Tips & articles
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Fairytale and fantasy in Bavaria
02 February 2012
Bavaria unfolds across Germany‘s southeast like a fairytale. Jump in the car and head out on the road to encounter...
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From Munich to Bremen: the world of German beer
19 January 2012
A trip to an atmospheric Bavarian beer garden or a Cologne beer hall is a Germany must but with well...
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Classic campervan capers
18 January 2012
Take the open road, some glorious scenery, and the right to camp wherever you like – hey presto, you’ve got...
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Germany’s king of Kuchen
05 December 2011
Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, a classic chocolate, whipped cream and cherry cake, is staging a comeback in the Black Forest, a wedge...
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A dream trip for music lovers
01 December 2011
Plug in the earphones, fire up the iPod and get ready for a round-the-world journey like no other. From good...
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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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Top 10 Berlin experiences
15 August 2011
Fifty years after the rise of the Berlin Wall, and now 22 years after its post-Wall rebirth, Berlin is a...
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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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Germany: travel books to read before you go
25 July 2011
This is an excerpt from Lonely Planet’s guide to GermanyTo get you in the mood for your trip, consider reading...
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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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Believe your eyes: the world’s strangest optical illusions and mirages
10 June 2011
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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Around the world in 5 signature drinks
09 June 2011
Drinking and holidays go together quite well, don’t you think? There’s a certain romance to sipping a cocktail in a...
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Best places to get naked
02 June 2011
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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Words that don’t (but should) exist in English
19 May 2011
Thorn Tree forum contributor ‘Jessica Fletcher’ started a great discussion on words that don’t exist in the English language....
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Europe by train: how to get more bang for your buck
10 May 2011
When it comes to train travel in Europe, the big question is always the same: is it better to purchase...
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Meat-free travel: vegetarian hits and misses
29 April 2011
Here’s our pick of the perfect destinations for the best food without a face – and three for vegetarians to...
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Mini guide to Berlin
14 April 2011
In the past 100 years alone Berlin has staged a revolution, headquartered fascists, been divided, then reunited – a past that feeds...
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Food wonderlands: where gourmet fantasies come true
22 March 2011
Imagine a dreamy world of candy apples, whirling spices and chocolate fountains… Step into a delicious reality with these 10...
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Best bars to taste that local flavour
15 March 2011
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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Say again? Words that have no translation
13 March 2011
Travelling overseas and want to show the locals your know-how? You might not be able to say ‘please pass the...
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10 best places to experience music
20 January 2011
In an extract from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we take you to the ten best places on the planet...
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Tom Hall’s travel picks for 2011
30 December 2010
What’s in store for travel in and around Europe in 2011? Here are some suggestions to get you booking that...
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World’s best festivals: Walpurgisnacht
15 December 2010
In an excerpt from Lonely Planet’s A Year of Festivals we take a walk on the witchy side at Germany’s...
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