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  1. Forget the Med: five stunning stretches of coast in northern Europe

    30 November 2012

    Travellers flock to the Mediterranean shores of Italy, France and Spain, but for deliciously different places to dip your toes,...

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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. Whose round is it anyway? The world’s best booze

    27 June 2012

    Drinking the local beverage is a sure way to warm the hearts of the locals. Here is a selection of...

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  5. Euro 2012: Lonely Planet’s guide to Poland’s host cities

    08 June 2012

    As sports fans flock to Euro 2012’s host cities in Poland and Ukraine, here’s our essential primer on Warsaw, Gdansk,...

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  6. Top 10 Eastern European getaways

    25 May 2012

    For years Eastern Europe was the undiscovered half of the continent – but things have changed. The diverse highlights of...

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  7. Poland for foodies

    04 April 2012

    There’s more to Polish cuisine than vodka and dumplings. In this excerpt from the brand-new Lonely Planet Poland travel guide,...

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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. Mini guide to Krakow, Poland

    09 May 2011

    Poland’s medieval capital has miraculously endured wars and oppressive regimes, to become one of Europe’s cultural treasure troves. The city is a...

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  12. Short trips, worlds away from Kraków

    04 February 2011

    Not far, but worlds away from the unending charm of Kraków, are two of Poland’s most cherished sites. Both are...

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  13. Beside the (Baltic) seaside

    02 February 2011

    “Kawa… herbata!”A cry of “Tea… coffee!” in Polish is not something you’d expect to hear while sunning yourself at a...

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  14. How to drink vodka like a Pole

    27 December 2010

    Planning a trip to Kraków and want to fit in by drinking like a true Pole? In this excerpt from...

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  15. Europe’s most unusual hotels

    29 October 2010

    Forget keycards, how about an iPhone to access your suite? From electronic art hotels to igloos and wine barrels, these...

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  16. 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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  17. Poland: travel books to read before you go

    16 October 2010

    This excerpt from Lonely Planet’s Poland guide provides a selection of travel literature to get you in the mood for your...

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  18. Ask Lonely Planet: he wants activity, I want relaxation. Help!

    07 October 2010

    Here at Lonely Planet, we have travel experts on tap. In this excerpt from the October 2010 issue of Lonely...

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  19. 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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  20. Eastern Europe: travel books to read before you go

    01 October 2010

    This reading list excerpted from Lonely Planet’s guide to Eastern Europe provides an interesting introduction to the complexities and idi...

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  21. Countries that can still be travelled on the cheap

    09 September 2010

    Cash-flow issues? Global recession getting you down? No budget, no problem – in this extract from Lonely Planet’s...

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  22. Blogger interview: Alex Budak on Semester at Sea

    25 May 2010

    Travel blogger, technology advocate, media scholar - add ‘sailor’ to that list. Alex Budak tells us about his floating college...

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