Europe Travel Stories

Apr 29, 2011 • 5 min read

Here's our pick of the perfect destinations for the best food without a face – and three for vegetarians to avoid…

Apr 1, 2011 • 6 min read

Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2011 brings you the cities where history's best artistic talents had their imagination fired - and left a legacy of their…

Apr 1, 2011 • 6 min read

Why wait in line at a gallery when these splendid works are on offer in the street? And they can be enjoyed for free! In this excerpt from Lonely Planet's…

Mar 29, 2011 • 2 min read

Island-hoppers needn’t venture to Greece or Thailand for their fix of beaches, ferries and the castaway lifestyle. In fact, Great Britain is made up of…

Mar 24, 2011 • 3 min read

One of travel's greatest joys is experiencing different cultures through food. But, paradoxically, the ease of global travel is putting local cuisines at…

Mar 22, 2011 • 4 min read

The sporting world, with its heroes and symbols, is a massive travel draw. While major international events dominate world headlines, it's often the…

Mar 10, 2011 • 3 min read

Even in straitened times, Ireland has never needed an excuse to celebrate. If the more eccentric end of the cultural spectrum is to your liking, here are…

Feb 24, 2011 • 5 min read

Europe’s most popular holiday islands draw major tourist crowds to its well-known charms - everyone knows Ibiza as Party Central - but with a bit of…

Feb 18, 2011 • 2 min read

The mainstay of Italian colazione (breakfast) is scalding hot espresso, cappuccino (espresso with a goodly dollop of foamed milk) or caffè latte – the hot…

Feb 8, 2011 • 5 min read

Ah, those halcyon student days. Picture cafes buzzing far past midnight with wine-fueled debates on the nature of love and mortality. Ancient libraries…

Feb 7, 2011 • 3 min read

I’m no objectum sexual, a person with 'pronounced emotional and often romantic desire towards particular inanimate objects', like newlywed Erika Eiffel…

Feb 4, 2011 • 5 min read

Improve yourself in 2011, whether it's by learning to dance, playing polo or tucking into chocolate. In an extract from Lonely Planet Magazine, we feature…

Feb 3, 2011 • 4 min read

The world will be partying with the Chinese this week, as they see in the Year of the Rabbit. Chinatowns around the world will host parties, parades and…

Feb 2, 2011 • 4 min read

“Kawa... herbata!”

Jan 30, 2011 • 3 min read

How's this for a space oddity? Forty years have passed since the historic Apollo moon landing, and yet the prospect of space tourism remains as distant as…

Jan 28, 2011 • 1 min read

Looking for a short European break where you can immerse yourself in the local history and culture?

Jan 13, 2011 • 3 min read

Lonely Planet authors are constantly travelling the globe, researching in order to update our guidebooks. Each month Lonely Planet Magazine asks them to…

Jan 4, 2011 • 2 min read

Few visitors leave Switzerland without dipping into a fondue (from the French verb 'fondre', meaning 'to melt'). Get clued up on how to expertly tuck into…

Dec 30, 2010 • 4 min read

What's in store for travel in and around Europe in 2011? Here are some suggestions to get you booking that ticket.

Dec 30, 2010 • 5 min read

The biggest 2011 travel trend is travel itself, which looks to bounce back from a quiet(er) year or two. Meanwhile, here’s 11 more specific trends to…

Dec 27, 2010 • 2 min read

Planning a trip to Kraków and want to fit in by drinking like a true Pole? In this excerpt from Lonely Planet Magazine, you can just follow the steps…

Dec 23, 2010 • 4 min read

Once upon a time, a pre-dinner drink in Italy meant a swiftly served aperitif with a bowl of nuts or potato chips and some fat green olives.