Mar 1, 2020 • 4 min read
From festivals to sustainable shopping, Finland's oldest city has modern appeal. Here are the best things to do in Turku.
Mar 1, 2020 • 4 min read
From festivals to sustainable shopping, Finland's oldest city has modern appeal. Here are the best things to do in Turku.
Feb 27, 2020 • 5 min read
Explore Tohoku - Japan's far north - a land of elemental nature and ancient customs.
Feb 26, 2020 • 11 min read
Romance takes an astonishing array of forms around the world. We've uncovered some of the globe's most fascinating dating, love and marriage customs.
Feb 17, 2020 • 6 min read
Belize is known as a "Caribbean" paradise, but it's the influence of Garifuna and Mayan culture that truly defines the Central American country.
Feb 14, 2020 • 5 min read
When that first strand of beads hits you in the head, you know you've arrived at Mardi Gras. Embrace the chaos and laissez les bon temps rouler.
Feb 13, 2020 • 5 min read
Get your fill of beads, booze and brass band revelry with these Mardi Gras celebrations outside of New Orleans.
Feb 11, 2020 • 5 min read
After the winter darkness, Nunavut's capital, Iqaluit, celebrates the return of the sun with a raft of Inuit traditions.
Feb 11, 2020 • 6 min read
Organising a stag or hen party is one of your most important jobs as best man or maid of honour. Here are 9 top tips for planning a stag or hen do abroad.
Feb 7, 2020 • 6 min read
People travel from far and wide to join in the city’s biggest party of the year and sate their fancy-dress appetites – the Venice Carnival packs the city…
Feb 6, 2020 • 5 min read
Rio isn't the only city that knows how to celebrate Carnival in style. In the week leading up to Lent, millions of people across Latin America take to the…
Feb 6, 2020 • 6 min read
With bonfires, tasty treats and coloured powder galore, Holi is one of India’s most spectacular festivals. Here’s how and where to celebrate Holi in India.
Feb 6, 2020 • 5 min read
The Beltane Fire Festival marks the dawn of summer and thousands of years of ritual, magic and rebirth with drumming, dancing, acrobatics and more.
Feb 3, 2020 • 5 min read
Looking for gardening tips or a cure for the winter blues? Here are the eight best flower shows in the US this spring.
Jan 31, 2020 • 7 min read
Discover a uniquely Italian form of nostalgia on the Coppa Franco Mazzotti – a classic car rally from Brescia to Lake Garda.
Jan 30, 2020 • 4 min read
Around the world, daredevils and offbeats have found popular sports aren't enough. They push the limits, creating new sports or riffing on old traditions.
Jan 28, 2020 • 4 min read
There's no need to fret if Coachella tickets eluded your grasp this year. North America has a variety of festivals catering to all sorts of music tastes.
Jan 22, 2020 • 6 min read
Lonely Planet staffer Katharine Nelson had a festive minibreak with friends in Kraków, Poland. Here's how much she spent on the trip.
Jan 22, 2020 • 5 min read
The 65th Eurovision Song Contest shines the spotlight on Rotterdam. Here's your guide to celebrating Eurovision 2020 in the Dutch city.
Jan 20, 2020 • 5 min read
If you’re headed to Iowa to support your candidate, Des Moines is the state capital and epicenter of caucus politics. Here’s what to do while you’re there.
Jan 15, 2020 • 3 min read
This tiny, 34,000-person community at the southern edge of Okanagan Lake started with just one brewery more than two decades ago and has grown to seven.
Jan 14, 2020 • 4 min read
Carnival takes place in cities all over Spain, but some parties are bigger than others. Here's our guide for the best places to celebrate.
Jan 13, 2020 • 4 min read
Gaining a reputation as one of the world’s greenest festivals, the Envision Festival is celebrating its 10-year anniversary as a gathering for music, yoga and…