Tips & articles
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Five days in Croatia: day one
12 October 2009
My mission is simple: I’m off to Croatia to witness the world’s bluest water. I’ve...
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Tourist-dodging excursions from Florence
06 October 2009
Florence: city of mile-high stilettos, the Duomo, romantic red-tiled rooftops, 3-inch tall bistecca alla...
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Embrace embarrassment – learn a second language!
06 October 2009
So you wanna learn a second language during your stay abroad? Sure, classes, textbooks and flashcards...
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Istanbul’s bath houses: a step-by-step guide
02 October 2009
Want to steam away the travel grime in Istanbul’s famed hamams – but confused by the rituals?...
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Olympics 2016: C’mon baby, light my fire
30 September 2009
The Powers That Be are about to vote on the host city for the 2016 Olympic Games. The mix is eclectic...
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Europe’s top 10 football stadiums
28 September 2009
Football (soccer) is Europe’s unofficial religion. And when summer turns to autumn, all over the...
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Andalucía’s local hangout: Costa de la Luz
28 September 2009
Ever been to Madrid in July and wondered, ‘Where are all the locals?’ They’re right...
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How not to tour Mont Blanc
24 September 2009
The Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB), a 160km loop hike through Switzerland, Italy and France, is almost too...
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Dublin with kids
24 September 2009
Dublin is a great place to take the kids. Even if the weather isn’t so good, the welcome is always warm...
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Insider tips: Rome
17 September 2009
Our insider tips on accommodation, free wi-fi, ordering coffee, and museum and transports passes, for...
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Insider tips: Reykjavík
17 September 2009
Iceland’s capital Reykjavík is more accessible than ever. Although still not cheap, the country’s financial...
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Insider tips: Scotland
14 September 2009
Scotland is an easy place to travel around and has a wealth of things to see, do, eat and drink. Before...
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Your favourite destinations September 3rd-11th
14 September 2009
You may have noticed around the Lonely Planet website that you can save your favourite places. The destinations...
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Germany dos and don’ts
14 September 2009
Social rules. Germany’s got a lot of ‘em, and ignoring etiquette yields a puckered brow, pronto. But...
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Seville: a zest for the fest
11 September 2009
Seville is Andalucía encapsulated– Andalucía al máximo. Proud men in black sombreros, passionate flamenco...
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World’s worst sleepless nights
08 September 2009
Travellers learn to grab forty winks in some pretty taxing situations: overnight bus trips, hostel rooms...
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Beyond the city - unmissable trips out of town
02 September 2009
In the rush to see the great sights of Europe’s big cities we can sometimes forget the delights of the...
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Insider tips - Switzerland
31 August 2009
Yep it looks like a train set and it runs like a cuckoo clock, but there are still some things you should...
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Athens alfresco: street life in the Greek capital
31 August 2009
Life in Athens takes place on the street. The best way to experience the city is to join in this intoxicating...
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Budapest with children
28 August 2009
So many of Budapest’s attractions are suitable for children you’ll only need to tweak your plans a little...
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Essential España: making the most of your trip to Spain
28 August 2009
Heading to sunny Spain any time soon? ¡Qué suerte! (Lucky you!) This diverse country is a traveller’s...
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Moscow dos and don’ts
28 August 2009
Wondering which hat to wear to the Kremlin? How best to introduce yourself to your Russian cousin? Here...
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Notting Hill Carnival: the wisdom of crowds
27 August 2009
Notting Hill is a lively patch at the best of times, but during the annual Carnival in August the crowds...
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Spain’s tomato-throwing festival
26 August 2009
Get your goggles on and join the red-faced hordes for Spain’s squishiest celebration. Location:...
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Lake District destination essentials
25 August 2009
Being one of the most beautiful corners of England’s green and pleasant land means the Lake District...
