Travel Stories

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.

Dec 27, 2022 • 8 min read

If you love train travel, you’ll love these new train services connecting European destinations in 2023.

Dec 21, 2022 • 7 min read

From cruising across turquoise lagoons to hiking otherworldly coastlines, these island escapes offer something for every type of couple.

Dec 14, 2022 • 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.

Nov 11, 2022 • 8 min read

Europe's looming energy crisis this winter will affect your ski trip: stay in budget at these top European ski resorts.

Nov 9, 2022 • 5 min read

Discover the many charms and conveniences of traveling off-season: the top European destinations to visit this winter.

Nov 4, 2022 • 5 min read

Get off the well-trodden Christmas market trail: 10 European favorites that shine with unique yuletide culture.

Nov 3, 2022 • 4 min read

Can't decide where to go in Europe for NYE 2023? Senior editor AnneMarie McCarthy is here to help you decide.

Oct 3, 2022 • 5 min read

Hear legends of vampires and celebrate ghostly folklore with these alternative Halloween destinations in Europe.