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beautiful island of Lindau on lake Constance (lake Bodensee) with the snowy Swiss Alps in the background, Germany on fine sunny spring day License Type: media Download Time: 2023-12-31T15:56:40.000Z User: Norma.PrauseBrewer_LonelyPlanet Is Editorial: No purchase_order: 56530

Jan 18, 202611 min read

The 10 best European spring break destinations for 2026

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

A church located on an island in Lake Bled with the castle in the background, Slovenia, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-01-29T21:38:03.000Z, User: rhylton_redventures, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Lonely Planet WIP, client: Lonely Planet WIP, other: Rhianydd Hylton

Dec 18, 202513 min read

15 of the best things to do in Europe

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Exteriors and Interiors of the Glaumbær Turf Farm & Museum

Dec 16, 202522 min read

The 23 best places for solo travelers around the world

Cour Damoye, Paris, France August 2024.

Dec 3, 202524 min read

34 of the best places to visit in Europe

Aurora borealis, also known as Northern lights shining in the night sky seen from Glass Igloos, Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort West Village, SaariselkÃ¤, Lapland, Finland.
Aurora borealis, also known as Northern lights shining in the night sky seen from Glass Igloos, Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort West Village, Saariselkä, Lapland, Finland.
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Nov 18, 202512 min read

The 13 best places to visit in Europe in winter

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Lonely Planet Magazine, Issue 117, September 2018, Ibiza
Boats moored in Ibiza harbour and Dalt Villa.

Nov 17, 20257 min read

10 amazing places in Europe for a dose of winter sun

Passage jufforoy, Paris, France August 2024. ..

Nov 12, 20254 min read

How to get VAT refunds on your next Europe trip

Oct 23, 202514 min read

15 beautiful places to visit in Europe this fall

The Bran Castle of Dracula in Romania, License Type: media_digital, Download Time: 2024-11-20T22:18:30.000Z, User: bhealy950, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Lonely Planet Online Editorial, client: First-time guide to Romania, other: Brian Healy

Sep 23, 20256 min read

Europe’s best Halloween destinations

sunset over the sea in the Dubrovnik, Croatia , License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-02-21T15:25:51.000Z, User: katelyn.perry_lonelyplanet, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: wip, client: wip, other: Katelyn Perry

Aug 23, 20258 min read

Europe in shoulder season: 11 of the best cities to see this September and October

The Metropol Parasol (officially called Setas de Sevilla), a structure in the shape of a pergola made of wood and concrete.

Aug 19, 20259 min read

10 of the best places to go in Europe in autumn

Venice, Italy - July 18, 2020: Festival in July at Chiesa del Santissimo Redentore in Venice. A floating wooden bridge is built connecting Venice mainland to Redentore, Giudecca, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-07-01T19:12:50.000Z, User: lonelyplanetmedia, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: App, other: Pia Peterson Haggarty

Jul 23, 20256 min read

Traveling to Europe? New entry requirements may impact your visit

Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. June 2025. ..View from Malga Federa, at 1814m. The hike to reach the Malga from Cortina is 2 hours long, immersed in the woods with beautiful scenery and small waterfalls scattered along the way. Located in the heart of an alpine pasture, at the foot of Becco di Mezzodì and Croda da Lago, the Malga has breathtaking view of the Cortina valley and the surrounding mountains...Photo by Camilla Ferrari for Lonely Planet

Jul 22, 20254 min read

Two-way ticket: Why Cortina and Split go hand in hand

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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Jun 11, 20255 min read

Packing like a pro: The ultimate guide to what to bring

Hiker walking along the trails of the Anapo valley, by the rocky necropolis of Pantalica, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-06-04T13:47:29.000Z, User: bhealy950, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Lonely Planet Online Editorial, client: Best hikes in Sicily, other: Brian Healy

Jun 10, 20258 min read

The 7 best places for solo travelers in Europe

Afales Beach Ithaca, Greece - 07 15 2021: Crowded beach in Greece, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-04-30T15:33:07.000Z, User: katelyn.perry_lonelyplanet, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: wip, client: wip, other: katelyn perry

May 8, 20258 min read

The best time to visit Europe

Palermo, Sicily, Italy - May 29 2022: A typical street in the city of Palermo in Sicily, with people sitting outdoors drinking coffee in a cafe bar, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-03-13T14:06:40.000Z, User: rhylton_redventures, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65030 - Newsletter, job: Lonely Planet, client: Lonely Planet WIP, other: Rhianydd Hylton

Apr 28, 20259 min read

How do you save money on a trip to Europe in 2025? Ask a local

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May 13, 202413 min read

15 of the best road trips in Europe

Stadler Flirt regional train operated by VIAS rail at Rhine river, Katz castle and Loreley in St. Goarshausen, Germany
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May 3, 20245 min read

