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  1. Poland for foodies

    04 April 2012

    There’s more to Polish cuisine than vodka and dumplings. In this excerpt from the brand-new Lonely Planet Poland travel guide,...

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  2. Whose round is it anyway? The world’s best booze

    21 March 2012

    Drinking the local beverage is a sure way to warm the hearts of the locals. Here is a selection of...

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  3. 10 hidden gems of Europe

    24 February 2012

    There’s no place like Paris, Barcelona or Rome – but Europe has untouched corners that match the big hitters on...

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  4. Most fairytale-like European castles

    01 August 2011

    All you Cinderellas and Prince Charmings: you will go to the ball, at one of Europe’s grandly fortified fantasies.1. Prague...

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  5. Europe by train: how to get more bang for your buck

    10 May 2011

    When it comes to train travel in Europe, the big question is always the same: is it better to purchase...

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  6. 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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  7. Mini guide to Krakow, Poland

    09 May 2011

    Poland’s medieval capital has miraculously endured wars and oppressive regimes, to become one of Europe’s cultural treasure troves. The city is a...

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  8. Short trips, worlds away from Kraków

    04 February 2011

    Not far, but worlds away from the unending charm of Kraków, are two of Poland’s most cherished sites. Both are...

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  9. Beside the (Baltic) seaside

    02 February 2011

    “Kawa… herbata!”A cry of “Tea… coffee!” in Polish is not something you’d expect to hear while sunning yourself at a...

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  10. How to drink vodka like a Pole

    27 December 2010

    Planning a trip to Kraków and want to fit in by drinking like a true Pole? In this excerpt from...

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  11. 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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  12. Forget Western Europe: try these great Eastern alternatives

    20 October 2010

    To say that the tourist trail through Western Europe is well-travelled is an understatement. In fact it’s so well-travelled...

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  13. Poland: travel books to read before you go

    16 October 2010

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

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  14. Ask Lonely Planet: he wants activity, I want relaxation. Help!

    07 October 2010

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

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  15. Central Europe: travel books to read before you go

    01 October 2010

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

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  16. Eastern Europe: travel books to read before you go

    01 October 2010

    This reading list excerpted from Lonely Planet’s guide to Eastern Europe provides an interesting introduction to the complexities and idi...

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  17. Countries that can still be travelled on the cheap

    09 September 2010

    Cash-flow issues? Global recession getting you down? No budget, no problem – in this extract from Lonely Planet’s...

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  18. Top 10 Eastern European getaways

    07 July 2010

    For years Eastern Europe was the undiscovered half of the continent, where architectural gems, wonderful landscapes and buzzing cities saw...

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  19. 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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