With four official languages yet a distinct sense of national identity, Switzerland is a mix of cultures and at the same time innately Swiss – and that goes for its cuisine, too. Different regions draw on culinary influences from neighbouring Italy, Germany, France and Austria, while sharing a love of homegrown products born of the…
Emma Donoghue is a Canadian-Irish novelist, playwright and screenwriter best known for her book and film Room, which received four Oscar nominations in 2016. She currently lives with her French partner and their children in Paris but travels widely to research her novels (her fifteenth is out next summer) and promote her books and movies. Her…
Bahamian food blends African, European and New World traditions to create an uncomplicated, tongue-tingling island cuisine. Throw in superb local seafood, tropical produce and rum-based treats derived from centuries of Caribbean and North Atlantic sugar production, and you’ve got the ideal sustenance for exploring this emerald-green subtropical archipelago. You’ll find a standard repertoire of dishes…
Home to tropical beaches, pre-Columbian ruins and some of the world’s most celebrated cooking, Mexico has long captivated visitors. Its hiking trails, however, remain little known, which is great news for those eager to experience the nation’s diverse scenery without the crowds. Mexico’s trails can take you through astonishing landscapes, from newly formed lava fields…
Most people kick off a visit to the Czech Republic in Prague, the cradle of Czech culture and one of Europe’s most intriguing capitals. Famous for its Gothic architecture and the incredible Prague Castle, this is also a vibrant city with beer gardens, modern as well as traditional cafes, and a developing foodie scene. Start…
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One of the world's most revered cuisines, Italian food is a handy umbrella term for the country's cache of regional cuisines. Together they reflect Italy's extraordinary geographic and cultural diversity. The common thread is an indelible link between food and the locals' sense of identity. From the quality of Italy's produce to the reverence for…
Sasha Brady, a Lonely Planet writer and editor, shares a snapshot of a recent trip to Inis Mór in the Aran Islands, highlighting the best places to eat, drink and sleep in — and what you shouldn’t miss. I just returned from a weekend trip to Inis Mór, the largest of Ireland’s Aran Islands. The…
Beijing offers a dizzying amount of things to see and do, but its appeal extends well beyond the confines of the city. Within easy reach are Ming dynasty tombs, ancient villages, the Great Wall and even enthralling glass-bottom bridges dangling over a gorge – all memorable ways to spend a day. As much as we…