Friday, May 31, 2019

Beer, cocktails & coffee – here’s where to drink the world’s best

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Welcome to Lonely Planet Food. Our mission is to tell you about the world’s most authentic and delicious food & drink experiences. Bars, breweries, coffee houses, cocktail joints – you name it!

Inside this FREE sampler you’ll get an exclusive peek into three of our most popular titles:


Find out about the best drinking experiences in almost 100 countries, from taprooms, bars and breweries, to cafes, roasteries, plantations and more.

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Adventurous spirits: the best places to sample the world’s most unusual alcohols
 
the best places to sample the world's most unusual alcohols

Forget Ireland’s whiskey scene and New York’s miscellany of mattress factories turned artisan gin joints, and embark on a quest to find a new favourite tipple at one of these quirky bars and distilleries specialising in lesser-known spirits from around the world.

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Island hopping: a beer lover’s guide to essential island brews
 
Island hopping: a beer lover's guide to essential island brews

From the Mediterranean to the Caribbean to the far-flung Pacific, microbreweries are booming in unexpected places. Here are eight islands around the globe creating a buzz among beer lovers.

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Bean there, done that: a global tour of coffee enclaves
 
Bean there, done that: a global tour of coffee enclaves

We’re living in a golden age of coffee with ecological farming practices and speciality roasts percolating the movement, helping to fill nearly two billion cups a day across the globe.

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Why Londoners love gin
 
Why Londoners love gin

It's no secret that Londoners love gin, but did you know they once drank gallons of the stuff?

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Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Nine intriguing lake islands

Plus: The top 20 free things to do in London, where to go in June & more
 
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The ocean doesn't have the monopoly on islands. Some of the world's loveliest and most culturally significant islands are actually surrounded by freshwater. So ditch your notions of tropical slices of sand floating in the ocean and explore these nine intriguing lake islands instead.

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Where to go in June
With half the year behind you, June – sitting pretty just outside the soaring peak-season prices – is the ideal month to reflect, reset and start planning your next batch of epic escapades.
MID-YEAR MAGIC
 
 
Top 20 free things to do in London
World-class attractions often come at a whopping price tag – but don't believe the rumors where London is concerned. England's capital is packed with museums, parks, markets and more that can be enjoyed without spending a penny.
SAVE WHILE YOU SIGHTSEE
 
 
Out on a high: exploring Slovakia’s High Tatras
Get in the festive mood and celebrate the whopping 70th birthday of Slovakia's High Tatras National Park with a trip to this unique, upland adventure playground.
PARTY ON THE PEAKS
 
 
Seven reasons to visit KwaZulu-Natal
Home to the mighty Drakensberg mountain range, 600km of beach-lined coast and some of Africa's greatest safari experiences, KwaZulu-Natal is about as bucket list-worthy a destination as you can get! We were spoilt for choice picking but seven sensational reasons to visit...
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Sunday, May 26, 2019

Star Wars film locations you can visit in real life 🎥

Plus: where to celebrate Pride in Europe, what are the Nazca Lines? & more -
 
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It's not all science-fiction... set a course for these phenomenal real-world Star Wars movie locations.

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Why you should book a trip to Slovakia's High Tatras right now
For waterfalls, alpine meadows and ultramarine lakes, you can't beat this European mountain range that's also home to brown bears and lynx.
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Where to celebrate Pride in Europe
Celebrating Pride this summer? These are our favourite cities in Europe to join the LGBTIQ party, from the big and bold floating parade on Amsterdam’s canals to the week-long festival in Prague.
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What are the Nazca Lines?
Whether you believe they are runways for alien spaceships or part of an ancient ritual, Peru's Nazca Lines are one of the world's most awe-inspiring sites.
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Discover Georgia's Golden Isles
With pristine beaches and an old-world charm, the Golden Isles are the jewel in the crown of Georgia's stunning coastline.
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