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  1. World’s best slow travel

    24 October 2011

    Vacations are always too short, even if we have the luxury of more than a few weeks a year. So...

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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. A smooth landing: 5 tips for timesaving at airports

    17 September 2011

    One of the most tiring elements of air travel, particularly for frequent fliers, is the ‘getting there:’ You’re landed and...

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  5. 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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  6. Europe’s 8 best night trains

    10 May 2011

    The midnight thump and clunk of railway carriages being uncoupled and shunted in a station somewhere in central Europe is...

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  7. Amsterdam’s cosiest cafes

    23 March 2011

    Wander into one of Amsterdam‘s legendary brown cafes and you’ll discover that these atmospheric spots, which strike a curiously enchanting balance between...

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  8. A perfect summer’s day in Amsterdam

    21 March 2011

    Summertime in Amsterdam – if you’re blessed with the requisite dose of Dutch sun – makes for the perfect combination...

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  9. Amsterdam: budget, mid-range or luxury?

    10 March 2011

    Amsterdam is not just marijuana and museums. Explore the Dutch capital’s streets and waterways with this helpful guide and you’ll not only avoid the tourist traps...

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  10. World’s best festivals: Queen’s Day

    22 December 2010

    This is an excerpt from Lonely Planet’s A Year of Festivals.Location: Amsterdam, The NetherlandsDa...

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  11. The world’s greatest bookshops

    16 November 2010

    Bookshops are a traveller’s best friend: they provide convenient shelter and diversion in bad weather, they’re a reliable source of...

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  12. The Netherlands: travel books to read before you go

    01 October 2010

    This excerpt from Lonely Planet’s Netherlands guide provides a selection of travel literature to get you in the mood for...

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  13. Travel news wrap: airport libraries and see-through planes

    24 September 2010

    It’s that time of the week, where we ask our worldly Lonely Planet editors what’s making travel news in their...

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  14. A holiday less ordinary: 10 obscure vacations

    20 August 2010

    Why settle for the ordinary? In an excerpt from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we’ve found destinations that are so...

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  16. Amsterdam for children

    28 July 2010

    These recommendations are taken from Amsterdam Encounter, which is Lonely Planet’s short trip guide to the city.Never mind the sex and drugs...

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  17. Most lip-smacking street food

    12 March 2010

    Lunch tastes best from a curb-side cart: grab your fork or simply use your fingers, and munch your way through...

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  18. Best places to walk your dog

    14 December 2009

    Paris, FranceThe City of Lights earns top marks for its motorised pooper-scooper, the moto-crotte (literally meaning ‘poop-mobile’), which revolutionised the...

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  19. Amsterdam basics

    28 September 2009

    Bucolic canals, charming bridges and laid-back atmosphere: there’s so many reasons to love the ‘Dam. So how to get...

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