Forty years ago Tony and Maureen Wheeler took an epic trip out of Europe and across Asia. Their notes, stapled together on a Melbourne kitchen table, became a wildly successful guidebook, Across Asia on the Cheap, and Lonely Planet was born. But while we might have begun by leaving it behind, Europe is one place we keep coming back to. Think of Europe and you might think of history and culture: of English kings, Italian artists, Spanish explorers and Viking raiders. And there’s no doubt Europe’s wealth and dynamism has created some simply astonishing sights, from Athens’ Acropolis to France’s Notre Dame cathedral. There’s a reason it’s the most visited continent on earth. So, for our fortieth anniversary, we’ve chosen forty of our favourites, amazing experiences that will whet your appetite for travel in Europe. There are grand castles, Roman ruins and Spanish bars here – the mainstays of many a classic trip. But we’ve also focussed on unique alternatives that aren’t screamed about by tourist boards or given the glossy treatment by style magazines.
Read more
No comments:
Post a Comment