Dua Lipa has spent years quietly building an impressive mental encyclopedia of the world's best-kept travel secrets. Now, she's opening her personal archives. In May 2026, the London-based pop star teamed up with Google Maps to unleash 12 themed travel guides containing over 130 restaurants, record stores, wine bars, bookshops, and nightlife venues spanning 47 countries.
What started as casual habit between friends has evolved into something far more useful for curious travelers. "I've been making lists and sharing travel recs with my friends for years," Dua Lipa explained in her announcement. "Now I'm sharing them with you on Google Maps."
Twelve Lists, Infinite Possibilities
Each guide targets a different mood or location. London Eats on Repeat captures her go-to spots in her current home city. The Essential NYC and Los Angeles Hot Spots deliver urban dining and nightlife wisdom. The Perfect Prishtina celebrates her childhood hometown in Kosovo with genuine local flavor. Then there's Tokyo Culture and Eats, Must-See Mexico City, and Chill Dinners and Snacks for those who want low-key evenings.
Music lovers should hunt down Global Record Stores, a collection of vinyl havens she's discovered across continents. Her Natural Wine Bars guide leans into the current wine scene obsession, while Favourite Bookstores and Date Nights to Remember round out the cultural itinerary. Finally, The Best Nights Out is for travelers seeking the kind of venues where the energy doesn't drop until sunrise.
The Geography of Good Taste
The United Kingdom dominates her personal map with the highest concentration of favorites. Lala Books in London sits alongside Lovett's bar in Cornwall and the natural wine spot The Dreamery, a mix of established hotspots and lesser-known gems that will likely see crowds of inspired visitors in coming months. New York City edges in second place with 18 addresses, closely trailed by Mexico, Japan, Kosovo, and California.
Her reach spans impressively far. Brussels gets representation through Tropicall Records, while Antwerp includes De Groene Waterman on her picks. Europe's wine culture clearly resonates with her taste, and she's clearly spent enough time in each location to spot what locals actually love, not just what tourists photograph.
Beyond the Lists
Google went further with a custom Pegman avatar decked out in Dua's signature style: golden hoop earrings, dark sunglasses, and a designer handbag. This custom figure will appear in Street View throughout the year across six of her favorite cities (Mexico City, Los Angeles, New York, Pristina, London, and Tokyo), letting fans virtually wander the same streets their favorite artist explores.
What makes these recommendations valuable isn't just star power. Dua Lipa's selections suggest genuine exploration and discovery, not a publicist's corporate partnership catalog. She's included places that feel lived-in and personal, spots where she's probably ordered the same drink twice and knows the staff by name. Cities like Brussels clearly appeal to her eye for culture and sophistication, and that discerning sensibility shines through every category.
For travelers seeking direction without the generic travel blogger route, these lists offer something rare: a peek into how someone who's actually been everywhere decides where to go. The guides are live on Google Maps right now, ready to pull you toward the next airport.
