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  1. Top 10 European travel destinations for 2013

    18 June 2013

    Size isn’t everything: Europe is just one quarter the size of Asia, one third the size of Africa, but its...

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  2. Best-value destinations in Europe for 2013

    24 May 2013

    Offering some of the world’s most iconic sights, best museums and superb cuisines, Europe is always an attractive and exciting...

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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. In the saddle: experiencing Iceland by horseback

    07 February 2013

    Horses occupy a special place in Icelandic culture and they come into their own during the country’s dramatic annual sheep...

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  6. A love surprise: perfect romantic getaways you hadn’t thought of

    14 January 2013

    Why settle for a card and flowers for this Valentine’s Day? Travel, dang it! If you’re thinking of venturing out,...

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  7. Three epic icy journeys

    20 November 2012

    The spirit of expedition continues to thrive as travellers seek out epic journeys to broaden their minds and stimulate their...

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  8. Where to go in winter

    13 November 2012

    The rewards for braving the cold are many. The Northern Hemisphere offers wonderful winter travel, with fewer crowds than in...

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  9. The best Viking sites for travellers

    29 October 2012

    What do hunting lodge-themed restaurants, the reckless pillaging that led to the global financial crisis and those feral hipster beards...

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  10. Northern Lights: a how-to guide

    15 October 2012

    There are few phenomena that capture the imagination like the Aurora Borealis. The Northern Lights appear only at high latitudes...

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  11. 50 years of James Bond: a dream 007 travel itinerary

    20 September 2012

    Bond, James Bond that is, turns 50 on the silver screen this year. For those of us who leave room...

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  12. 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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  13. Monster hunting in Europe

    31 July 2012

    Bloodsucking foes, ghoulish encounters, we all secretly want to unleash our inner Buffy. Would-be slayers, you’re in luck: Europe isn’t...

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  14. Splash out: the world’s most amazing waterfalls

    22 June 2012

    The bigger they are, the harder they fall – feel the power of the planet’s mightiest and most beautiful waterfalls.1....

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  15. Irish bars around the world

    20 June 2012

    Once a religious holiday within Ireland, St Patrick’s Day is now an international celebration. We’ve scoured our travel guides and chosen a...

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  16. 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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  17. Where to go in August

    24 April 2012

    Not sure where to travel for your August holiday? Try one of these choices from the Lonely Planet Magazine:Kenya...

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  18. The world’s iciest surf spots

    17 April 2012

    Surfing is usually associated with warm climates, where the smell of coconut oil drifts through the air and bronzed bodies...

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  19. 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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  20. The right place at the right time

    09 February 2012

    Visiting a city at the right time of year can make all the difference to the experience, whether that means...

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  21. 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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  22. Tooth and claw: Mother Nature’s greatest hits

    14 January 2012

    It’s animal magic: find out where to go to witness dazzling visions as creatures of all colours, shapes and sizes...

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  23. Soaking in Iceland’s social scene

    06 December 2011

    A swimsuit might not be at the top of your packing list when travelling to a country called Iceland, but...

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  24. 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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