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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?

Train travel in summer. Young woman on rail trip in Europe. Railway passenger on journey to vacation destination. Girl looking out the window, sea view. Person sitting on subway bench alone.
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Feb 27, 20235 min read

Everything you need to know about Interrail passes in Europe

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Dec 27, 20227 min read

The best European train routes to try in 2023

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Dec 21, 20227 min read

13 stunning islands for your honeymoon

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)?

Surface level view of energetic mid adult couple jumping off paddleboard into lake while on summer vacation in Triglav National Park.

Jun 13, 20223 min read

Dive into Europe's 8 best wild swimming spots this summer

Amsterdam, Netherlands - August 2, 2014: participants in the annual event for the protection of human rights and civil equality - Gay Pride.

May 24, 20228 min read

12 best places to celebrate LGBTIQ+ pride in Europe for 2022

Museum of Reinhold Messner, Corones, in South Tyrol, Kronenplatz.

May 16, 20226 min read

12 of the best museums in Europe: from historic to quirky and everything in between

Tatooine planet landscape abandoned sets for shooting Star Wars movie in Sahara desert. Sahara, Tunisia, May 2016

Apr 28, 20227 min read

Star Wars: May the force be with you at these filming locations

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Apr 13, 20227 min read

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

Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) at clifftop edge, Hermaness National Nature Reserve, Unst, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Apr 8, 20226 min read

9 incredible remote escapes in Europe for 2022

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

Mar 31, 20224 min read

7 rewilding projects you can visit in Europe

Geraniums and bougainvillea inside one of the patio-participants at the traditional patio festival (Patios de Cordoba) in Cordoba.

Mar 22, 20223 min read

Where to see the most incredible spring flower displays in Europe

A person on a snowboard and wearing a bright blue and red snow outfit, googles and a helmet holds a handle attached to a large kit over snow

Mar 1, 20224 min read

5 alternative winter sports and where to try them in 2022

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

Sunset over Rapishaw Gap on Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland, England.

Mar 16, 20216 min read

The best one-day hikes in Great Britain

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?

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Dec 10, 20205 min read

London's 7 best running routes

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Dec 10, 20203 min read

Following the route of the Orient Express by sleeper train

Nov 24, 20204 min read

Visit every color of the rainbow with these vibrant destinations

Eiffel Tower and Paris cityscape at sunset.

Nov 9, 20205 min read

How to make sense of Europe's brand new 'traffic light' travel system

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

Lake Enol, one of the Lakes of Covadonga as seen from La Picota in Picos De Europa.

Oct 26, 20205 min read

Spain's 10 natural wonders

MAY 26, 2016: Tourists hike through Samaria Gorge in central Crete.

Sep 30, 20205 min read

Greece's stunning natural wonders

Sep 29, 20207 min read

Where to get the best pizzas in Europe that aren't in Italy

Sep 16, 20204 min read

After 18 months on the road, what now for our nomadic family?

Typical English Breakfast Served with Tea

Sep 9, 20204 min read

UK vs USA, whose food is better?

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?

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

Sep 1, 20203 min read

Where to cool off with an unforgettable wild swim

Harbour at Symi.

Aug 25, 20208 min read

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

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?

Felucca boats sailing on the Nile River. The Aga Khan’s domed mausoleum sits on the hill in the background.

Aug 7, 20208 min read

10 classic sailing adventures

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Jul 10, 20204 min read

Why I believe we need to start traveling internationally again

Stone walkway and Obidos cityscape, Leiria, Portugal

Jun 28, 20206 min read

Exploring Portugal's most remote corners

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Jun 27, 20202 min read

Oslo’s ambitious new library was worth the wait

Orla Thomas and guide Narciso Simion walking near Pale di San Martino

Jun 27, 202010 min read

Local guides reveal the secrets of Italy's Dolomites

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Jun 25, 20206 min read

10 things I learned cycling across Europe on my own

Young couple sitting on the grass overlooking the lakes of Covadonga.

Jun 18, 20206 min read

Some countries want us to visit - but are we ready to travel?

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Apr 1, 20202 min read

This 64-year old is the oldest woman to row across the Atlantic Ocean

A long-haired man reading a book and sitting by the window in a cozy house with a beautiful mountain view. Hygge.
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Mar 27, 202012 min read

Best books to get you dreaming of European travel

Mar 11, 20201 min read

You still have time to catch this Eurostar offer for £30 tickets

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Mar 9, 20202 min read

You’ll soon be able to rent this cute little electric car in Europe

Feb 21, 20202 min read

These are the most liveable cities for Europeans living abroad

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?

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Feb 12, 20202 min read

This new app pays you when your flight is delayed, but is it too good to be true?

A mochaccino 50 floors above Ho Chi Minh City at Cafe EON in Bitexco Tower

Feb 10, 20208 min read

The best $50 day itineraries in cities around the world

Mother with baby looking at a plane through a window at a French airport.

Feb 10, 20206 min read

Baby travel: why and where you should head afield with your infant

Feb 8, 20202 min read

These are the world’s most expensive countries to live in

Feb 7, 20207 min read

Where and how to watch sport like a local

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Feb 6, 20203 min read

How one man found peace of mind by travelling the world with his ferret

Traditional Polish cold beetroot soup in a bowl on a tablecloth with a napkin.

Jan 15, 20205 min read

Why Poland should be your next foodie destination

A gaucho (skilled horseman) rounds up some of the thousands of sheep.

Jan 13, 20205 min read

Trips for travellers who want to learn something new

Jan 8, 20202 min read

These are the best citizenships to have around the world

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Jan 2, 20201 min read

Kick off 2020 with a vegan tour across Europe

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