Food and Drink

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…

Sep 4, 2018 • 7 min read

We have the movement of glaciers way back in the Ice Age to thank for formation of the Finger Lakes – 11 slender bodies of water flanked by wilderness,…

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…

Aug 22, 2018 • 5 min read

Full to the brim with excellent food, bustling bars and interesting attractions, Cork has all the ingredients for a perfect weekend away. Best of all, in…

Aug 21, 2018 • 5 min read

From the Mediterranean to the Caribbean to the far-flung Pacific, microbreweries are booming in unexpected places. Here are eight islands around the globe…

Aug 21, 2018 • 6 min read

Antananarivo, the tongue-twisting capital of Madagascar, is often overlooked by travellers, which is an opportunity missed. Yes, it’s a busy, ramshackle…

Aug 20, 2018 • 5 min read

Sometimes traveling the world is hard work, and with the weather staying at a steady level of hot to hotter, a little afternoon downtime is absolutely…

Aug 17, 2018 • 4 min read

Lonely Planet Local Hayley Skirka has been resident in the United Arab Emirates for nearly 10 years, most of them spent in Dubai. After all this time in…

Aug 14, 2018 • 5 min read

Lonely Planet Local Lucy Corne fell in love with Cape Town following an overland trip across the continent. She was hooked by its mountain-meets-beach…

Aug 14, 2018 • 4 min read

A born-and-raised Londoner, Lonely Planet Local Lorna Parkes left the capital in 2015 for a family-friendly life in Leeds, Yorkshire. In between travel…

Aug 14, 2018 • 11 min read

Take a leisurely trip around Oregon to experience its unique food culture, from quirky Portland’s outstanding culinary scene to peaceful wine country and…