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Europe’s greatest seaside escapes
10 February 2012
The greatest seaside escapes are usually the ones that nobody else knows about: the ones down the mile-long sandy trail,...
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Lapping it up around the world
19 January 2012
Soup: a warming staple the world over – but who knew there were so many fine flavours? The ten below...
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Master the art of cooking like a local
19 January 2012
One of the best souvenirs you can bring back from a trip is some tasty dishes to share with your...
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Seville goes green
04 January 2012
Welcome to the new Seville, a cleaner, greener and more breathable metropolis, where bikes, pedestrians and streamlined electric trams roam....
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The botanist’s guide to the sexiest plants of the world
14 December 2011
Plants can be sexy. Raise your eyebrows if you will, but to a plant lover, certain plants possess an undeniable...
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A dream trip for art lovers
01 December 2011
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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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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5 embarrassing (or pregnant) language mistakes
05 October 2011
Flickr: AugapfelPart of the fun when visiting foreign lands i...
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6 weekend breaks in Europe
20 September 2011
If you’ve ticked off Europe’s big city hitters such as Paris, Rome and...
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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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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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Top 10 works of engineering genius
19 September 2011
Those monuments you’ve crossed the planet to see – they’re big, but are they clever? Well, yes, actually they are....
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Top 10 things to throw yourself off
13 September 2011
Have you had a good plummet lately? No? Well, if you’d like to add an adrenaline rush and an element...
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Seasoned travel: world’s saltiest sights
10 August 2011
These amazing sights won’t be found next to the dried herbs in your pantry! Check out the plains, caves, lakes...
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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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The world’s most beautiful buildings
13 July 2011
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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Aragón: the villages time forgot
27 June 2011
Amid the clamour of modern Spain, a world away from the Spanish stereotype of sun, sand and sangria, the stone-built...
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Europe’s best national parks
24 May 2011
Granite peaks and beechwood forests, underground springs and swirling mists. Lonely Planet Magazine chooses its favourite national parks in Europe....
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Top 10 highlights of 10 great countries
14 May 2011
Want to get straight to the cream of 10 great destinations? Check out these top tens!1. Top 10 Croatian highlights...
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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 places to travel for a higher cause
28 April 2011
Seeking some deeper meaning on your travels? Make your own pilgrimage to some of the world’s great spiritual sites.1. Source...
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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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Say again? Words that have no translation
13 March 2011
Travelling overseas and want to show the locals your know-how? You might not be able to say ‘please pass the...
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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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A guide to the eateries of Spain
27 February 2011
Restaurants have been a part of Spanish culture for centuries. Indeed Spain is home to the oldest surviving restaurant in...
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