Europe Travel Stories

Oct 15, 2024 • 14 min read

Get planning your festive season with this guide to this year's best Christmas markets in Europe.

Oct 7, 2024 • 7 min read

From budget slopes in Bulgaria to après ski in Austria, here are Europe's best places to ski.

Oct 3, 2024 • 5 min read

Europe's top ski resorts always attract a crowd, but there's plenty of calmer snow around. Here are our favorite remote ski resorts in Europe.

Sep 30, 2024 • 6 min read

It's a myth that you have to spend a fortune to have a fun time on the slopes. Save your cash for après-ski drinks at these 8 budget options in Europe.

Sep 9, 2024 • 5 min read

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

Aug 21, 2024 • 10 min read

The beauty of traveling in Europe in fall is the variety of experiences on offer. Here are the best places to go.

Jun 17, 2024 • 12 min read

Professional surfers, photographers and writers tell us about their favorite places to surf in Europe.

Jun 14, 2024 • 9 min read

Whether you want to bask on a white-sand beach or watch the northern lights from a snowy isle, Europe has an island for you. Here are the best.

Jun 13, 2024 • 6 min read

Europe in summer is sublime. Here are 6 incredible places to go to get away from the August crowds.

Jun 11, 2024 • 4 min read

A report from the overnight train from Brussels to Berlin, a key route in Europe’s new sleeper-train renaissance.

May 13, 2024 • 13 min read

Be inspired to explore Europe by car this summer on one, or more, of these themed driving routes.

May 3, 2024 • 5 min read

From new routes to services that only run in peak season, here are the best European train journeys to take this summer.

Apr 30, 2024 • 8 min read

Get back to nature with these incredible treehouses in Europe, perfect for a family adventure in the woodland.

Apr 12, 2024 • 9 min read

From Moorish monuments and Roman ruins to Gothic gargoyles and modern marvels, these cities have glorious architecture to suit any and all tastes.

Mar 22, 2024 • 4 min read

Nightjet sleeper trains have a new mini cabin, perfect for solo travelers or those wanting privacy.

Mar 1, 2024 • 3 min read

If you're going to lots of different countries, it can be hard to know the best way to stay in contact and avoid expensive roaming charges. We can help.

Feb 1, 2024 • 14 min read

These European spots offer culinary-minded travelers a chance to discover new cuisines or rediscover traditional favorites.

Jan 19, 2024 • 11 min read

From Mediterranean island beaches to Norway’s waterfall-splashed fjords, is there anywhere better than spring break in Europe?

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.

May 17, 2023 • 11 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.

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 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.