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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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Subway stations worth getting off the train for
19 September 2011
Sometimes a train station isn’t just a means to an end – it’s a destination in itself. These artful stops...
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A guide to the eateries of Greece
20 July 2011
Where to eat and drink in Greece? Perhaps the question should be ‘where not?’ Greeks live to eat and drink....
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Should you see or skip Europe’s top icons?
10 May 2011
Europe is filled with landmarks that need no introduction. Often they’re destination-makers in themselves. At other times, the hassle and...
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See it or skip it? Europe’s top attractions.
11 March 2011
You’re only in Paris for a short time: is it worth waiting in the long lines to go up the...
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Food and travel: inseparable companions
08 October 2010
In this extract from A Moveable Feast, Don George, editor of this new collection of food travel tales, reflects on...
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Greece: travel books to read before you go
01 October 2010
This excerpt from Lonely Planet’s Greece guide provides a selection of travel literature to get you in the mood for...
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A perfect day in Athens
17 July 2010
Spoiled for choice. That’s likely how you’ll feel with a mere day in Athens. Brimming with grand sights, celebrated cuisine...
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Awe-inspiring ancient sites
04 March 2010
Taken from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, may we present a bevy of BC (or thereabouts) beauties that have stood...
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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 that come...
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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...
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