Dua Lipa, the London-born singer of Kosovan-Albanian heritage, has turned her well-documented travel enthusiasm into a practical resource for European explorers. Through a partnership with Google Maps, she has released Dua's Lists, a set of twelve curated recommendations spanning dining, culture, and hidden corners across the continent.
The lists, developed alongside her editorial platform Service95, cover cities including Paris, London, Barcelona, and Prishtina—the Kosovan capital where Lipa lived as a child and which she now calls home. Users can save the destinations to their own maps and even spot a customized Pegman icon styled after the singer.
Romantic Dinners and Casual Bites
For those planning a memorable evening, Lipa's Date Nights to Remember list includes Bistro Des Tournelles in Paris, a candlelit spot serving traditional French fare like pan-fried oyster mushrooms and beef tenderloin with pepper sauce. In Milan, she recommends Dal Bolognese Milano for what she describes as an immersive Italian experience, praising its tagliatelle al ragu as the best she has ever tasted.
For more relaxed outings, her Chill Dinners and Snacks list features Proper Pizza in Prishtina, where she says the crust and toppings consistently deliver. She also highlights San Ginés Chocolate Shop in Madrid, a 24-hour institution famous for churros with hot chocolate—a ritual she calls one of the world's great food traditions.
Travelers seeking authentic local experiences may also appreciate the growing trend of industrial tourism across Europe, which offers a different lens on regional heritage.
Prishtina Through Her Eyes
Lipa's The Perfect Prishtina list offers an intimate view of her hometown. She describes the National Gallery of Kosovo, established in 1979 to revive the local art scene after wartime destruction, as deeply important to the community. The Old Green Market, one of the city's oldest trading areas, provides a glimpse into daily Kosovar life, while the nearby Ethnographic Museum—an 18th-century landmark—showcases the country's history.
For Albanian cuisine, she points to Tiffany, a homey restaurant in the city center serving dishes like kajmak (a traditional cream), seasonal ajvar (a red pepper and aubergine relish), and wood-oven specialties.
Independent Bookshops and Cultural Spaces
Book lovers can explore Lipa's picks for independent stores. Rare Birds Book Shop in Edinburgh exclusively stocks fiction by women, a concept inspired by founder Rachel Wood's saying that a rare bird is both an exceptional person and a rarity. In Porto, Livraria Lello—famous for its carved wooden staircase and stained glass ceiling—is hosting an exhibition by Chinese contemporary artist Ai Weiwei as part of its BABELL literary initiative. Marseille's Ensemble combines a curated collection of contemporary photography books with a gallery space.
For those planning a broader European itinerary, resources like the Belgium Travel Guide offer expert tips on castles and cuisine, while the rise of luxury cruise and rail combos reflects a growing appetite for slow tourism across the continent.
Lipa's lists are available now on Google Maps, inviting users to build their own journeys inspired by her personal favorites—from candlelit dinners in Paris to the vibrant markets of Prishtina.
