Eva Sandoval

When I was growing up in Atlanta, my dad grilled almost every weekend. It was often impromptu, but folks were bound to show up as soon as they found out he was making Puerto Rican–style churrasco—tender beef skirt steak marinated in garlic, lime, oregano, and black pepper, and seared to perfection. After all, there are few things as intoxicating as the smell of barbecue. Whether it’s charred chicken on skewers or caramelized sweet potatoes, the smoky aroma of grilled food lures people toward ...

What’s a vegan foodie to do in a place where the signature dishes are based on eggs, pecorino cheese, cured pork, veal and organ meats?
Good news: in just a few short years, plant-based cuisine has taken hold of Italy – as of 2022, 8% of the population considers itself vegetarian or vegan – and the country's most adventurous chefs have risen to the call with wildly inventive, wildly delicious vegan offerings.
In that same span, the Eternal City has become one of the boot’s most vegan-friendly...

Most travelers will agree: the best part of a trip to Italy is the food. That is unless you wind up in a culinary tourist trap.
Restaurants serving sloppily prepared, dumbed-down dishes. Artisanal food shops selling ludicrously overpriced Italian recipe “kits.” With so much competition, restaurants and food producers in Italy’s gorgeous-yet-hyper touristic locations must fight to survive, catering to foreign tastes and sacrificing quality while banking on the assumption that tourists won’t kn...

This was the year of getting back out there—as vaccines became readily available in the spring and borders opened slowly throughout the summer and fall, our travel calendars began to fill up once again. Now, as we look ahead to what 2022 has in store, it’s clear that our travel priorities have changed. We’re no longer checking destinations off a list; instead we’re being purposeful about why we choose to take a trip, and thoughtful about how our actions impact local communities while we’re th...

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Lonely Planet’s Experience Italy is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Learn to voga in Venice, explore the palaces of Turin, and discover hidden beaches and lush islands on the Amalfi Coast - all guided by local experts with fres...

In an industrial-chic space with 360-degree views of Zone 4, Guatemala City’s hip dining neighborhood, chef Debora Fadul’s one-table restaurant Diacá serves her signature palate-confounding dishes, like grilled watermelon soup, or chile relleno with majunche tortilla crumble in honey meringue. A block away, Pablo Díaz’s Mercado 24 makes raw shrimp ceviche with fresh Guatemalan chiles and chocolate. And in Zone 14, Sergio Díaz’s upscale Sublime offers dishes inspired by moments in Guatemala's ...

When in Rome.
Some years ago, I attended a dinner in Italy, where I’ve lived since 2010. We were knee-deep in a bottle of wine when one of the other guests learned that I’m a food writer. “You’ve heard of s—, right?” he asked.
That was my introduction to la pajata–a quintessential Roman dish made from the chyme-filled small intestines of suckling calves. That la pajata comes from Rome isn’t surprising–Rome is renowned for its offal dishes. The historic Testaccio slaughterhouse–where workers w...

Anyone who says that nothing exciting happens in February or March has probably never scored a sweet off-season travel deal. As it turns out, those gloomy, stir-crazy months when you’re most in need of a holiday can be a great time to find deep discounts on flights and hotels. “Winter is low season for many destinations,” says Robert Reid, a Lonely Planet guidebook author and explorer for National Geographic. “You can find airfares and hotels dropping prices to encourage impulse buys.” If you...

Tbilisi is the capital city of Georgia, at the crossroads between Europe and Asia.
A mix of art, culinary, and wellness offerings make it the perfect location for a team retreat.
Activities can include sampling Georgian dumplings, taking a traditional Georgian bath, and tasting the local wine.
Read more from this series — Global Experience, Local Connections —to find out how to explore the world like a local.
Tbilisi is not the first place you'd think of for a team retreat, but the capital ci...

Milan is the financial capital of Italy and a big destination for business travellers around the world.
The city also has a rich history dating back centuries.
There are so many other things to explore outside of the traditional sights — from food to art to architecture.
Read more from this series — Global Experience, Local Connections —to find out how to explore the world like a local.
Milan is Italy's financial capital and hosts its only stock exchange, but its ancient Celtic roots, role in...

Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s youth, military record, and marital status may distinguish him from the other 2020 US Presidential Election candidates, but it’s his rumoured proficiency in seven languages that really has people talking.
This seemingly magical feat is especially impressive in predominantly monolingual countries like the United States and the United Kingdom (where, respectively, roughly 80% and 62% of the population speaks only English). But where such enviable talent creates an aura of...

Italy is a dream destination, but for everything this beautiful, stylish country gets right, catering to English-speaking tourists is simply not its strong point. English-speaking visitors will find garbled English “translations” wherever they go, and nowhere is this more frustrating than in the restaurant.

Back of book essay for Mabuhay, the in-flight magazine of Philippine Airlines.

"Eden of the East"

7 / 10
Hotel Casa Yvorio’s secluded location at the far end of town (2.2 miles/3.5 kilometres) away from the city centre, is perfect for visitors who are looking for a quiet beach holiday. However, it might be inconvenient for those planning to enjoy Terracina’s cultural events and nightlife. In the high season, free city shuttles connect Hotel Casa Yvorio with the city centre, and bicycles are always available for rent.
6 / 10
At the time of writing in September 2017, Hotel Casa Yvorio was r...