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  1. Believe your eyes: the world’s strangest optical illusions and mirages

    10 May 2012

    Can you believe your eyes? When it comes to these head-twisters, chances are you can’t. Come around the globe with...

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  3. Best adventure travel ideas

    29 April 2012

    If you’re after an outdoor adventure, look no further. In this excerpt from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we bring...

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  4. Where to go in July

    24 April 2012

    Have some free time this July but don’t know what to do with it? Check out these top destinations from...

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  5. The world’s iciest surf spots

    17 April 2012

    Surfing is usually associated with warm climates, where the smell of coconut oil drifts through the air and bronzed bodies...

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  6. Voyages of a lifetime

    07 February 2012

    The romance of long ocean and river voyages of history holds powerful sway over the dreams of many world travellers....

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  7. Northern Lights: a how-to guide

    15 November 2011

    There are few phenomena that capture the imagination like the Aurora Borealis. The Northern Lights appear only at high latitudes...

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  8. Best ways to see Europe

    20 September 2011

    Four wheels, two wheels, ferry or foot – in this extract from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we show you...

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  9. Top 17 experiences in Norway

    01 June 2011

    Norway is a once-in-a-lifetime destination and the essence of its appeal is remarkably simple: this is one of the most...

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  10. Europe’s 8 best night trains

    10 May 2011

    The midnight thump and clunk of railway carriages being uncoupled and shunted in a station somewhere in central Europe is...

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  11. Norway: travel books to read before you go

    30 December 2010

    This excerpt from Lonely Planet’s Norway guide provides a selection of travel literature to get you in the mood for your...

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  12. The 10 best things to do in 2011

    10 December 2010

    Punctuate this year with meaningful experiences. Choose from options that girdle the globe – from cricket bats and birthday parties...

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  13. Europe’s best train journey?

    18 November 2010

    We’re somewhere on the Hardervigga plateau on one of the world’s highest stretches of railway tracks and we appear to...

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  14. Destination at a glance: Norway

    09 November 2010

    Norway is the supermodel of Scandinavia, a peak- and fjord-blessed country that gives its neighbours a serious case of mountain...

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  15. 10 best boat journeys

    09 November 2010

    Boats are often overlooked as a way to see the world; we invariably have limited time to get from A...

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  16. Europe’s most unusual hotels

    29 October 2010

    Forget keycards, how about an iPhone to access your suite? From electronic art hotels to igloos and wine barrels, these...

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  17. Scandinavia: travel books to read before you go

    01 October 2010

    This excerpt from Lonely Planet’s Scandinavia guide provides a selection of travel literature to get you in the mood for...

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  18. Life near the North Pole

    14 September 2010

    Approaching the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard is like crossing some unseen frontier of the mind. Jagged natural ramparts, serpentine fjords...

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  19. 5 wild ways to spend the December holiday season

    24 August 2010

    Fancy a break from the usual December festivities of egg nog and fruit cake? If you want to tackle something...

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  20. Norway: come for the sun, stay for the light show

    02 August 2010

    When it comes to spotting natural phenomena, it’s hard to go past Norway. From August, you’ll catch the end of...

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  21. The Global World Cup

    24 July 2010

    Featured post: Spain’s big win — as seen from a tiny Spanish village.Fans around the world are in a football...

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  22. Travel tips: Algeria opens up; Norway going cheap

    21 July 2010

    Here at Lonely Planet, we have travel experts on tap. In this excerpt from the August 2010 issue of...

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  23. Best places to get married - and best places to go after a break up!

    19 July 2010

    From the giddy heights of romance and commitment to the best places to be miserable and alone, we’ve got places...

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  24. Blogger interview: Alex Budak on Semester at Sea

    25 May 2010

    Travel blogger, technology advocate, media scholar - add ‘sailor’ to that list. Alex Budak tells us about his floating college...

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