Bite in! The best places to eat

You need to plan a stop at these restaurants... [View in browser]( [Lonely Planet logo]( [TikTok]( [instagram]( [facebook]( [Pinterest]( [A Trip Around the Planet - Your source for all things travel news](www.lonelyplanet.com) A Trip Around the Planet November 11, 2023 [SPONSORED BY]( [Babbel logo.](   This week: Local flavor to the max [street food in bangkok]( Eat where the locals do One of my favorite things about planning a trip is mapping out where I'm going to eat. That’s why I’m thrilled about our new series called Local Bites, where our in-destination contributors offer their recommendations for the best places to eat in their cities and neighborhoods. Dive into the [best brunch spots in Lisbon]( find a [Michelin-star recommendation in East London]( or discover the “[you have to know it is there to find it” bar in Bangkok]( – there are lots of gems to visit. And it's always easier to find these places if you speak some of the language. For a limited time, our friends at Babbel are offering an amazing sale: up to [55% off a Babbel subscription](. It’s a great way to access bite-sized 10-minute language lessons for real-world use, so you can place your food order with confidence. — Melissa Yeager, Senior Editor [Check out Bangkok's Local Bites]( The week's top stories How do I increase my odds of seeing the northern lights? Did you know you can increase your odds of seeing this wonder of nature? Kerry Walker breaks down what you need to do to make any aurora-hunting trip a success. [Learn about seeing the aurora]( [A green swirl of the northern lights in the sky](   Spending Diaries: Oslo on a budget Speaking of heading to Nordic countries, writer Tasmin Waby breaks down how to see [Norway]( stunningly beautiful (and expensive) [capital]( for a few less krone. [See what it cost]( [Oslo opera house](   Take a hike… to a beach Long walks might not come to mind when you think of [Greece]( but [Crete]( has [some great routes]( including this vigorous 10-mile hike that leads to a spectacular beach. [Here's how to plan it]( [Woman sitting in a beachside restaurant in Crete.](   More travel news - [A first-timer’s guide to the Crop Over festival in Barbados]( - [Start planning a sunny escape: 10 places for winter sun in Europe]( - [London's most viral (and delicious) desserts]( - [Sleeping pods and cocktail bars: Europe’s new night trains lure solo travelers]( Trending destination [Registan Square in Samarkand, Uzbekistan]( Uzbekistan Lonely Planet editor [Alex Butler]( traveled to [Uzbekistan]( for a whirlwind visit to see the country's highlights and what lies beyond the cities of the Silk Road. Use her tips and insights to plan your trip. [Read about Alex's Uzbek adventure](   ADVERTISEMENT [Babbel. Start speaking a new language in 3 weeks! Get up to 55% off.](   Visit get.babbel.com to view full terms and conditions. We may receive compensation when you click one of these links. Love travel inspiration in your inbox? Share with a fellow travel lover by forwarding to a friend. Did someone share this email with you? Subscribe by clicking [here](.   This email was sent to you by: Lonely Planet Publications Ltd. | 1101 Red Ventures Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29707 © 2023 Lonely Planet [Unsubscribe]( Policy](