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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?

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Feb 27, 20235 min read

Everything you need to know about Interrail passes in Europe

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

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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

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May 12, 20224 min read

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

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May 6, 20225 min read

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

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

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

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

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

Woman in face mask on Christmas shopping on market in Tallinn, Estonia

Dec 17, 20217 min read

Europe's Christmas markets 2021: What to expect with the arrival of COVID-19 Omicron cases

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

JANUARY 9, 2016: People strolling through corridors of the Prado Gallery and viewing the art works.

Oct 4, 20212 min read

Europe on a budget: see these top museums and galleries for free

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

Visitors and boats in the canals of Murano Island.

May 19, 20214 min read

More European countries could soon welcome vaccinated travelers

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

Mar 16, 20216 min read

The best one-day hikes in Great Britain

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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?

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Dec 24, 20207 min read

10 good news stories that lifted our spirits in 2020

This Mountain Pygmy Possum is part of a breeding program at Healesville Sanctuary, 10 March 2007. (Photo by Andrew De La Rue/The AGE/Fairfax Media via Getty Images via Getty Images)

Dec 11, 20204 min read

New Red List reveals 31 extinct species - and some conservation successes

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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

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Nov 24, 20200 min read

See the myths, monsters and mistakes on maps throughout history

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

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

Customers wave goodbye to a waiter while leaving a bar ahead of a curfew in Paris, France, on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. President Emmanuel Macron will confine residents of nine of the country's biggest cities to their homes between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. for four weeks starting on Saturday. Photographer: Nathan Laine/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Nov 2, 20205 min read

Strict lockdowns are being imposed in Europe - here's what you need to know

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

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

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

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Sep 21, 20202 min read

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

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Sep 17, 20202 min read

New book charts Wes Anderson’s aesthetic around the world

Sep 16, 20204 min read

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

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Sep 9, 20204 min read

UK vs USA, whose food is better?

OUT OF EDEN WALK:PERMITTED USE: This image may be downloaded or is otherwise provided at no charge for one-time use for coverage or promotion of the National Geographic Fellow Paul Salopek and the Out of Eden Walk. Copying, distribution, archiving, sublicensing, sale, or resale of the image is prohibited. REQUIRED CREDIT AND CAPTION: Any and all image uses must (1) be properly credited to the relevant photographer, as shown in this metadata, and (2) be accompanied by a caption, which makes reference to the National Geographic Fellow Paul SalopekYou MUST follow these requirements if using the images: 1. Include mandatory photo credit with each image2. Provide a prominent link to: http://outofedenwalk.nationalgeographic.com/ with a mention that people can follow the the Out of Eden Walk in real-time online3. Identify Paul Salopek as a National Geographic Fellow..Photograph by John Stanmeyer / National Geographic.Racing the heat in the early morning hours, Paul Salopek walks 250 miles across the remote Kyzyl Kum desert of Uzbekistan en route to China.

Sep 7, 20202 min read

Journalist’s multi-year, global walking odyssey traces our early ancestors' paths

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Sep 4, 20200 min read

Europe’s stunning night skies captured in incredible vibrant detail

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?

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

Sep 1, 20203 min read

Where to cool off with an unforgettable wild swim

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Aug 27, 20205 min read

11 of the world's most striking new buildings this year

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