Europe Travel Stories

Oct 1, 2018 • 8 min read

There's nothing quite like the freedom of the open road – but, whether it's a Sunday drive through the timeless back roads of the English countryside or a…

Sep 6, 2018 • 7 min read

Some of the most memorable moments in life are our ‘firsts’: our first time getting behind the wheel, going to a gig or kissing someone. But often the…

Sep 6, 2018 • 6 min read

It is a brave parent who can face the prospect of driving for hours – or days – with a gaggle of kids in the back singing ‘Are we there yet?’ on repeat.

Sep 4, 2018 • 7 min read

Forget lions, leopards, elephants and the rest… the natural world is full of less famous but no less charismatic creatures, should you care to seek them…

Aug 28, 2018 • 7 min read

'What’s the best moment of your life?' Ask a traveller that question and you’ll quickly find yourself immersed in colourful stories of hallowed hikes, eye…

Aug 28, 2018 • 6 min read

It is a truth universally acknowledged that, despite countless hours of research, sometimes even the most eagerly anticipated trips can go spectacularly…

Aug 21, 2018 • 5 min read

From the Mediterranean to the Caribbean to the far-flung Pacific, microbreweries are booming in unexpected places. Here are eight islands around the globe…

Aug 20, 2018 • 5 min read

Science and fun don’t have to be oxymoronic. Forget head-achingly boring textbook-based lessons – these museums house science exhibits so engaging and…

Aug 14, 2018 • 6 min read

If your last beach excursion is a distant memory, or you simply long to see the sea, a well-thought-out movie night might be enough to stave off the…

Jul 31, 2018 • 4 min read

No boat? No problem. Here are eight islands you can reach on foot. Just lace up your shoes, wait for the tide to roll out and voilà: pathways appear that…

Jul 25, 2018 • 5 min read

The first date, the first kiss, the first fight, the first trip – these rites of passage form the foundations of an early relationship. Travelling…

Jul 18, 2018 • 8 min read

Whether it’s bouncing with the crowds at a Nairobi boomba gig or foot-tapping along to the fiddle-slicing symphonies of Dublin's trad scene, attending a…

Jul 11, 2018 • 7 min read

Every city around the world has a local food culture that embodies the unique essence of the place. While some have become iconic on the global stage –…

Jul 11, 2018 • 5 min read

Food means festivity in every culture. Not only is eating usually essential to celebration, but many of the world’s great festivals owe their very…

Jul 11, 2018 • 7 min read

There are few finer things in life than sitting down to enjoy a delicious meal among company. Whether eaten with friends, family or someone you’ve just…

Jul 5, 2018 • 6 min read

For aeons, invading armies, explorers and voyagers have crossed oceans to reach new shores, while islands and peninsulas have provided solitude and…

Jun 28, 2018 • 6 min read

Got a sweet tooth? Yeah, us too. Every part of the world has its own beloved local candies, and tasting them is not just a treat, but a cultural…

Jun 26, 2018 • 6 min read

Peninsulas are clear winners as travel destinations: as well as the obvious appeal of their beaches and seaside towns, they often have a distinct identity…

Jun 26, 2018 • 6 min read

Do kids and priceless artworks mix? While the phrase ‘like a bull in a china shop’ might spring to mind, your tiny tornadoes will not only be welcomed,…

Jun 14, 2018 • 7 min read

Who says you have to leave the confines of your city to find an adrenaline fix? Here our Lonely Planet locals share a selection of adventurous endeavours…

May 30, 2018 • 6 min read

It’s a hard time to be a coastal rock formation. Malta’s Azure Window collapsed into the sea in 2017. There are now only eight of the 12 Apostles left on…

May 11, 2018 • 5 min read

Sydney, Rio and Barcelona aside, the beach is not usually synonymous with the city. But with so many amazing cities sprung near water, it is surprisingly…