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Riding the rails: classic train journeys of the world
20 March 2012
Hand the porter your luggage, climb aboard and relive the golden days of railroading on these spectacular journeys.Copper Canyon Railway, MexicoThe...
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The most annoying habits of tourists
13 December 2011
Are you embarrassed by the antics of your fellow tourists, or guilty of some travel sins yourself? It’s hard to...
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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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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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Top 11 space travel destinations
21 May 2011
Fire up the jet pack, suck in some thin air, get a taste of zero g – it’s time to...
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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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Food wonderlands: where gourmet fantasies come true
22 March 2011
Imagine a dreamy world of candy apples, whirling spices and chocolate fountains… Step into a delicious reality with these 10...
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World’s best festivals: Maslenitsa
02 December 2010
This is an excerpt from Lonely Planet’s A Year of Festivals.Location: Vassilyevsky Spusk, Moscow, RussiaDates:...
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Russia: travel books to read before you go
01 October 2010
This excerpt from Lonely Planet’s Russia guide provides a selection of travel literature to get you in the mood for...
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Should you go to Russia?
09 August 2010
Russian summers pack a bigger punch than some visitors might expect, with Trans-Siberian Railway trips shared with sweating shirtless guys...
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I see dead people: preserved bodies around the world
09 August 2010
So much of travel is about coming face to face with history – literally, in some cases. Introducing six folks...
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A perfect day in Moscow
29 July 2010
‘Come to me brother, please come to Moscow.’ With these words, Prince Yury Dolgoruky summoned his allies to a banquet...
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24 hours in 10 great cities
27 July 2010
If you’ve got a quick hit stopover, don’t just kill time in an airport – make the most of it...
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Moscow’s Red Square
23 July 2010
Red Square is a guaranteed awe-striker. For starters, the vast rectangular stretch of cobblestones, surrounded by architectural marvels, is jaw-dropping...
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Top 10 Moscow attractions
23 July 2010
Russia’s capital is experiencing a burst of creative energy. Factories and warehouses are now edgy art galleries. Foodies flock to...
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Contemporary creative Moscow
20 July 2010
In 1962, the Moscow artist union celebrated the post-Stalin thaw with an exhibit of ‘unofficial’ art that had been banned...
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Ultimate art lover's pilgrimages
16 March 2010
Art doesn’t just live in museums. In this extract from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we show you where you...
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The best of Russian travel writing
03 March 2010
It’s not surprising that a nation as massive as Russia has inspired equally vast quantities of travel literature. Whether you’re...
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Riding the Virtual Trans-Siberian
17 February 2010
Not doing anything for six days? How about taking the Trans-Siberian Railway from Moscow to Vladivostok for free?That’s what a...
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Moscow dos and don’ts
28 August 2009
Wondering which hat to wear to the Kremlin? How best to introduce yourself to your Russian cousin? Here are some...
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