Lonely Planet's armchair explorer : discover the best music, film and literature from around the world

Enjoy a cultural journey to 120 countries via their most illuminating books, movies and music. Lonely Planet's Armchair Explorer présents the top films, books and songs that will reveal each country's soul. Deep dives on special topics and artist profiles add context. Discover American jazz. French cinema. Irish literature. Māori culture and much more, whether you're preparing for upcoming travel or voyaging into the unknown from home.