Europe Travel Stories

Nov 8, 2023 • 17 min read

Travel Europe like a pro, maximizing your points and miles to stretch your dollar the furthest. Here's the expert guide.

Nov 6, 2023 • 5 min read

Discover the many charms and conveniences of traveling off-season in Europe with these classic must-try trips.

Nov 1, 2023 • 15 min read

Our fave Christmas markets offer chestnuts roasting on an open fire, copious amounts of mulled wine and some of the best hot chocolate ever.

Oct 25, 2023 • 7 min read

Escape the worst of the cold this winter by heading to Europe’s southern reaches, where the wam sun shines year round.

Oct 19, 2023 • 8 min read

The movement to make travel more sustainable has boosted demand for sleeper trains. Here are the best ones to take in 2024.

Sep 29, 2023 • 9 min read

November is the perfect time to give yourself a travel-fueled lift, with destinations primed for exploration during the penultimate month of the year.

Aug 31, 2023 • 6 min read

For many, packing is the most stressful part of trip preparations. But it doesn’t have to be. Here's our tips for bringing what you need, and nothing more.

Aug 11, 2023 • 8 min read

From getting active in Montenegro to wandering Santa Fe's enchanted environs, here are the best places to visit in October.

Jul 3, 2023 • 8 min read

From lazing on beaches in Turkey to sipping Guinness in Dublin or traveling through Mongolia, here are the best places to visit in September.

Jun 16, 2023 • 5 min read

Europe’s newest sleeper train, the Good Night service recently trundled from Brussels to Berlin overnight for the first time. Our writer was on board.

Jun 2, 2023 • 8 min read

August is prime time for an escape. Find out the best places to travel for adventure, relaxation, wildlife and culture.

May 29, 2023 • 9 min read

From the wind-lashed shores of the Atlantic coast to the coves of Italy, we bring you the cream of the European coast.

May 17, 2023 • 12 min read

If you’re in search of an eco-minded road trip through Europe, enjoy this excerpt from Lonely Planet’s new “Electric Vehicle Road Trips Europe” guide.

May 6, 2023 • 9 min read

From Aarhus to Zanzibar, here's our pick of the best places to visit in July 2023.

Apr 20, 2023 • 6 min read

Lonely Planet’s Tom Hall traveled from his native London across the heart of Europe on an overnight train. Here’s how it went.

Apr 11, 2023 • 4 min read

If your idea of a thrilling summer holiday involves cycling hundreds of miles through gravelly mountain trails, read on.

Apr 5, 2023 • 4 min read

So you want to see the best of Europe by train, and you only have one week? We have some ideas.

Feb 27, 2023 • 5 min read

Using Interrail to ride trains around Europe has been a travel rite of passage since the 1970s. Here's how to get started on your next Interrail adventure.

Feb 3, 2023 • 10 min read

The lowdown on Europe’s best spring break spots – from Mediterranean island beach escapes to Norway’s waterfall-splashed fjords.

Feb 3, 2023 • 5 min read

Plunging cliffs, dramatic waterfalls, jagged rock faces and flashes of coastline give these 10 remarkable rail journeys a cinematic quality.

Jan 29, 2023 • 7 min read

There’s nothing quite like the restorative buzz from a dip in a proper thermal pool. Here are Europe’s best hot springs.

Dec 30, 2022 • 4 min read

Lonely Planet staffers share the movies and TV shows that inspire their wanderlust.