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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

Centovalli - hundred valleys, Switzerland: View from Intragna on the river Melezza
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Jun 13, 20257 min read

The 10 most scenic train rides in Europe

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Oct 19, 20238 min read

The 10 best sleeper-train journeys to take in Europe in 2024

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?

Chinese man leaving the train at train station and using phone

May 6, 20225 min read

Traveling by train in Europe this summer? Here’s 7 things you need to know

The Cathedral (Dom), TV Tower (Clonius), the Musical Dome, Kölner Philharmonie, the river Rhine, Hohenzollern Bridge, Museum Ludwig and Old Town are featured beyond a colourful sky.

Apr 28, 20222 min read

Eurostar is connecting more European cities by high-speed rail

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

St Pancras Station interior.

Aug 20, 20202 min read

The European train journeys that are even faster than flying

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?

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Jun 30, 20207 min read

What to expect when camping in Europe this summer

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Jun 27, 20202 min read

Oslo’s ambitious new library was worth the wait

London. Train station and Tower Bridge night lights, aerial view.

Jun 26, 20202 min read

New 'ultra rapid' train network could be part of Europe's post-pandemic recovery

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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?

Jan 26, 20206 min read

Why you should consider taking the bus to your European city break

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Jan 21, 20204 min read

Lonely Planet’s Travel Goals book will get you out of your travel rut

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Dec 22, 20198 min read

All aboard the Slumber Express: family travel by night train

closeup of a plane wing over the ocean with land in the distance

Nov 8, 20192 min read

Can an aviation tax help combat climate change? 9 European countries want to try

Sep 13, 20191 min read

Lost continent discovered beneath Europe

Travel News - piedmonthills

Aug 2, 20192 min read

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

Travel News - reservebison

Jun 19, 20192 min read

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

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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

Features - Volunteer

Jun 15, 20124 min read

Top 10 eco-lodges

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