From late October to early November, visitors flock to Mexico for Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead). An annual remembrance of departed souls, the holiday earned a designation as an ‘intangible cultural heritage’ by Unesco in 2003 and encapsulates the country’s upbeat treatment of mortality, making it one of the world's most universally familiar festivals. During the celebration,…
“There’s no place like Halkidiki,” the Greek saying goes. The potbellied, three-legged peninsula just an hour’s drive from Thessaloniki is known across the country for its sparkling waters, pine tree forests that create a heady scent, and its golden sand beaches. And while most travelers make a beeline straight to the shore, Halkidiki has much…
Even though its population doesn't even hit half a million, Zürich is a forerunner in Switzerland when it comes to business, banking, nightlife and gastronomy. If it’s happening in Switzerland, it’s happening in Zürich first. Highly walkable yet with a chocolate-smooth transport system, Züri – as the locals affectionately call it – has world-class museums, a…
New England's fascinating history, beautiful nature, and family-friendly entertainment make it an ideal region in the US for a fall road trip. Add in a spectacular culinary scene along with a wide variety of affordable accommodations, and you've got many roads to discover ahead. Here’s a blueprint to a reasonably priced road trip in New…
From tiny waterside shacks with only fried fish on the menu to elegant fine-dining restaurants overlooking tranquil ports, the food in Barbados is reason enough to leave the beach and get out and explore. Not surprisingly, considering Barbados’ rich cultural history, Bajan food is a world of flavors, with European, African and even Indian influences…
Vakkaru Maldives wins multiple awards at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2022 for the third consecutive year. Vakkaru Maldives wins multiple awards at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2022 Vakkaru…
Perspectives by Lonely Planet is a series devoted to starting conversations. In this feature, writer Simon Moya-Smith visits the 100th annual Santa Fe Indian Market and finds that, even a century on, old habits die hard. Everything was in full swing two blocks away, where I could hear laughter, drums, the sound of a jingle…
Egypt is nothing short of a miracle. Though the forbidding Sahara encroaches from every direction, the Nile River splashes a verdant green ribbon through the country, sometimes managing to push the desert sands only a few hundred feet back from the riverbank. One of the world’s longest and most legendary rivers, the Nile travels more…
While we’d never describe Sydney as cheap, one of the joys of the Harbour City is how much there is to do that won’t cost you a cent. The great outdoors is key, with Sydney’s magical array of beaches and national parks all free to access. The center holds some excellent historic attractions that don’t…
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