As ancient Greek port, traditional rebel and contemporary French starlet, the beguiling city of Marseille has a hypnotic mashup of urban grit and grandeur – the rough-cut diamond on a coastline bejeweled with tranquil fishing villages and natural beauty spots. The good news is, its museum offering is equally bold and eclectic. In keeping with the…
With its dizzying metropolises, blissful islands and immense national parks (not to mention a legendary cuisine!), Vietnam tops many travelers’ bucket lists. The highlights of the country are innumerable, but there are some spots that simply can’t be skipped. Here’s our list of the top places to visit in Vietnam. Halong Bay is a major…
Vietnam beckons in any season, but picking the optimum time for a visit comes down to what you crave from a trip most: optimum beach weather? Cultural festivals? Fewer tourist crowds? A combination of all three? To help you choose the best time to book your flights, here’s our guide on when to visit Vietnam.…
In light of the recent travel chaos at airports across Europe, there has never been a better time to buckle up and explore Europe’s legendary landscapes by road. Lonely Planet's new Epic Road Trips of Europe book is the perfect inspiration to get out there and explore Europe by road. The new book offers a…
Cuban cuisine has come a long way in the last decade. Until the late 2000s, shortages were a way of life, and the nation’s default snack was a sandwich stuffed with tinned ham and rubbery cheese (the real Cuban sandwich is an invention of Cuban Americans in the US). Reforms in the early 2010s widened…
Wine is the lifeblood of France. Since the Romans first cultivated vines here, winemaking has evolved into a fine art. Today, France is one of the world’s top wine-making countries, producing around 7 to 8 billion bottles each year, and vineyards stretch out across the country. The secret of France’s celebrated wines is their terroir:…
On the holiday island of Bermuda, cars are regulated to one per household, and mopeds are the vehicle of choice, which definitely contributes to the leisurely pace of life on the island. The lack of urgency is part of the appeal – most come here to kick back on sandy beaches, splash in crystal waters…
Italy’s beaches and art-rammed cities often steal the limelight, but – trust us – it isn’t until you strike out into the wild mountains and trek along vertiginous coastlines that you can even come close to understanding how ravishing this country really is. From the cliff-hanging trails of Amalfi to the colossal granite spires of…
You don’t need to dole out much cash to experience the best of South Carolina. There are so many possibilities, from hanging out on a golden beach (or three) to uncovering Gullah heritage to helping rescue baby oysters. You could also explore the nation’s only large-scale tea plantation, gaze at record-breaking trees or check out…
Iceland is famous for many things: blue lagoons, gushing geysers, volcanic landscapes and the Northern Lights. But food? Not so much. You might have heard of Iceland’s creamy yogurt, skyr (it’s sold internationally these days). You might also know that Icelanders have a legendary appetite for lamb and seafood. And you may well have heard…