The cuisine of Ecuador varies greatly depending on where you are in the country. Along the coast, seafood reigns supreme, while the Andean highlands feature potatoes, corn, pork and other earthy ingredients. The Amazon (Oriente region) also has its specialties, including river fish fired up in imaginative ways. Wherever you go, tradition plays a deep…
If your first port of arrival in Thailand is Bangkok, you might feel a little apprehensive about the idea of taking to the highway on a road trip. In the Thai capital, cars are stacked bumper to bumper, motorcycles duel for space with pedestrians and seemingly anything goes when it comes to road rules. But…
The rich and varied cuisine of Vietnam often sneaks under the radar, but any visitor will tell you that the food here is some of the best in Asia. Vietnam’s chefs look north towards China and west towards Thailand for influences, meeting somewhere in the middle. The resulting fusion has Southeast Asia’s zeal for herbs…
In this series, our Lonely Planet locals share the restaurant and bar recommendations they tell friends coming to town about. This week, Sasha Brady, a Dublin-based editor who’s always looking for the best new places to eat, shares the five places she encourages anyone visiting Dublin to try. Dublin punches well above its weight when it…
Despite Kenya’s complex cultural influences drawn from as far afield as the Middle East, Asia and Europe, its cuisine is still relatively unknown – at least outside of East Africa. Thanks to a long history of trade along the Swahili coast, spices from India and the Persian Gulf have permeated Kenya’s cooking culture, and the…
Lagos is top of the mind for most people visiting Nigeria. It’s the country’s long-standing commercial and entertainment capital full of thrills and treats. But then, the city can sometimes be too much to handle. At times like these, Lagosians travel the relatively short distance to nearby cities like Abeokuta and Ibadan, both of which…
High-rise Hong Kong has long been a hive of busy worker bees who depend on the city’s efficient transport system to whisk them from apartment to office to mall to restaurant and back again. Most people use the MTR, a swish subway and train network with more than 150 stations dispersed across Hong Kong Island,…
Ancient Andean recipes and the seafood bounty of the Pacific Ocean are essential elements of the cuisine in Chile. Traditional restaurants fire up iconic dishes that transform corn, potatoes and other staple ingredients into works of art, while vibrant markets dole out time-tested favorites and some of South America's best street food. Given the wide-ranging…
The Maldives has been nominated for the most prestigious title at the 29th Annual World Travel Awards (WTA) - World's Leading Destination - for the third year in a row,…
It’s no secret that Nashville is a bachelorette hotspot, and it’s claimed that title for good reason – the enticing combo of great food, great drinks and great music make for an excellent time perfect for celebrating the bride-to-be. But with the power that bachelorettes hold comes great responsibility. How do you plan a trip…