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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. Top 10 countries that didn’t exist 20 years ago

    07 January 2011

    Turbo boost your passport by venturing to these recently minted destinations, as highlighted in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2011....

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  6. 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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  7. 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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