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Europe’s hot springs: 20 of the best spots for a soak
17 May 2013
Sliding into a bathtub after a long day is one of life’s little luxuries, but there’s nothing quite like the...
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Conquer your fear: 4 tips for solo women travelers
31 January 2013
Lonely Planet produced this article in conjunction with our partner, Self Magazine. Take our travel poll to see what kind...
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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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Exploring the ‘ruin pubs’ of Budapest’s seventh district
28 August 2012
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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Europe’s greatest train stations
31 July 2012
In Europe’s great cities, a station can be a destination in itself. Take a later train and discover these ‘railway...
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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 places to play the locals at their own game
27 June 2012
Card games have long been good friends to the traveller whether on long train trips or waiting for transport connections....
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Top 10 hedonistic city breaks
20 June 2012
Whether you want beach parties, packed-out clubs or sexy tango schools, surrender to the seduction of these party cities.Berlin, GermanyYou...
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Travel trivia: 10 geeky facts from around the globe
14 June 2012
All-surprising stats and fantastical facts, our info nerds’ world tour will have you pointing out the planet’s most unknown ‘did...
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Brutal buildings: the architecture of Eastern Europe
29 May 2012
Ugly or visionary? An architectural period to forget, or a legacy worth preserving? Few building styles have made an impact...
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Beginner’s guide to Hungarian wine
21 November 2011
Budapesters love their wine and take it seriously, but in summer spritzers of red or white wine and mineral water...
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The world’s hottest cool places
10 November 2011
The rewards for braving the cold are many. The northern hemisphere offers wonderful winter travel, with fewer crowds than in...
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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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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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Europe’s 8 best night trains
10 May 2011
The midnight thump and clunk of railway carriages being uncoupled and shunted in a station somewhere in central Europe is...
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Hungary: travel books to read before you go
14 November 2010
This excerpt from Lonely Planet’s Hungary guide provides a selection of travel literature to get you in the mood for your...
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Destination at a glance: Hungary
27 October 2010
Hungary lies in the Carpathian basin, slap bang in the middle of Europe, and the Hungarians themselves will tell you...
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Forget Western Europe: try these great Eastern alternatives
20 October 2010
To say that the tourist trail through Western Europe is well-travelled is an understatement. In fact it’s so well-travelled...
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Central Europe: travel books to read before you go
01 October 2010
This excerpt from Lonely Planet’s Central Europe guide provides a selection of literature to get you in the mood for...
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Making the most of your stopover
05 March 2010
What do you do with those precious few hours when you’re en route? Seems a shame to waste them kicking...
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Joshua Bell's favourite music spots
16 December 2009
Widely acknowledged as one of the world’s premier classical violinists, Joshua Bell is a Grammy-winning artist with a penchant for...
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Budapest with children
28 August 2009
So many of Budapest’s attractions are suitable for children you’ll only need to tweak your plans a little to ensure...
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