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Paradises on Earth
09 Februar 2012
Gin-clear water at bath temperature, a breeze ruffling the coconut palms, and sand as fine and white as sugar –...
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Voyages of a lifetime
07 Februar 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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Whose round is it anyway? The world’s best booze
19 Januar 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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Calling the caf-fiends: great coffee spots
19 Januar 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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Journeys down the world’s longest rivers
12 Dezember 2011
Do you want to feel the pulse of ancient civilisations? Travelling the world’s longest rivers is an exhilarating way to...
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7 natural wonders of the world: Lonely Planet readers’ picks
22 November 2011
The New7Wonders Foundation caused no end of controversy and outrage with their shortlist of the world’s natural wonders, and it...
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5 embarrassing (or pregnant) language mistakes
05 Oktober 2011
Flickr: AugapfelPart of the fun when visiting foreign lands i...
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World’s most amazing natural phenomena
23 September 2011
Nature is always amazing, but sometimes it pulls a really freakish rabbit out of a hat. Here’s where to catch...
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10 wild regions saved from certain death
06 September 2011
Having been snatched from the very jaws of environmental disaster lends a certain added drama to these wilderness regions.1. Franklin...
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Beginner’s guide to South America
29 August 2011
South America has long captivated travellers with its plethora of natural and cultural wonders. Take a quick inventory of continental...
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Splash out: the world’s most amazing waterfalls
10 August 2011
The bigger they are, the harder they fall – feel the power of the planet’s mightiest and most beautiful waterfalls.1....
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The world’s most beautiful buildings
13 Juli 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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Brazil’s top 10 carnivals
06 Juli 2011
Brazilians know how to throw a party on a mammoth scale and make other festivals look like trainspotting conventions. So...
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A perfect day in Rio de Janeiro
16 Juni 2011
Few people are in a hurry in Rio de Janeiro – after all, it’s a city widely known around Brazil...
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Top 10 highlights of 10 great countries
14 Mai 2011
Want to get straight to the cream of 10 great destinations? Check out these top tens!1. Top 10 Croatian highlights...
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Top 10 destinations for twitchers
14 Mai 2011
If you don’t know what a ‘twitcher’ is then this list is probably not for you – then again, perhaps...
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Best places to play the locals at their own game
13 April 2011
Card games have long been good friends to the traveller whether on long train trips or waiting for transport connections....
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9 iconic sporting events
22 März 2011
The sporting world, with its heroes and symbols, is a massive travel draw. While major international events dominate world headlines,...
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Samba: searching for the perfect beat
24 Februar 2011
Few cities are as deeply connected to its musical heritage as Rio de Janeiro. Imagining Rio without samba is to...
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Rio: the top 10 attractions of the Cidade Maravilhosa
22 Februar 2011
It’s a rare visitor who doesn’t fall hard for the alluring beauty of Rio de Janeiro. Known as the cidade...
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The other side of Rio: bohemian Santa Teresa
21 Februar 2011
Rio de Janeiro has long been associated with its magnificent beaches. Copacabana and Ipanema broug...
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Carnaval in Brazil: Rio and beyond
14 Februar 2011
One of the world’s largest parties, Carnaval – held this year from March 4 through 8 – is virtually synonymous...
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Lonely Planet’s honeymoon helpdesk
02 Februar 2011
Getting married? Great news! Congratulations from everyone at Lonely Planet. We love a bit of romance. After all, our story...
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Tips for Amazon riverboat trips
03 Januar 2011
Rivers are roads in Amazonia, and riverboat trips are a uniquely Amazonian experience: the slow pace, sleeping in hammocks, watching the...
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