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Europe’s top 10 scenic rail journeys
01 June 2013
Give thanks to the engineers who built railways across Europe’s most difficult terrain, their hard work has translated into some...
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How to stay in an igloo (and live to tell about it)
05 February 2013
‘They give me a piece of insulation so me feet don’t freeze to the floor,’ the bartender tells me cheerfully...
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Ten great cycling routes: from day-trips to long-distance adventures
11 December 2012
Wind in your hair, landscapes whipping by, cruising through peaceful forests: embracing the outdoors on two wheels is one of...
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Top 10 winter destinations in Europe
05 December 2012
Winter comes in many guises in Europe, in the polar north there’s serious snow and sunless weeks, while you’ll find...
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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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Ten unusual honeymoon hotspots
20 August 2012
It’s your honeymoon, so it has to be special and unique. From the windswept beaches of a car-free island in...
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Ten hidden gems of Europe
03 August 2012
There’s no place like Paris, Barcelona or Rome – but Europe has untouched corners that match the big hitters on...
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Europe’s top 10 football stadiums
31 July 2012
Football (soccer) is Europe’s unofficial religion. And when summer turns to autumn, all over the continent cathedrals to the beautiful...
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Best places to get naked
28 June 2012
It’s not news to point out that the human body has been fetishized by advertising, consumerism, cinema, etc. There is,...
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Best bars to taste that local flavour
28 June 2012
Drinking with the locals isn’t hard in these 10 bars (although you’ll more than likely be drinking with a few...
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What’s in a place name?
27 June 2012
Some of my favourite words started life as names of places.Take, for example, ‘Bohemian’, which connotes a cavalier disregard for...
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The world’s best bread
26 June 2012
Fresh bread is a delight at home; while travelling it is often the key to understanding the local culture. Here...
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Words that don’t (but should) exist in English
22 June 2012
‘Jessica Fletcher’, a contributor to Lonely Planet’s online Thorn Tree travel forum started a great discussion on words that don’t...
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Food wonderlands: where gourmet fantasies come true
22 June 2012
Imagine a dreamy world of candy apples, whirling spices and chocolate fountains… Step into a delicious reality with these 10...
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Berlin’s flourishing world of art
20 June 2012
Since the collapse of the Wall in 1989, Berlin has become a hotshot in the art world, boasting a flourishing...
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Germany dos and don’ts
18 June 2012
Social rules. Germany’s got a lot of ‘em, and ignoring etiquette yields a puckered brow, pronto. But don’t fret –...
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Top 10 places to go skinny-dipping
18 June 2012
Loosen your buttons & shake off your inhibitions with this extract from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences: our rundown of...
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The world’s greatest bookshops
16 June 2012
Bookshops are a traveller’s best friend: they provide convenient shelter and diversion in bad weather, they’re a reliable source of...
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Top 10 Berlin experiences
15 June 2012
Berlin is a scene-stealing combo of glamour and grit, teeming with top museums and galleries, grand opera and guerrilla clubs,...
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I’m dreaming of a meaningful Christmas
15 June 2012
Is winning a cracker duel or getting an oversized knitted cardi from your Gran your idea of a good Christmas? ...
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Believe your eyes: the world’s strangest optical illusions and mirages
10 May 2012
Can you believe your eyes? When it comes to these head-twisters, chances are you can’t. Come around the globe with...
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The 11 best street foods worth blowing your diet over
27 April 2012
You’re on holiday abroad exploring a local market. Suddenly an enticing aroma encircles you and makes you turn your head...
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Top 10 places to go skinny dipping
12 April 2012
Loosen your buttons and shake off your inhibitions with our rundown of the world’s best nude bathing, taken from Lonely...
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