Art and Culture

Nov 29, 2023 • 6 min read

Umbria is home to a variety of celebrations and festivals that shine a spotlight on food, music, art, and history

Nov 29, 2023 • 6 min read

The lights are twinkling, the mulled wine is flowing and the cultural events never end: you won’t want to miss out on top holiday-season events in London.

Nov 23, 2023 • 8 min read

As the birthplace of safari, Kenya is deservedly on many travel wish lists. Full of wonderful experiences, here are 10 we don't think you should miss.

Nov 17, 2023 • 7 min read

From the Great Migration and the best diving conditions to vibrant festivals across Kenya, our guide will help you pick the perfect time for your visit.

Nov 7, 2023 • 4 min read

We sit down with Saša Sme, one of our Elsewhere by Lonely Planet local experts, to find out how to plan a trip to Slovenia.

Oct 31, 2023 • 7 min read

Three days of amazing art, Aperol spritzes and even a wedding proposal in Florence. All for under €500.

Oct 30, 2023 • 8 min read

Behind the scenes of Lonely Planet's whirlwind shoot in Ecuador for Best in Travel 2024

Oct 30, 2023 • 6 min read

Explore the exciting natural wonders and activities awaiting those who are willing to get off the beaten path in Croatia

Oct 27, 2023 • 6 min read

Italy offers an immense variety of landscapes and experiences. Here are our favorite elevated and lesser-known options

Oct 24, 2023 • 8 min read

One writer knew she had to fly to Oslo for a good friend’s birthday. But could she stick to a budget in the notoriously expensive capital?

Oct 21, 2023 • 6 min read

After a $66-million renovation, the first museum dedicated entirely to female artists reopens with works by Frida Kahlo, Alma Woodsey Thomas and others.

Oct 19, 2023 • 5 min read

From New Orleans to Hong Kong to Oaxaca, here are five of the best Halloween travel destinations around the world.

Oct 17, 2023 • 10 min read

Exploring the centuries-old, hilltop villages of Le Marche forces any visitor to slow down and savor their charm.

Oct 10, 2023 • 7 min read

Guatemala is a dream destination for adventurers and a great place for cultural immersion. Here are the top things to do.

Oct 9, 2023 • 7 min read

Does mountain-adjacent Salzburg or sophisticated Vienna offer the better introduction to Austrian art and culture? We asked two writers to make the case.

Oct 6, 2023 • 15 min read

After a lean year due to Hollywood strikes, LA-based writer Adrian Wenner flew his son over 5000 miles for a day at the races

Sep 28, 2023 • 5 min read

There's plenty to do in New York's scenic Hudson Valley. Here are our top picks.

Sep 25, 2023 • 8 min read

Spain is one of the world’s top gastronomic playgrounds, and this goes double at festival time. Here are the country's top food festivals.

Sep 25, 2023 • 7 min read

Philadelphia is a city with a rich history and a thriving art scene – much of which can be enjoyed for nothing at all.

Sep 22, 2023 • 11 min read

This itinerary will take you through plazas filled with locals and throw you into cultural hubs and wonky-beamed bodegas

Sep 20, 2023 • 9 min read

From coastal drives to winding mountain roads, getting behind the wheel in Brazil opens up a world of natural wonders. Here are Brazil's best road trips.

Sep 19, 2023 • 4 min read

Brussels’ reputation for dullness is quite unwarranted. Here’s why.