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Lonely PlanetSep 17, 2026

A Guide to East African Coffee Culture

The best coffee estates and producers in Kenya and northern Tanzania.

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Arusha Coffee LodgeHotelFive-star lodge on a large coffee farm.
Baraka FarmSightSmaller-scale coffee farm tour option.
Café ArushaRestaurantLocated on the 3rd floor of Arusha Mall.
Coffee CultureRestaurant
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Java HouseCaféNairobi, KenyaWhen founded, it was one of the few places to find "export-quality" Kenyan coffee brewed and served in the region,…
Connect CoffeeCaféNairobi, KenyaSources coffee directly from regional farmers.
Café AMKACaféNairobi, KenyaFood, specialty coffee and feel-good moments, served the AMKA way.
Kahawa Shambani Coffee ToursSightMoshi, TanzaniaRun by a local cooperative advocating for small producers.
Kilimanjaro Coffee LodgeHotelMoshi, TanzaniaFirst East African estate with organic certification.
Union CaféCaféMoshi, TanzaniaHub of local life and project of a coffee smallholder cooperative.
Karunguru Coffee EstateSightThika, Kenya
Kesh Kesh Coffee RoasteryCaféNairobi, Kenya
Karen Blixen Coffee GardenRestaurantNairobi, Kenya
Safari BookingsPlaceNairobi, Kenya

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National GeographicSep 2

These Are the 20 Best New Hotels in the World

From a reimagined 18th-century villa in Malta to a mountain paradise near Yellowstone National Park, these just-opened and reopened hotels are unique, chic, and guaranteed to be worth the journey.

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Koroi Forest CampHotellodge in Arusha National Park
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One&Only Moonlight BasinHotelBig Sky, United Statesalpine retreat near Big Sky, Montana
Big Sky ResortSightBig Sky, United Statesprivate gondola takes guests to slopes
Lee Metcalf WildernessTrailBig Sky, United Stateshorseback riding nearby
Harbor House InnHotelElk, United Stateshistoric property on Highway 1 in Elk
Akira BackRestaurantBig Sky, United StatesMichelin-starred, known for wagyu and sushi
Jean-Michel Cousteau ResortHotelSavusavu, Fijiconservation retreat on Vanua Levu
AirellesHotelVenice, ItalyFrench luxury hotel brand in Venice
Guerlain spaSightVenice, Italylargest spa in Venice, 18,300 square feet
Lee’s PoolsSightBig Sky, United Statespaddleboarding and fly-fishing at resort
MoonshackRestaurantBig Sky, United Statesspeakeasy-style cabin serving top-shelf whiskeys
Greenwood CoveSightElk, United Statesseals, sea lions, otters seen here
Château la CommaraineHotelPommard, Francewine estate in Burgundian village of Pommard
Clos de la Commaraine vineyardSightPommard, Franceprized premier cru monopole, nine acres
Auprès du ClocherRestaurantPommard, FranceMichelin-starred restaurant steps away
Caiman, PantanalHotelPantanal, Brazileco-resort near world's largest tropical wetland
Casa CaimanHotelPantanal, Brazilconverted farmhouse, main lodge with 18 rooms
Villa BaiazinhaHotelPantanal, Brazilprivate six-room stay
Villa CordilheiraHotelPantanal, Brazilexclusive seven-room option
OnçafariPlacePantanal, Brazilconservation project guests can see work
Instituto Arara AzulPlacePantanal, BrazilHyacinth Macaw Institute, conservation project
Coral SandsHotelHarbour Island, Bahamasbeachfront inn with cottages on Harbour Island
The Pink MermaidRestaurantHarbour Island, BahamasItalian fare with Caribbean twist

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Lonely PlanetJul 15

The 8 destinations pro travelers say ruin all others

Sometimes a life-changing trip is just as damning as it is magnificent, ruining you for any trip you eventually take. These destinations are worth that sacrifice.

