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A red train travels through snowy surrounds, with yellow buildings on the right and a frigid lake to the left of frame.

Jan 30, 202611 min read

10 of the most scenic train trips in Europe

A view of the Berlin at sunrise showing the iconic TV tower, rooftops, and the river Spree

Jul 15, 20254 min read

How to take the night train from Brussels to Berlin

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

Herd of reindeers on snow-covered landscape, Lappland, Sweden

Mar 31, 20224 min read

7 rewilding projects you can visit in Europe

Station attendants beside Orient-Express at station.
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Dec 10, 20203 min read

Following the route of the Orient Express by sleeper train

Sunrise at tourist camp Frey, Tonchek lagoon, Patagonia, Argentina.

Sep 1, 20203 min read

Where to cool off with an unforgettable wild swim

NOVEMBER 2, 2014: Exterior of Gare de Nice-Ville train station at night.

Aug 19, 20205 min read

Europe’s new night trains offer travelers an alternative to flying

Railway road with mountains in background at sunset, Portugal

Aug 17, 20203 min read

Ask Lonely Planet: is traveling by sleeper train in Europe safe right now?

Jun 27, 20202 min read

Oslo’s ambitious new library was worth the wait

Jun 25, 20206 min read

10 things I learned cycling across Europe on my own

A Eurostar train at St Pancras station in London, with an arched glass and steel roof above

Feb 14, 20205 min read

How sustainable are planes, trains and coaches on top European routes?

Aug 2, 20192 min read

These are the best rural towns in Italy for slow living and beautiful landscapes

Jun 19, 20192 min read

Take an eco-tour around Chernobyl and see how wildlife and nature has rebounded

Feb 22, 20192 min read

The Faroe Islands will temporarily close to tourists

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Oct 22, 20184 min read

Best new places for travellers to stay in 2019

Red Finnish wooden sauna log cabin on an island in the summer.

Oct 24, 20166 min read

Finland in a week

Jun 15, 20124 min read

Top 10 eco-lodges

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