6 of the best European train routes for summer 2024

Apr 30, 20248 min read

7 of Europe's most amazing tree house stays for families

Mar 22, 20244 min read

Inside the new 'privacy pod' cabins on Europe's sleeper trains

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Dec 19, 20236 min read

Lonely Planet's train expert picks his top 5 rail journeys for 2024

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Oct 19, 20238 min read

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

ATHENS, GREECE - JULY 20: Atop the Acropolis ancient hill with Parthenon temple in background, tourists hide from burning sun during a heat wave on July 20, 2023 in Athens, Greece. The Acropolis of Athens and other archaeological sites in Greece announced reduced opening hours due to the heatwave conditions. Parts of Europe continue to experience extreme conditions of the Cerberus heatwave, dubbed Charon. (Photo by Milos Bicanski/Getty Images)
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Aug 4, 202310 min read

Europe's extreme weather: what to expect in each country if you're traveling in August

ROME, ITALY - JULY 17: A woman uses an umbrella for shade during an ongoing heat wave with temperatures reaching 44 degrees, at Colosseo area (Colosseum), on July 17, 2023 in Rome, Italy. The government has issued red alerts for 16 cities due to the current heatwave, which the Italian Meteorological Society named Cerberus, the mythical creature who guarded the gates of the underworld. Many places in Italy have seen successive days over 40C. (Photo by Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)
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Jul 18, 20236 min read

Is it safe to visit Europe during the heat wave? Will you be compensated if travel plans are impacted?

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

Crossing Europe at night might be the best new thing.

Apr 20, 20236 min read

I took the night train from Amsterdam to Zurich - with plenty of time for sightseeing

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Apr 5, 20234 min read

🌍 How do I see Europe by train in one week?

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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?

A ski slope made by snow machine is seen in the Swiss Alpine resort of Savognin on December 30, 2022. - The turnover of Swiss ski lift operators melts at the start of the season, with mild weather in the Alps, showing a drop of around 9% compared to the previous year, said on January 4, 2023 the professional organization which represents the interests of the branch. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)
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Jan 6, 20235 min read

Ski slopes in Europe forced to close early - here's where travelers are impacted

Italian Cinque Terre Railway Station; Shutterstock ID 1487691101; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Best new European trains in 2023
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Dec 27, 20227 min read

The best European train routes to try in 2023

Celebrating a new year at Madrid's city hall

Nov 3, 20224 min read

🌍 Help Me, LP! What’s the best place in Europe to spend New Year's Eve (besides Amsterdam)?

Air and rail package tickets for France © Melissa Yeager/Lonely Planet

May 12, 20224 min read

More European airlines are launching flight+rail packages - here's how I used one to see France

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

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Apr 13, 20227 min read

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

Prague Main Train Station, Hlavni nadrazi, Prague, Czech Republic

Jan 4, 20224 min read

A new sleeper train will connect these European cities in time for summer travel

Neha Arora (center) and two Planet Abled travelers on an early trip to Agra.

Dec 3, 20216 min read

"I had to start a travel company to travel." Meet the woman making tourism more inclusive and accessible

Female Finding Her Way On GPS While Wearing Anti Air Pollution Mask

Nov 23, 20213 min read

Lockdowns in Austria: can I get a refund on flights and hotels?

Berlin, Germany - September 06, 2013: Passengers moving through modern main railway station at Berlin Hauptbahnhof. S-Bahn train waiting for the people.

Oct 13, 20212 min read

Free Interrail passes are once again up for grabs for young Europeans

Unidentified B-boy break dancers perform in the street for the crowd. Hip Hop battle at an informal street dance meet.

Sep 13, 20217 min read

Our favorite lesser-known neighborhoods in the world's greatest cities

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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Mar 2, 20212 min read

Explore Europe in luxury as the Orient Express unveils new routes

Feb 22, 20212 min read

More free Interrail passes are up for grabs next year

Aerial of the windy Transfagarasan highway.

Jan 27, 20214 min read

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

Station attendants beside Orient-Express at station.
Lonely Planet Images, Issue 31, Scotland, Full steam ahead, Lonely Planet Traveller Magazine

Dec 10, 20203 min read

Following the route of the Orient Express by sleeper train

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

One of Amsterdam's central canals in the summer months. Boats full of people move through the water while the surrounding streets are thronged with people and bicycles.

Nov 4, 20206 min read

The 10 best cities for expats

Aerial of Berlin skyline with the Fernsehturm TV tower during sunset.

Oct 14, 20202 min read

Europe switches on new 'traffic light' system to make travel easier

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Sep 21, 20202 min read

Eurail and Interrail passes are finally going digital with a handy new app

A street in the old town of Krakow, Poland.

Sep 3, 20202 min read

How COVID-19 has impacted the cost of a city break in Europe

Air France A340 landing at Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) at sunset on St.Maarten.

Sep 1, 20202 min read

Ask LP: should I book my summer 2021 holiday now?

Harbour at Symi.

Aug 25, 20208 min read

Dreaming of owning a home in the Mediterranean? Here's all you need to know

St Pancras Station interior.

Aug 20, 20202 min read

The European train journeys that are even faster than flying

A glass of cold orange cocktail at the sunset on the table of a beach bar at the sunset, with blurry people around having refreshments or partying on a summer evening, with copy space for text

Aug 20, 20202 min read

Ask LP: what if my country introduces travel restrictions while I'm away?

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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