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10 places of myth and legend
21 February 2011
Even though we can get to the other side of the world in less than a day, there are still...
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Lonely Planet’s top 10 unmissable experiences in İstanbul
10 February 2011
We’ve all heard the descriptions of İstanbul being a bridge between Europe and Asia, a place where East meets West...
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Fly me to the moon: Planet Earth’s best unearthly landscapes
30 January 2011
How’s this for a space oddity? Forty years have passed since the historic Apollo moon landing, and yet the prospect...
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Dos and don’ts for sailing Turkey’s Mediterranean coast
08 January 2011
The Turquoise Coast is a glistening stretch of clear blue sea where gods once played in sublime pebble coves and now...
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Tom Hall’s travel picks for 2011
30 December 2010
What’s in store for travel in and around Europe in 2011? Here are some suggestions to get you booking that...
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Best places to get dance fever
17 December 2010
Leave the wallflowers behind and learn from the professional in these hometowns of high-energy dances.1. Flamenco, Andalucía, SpainFew parts of...
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The world’s greatest markets
08 December 2010
Nothing gives you an insight into local shopping like a loud and sprawling market. Come with us on a global...
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Top 5 Istanbul cooking courses and food tours
08 November 2010
Ask Istanbullus what makes their city special, and the answer usually comes straight from their stomachs. The local cuisine has...
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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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Uncover the secrets of Topkapi Palace
24 October 2010
Opulent Topkapı Palace in Istanbul is the subject of more colourful stories than most of the world’s royal residences put...
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Paying tribute: where to visit famous memorials
16 October 2010
When you travel, are you looking for 100% rest and relaxation? Or do you find yourself drawn to the history...
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Turkey: travel books to read before you go
05 October 2010
This excerpt from Lonely Planet’s Turkey guide provides a selection of travel literature to get you in the mood for your...
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Turkish picnics
21 September 2010
Turks are enthusiastic, expert picnickers – there are thousands of piknik yeri (picnic grounds) dotted all over the country. Some...
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Beautiful Bozcaada, Turkey’s best-kept secret
21 September 2010
One of the secrets of successful travel lies in always turning adversity to your advantage. And so it was that,...
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Travel trends: what’s hot right now (apart from summer)?
06 August 2010
Lonely Planet asked our UK travel editor what’s on trend right now in Europe – and whether there’s still...
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The Global World Cup
24 July 2010
Featured post: Spain’s big win — as seen from a tiny Spanish village.Fans around the world are in a football...
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Top 10 hedonistic city breaks
25 May 2010
Whether you want beach parties, packed-out clubs or sexy tango schools, surrender to the seduction of these party cities -...
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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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Great cat journeys
05 March 2010
Hamlet, the world’s most travelled cat, escaped his cage on board a plane from Toronto, Canada and was not found...
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World's friendliest countries
24 February 2010
You’ve travelled for adventure, romance and culture, so why not to make some friends? Taken from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate...
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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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The whirling dervishes of Konya's Mevlâna Festival
01 December 2009
Konya turns on a show every December with the Mevlâna Festival, to honour Rumi, Islam’s greatest mystic poet.Location: Sports stadium,...
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