Eating, drinking and embracing la dolce vita in Florence has honestly never been so tantalizing or diverse. Sheng Jian Bao (steam-fried…
Browsing: Food and Drink
Amy Lynch, a commissioning editor at Lonely Planet, shares a snapshot of a recent cozy getaway to Durham in northern…
Sausages with sauerkraut. Dumplings as big as snowballs. Schnitzels the size of boots. Pretzels bigger than your head. And foaming…
Laura Motta, senior director of content at Lonely Planet, shares a snapshot of a dreamy – and ski-free! – winter…
Japan darts into the future while keeping a quiet hold of its traditions. Dazzling towers of light and luxury goods…
Sardinia is known for its cuisine and the longevity of its people. But it also has one of the highest…
Venice is divided into six neighborhoods known in Italian as sestieri. This division has remained more or less unchanged since…
Scratching China’s back with its mountain-studded crown, Vietnam’s tall and slender body extends its toes all the way south to…
The Caribbean is a favorite vacation destination for many travelers because of its gorgeous beaches, lively festivals and diverse geography.…
Lonely Planet correspondent Austin Bush skipped the beaches and discovered the charms of Phuket’s capital. Here’s his report from Phuket…
Shake up your New Year’s Eve revelry by seeking out a new perspective on – and location for – this…
One of the more popular unofficial taglines for New Orleans is “a theme park for adults.” As branding goes, this is…
For a little tiny frontier town that cropped up the year after Texas separated from Mexico, Austin sure has grown…
The idea of skiing terrifies you. But you don’t want to miss out when your friends recount their adventures on…
Mediterranean food is adored worldwide. The cuisine is widely praised for its healthy fats and prevention of cardiovascular disease, with…
From iconic monuments to food tours, interactive museums to sporting events, world-class shopping to peaceful nature, Toronto has something to…
Strawberry pie, blueberry pie, cherry pie. Fluffy lemon meringue and gooey, crunchy pecan. Chocolate cream, banana cream, coconut cream, all…
South Africa’s culinary diversity reflects its multicultural society, ranging from pan-African cuisine to seafood and steaks in globally acclaimed restaurants,…
Famous for its rich and diverse ingredients, Egyptian food is distinctive within the Middle East, and history and geography have…
Cape Town has a long-standing reputation for outdoor activities, thanks to its chain of mountains overlooking an equally beautiful string…
Demi Perera, a London-based travel journalist, shares a snapshot of her recent trip to Istanbul, Turkey, highlighting the best things…
Amy Mulvaney, a journalist from Dublin, shares her favorite spots from a recent trip to the Scottish city of Glasgow.…
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, copious amounts of mulled wine and some of the best hot chocolate you’ve ever…
Few cuisines on this planet are as fresh, varied, creative and downright delicious as what you’ll find in Mexico. Tasty…
France’s reputation for exceptional food is legendary. Now, there’s an extra incentive for gourmet travelers to book a trip for…
Georgina Lawton, journalist, and author of ‘Black Girls Take World’, shares her favorite spots from a recent trip to the…
A strict vegan diet is no longer the major obstacle to travel it once was, as more and more tour…
In this series, our Lonely Planet locals share the restaurant and bar recommendations they tell friends coming to town about.…
What is the best Christmas market in Germany? For those in the know, two names always crop up as can’t-miss…
Morocco is a country of dazzling diversity, from its ancient cities and craggy mountain ranges to rolling deserts and deserted…
Cheeky, brash, intoxicating Sydney has been naturally blessed like few other cities on Earth. A sixty-kilometer string of glorious sandy…
Marcia DeSanctis, an author and journalist from Connecticut, shares a snapshot of a recent trip to Rome, highlighting the best…
Tanzania’s Swahili Coast has been a hub of seafaring trade since medieval times. Its cosmopolitan culinary tradition reflects a network…
Day trips from Cape Town offer a taste of the Western Cape province’s sublime scenery. Just a short drive from the…
One of the world’s most revered cuisines, Italian food is a handy umbrella term for the country’s cache of regional…
From tiny waterside shacks with only fried fish on the menu to elegant fine-dining restaurants overlooking tranquil ports, the food…
Even though its population doesn’t even hit half a million, Zürich is a forerunner in Switzerland when it comes to business,…
“There’s no place like Halkidiki,” the Greek saying goes. The potbellied, three-legged peninsula just an hour’s drive from Thessaloniki is…
Bountiful seafood and rich produce from the interior of Spain combine to create one of the world’s great cuisines. Inventive…
Food alone is a worthy reason to visit Thailand. Known for its inimitable melange of aromatic ingredients, piquant flavors and…
Despite Kenya’s complex cultural influences drawn from as far afield as the Middle East, Asia and Europe, its cuisine is…
In this series, our Lonely Planet locals share the restaurant and bar recommendations they tell friends coming to town about.…
The rich and varied cuisine of Vietnam often sneaks under the radar, but any visitor will tell you that the…
Ancient Andean recipes and the seafood bounty of the Pacific Ocean are essential elements of the cuisine in Chile. Traditional…
Texas is best known for its barbecue and Tex-Mex cooking, but there’s so much more to the Lone Star state…
Sharing a rich Mayan culture with southern Mexico, Guatemala borrows many culinary influences from its neighbor to the north. Like…
Síomha Connolly, a fashion writer from Dublin, Ireland, shares a snapshot of a recent trip to Nice, highlighting the best…
Yes, New York City hogs all the attention, but you’ll find outstanding dining and drinking destinations all across the Empire…
No matter where you roam in the USA, you’re never far from an outstanding meal. Sizzling steaks, mouthwatering seafood and…
In China, food conquers all. Eating is the national obsession, and China’s incredible diversity of terrain and climate, coupled with…
Canada is known for its beautiful landscapes, the incredible politeness of its residents, and ice hockey. However, most visitors have…
The roots of Brazil’s diverse cuisine stretch across three continents. Indigenous South American fruits and spices, African flavors, and European…
Florida’s cuisine is a blend of Southern recipes, Latin American influences and old-school Floridian techniques (fried gator tail, anyone?). Add…
The food of India is one of the world’s great gastronomic experiences. Such an accolade is thanks, in no small…
While most visitors to Ghana will leap at the opportunity to try fufu (a ball of mashed cassava, yam or…