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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 5 embarrassing (or pregnant) language mistakes

    05 October 2011

    Flickr: AugapfelPart of the fun when visiting foreign lands i...

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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. 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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