Tips & articles
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Navigating Istanbul by night
13 April 2012
The residents of Istanbul do a number of things extremely well. They shop with an almost religious fervour, they demand...
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Remembering Gallipoli: must-see sights for Anzac Day
13 April 2012
From Turkey, Australia and New Zealand to Britain and France, people join together ever...
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A perfect trip to Turkey
04 April 2012
In this ancient country where Europe meets Asia, the sun shines down on a unique fusion of history and scenery,...
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The dying art of bargaining in Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar
26 March 2012
The elaborate etiquette of the Ottoman Empire lingers in many day-to-day rituals still observed in its greatest creation, the city...
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A perfect day in Istanbul
22 March 2012
The day starts early and evocatively in Turkey’s biggest city. At dawn, the amplified strains of the call to prayer...
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Master the art of cooking like a local
22 March 2012
One of the best souvenirs you can bring back from a trip is some tasty dishes to share with your...
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Ask Lonely Planet: where can I find an unusual wine-tasting experience?
29 February 2012
Lonely Planet’s experts have travel suggestions galore, so they couldn’t wait to advise Lonely Planet Magazine reader Emma Cohen on...
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Travelling blind
26 January 2012
This remarkable story, originally published in Lonely Planet Magazine, takes us into the world of Tony Giles, who travels around...
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Calling the caf-fiends: great coffee spots
19 January 2012
It inspires passion, opinion and addiction. It’s the world’s second most valuable commodity (after petroleum), and it will almost certainly...
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Istanbul’s bath houses: a step-by-step guide
02 January 2012
Want to steam away the travel grime in Istanbul’s famed hamams but confused by the rituals? Here’s a simple guide...
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Sports in unlikely places
01 December 2011
Watching or playing your favourite sport while on holiday can be a great conversation starter. If the sport is truly...
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Greatest historical journeys: part three
18 October 2011
In the third and final instalment taken from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we look at three more great historical...
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Greatest historical journeys: part two
05 October 2011
In the second instalment taken from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we look at three more great historical journeys. So...
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10 essential stops for Europe first-timers
20 September 2011
We’ve come a long way since the emergence of the 17th-century ‘Grand Tour,’ when the wealthy (mostly Brits) finished their...
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Top 10 works of engineering genius
19 September 2011
Those monuments you’ve crossed the planet to see – they’re big, but are they clever? Well, yes, actually they are....
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Top 10 things to throw yourself off
13 September 2011
Have you had a good plummet lately? No? Well, if you’d like to add an adrenaline rush and an element...
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Top 5 tips for travel during Ramadan
01 August 2011
Ramadan Mubarak! With the Muslim holy month of Ramadan about to start, now’s a good time to learn to say...
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Stepping out: the world’s best long walks
18 July 2011
Forget planes, trains and automobiles – the greenest and greatest way to travel is to use your own two feet....
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The world’s most beautiful buildings
13 July 2011
Straight away we’ll say that this isn’t a top 10 list. There are just far too many styles of buildings,...
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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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Cappadocia: Turkey’s land of fairy chimneys
27 April 2011
Cappadocia, a dreamy slice of central Turkey dotted with ‘fairy chimneys’ (rock formations), has a history every bit as remarkable...
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10 most beautiful places in the world to wake up in
08 April 2011
This content was specially produced by Lonely Planet for Hyatt.Even if you’re not a morning person, opening your eyes in...
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Steal away: hidden coastlines of the Mediterranean
24 February 2011
If lying elbow-to-elbow with sunbathing strangers on a French Riviera beach doesn’t fit your criteria for a relaxing seaside getaway,...
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A guide to the eateries of Turkey
23 February 2011
A guide to the various types of eating places you’ll find in Turkey.One of the joys of eating out in...
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