Art and Culture

Jan 2, 2020 • 5 min read

With its white beaches, ancient sites and many islands, how do you choose where to go? Here are our top experiences for first-time visitors to Greece.

Dec 31, 2019 • 3 min read

As 2020 approaches and a new leap year dawns, Lonely Planet looks at some of the traditions, celebrations and superstitions associated with this extra day.

Dec 28, 2019 • 5 min read

Just 75 minutes from Copenhagen lies charming and historic Odense. Here are just some of the ways you can discover this idyllic town in 2020.

Dec 26, 2019 • 4 min read

Booked that once-in-a-lifetime trip to Japan? Here’s our pick of the best Tokyo movies to get you excited before you visit.

Dec 24, 2019 • 7 min read

The rich culture and diverse landscapes of Georgia belie its modest size. There are many reasons to visit this surprising country; here are six of them.

Dec 23, 2019 • 5 min read

James Bond has travelled to more than 40 countries over the years. Here are a few places that are long overdue for a visit from this iconic globetrotter.

Dec 23, 2019 • 3 min read

Watch the demons chase away winter and welcome spring at Kurentovanje, Slovenia's Mardi Gras parade, held 15–25 February 2020 in the mountain town of Ptuj

Dec 22, 2019 • 8 min read

A few people on the Big Island of Hawaii are teaching visitors how traditional Hawaiian practices can help the islands thrive sustainably.

Dec 22, 2019 • 4 min read

Finally nominated as 2020's Italian Capital of Culture, Parma will be noticed.

Dec 21, 2019 • 7 min read

Escape the city stress in Daisen, Japan's rice country in the north. Traditional onsen and stunning countryside awaits you.

Dec 20, 2019 • 4 min read

Mexican cuisine is endlessly creative and this colorful country is brimming with fresh flavors and unique dining experiences.

Dec 20, 2019 • 3 min read

Its name may literally mean "Old City" but Eskişehir has put on a bright new face in recent years. Here are some great reasons to visit.

Dec 19, 2019 • 5 min read

The famed International Ice and Snow Festival is reason enough to visit Harbin, but here are 9 facts to further pique your interest in the Chinese city.

Dec 19, 2019 • 6 min read

Boasting the world-famous Guggenheim museum and a multitude of other attractions, Bilbao has come to be the creative soul of the region.

Dec 19, 2019 • 4 min read

A colourful maze of hilly streets, with golden-domed cathedrals Kyiv is one of Europe's most atmospheric cities. Here's how to spend two great days there.

Dec 19, 2019 • 1 min read

Each January and February, the city of Harbin is lit up like a child’s snow-dome and intricate ice sculptures hold firm in an ethereal winter wonderland.

Dec 18, 2019 • 5 min read

Escape the hectic atmosphere of Tokyo in the beautiful surroundings of nearby Saitama Prefecture.

Dec 18, 2019 • 5 min read

From exploring a secret Soviet bunker, to bobsleighing and hitting the sauna, there are loads of things to do in Latvia's Gauja National Park

Dec 17, 2019 • 2 min read

In Greece, the three weeks before Lent form the carnival season, known locally as Apokries (9 February to 1 March in 2020). Here's what to expect

Dec 13, 2019 • 14 min read

For one life-long traveler and writer, learning Gaeilge provided a deeper understanding of Ireland, her family, and herself.

Dec 13, 2019 • 4 min read

Washington DC has no shortage of sweet finds waiting to be uncovered at a plethora of vintage boutiques, consignment shops, and thrift stores. Here are our…

Dec 13, 2019 • 2 min read

Hakkasan's sister restaurant, Sake no Hana, offer an omakase dining experience that is every sushi-lover’s dream. Have a look at what’s included!