Art and Culture

Jan 2, 2023 • 12 min read

Want to start planning for the year ahead? Featuring sports events, natural phenomena and more, these are 20 amazing trips to consider taking in 2023. 

Jan 1, 2023 • 7 min read

Adele, Beyoncé, Stevie Nicks and Billy Joel, Marc Antony, Lizzo and more: these are the top acts hitting the road in the US in 2023. Don’t miss them.

Dec 30, 2022 • 5 min read

North Carolina is blessed with national parks in every corner of the state, preserving everything from mountains to beaches. Here's our guide to the best.

Dec 29, 2022 • 6 min read

Belize is made for hiking. From grueling treks through the jungle to relaxing beach strolls, there’s a hike for you.

Dec 28, 2022 • 7 min read

These exhibitions throughout the US offer the chance to learn, look and get inspired in 2023.

Dec 26, 2022 • 4 min read

Lonely Planet senior director of content Laura Motta shares some tips and pics from her recent time in Boston’s gleaming Seaport neighborhood.

Dec 16, 2022 • 6 min read

Bookworms will love the newly restored Oval Room at the historic Richelieu library – as well as these other storied reading spots all over Paris.

Dec 15, 2022 • 5 min read

Experience what makes Hawaii unique with this guide to the top things to do on the islands.

Dec 11, 2022 • 3 min read

The self-proclaimed Live Music Capital of the World, Austin is great year-round, with an inventive food scene and plenty of space to play outdoors.

Dec 8, 2022 • 3 min read

A newly reopened museum celebrates the life and indelible poetry of Emily Dickinson. There’s much else to explore in her charming hometown.

Nov 26, 2022 • 4 min read

Paris culture expert Lindsey Tramuta sings the praises of the Musée Gustave Moreau, whose intimacy and eccentricity might beat out the Musée d’Orsay.

Nov 25, 2022 • 6 min read

Everyone makes a beeline for the beach on the gorgeous island of Barbados on the beach, but taking a road trip reveals a whole other side to the island.

Nov 23, 2022 • 5 min read

The new Sydney Modern, an expansion of the Art Gallery of New South Wales, promises a world-class facility to showcase the best in contemporary art.

Nov 22, 2022 • 2 min read

Demi Perera, a London-based travel journalist, shares a snapshot of her recent trip to Istanbul, Turkey

Nov 14, 2022 • 9 min read

With its cliffs, waves, landscapes, and recipes, northern Spain is a gorgeously green gem overlooked by many travelers

Nov 14, 2022 • 3 min read

Alicia Johnson, a Lonely Planet destination editor, shares a snapshot of her recent trip to Geneva, Switzerland

Nov 14, 2022 • 7 min read

Budget breaks, festival fun or sun-soaked beaches – Barbados has something to offer every season. Here's how to choose the best time for your Bajan vacation.

Nov 11, 2022 • 6 min read

Combine a music festival with a festive city break in one of France's most picturesque cities.

Nov 9, 2022 • 4 min read

Hit early and hard at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, these cities have been chosen as a symbol of renaissance, hope and rebirth through culture.

Nov 7, 2022 • 4 min read

Amy Mulvaney, a journalist from Dublin, shares her favorite spots from a recent trip to the Scottish city of Glasgow.

Nov 7, 2022 • 11 min read

Desert hiking is one of life's most meaningful experiences, and hikes in Jordan take it to the next level. Here's our pick of the best Jordan hikes.

Nov 3, 2022 • 4 min read

Can't decide where to go in Europe for NYE 2023? Senior editor AnneMarie McCarthy is here to help you decide.