Tips & articles
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Lisbon: grab a tram, a tart and an eyeful
02 June 2013
Ticket to rideVintage tram 28 offers the ultimate spin of Lisbon’s sights – from Ba...
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An island-hopper’s guide to the Azores
30 May 2013
Until recently, even seasoned travellers would have been hard pushed to pinpoint the Azores on a map. But finally the...
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A galloping gourmet’s guide to Europe
30 March 2013
From Somerset to Sweden, spend a weekend sampling top quality produce and plonk across the continent.1. Feast on gourmet cuisine...
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The botanist’s guide to the sexiest plants of the world
31 August 2012
Plants can be sexy. Raise your eyebrows if you will, but to a plant lover, certain plants possess an undeniable...
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Europe’s top 10 football stadiums
31 July 2012
Football (soccer) is Europe’s unofficial religion. And when summer turns to autumn, all over the continent cathedrals to the beautiful...
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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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The rebirth of Lisbon’s Cais do Sodré
26 July 2012
For years, riverside Cais do Sodré was one of Lisbon‘s seediest neighbourhoods. Its backstreets were the haunt of whisky-slugging sailors...
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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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The world’s greatest bookshops
16 June 2012
Bookshops are a traveller’s best friend: they provide convenient shelter and diversion in bad weather, they’re a reliable source of...
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Portugal – tips for travellers
11 June 2012
Ornate, colourful, marinated in tradition – a taste of Portugal can be very filling. Here are some digestible insider tips:Couvert:...
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Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel: top 10 cities for 2012
07 June 2012
After globe-trotting research and fierce debate, Lonely Planet has come to a decision on its favourite cities for 2012. As...
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A guide to the eateries of Portugal
25 May 2012
Heaven awaits. But leave any preconceptions at home about what kind of place might serve good food and drink. For...
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Fine tune your table manners
19 May 2012
You think that emptying the bottle into your guest’s glass is polite… little do you know that you just designated...
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The 11 best street foods worth blowing your diet over
27 April 2012
You’re on holiday abroad exploring a local market. Suddenly an enticing aroma encircles you and makes you turn your head...
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Guimarães’ culture boost
11 January 2012
What do Guimarães in Portugal and Maribor in Slovenia have in common, apart from that most people cannot find them...
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Urban treasures in Porto
09 January 2012
It never takes long before people realize that Porto is an extraordinary city. Perhaps they will be standing along the...
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The other side of the Algarve
05 January 2012
The arrivals hall of Faro airport is flooded with golf club-toting tourists every day, and multimillion-dollar yachts bob in the...
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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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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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Old school: Europe’s historic college towns
08 February 2011
Ah, those halcyon student days. Picture cafes buzzing far past midnight with wine-fueled debates on the nature of love and...
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Weekend getaway: Sintra, a Royal favourite
26 January 2011
Looking for a short European break where you can immerse yourself in the local history and culture? This week we’re bringing...
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Don’t miss these low-profile wonders
17 November 2010
Sponsored article: Hilton Worldwide, in partnership with Lonely Planet, presents ten places you might not have thought of visiting…but are...
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Cheese travel: tips from a cheesemonger
04 October 2010
Gordon Edgar is the cheese buyer for San Francisco’s famous Rainbow Grocery Cooperative, a store that is well-known by Bay...
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Portugal: travel books to read before you go
01 October 2010
This excerpt from Lonely Planet’s Portugal guide provides a selection of travel literature to get you in the mood for...
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Lisbon for children
11 July 2010
These recommendations are taken from Lisbon Encounter, which is Lonely Planet’s short trip guide to the city. Little things spark...
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