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6 weekend breaks in Europe
20 September 2011
If you’ve ticked off Europe’s big city hitters such as Paris, Rome and...
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Best ways to see Europe
20 September 2011
Four wheels, two wheels, ferry or foot – in this extract from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we show you...
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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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A smooth landing: 5 tips for timesaving at airports
17 September 2011
One of the most tiring elements of air travel, particularly for frequent fliers, is the ‘getting there:’ You’re landed and...
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How to say ‘pigs might fly’ in Uzbek and other idioms
16 September 2011
Language is one of the best ways to experience another culture. As these idioms – and their surprising translations – show,...
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Top 10 things to throw yourself off
13 September 2011
Have you had a good plummet lately? No? Well, if you’d like to add an adrenaline rush and an element...
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Travel in September: the expert’s choice
31 August 2011
There is no better month to travel than September.You could disagree, but you’d be wrong.The ninth month sees a remarkable...
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Learn the art of natural navigation
15 August 2011
In this excerpt from Lonely Planet Magazine, natural navigation expert Tristan Gooley shows you how to ditch the compass and...
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Copenhagen on a plate: new Nordic cuisine
12 August 2011
The term ‘new Nordic cuisine’ is setting hearts aflutter on the international food scene, and any gourmand worth their salt...
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Exploring the ‘ruin pubs’ of Budapest’s seventh district
10 August 2011
Budapest’s seventh district, once home to a flourishing Jewish community before World War II but which languished for decades after,...
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The ghosts of Budapest’s past
09 August 2011
The 20th century has not been kind to Hungary. After the post-WW1 Treaty of Trianon partitioned the nation into a...
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The world’s most risqué sites
08 August 2011
If you’re prone to blushing, avert your eyes now – from giant phalluses to saucy showgirls, these are the best...
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Dropping a line: the history of postcards
08 August 2011
Who would’ve thought we could look to the humble postcard as a means of tracking the changes in both travel...
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Riding the rails: classic train journeys of the world
02 August 2011
Hand the porter your luggage, climb aboard and relive the golden days of railroading on these spectacular journeys.Copper Canyon Railway, MexicoThe...
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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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24 hours in Edinburgh
28 July 2011
Edinburgh is a walking city – one that repays those who tramp its cobbles with stately Georgian grandeur. So with...
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What’s the best European travel slogan?
27 July 2011
Do tourism slogans like ‘What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas,’ make you want to visit a place any more...
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Castle hunting in Austria: ten of the best
22 July 2011
Though other countries hog all the fairytale glory, Austria does not lack for castles. In fact, for the intrepid traveller,...
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The language of photography (and how it can help you take better pictures)
20 July 2011
Photography and technical jargon go together like a DSLR and a hot shoe mounted flash. If you’re new to photography...
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Austria’s long and winding road: beauty on every bend
20 July 2011
Hairpin bends: 36. Length: 48km. Average slope gradient: 9%. Those are the vital stats of Austria‘s Grossglockner High Alpine Road,...
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Europe’s best summer festivals
20 July 2011
Summer: strawberries, deckchairs, wasps – and grand-scale gatherings of the worldʼs top bands rocking out alfresco.Yep, European summer can mean...
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Stepping out: the world’s best long walks
18 July 2011
Forget planes, trains and automobiles – the greenest and greatest way to travel is to use your own two feet....
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A perfect day in Berlin
12 July 2011
In Berlin the past is always present, and the present is on the fast-track to the future. Confident, sassy and...
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Buyer beware: 10 common travel scams
11 July 2011
While you’re often safer overseas than you are in your hometown, a few scams seem to pop up all over...
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