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  1. 10 delicious kid-friendly foods of the world

    17 June 2013

    Parents remain ever hopeful as we strive to introduce different foods into our children’s diets. Whether your family is travelling...

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  2. Ten of the world’s toughest bike rides

    13 June 2013

    Cycling’s toughest competitors will line up their bikes in the Corsican town of Porto-Vecchio on 29 June for the centenary...

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  3. Delicacies of Corsica

    01 June 2013

    This is an excerpt from Lonely Planet’s guide to Corsica, highlighting the region’s best cuisine.Corsican cuisine owes its distinct characteristics to...

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  4. Paris in the springtime

    20 May 2013

    Paris is an old favourite, but that doesn’t take away from its charm. Whether you’re a first-timer or are back...

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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. A galloping gourmet’s guide to Europe

    30 March 2013

    From Somerset to Sweden, spend a weekend sampling top quality produce and plonk across the continent.1. Feast on gourmet cuisine...

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  9. Six weekend breaks in Europe

    29 March 2013

    If you’ve ticked off Europe’s big city hitters such as Paris, Rome and...

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  10. The world’s best wild swims

    22 March 2013

    Little can match the pleasure of taking a dip in a secluded spot. Sliding into a river or striking out...

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  11. Following the Beaujolais Wine Route

    15 March 2013

    What could be more French than sampling the fruits of the vine? And where better to do it than the...

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  12. Skate through the holidays: the world’s best seasonal ice rinks

    04 December 2012

    This winter, the world is your ice rink!  Here are a few of our favourite spots around the world (among...

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  13. The world’s best multi-day treks…without high altitudes

    28 November 2012

    Love trekking but suffer from altitude sickness? Or do you just want to want to enjoy a good trek without...

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  14. Bienvenue, Louvre number two: France’s newest cultural treasure trove

    26 November 2012

    The former French coal-mining town of Lens will be in focus for art lovers around the world this year, as...

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  15. Lonely Planet’s favourite New Year’s Eve destinations

    22 November 2012

    It’s easy to be a cynic about New Year’s Eve, but let’s be honest – most of us will be...

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  16. France sans frontières: the best French border towns

    20 November 2012

    Looking for a new angle on the well-trodden paths of France? Then travel to its borders. These three melting-pot cities...

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  17. A guide to the eateries of France

    20 November 2012

    There’s a vast number of eateries in France. Most have defined roles, though some definitions are becoming a bit blurred....

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  18. Five road trips from airports worldwide

    30 October 2012

    London, Paris, Los Angeles, Tokyo and Sydney: all great cities....

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  19. Ten of France’s natural wonders

    28 August 2012

    France‘s smorgasbord of cultural delights could keep even the most avid museum-hopper busy for a lifetime, but don’t forget about...

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  20. Hidden flavours of Paris

    28 August 2012

    Want to savour the French capital’s best steaks, freshest baguettes, most welcoming bars and secret street markets? Discover the hidden...

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  21. Paris essentials: où est la gare?

    19 August 2012

    Heading to Paris? Read up on how to get the most out of this ville magnifique.Pretend you’re a Parisian: rent...

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  22. Europe for science geeks

    17 August 2012

    Lovers of science, listen up: our geeky instincts won’t be satisfied by yet another dreary natural history museum. If your...

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