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Aerial view of Vernazza and coastline of Cinque Terre,Italy.UNESCO Heritage Site.Picturesque colorful village on rock above sea.Summer holiday,travel background.Italian Riviera landscape.Steep cliff, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-01-24T23:38:14.000Z, User: katelyn.perry_lonelyplanet, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Lonely Planet WiP, client: Lonely Planet WiP, other: Katelyn Perry

Jan 5, 20269 min read

10 dream trips to take in Europe in 2026

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Dec 18, 202513 min read

15 of the best things to do in Europe

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May 13, 202413 min read

15 of the best road trips in Europe

Balestrand, Norway - June 23, 2022: Gaularfjellet scenic route. A static shot of a solid black Tesla Model 3 dual motor long range with tinted windows and aero wheels. Winding roads. Selective focus; Shutterstock ID 2203948519; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: best EV road trips in Europe
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May 17, 202311 min read

The 7 best European itineraries for an electric-vehicle road trip

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Mar 29, 20234 min read

The “world’s longest bus trip” covers 22 countries in 56 days. Think you could handle it?

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Apr 13, 20227 min read

A regional guide to Europe's best road trips for 2022

Young man in car on mountain road looks out from window car, outstretched arms for freedom. Mountain landscape in Summer, shot in Graubunden Canton, Switzerland.

Sep 3, 20216 min read

This is why fall is the best time to explore Europe on a road trip

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Jan 27, 20214 min read

Ask LP: what do I need to know about driving in Europe after Brexit?

Sundae and Toby near the Millau Viaduct in southern France

Nov 19, 202011 min read

How road-tripping with dogs in Europe helped us appreciate life

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Jun 17, 20202 min read

This couple built a home on wheels to go exploring with their dog

Nov 16, 20196 min read

"Why can’t we just be normal again?" A family's journey around Europe in a caravan

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Nov 1, 20193 min read

This couple's cosy upcycled home on wheels has to be seen to be believed

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Oct 3, 20192 min read

People can’t stop talking about this futuristic camper van design

A man cycling alone in the mountains of Serbia on a rainy day; there are silhouetted peaks up ahead and greenery on either side of the road.

Jul 26, 20195 min read

EuroVelo: how to explore the Balkans by bike

Rihanna at the BET Awards Show at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, USA on 23 June 2019; she wears a black leather coat, a sparkly silver necklace and is playfully sticking her tongue out.

Jul 15, 20195 min read

Where to travel based on your favourite Rihanna song

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Jul 11, 20197 min read

Quirky rules of the road: how to drive like a local

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Mar 1, 20197 min read

Serendipity: the reward for getting lost on your travels

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Oct 1, 20188 min read

Picking the right set of wheels for a classic road trip

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Sep 6, 20187 min read

Best places for a second go at life’s firsts

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Sep 6, 20186 min read

Top tips for taking a road trip with kids

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Apr 18, 20187 min read

Highway to hell: road trip fails and how to avoid them

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May 19, 20175 min read

Where to go in July for 'the journey'

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Apr 3, 20174 min read

Where to go in May for 'the journey'

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Mar 31, 20174 min read

Where to go in May for culture

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Mar 29, 20175 min read

Where to go in May for value

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Mar 8, 20177 min read

Behind the wheel: our best European road trips

Any visit to Ireland should include a trip to the Old Library in Trinity College Dublin © VanderWolf Images / Shutterstock

Aug 14, 20145 min read

First time Ireland: unmissable Emerald Isle experiences

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Mar 14, 20135 min read

Ireland’s best trips: Ancient Ireland

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Oct 22, 20125 min read

Road-tripping Spain’s Mediterranean coast

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Feb 20, 20124 min read

How to travel in Europe

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Jan 31, 20123 min read

An insider's guide to driving in Italy

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Apr 27, 20102 min read

Ireland's best drives

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