Tips & articles
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The latest travel scams – and how to avoid them
21 May 2013
Have you ever arrived at a hotel to discover that the ‘sea view’ room you fell head over heels for...
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Europe’s hot springs: 20 of the best spots for a soak
17 May 2013
Sliding into a bathtub after a long day is one of life’s little luxuries, but there’s nothing quite like the...
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Five travel photography essentials that won’t weigh you down
16 May 2013
Some of your best travel pictures will be off the cuff, spontaneous affairs, but taking a few basic pieces of...
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It rains in the tropics, and other travel buzz-kills
15 May 2013
Travel buzz-kills are a singular kind of torture, born out of impossibly high expectations for a destination. The considerable time...
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Classic Paris: a fresh look at the City of Light
10 May 2013
Get to the heart of the allure of Paris with Lonely Planet Traveller’s tour of its star sights, from the...
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Festivals of the world: where to go in June
30 April 2013
This is an excerpt from Lonely Planet’s A Year of Festivals.Festivals are a living, dancing museum of cultures and traditions in an increasingly...
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Best-value destinations in Europe for 2013
29 April 2013
Offering some of the world’s most iconic sights, best museums and superb cuisines, Europe is always an attractive and exciting...
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How to eat like a local on Italy’s Amalfi Coast
26 April 2013
Naples, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast are a culinary Valhalla, where produce and well-trained taste buds have created one of...
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Top 10 walking tours for globetrotting foodies
25 April 2013
The best – and tastiest – way to fast-track your understanding of a city’s cuisine is to embark on a...
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Land and sea: a gourmet tour of Sardinia
18 April 2013
The coastline and mountains of Sardinia have created two unique food cultures in this island region of Italy. Embark on...
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Travel tips: how to pick the best group tour
16 April 2013
Most of us only get a few weeks of holiday each year. When time is of the essence, it can...
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Go wild at Festa Major de Gràcia, Spain’s craziest block party
16 April 2013
Barcelona has long been known as a hedonist’s paradise but the refined neighbourhood of Gràcia can, to the casual observer,...
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In defence of the ‘tourist trail’
15 April 2013
We’ve all met them on the road: the travel snobs who insist they’re not tourists and label major monuments as...
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A perfect day in Trastevere, Rome’s favourite neighbourhood
11 April 2013
You’ve thrown coins into the Trevi Fountain and marvelled at the Colosseum – what next? Take a trip beyond the...
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20 free things to do in Amsterdam
11 April 2013
It’s easy to spend a fortune in the Netherlands‘ stylish capital, but the city has plenty of gratis goodies up...
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Festivals of the world: where to go in May
10 April 2013
This is an excerpt from Lonely Planet’s A Year of Festivals.Festivals are a living, dancing museum of cultures and traditions in an increasingly...
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Expensive experiences, cheaper alternatives
10 April 2013
The world’s most iconic travel experiences don’t usually come cheap – but sometimes there are real alternatives. Here are some...
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London regenerated: developments in the capital
07 April 2013
The 2012 Olympics shone a spotlight on London, and in particular the massive revitalisation that is transforming the city’s east....
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Mummies, Monet & Napoleon’s toothbrush: discover London’s top museums
07 April 2013
London is home to the world’s greatest collection of museums and galleries, from blockbusters to tucked-away treasures. The result of...
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London for foodies
07 April 2013
Gone are the days when London’s food scene left more than a little to be desired. These days the British...
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‘Tis the season: what’s on in London over winter
07 April 2013
London doesn’t do hangovers. In the aftermath of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, you won’t find a city with...
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What’s on in London in spring
07 April 2013
London doesn’t exactly hibernate in winter – the fun just moves indoors to theatres, clubs and restaurants – but the...
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Green travel: how to find an eco-friendly tour operator
30 March 2013
With no universal guidelines on what qualifies as ‘eco’, it can be difficult to know if a tour operator, hotel...
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