, 2018 • 7 min read

Wales, though one of the four constituent countries of the UK, has its own rhythm, its own culture and its own reasons to be visited. It's a land of…

Jun 21, 2018 • 5 min read

Lonely Planet Local Erin Harvey moved to Tunis two years ago and has relished the relaxed pace of life and the many sunny days, which are perfect for…

Jun 21, 2018 • 5 min read

If you know where to look, you'll find that there is much more to Egyptian cuisine than the triumvirate of kebab, falafel and shawarma. Sure, shish tawooq…

Jun 20, 2018 • 6 min read

Perhaps the most fulfilling adventure is one where you learn who you are. People discover aspects of themselves over a lifetime, but places often take…

Jun 18, 2018 • 5 min read

Washington DC’s District Wharf is the US capital’s latest foray into trendiness. This thriving, mile-long stretch of restaurants, bars, entertainment…

Jun 18, 2018 • 6 min read

Haifa is moody in the best possible way. Israel’s third-largest city is a jigsaw of neighbourhoods between the slopes of Mt Carmel and the Mediterranean…

Jun 17, 2018 • 5 min read

New Orleans’ bars can stay open around the clock, which makes it possible to completely rearrange your schedule to whatever suits your night-owl soul…

Jun 15, 2018 • 7 min read

Often overlooked yet beloved by all who’ve set foot in its piñon-clad arid mountains, New Mexico encompasses all that makes the Southwest USA so magical…

Jun 14, 2018 • 4 min read

How did a quaint town in the Peruvian Amazon, some 280 miles from Lima, come to play host to the nation’s top annual music festival? Based on its history,…

Jun 14, 2018 • 7 min read

Who says you have to leave the confines of your city to find an adrenaline fix? Here our Lonely Planet locals share a selection of adventurous endeavours…