Tips & articles
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Globetrotting for chocoholics
19 January 2012
Love chocolate? Discover how to feel full of beans on this non-stop choc-focused tour of the planet.Flanders, BelgiumBelgians love chocolate...
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Budget skiing: cheaper ways to get piste
12 January 2012
Winter sports rouse all kinds of exhilarating sensations: a fresh breeze rushing past your face, bright snow stinging your eyes,...
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Icy voyages: winter sights along three great journeys
18 December 2011
The spirit of expedition continues to thrive as travellers seek out epic journeys to broaden their minds and stimulate their...
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Small and perfectly formed: why your kids will love Liechtenstein
04 November 2011
At first glance, it makes a strange kind of sense: when travelling with your mini-mes, where better to go than...
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Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel: top 10 countries for 2012
27 October 2011
Which countries will come into their own as travel destinations in 2012? We’ve collated hundreds of ideas from everyone at...
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Splash out: the world’s most amazing waterfalls
10 August 2011
The bigger they are, the harder they fall – feel the power of the planet’s mightiest and most beautiful waterfalls.1....
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Top 10 glamorous A-list destinations
20 June 2011
Hoping to catch a glimpse of the rich and famous on your next trip? Unfortunately for any aspiring celeb-spotter, those...
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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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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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Ask Lonely Planet: Where to holiday after a medical procedure
09 March 2011
Here at Lonely Planet, we have travel experts on tap. In this excerpt from the March 2011 issue of Lonely...
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Walk on the mild side: trails for mere mortals
03 March 2011
Walking – just simply walking – can be one of the best ways to experience a place. The pace and...
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How (and where) to eat fondue
04 January 2011
Few visitors leave Switzerland without dipping into a fondue (from the French verb ‘fondre‘, meaning ‘to melt’). Get clued up...
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7 bizarre bars around the world
20 December 2010
Nothing makes a drink taste better than sitting in an alien’s lap while you have it, right? Come with us...
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Get packing: 10 easy trips this December
01 December 2010
Getting itchy feet but don’t have a trip planned? Lonely Planet magazine looks at 10 easy trips for December from...
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The 10 best treks in the world
15 November 2010
These 10 classic treks are for serious walkers. All of them require a sturdy pair of lungs, fit legs and...
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Europe’s most unusual hotels
29 October 2010
Forget keycards, how about an iPhone to access your suite? From electronic art hotels to igloos and wine barrels, these...
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The craziest events in the Alps
05 October 2010
Whether pig racing, playing golf with cowpats or boulder throwing, the folk of the Swiss Alps certainly know how to...
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Cheese travel: tips from a cheesemonger
04 October 2010
Gordon Edgar is the cheese buyer for San Francisco’s famous Rainbow Grocery Cooperative, a store that is well-known by Bay...
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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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48 hours in the Italian Lakes
24 August 2010
The Italian Lakes: the name evokes romantic images of twisty roads and James Bond car chases, palatial lakeside villas...
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Best adventure travel ideas
22 June 2010
If you’re after an outdoor adventure, look no further. In this excerpt from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we bring...
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The 5 most livable cities in the world
04 June 2010
Mercer has released its annual Quality of Living survey, which ranks the world’s most livable cities (as well as the...
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Licence to travel: jet-setting with James Bond
12 March 2010
It’s a tough life but someone’s gotta do it: flitting between exotic destinations, schmoozing in glam casinos and disposing of...
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Conquer your fear: 4 tips for solo women travelers
05 February 2010
Lonely Planet produced this article in conjunction with our partner, Self Magazine. Take our travel poll to see what kind...
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