Art and Culture

Mar 20, 2020 • 4 min read

Musicians and bands around the world are finding inventive ways to stay connected with their audiences amidst the spread of COVID-19.

Mar 20, 2020 • 3 min read

Music has the power to transport us to faraway places – which can be handy when you’re quarantined in your dining room.

Mar 20, 2020 • 6 min read

New York City's famed theater district might be shut down for now, but you can stream these top stage performances from the comfort of your own home.

Mar 13, 2020 • 4 min read

A good book can whisk you away into new worlds with interesting characters. Here are our favorite new travel books in 2020.

Mar 13, 2020 • 5 min read

Summer in London sees the city at its busiest and, fingers crossed, sunniest - so here's Lonely Planet's list of the top things to do while the sun shines.

Mar 12, 2020 • 3 min read

It’s easy to assume that a holiday to Mauritius comes with a hefty price tag, but you can enjoy this island paradise on a budget. Here are our top tips.

Mar 11, 2020 • 3 min read

Port town Rijeka is European Capital of Culture for 2020. Here are the highlights of Croatia's third-largest city.

Mar 11, 2020 • 6 min read

From Srinagar’s gardens to Agra’s mausoleums, Mughal architecture is distinctive and divine. Here's where to see it.

Mar 10, 2020 • 5 min read

Getting to Punta Gallinas isn't easy, but the promise of sand dunes, stars and magical sunsets makes it worth the trip.

Mar 9, 2020 • 6 min read

There are a dazzling array of delights awaiting you in Turkey. Make your visit fun without being overwhelming with a Lonely Planet Experiences tour led by a…

Mar 6, 2020 • 5 min read

Design devotees will find plenty in Prague to swoon over. Lonely Planet has the seven best design experiences to have on your next trip.

Mar 5, 2020 • 6 min read

Ever wondered what it would be like to visit Atlantis? Or to travel to the same places as Odysseus? Turns out, you can.

Mar 5, 2020 • 4 min read

Steeped in history and local lore, and with miles of rugged beaches, North Wales is one of the UK's must-see destinations.

Mar 4, 2020 • 5 min read

From high-tech gadgets to comfortably functional sneakers/slippers, these are our favorite travel accessories on Amazon.

Mar 4, 2020 • 5 min read

Step away from Japan's big cities and sample some slow travel in and around the Seto Inland Sea.

Mar 3, 2020 • 5 min read

Discover key locations in the history of the Ghent Altarpiece, one of the world's most important artworks and the most frequently stolen in history.

Mar 2, 2020 • 5 min read

From the Turner Prize to Art B&B, contemporary art is breathing new life into UK coastal towns such as Blackpool, Folkestone and Margate.

Mar 2, 2020 • 5 min read

For first-timers, 10 to 14 days is usually recommended along the Golden Route. Here are the spots you shouldn't miss.

Mar 2, 2020 • 7 min read

Whether you want castles, seafood or hiking trails, there’s a stop along the Hokuriku coastline for you.

Mar 2, 2020 • 4 min read

Lonely Planet has rounded up seven of the most intriguing and beguiling abandoned places around the world.

Mar 1, 2020 • 4 min read

From festivals to sustainable shopping, Finland's oldest city has modern appeal. Here are the best things to do in Turku.

Mar 1, 2020 • 6 min read

Based in Philadelphia, the mysterious, endearing show highlights some of the city’s most beautiful and iconic sites.