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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. ‘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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  22. 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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  23. 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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