Tips & articles
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Go wild at Festa Major de Gràcia, Spain’s craziest block party
16 June 2013
Barcelona has long been known as a hedonist’s paradise but the refined neighbourhood of Gràcia can, to the casual observer,...
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What an eyeful: the world’s most beautiful buildings
28 May 2013
Straight away we’ll say that this isn’t a top 10 list. There are just far too many styles of buildings,...
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10 cities with brilliant beaches
17 December 2012
If you’re thinking about your next getaway but aren’t sure whether to take a city break or a beach holiday,...
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A perfect day in Barcelona
02 August 2012
The seductive seaside capital of Barcelona is a hard-working city with a strong hedonistic streak. The story of two thousand...
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An introduction to Catalan cuisine
02 August 2012
Sure, Barcelona has become a cauldron of culinary kookiness, with the foams and froths of master chef Ferran Adrià and...
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Top 10 architectural gems of Barcelona
02 August 2012
Barcelona is fairly festooned with buildings to ogle. Ciutat Vella bristles with Gothic mansions, powerfully graceful churches and buildings of...
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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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Barcelona with children
22 June 2012
One of the great things about Barcelona is the local habit of including children in many seemingly adult activities. Going...
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A dream trip for art lovers
22 June 2012
So you want to do the Louvre, the Metropolitan, the Hermitage. Okay. You could trot the globe touring the world’s...
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Should you see or skip Europe’s top icons?
20 June 2012
Europe is filled with landmarks that need no introduction. Often they’re destination-makers in themselves. At other times, the hassle and...
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Barcelona’s surreal world of art
18 June 2012
Barcelona is a city that has embraced art like no other and it’s reflected in the buildings, across the streets...
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Ultimate art lover’s pilgrimages
16 June 2012
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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A guide to the eateries of Spain
27 May 2012
Restaurants have been a part of Spanish culture for centuries. Indeed Spain is home to the oldest surviving restaurant in...
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A perfect trip to Catalonia
25 April 2012
Whet your appetite for a Spanish adventure with tapas in Barcelona, explore hidden beaches and the coastline that inspired Salvador...
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Where to go in September
20 April 2012
Planning your September vacation? Check out these suggestions from Lonely Planet Magazine:The AmazonVisions of intrepid explorers hacking their way through...
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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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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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A dream trip for food lovers
01 December 2011
I’ve long considered ‘travel’ - you know, going to see stuff like museums and markets and fancy plazas with mimes - as...
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Greatest historical journeys: part three
18 October 2011
In the third and final instalment taken from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we look at three more great historical...
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10 essential stops for Europe first-timers
20 September 2011
We’ve come a long way since the emergence of the 17th-century ‘Grand Tour,’ when the wealthy (mostly Brits) finished their...
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Barcelona’s lesser-known attractions
11 April 2011
Garish, gregarious Barcelona doesn’t guard its secrets jealously, but the Catalan capital does seem to get a kick from hiding the...
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The best public art in the world
01 April 2011
Why wait in line at a gallery when these splendid works are on offer in the street? And they can...
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See it or skip it? Europe’s top attractions.
11 March 2011
You’re only in Paris for a short time: is it worth waiting in the long lines to go up the...
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