Europe Travel Stories

Sep 1, 2020 • 2 min read

Planning a trip recently has started to feel risky, but what about booking ahead for summer 2021? Here are some things to consider.

Sep 1, 2020 • 3 min read

Few things beat cooling off in cold water on a hot day. Here are some of the best spots to dive in and get your sense of adventure tingling.

Aug 25, 2020 • 8 min read

Fancy a villa by the sea, or an apartment in a vibrant Mediterranean city? Here's what you need to know about buying property around the Med.

Aug 20, 2020 • 2 min read

Here's what what you need to know about your tickets and insurance if new travel restrictions are introduced while you're away.

Aug 19, 2020 • 5 min read

Night trains are making a comeback across Europe as governments, train operators and passengers fall back in love with this clean, green, comfortable and…

Aug 17, 2020 • 3 min read

With a greater ease of booking, low passenger numbers and sensible COVID-19 precautions in place, taking a sleeper this summer is a fun and great value way to…

Aug 7, 2020 • 8 min read

From the South Pacific to the wine dark sea of the Mediterranean, these 10 sailing adventures are woven into human history and are still fun for travelers.

Jul 22, 2020 • 4 min read

Lonely Planet journalist John Walton was considering an overnight trip to see family, but decided not to. Here's why.

Jul 10, 2020 • 4 min read

As many wannabe travelers ask themselves whether they should stay or go, Lonely Planet provides an argument in favor of traveling abroad.

Jun 30, 2020 • 7 min read

As campsites start to reopen for the summer, travelers will see some big differences. Here's what you need to know about camping in Europe post-pandemic.

Jun 28, 2020 • 6 min read

Forget the package-tour resorts, the real appeal of Portugal lies in its wild, thrillingly remote places. Here are a few off-the-beaten-path destinations.

Jun 27, 2020 • 10 min read

Although Italy's Dolomites offer plenty of opportunities for solitude, some of the best trail experiences come with a local guide.

Jun 25, 2020 • 6 min read

Lauren spent 3 months cycling from London to Istanbul. Here are the things she learned about Europe, and herself, on the way.

Jun 18, 2020 • 6 min read

As borders in Europe start to open, we ask four travelers what this means for them and their future trips.

Mar 27, 2020 • 12 min read

These books set in different European countries give you a chance to travel even while at home.

Mar 20, 2020 • 4 min read

Musicians and bands around the world are finding inventive ways to stay connected with their audiences amidst the spread of COVID-19.

Mar 18, 2020 • 11 min read

Europe is now the global centre of the COVID-19 pandemic. We asked a number of locals to share their experience of what it’s like to live there right now.

Mar 2, 2020 • 4 min read

Lonely Planet has rounded up seven of the most intriguing and beguiling abandoned places around the world.

Feb 14, 2020 • 5 min read

Plane, train or coach? Lonely Planet looks at cost, journey time and carbon emissions across five European routes.

Feb 10, 2020 • 8 min read

Lonely Planet writers take on the challenge of creating a memorable one-day itinerary for visitors to their home cities, with just $50 to spend.

Feb 10, 2020 • 6 min read

A mother discusses why and where to head afield with your infant, and provides top tips on how to do it successfully.

Feb 7, 2020 • 7 min read

Step into a stadium or arena mid-match and you’ll find locals in a state of agitation or elation, depending on the scoreline.