Lucky you!
My problem with travel guidebooks ( Lonely planet and the rest of the gang) is that they never really have enough on where to shop or eat. I have this notebook filled with the names and addresses of cool restaurants and shops to check out in between doing all the usual touristy stuff. Here are two websites that I’ve used.
Unlike.net
Focuses on many of the “party” cities and a huge plus point is that they provide directions by public transport. I remember finding a very well curated magazine shop, Do You Read Me in Berlin.
Design Sponge
If you’re heading to the USA this would be great, they’ve even got Detroit covered. But they’ve not left out other destinations like Paris, London and Shanghai. The website has a strong design focus, so it’s great for those who like shops with tons of knick knacks and cozy cafes.
Leave a comment if you know of any other cool online guides.
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