Food and Drink

Jun 13, 2018 • 3 min read

The term 'new Nordic cuisine' still sets hearts aflutter on the international food scene, and any gourmand worth their salt (French fleur de sel,…

Jun 13, 2018 • 4 min read

Budapest is not the easiest place for vegetarians: pork dominates the menu, and even if something looks veggie-friendly, chances are it’s cooked with pork…

Jun 13, 2018 • 5 min read

When Greece and street food are mentioned in the same question, the answer is always souvlaki. Undoubtedly, the pita-wrapped delicacy with its myriad…

Jun 12, 2018 • 5 min read

For centuries, grapes have thrived in the cool climate of Lebanon’s mountainous landscape, making the Mediterranean country one of the oldest wine…

Jun 12, 2018 • 5 min read

Marrakesh is no stranger to tourists, and travellers flock to the rose-hued city to discover the medina, scour the souqs for treasures, admire traditional…

Jun 11, 2018 • 5 min read

Helsinki is not cheap, but since the advent of Restaurant Day – a festival organised four times a year when ordinary citizens can open their own food…

Jun 11, 2018 • 4 min read

Five years ago, Lonely Planet Local Polly Byles followed her heart to join the man she loves in the Middle East. She didn’t know a great deal about the…

Jun 10, 2018 • 5 min read

Essaouira, Morocco’s bohemian haven by the sea, has long been a melting pot of alternative cultures and lifestyles. The city’s cobbled medina and breezy…

Jun 8, 2018 • 5 min read

Situated between the Southern Alps and Venice and dominated by the spectacular Dolomites, the northern Italian province of Trentino boasts an amazing…

Jun 8, 2018 • 5 min read

As Vietnam’s most populous city with many universities, businesses and modern conveniences, Ho Chi Minh City draws people from all over the country, many…

Jun 8, 2018 • 6 min read

The morning sun warms the back of my neck as I float on a foam-topped surfboard in the cerulean shallows of Sri Lanka’s Arugam Bay. My instructor, whose…

Jun 7, 2018 • 5 min read

Hygge (pronounced ‘hougga’) the suddenly everywhere, difficult-to-define Danish concept of comfort and conviviality, is something you may associate with…

Jun 6, 2018 • 6 min read

There is no denying that Nagasaki’s intense and turbulent history has forever marked it as a distinct destination. And while taking a journey there grants…

Jun 6, 2018 • 5 min read

Chiang Mai has been heralded as an arty and mellow alternative to Bangkok for decades, and its popularity continues to grow. University students, locals…

Jun 5, 2018 • 6 min read

Tropical southern Taiwan is a land of turquoise waters and rocky coasts, night markets and beach bars, succulent seafood and fresh produce. One of…

Jun 4, 2018 • 6 min read

Seaside Busan has an incredible dining scene: iconic street food, local variations of typical Korean dishes and plenty of seafood straight from the ocean.

Jun 4, 2018 • 5 min read

Austin is one of the most exciting cities in the US – a proverbial incubator of creativity and youthful exuberance, a hotbed for start-ups, musical and…

May 31, 2018 • 5 min read

The greatest numbers of visitors to Georgia arrive in July and August, the ideal months for hiking in the spectacular mountains along its northern fringe…

May 31, 2018 • 5 min read

An age-old Eurasian crossroads famous for its traditional hospitality and old winding streets, or a stylish hub of bold architecture, buzzing bars and a…

May 25, 2018 • 3 min read

 When it comes to food, San José has it all. From cozy spots to enjoy its rich coffee culture to upscale restaurants for a fancy dinner, the capital city…

May 24, 2018 • 5 min read

Sichuan (四川) – the ‘China of China’. This far west province is a microcosm of all that draws visitors to the Middle Kingdom. Fiery food, sleepy pandas, a…

May 21, 2018 • 4 min read

Craft breweries have arrived en masse in Tijuana, and it’s no surprise to those who know the city well. From parts of town, you could literally throw a…