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Ngorongoro CraterSightWorld's largest unbroken volcanic caldera with abundant animals.
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GreeceSightAthens, GreeceDestination that ruins all others.
Andes MountainsSightSantiago, ChileHigh mountains for skiing.
Laguna del IncaSightSantiago, ChileCrystal blue lagoon below the high Andes.
Maipo ValleyNeighborhoodSantiago, ChileBirthplace of Chilean wine.
MontanaNeighborhoodHelena, United StatesSummer destination for outdoor adventures.
YellowstoneSightGardiner, United StatesNational park in Montana.
Yasuní National ParkSightCoca, EcuadorAmazonian Ecuador park that brings visitors to tears.
Amazonian EcuadorNeighborhoodCoca, EcuadorEco-lodge with spider monkeys and paddle canoes.
El Questro StationSightEl Questro, AustraliaWestern Australia station with reds, greens, waterfalls.
Kimberley regionNeighborhoodBroome, AustraliaRegion in Western Australia with stark contrasts.
CambodiaSightPhnom Penh, CambodiaAmazing people, food, and culture.
SicilyNeighborhoodPalermo, ItalyBeautiful island with kind people and great views.
Aegean SeaSightAthens, Greece
Tonlé Sap LakeSightPhnom Penh, Cambodia

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The GuardianSep 21, 2025

From the Gobi to Ghana: 10 of the best community tourism trips around the world

Make your next holiday more meaningful with an itinerary that supports local welfare projects, empowers women and showcases traditional customs Eternal Landscapes offers individual and small-group trips to Mongolia, with a focus on supporting local communities. On the five-day Erdenedalai Explorer trip, guests stay with a herding family in the vast steppes of the “Middle Gobi”, an area often by…

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Eternal LandscapesPlaceUlaanbaatar, MongoliaOffers trips to Mongolia supporting local communities.
Amba YaaluHotelKandalama, Sri LankaSri Lanka’s first hotel fully managed and staffed by women.
Thema CollectionPlaceKandalama, Sri LankaEco-friendly hotel chain with a focus on women's employment.
Intrepid TravelPlaceMarrakesh, MoroccoOffers South Morocco Discovery adventure.
Masai Clean Cookstoves projectPlaceSerengeti, TanzaniaHelps replace traditional stoves with modern models.
Wild FrontiersPlaceTbilisi, GeorgiaOffers tailored community-led trips.
Tusheti regionNeighborhoodTbilisi, GeorgiaProtected landscape managed by the Tushetian people.
Nukriani WorkshopsPlaceTbilisi, GeorgiaSupports local communities and traditional crafts.
Village WaysPlaceBhopal, IndiaPioneer in sustainable tourism.
Kanha national parkSightBhopal, IndiaSafari highlight in rural India.
Gap360PlaceAccra, GhanaOffers trips supporting local communities for 18-30 year olds.
Ghana Teaching and Childcare ProjectPlaceAccra, GhanaVolunteers work alongside locals in schools or childcare.
Astungkara WayTrailDenpasar, Indonesia85-mile hiking route across Bali.
Township and VillagePlaceStellenbosch, South AfricaWelcomes visitors into communities in Stellenbosch.
Erdenedalai ExplorerPlaceUlaanbaatar, MongoliaFive-day trip staying with a herding family.
G AdventuresPlaceSerengeti, TanzaniaPuts community tourism at the heart of many itineraries.
Rukha Ayllu projectPlaceHuilloc, PeruHelps families in Huilloc benefit from responsible tourism.
Valencia Travel CuscoPlaceHuilloc, PeruLaunched initiative to improve infrastructure in Huilloc.
Colours of PeruPlaceHuilloc, Peru14-day trip including a visit to the Rukha Ayllu project.
Tree to Waterfall hikeTrailDenpasar, IndonesiaFour-day hike covering 29 miles.
Kayamandi townshipNeighborhoodStellenbosch, South Africa

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