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Europe’s top 10 scenic rail journeys
01 June 2013
Give thanks to the engineers who built railways across Europe’s most difficult terrain, their hard work has translated into some...
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The world’s best wild swims
22 March 2013
Little can match the pleasure of taking a dip in a secluded spot. Sliding into a river or striking out...
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How to stay in an igloo (and live to tell about it)
05 February 2013
‘They give me a piece of insulation so me feet don’t freeze to the floor,’ the bartender tells me cheerfully...
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Conquer your fear: 4 tips for solo women travelers
31 January 2013
Lonely Planet produced this article in conjunction with our partner, Self Magazine. Take our travel poll to see what kind...
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Three epic icy journeys
20 November 2012
The spirit of expedition continues to thrive as travellers seek out epic journeys to broaden their minds and stimulate their...
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50 years of James Bond: a dream 007 travel itinerary
20 September 2012
Bond, James Bond that is, turns 50 on the silver screen this year. For those of us who leave room...
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Ten unusual honeymoon hotspots
20 August 2012
It’s your honeymoon, so it has to be special and unique. From the windswept beaches of a car-free island in...
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Europe for science geeks
17 August 2012
Lovers of science, listen up: our geeky instincts won’t be satisfied by yet another dreary natural history museum. If your...
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48 hours in the Italian Lakes
03 July 2012
The Italian Lakes: the name evokes romantic images of twisty roads and James Bond car chases, palatial lakeside villas owned...
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Splash out: the world’s most amazing waterfalls
22 June 2012
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 2012
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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The stranger side of Switzerland
14 June 2012
The typical images of Switzerland — cuckoo clocks, tick-tocking watches and chocolate-box churches — are all out-of-date clichés. In reality,...
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Switzerland’s summer secrets
12 June 2012
With pristine waters, cute local beaches and an impressive network of walking trails, the picturesque wine-growing region of Lavaux is...
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To the top of Europe by Swiss rail
11 June 2012
Goethe, Byron, Mark Twain and James Bond film directors have all rhapsodised about the ravishing beauty of Switzerland’s Jungfrau region,...
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Best adventure travel ideas
10 June 2012
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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Skiing Europe’s Haute Route
10 June 2012
Take a guide, take an ice axe and take the exhilarating challenge of skiing the legendary Haute Route.This spectaular route...
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Five memorials to music legends
10 June 2012
Does the music you love drive you to travel? For those up for a pop pilgrimage, we’ve pulled together five of...
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Walk on the mild side: trails for mere mortals
06 June 2012
Walking – just simply walking – can be one of the best ways to experience a place. The pace and...
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Get packing: 10 easy trips this December
27 April 2012
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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Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel: top 10 countries for 2012
27 April 2012
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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The 10 best treks in the world
21 March 2012
These 10 classic treks are for serious walkers. All of them require a sturdy pair of lungs, fit legs and...
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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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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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