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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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Aug 11, 20203 min read

A mountain biker shares how Nordic Europe combines the best of food and biking

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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Aug 3, 20203 min read

This producer travels in a studio-on-wheels, helping musicians record songs in inspiring locations

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Jul 28, 20201 min read

Most travelers will be required to wear masks on European flights

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Jul 14, 20202 min read

Where in the world are people planning to travel in 2021?

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Jul 10, 20204 min read

Why I believe we need to start traveling internationally again

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Jun 30, 20207 min read

What to expect when camping in Europe this summer

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

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

Eurostar train at St Pancras Station, London

Jun 22, 20201 min read

Passport-free rail travel is on the way as Eurostar launches face scanners

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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Jun 17, 20202 min read

This couple built a home on wheels to go exploring with their dog

Village of Manarola in Cinque Terre, Italy.

Jun 16, 20206 min read

Europe is starting to reopen - here's what you need to know about each country's rules

Vineyard and Alaverdi Cathedral with Caucasus Mountains in background.

Jun 15, 20202 min read

These European destinations have been named the safest to visit during COVID-19

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Jun 12, 20202 min read

Ryanair removes flight change fees for July and August

Canal houses of Amsterdam at dusk with vibrant reflections, Netherlands

Jun 11, 20202 min read

Travellers from outside Europe could visit the continent as early as 1 July

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May 28, 20201 min read

Here's how easyJet plans to resume flights on 15 June

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May 27, 20202 min read

Photographer spends time exploring the world’s historic underground spaces

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May 26, 20202 min read

This tiny electric camper transforms into a tricycle and a boat

A woman commuter using public transport in summer. Copy space.

May 15, 20202 min read

Europe unveils plans for border openings ahead of summer tourist season

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May 7, 20201 min read

Eurostar now requires travellers to wear face masks

Navagio beach with shipwreck and flowers against sunset on Zakynthos island in Greece

Apr 28, 20203 min read

What European countries will open for tourism in summer 2020?

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Apr 27, 20201 min read

The 'world’s thinnest suitcase' folds down to just two-inches

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Apr 23, 20202 min read

Fun and engaging ways to celebrate World Book Day 2020 safely at home

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Apr 2, 20202 min read

Eurovision is cancelled but we can still enjoy the one-off special Europe Shine A Light

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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 23, 20201 min read

Eurovision’s Epic Sax Guy tells people to stay at home during COVID-19 lockdown

Mar 20, 20204 min read

Musicians around the world are finding inventive ways to reach their audiences

Mar 18, 20202 min read

Eurovision Song Contest and Glastonbury 2020 have been cancelled due to COVID-19

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

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Mar 2, 20204 min read

7 eerie abandoned places around the world

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Feb 26, 20202 min read

Travel advice and screenings: how Europe is dealing with the coronavirus outbreak

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Feb 23, 20202 min read

These railway stations have been voted best in Europe

Feb 21, 20202 min read

These are the most liveable cities for Europeans living abroad

Feb 19, 20202 min read

Is this the best destination in Europe?

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Feb 19, 20202 min read

One woman was reunited with her lost mixtape after it washed up on a beach 20 years later

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

Feb 3, 20206 min read

Hiking, climbing, cycling, paddling and more: Germany's best adventure activities

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Jan 26, 20202 min read

Vintage-style travel posters reveal places in the style of local artists

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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Jan 16, 20206 min read

Weird and wonderful Easter traditions in Europe

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 10, 20205 min read

Sober travel: how to have a great night out in Europe’s top cities without alcohol

Jan 8, 20202 min read

These are the best citizenships to have around the world

Jan 7, 20204 min read

The world's 7 best new long-distance hikes to do in 2020

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