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Europe’s greatest seaside escapes
10 February 2012
The greatest seaside escapes are usually the ones that nobody else knows about: the ones down the mile-long sandy trail,...
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Saddle up for the world’s best cycling routes
01 February 2012
There’s no better way to explore a place than by bike. In honour of our favourite two-wheeled travel companion, here...
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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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Globetrotting for chocoholics
19 January 2012
Love chocolate? Discover how to feel full of beans on this non-stop choc-focused tour of the planet.Flanders, BelgiumBelgians love chocolate...
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A galloping gourmet’s guide to Europe
19 January 2012
From Somerset to Sweden, spend a weekend sampling top quality produce and plonk across the continent.1. Feast on gourmet cuisine...
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Delicious destinations for iconic dishes
19 January 2012
Cultures and countries are defined by food and many are rightly proud of their culinary heritage. Some dishes are so...
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A love surprise: perfect Valentine’s Day getaways you hadn’t thought of
11 January 2012
Why settle for a card and flowers for this Valentine’s Day? Travel, dang it! If you’re thinking of venturing out,...
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Hadrian’s Wall: top 6 sights along England’s most famous ruin
06 January 2012
Where can you wander alongside the ghosts of Roman soldiers at garrison towns, ancient temples and crumbling forts? Step back...
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London’s evening haunts: travel expertise from Wenzani
06 December 2011
The busy streets of London can certainly work up a thirst, but how do you find the drinking dens that...
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A dream trip for music lovers
01 December 2011
Plug in the earphones, fire up the iPod and get ready for a round-the-world journey like no other. From good...
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A dream trip for art lovers
01 December 2011
So you want to do the Louvre, the Metropolitan, the Hermitage. Okay. You could trot the globe touring the world’s...
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The 7 wonders of winter
17 November 2011
As temperatures plummet in the Northern Hemisphere, why not enjoy some of the great travel experiences that only a big...
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Travel then and now: oh how you’ve changed
17 November 2011
With America’s Transport Security Administration recently ‘celebrating’ its 10th birthday, we’ve been reflecting on the massive changes in travel over...
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Food wars: UK vs USA
15 November 2011
“It looks like we have food travel on the calendar this month, so I was planning to write a blog...
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Light it up on Bonfire Night
02 November 2011
This Saturday is Bonfire Night in the UK, a night when thousands of Brits will wrap up warm and head...
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What is London?
14 October 2011
What is London?For starters it’s Lonely Planet’s top city for 2012, as voted in our annual Best in Travel list....
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Greatest historical journeys: part one
04 October 2011
In the first of three instalments taken from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we look at the ten greatest historical...
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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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Where to go in November
07 September 2011
Fancy hitting the road in November? Check out these recommended places from Lonely Planet Magazine.The Cotswolds, EnglandIt might be chilly,...
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Scilly Isles: 12 ideas for a perfect trip
05 September 2011
Just 28 miles off the Cornish coast, this pristine archipelago is a taste of rural England as it once was...
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Destinations that pair well with wine and beer
19 August 2011
A glistening glass of local wine, with a tasty little snack on the side – is there anything better? It’s...
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Drawn from life: the world’s most fascinating artists’ gardens
03 August 2011
One-off imaginations have turned these gardens into offbeat wonderlands. Get your green on and go wandering!1. Las Pozas, MexicoEdward James...
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How to do the London Olympics
02 August 2011
It’s less than a year until the Olympics get underway in London. The stadiums are nearly finished, the medals have...
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Where to go in October
01 August 2011
Travelling in October? Consider one of these destinations from the experts at Lonely Planet Magazine:New EnglandThere are few better ways...
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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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