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Lonely Planet Epic Van Trips of Europe: Explore Europe’s Most Beautiful Routes to Travel by Campervan
The ultimate book of van travel inspiration featuring 200 out-of-this-world van-worthy adventures around Europe.
Discover an epic collection of van trips across Europe's roads lasting five days to two weeks and longer. Featuring 50 first-person stories and a further 150 awesome ideas for trips that will take you from the lakes of Northern Italy to the wild Highlands of Scotland and beyond; this is the ultimate book for beginners and experienced campervan travellers alike.
Inside Epic Van Trips of Europe:
50 of the best trips across Europe to take in your van as suggested by experts who have completed each drive plus an additional 150 suggestions for similar escapades
Trip durations range from a few days to several weeks
Driving factboxes accompany every route with details on starting and finishing points, distance, when to go, local culinary specialities, and the perfect photo spot
Inspirational photography, maps, and practical information packed with tips to get you on the road
With a vibrant cover illustrated by Ross Murray, this beautiful hardback continues the collectible series
Epic van trips include: Southern Europe - From Rome to the Cinque Terre; Road-tripping around Alicante; A tour of the Dolomites. Western Europe - Switzerland from lake to lake; From Wallonia to Luxembourg; The German Alpine Road. Central and Eastern Europe - Transylvania road trip; Bulgaria from land to sea; Southern Poland sightseeing. Northern Europe - A grand tour of the UK and Ireland; Southwest Finland; Discovering the Baltic States
Whether you’re a regular van tripper or you simply want to explore your destination in a new way, Epic Van Trips of Europe will inspire a lifetime of adventures out on the open road.
Discover an epic collection of van trips across Europe's roads lasting five days to two weeks and longer. Featuring 50 first-person stories and a further 150 awesome ideas for trips that will take you from the lakes of Northern Italy to the wild Highlands of Scotland and beyond; this is the ultimate book for beginners and experienced campervan travellers alike.
Inside Epic Van Trips of Europe:
50 of the best trips across Europe to take in your van as suggested by experts who have completed each drive plus an additional 150 suggestions for similar escapades
Trip durations range from a few days to several weeks
Driving factboxes accompany every route with details on starting and finishing points, distance, when to go, local culinary specialities, and the perfect photo spot
Inspirational photography, maps, and practical information packed with tips to get you on the road
With a vibrant cover illustrated by Ross Murray, this beautiful hardback continues the collectible series
Epic van trips include: Southern Europe - From Rome to the Cinque Terre; Road-tripping around Alicante; A tour of the Dolomites. Western Europe - Switzerland from lake to lake; From Wallonia to Luxembourg; The German Alpine Road. Central and Eastern Europe - Transylvania road trip; Bulgaria from land to sea; Southern Poland sightseeing. Northern Europe - A grand tour of the UK and Ireland; Southwest Finland; Discovering the Baltic States
Whether you’re a regular van tripper or you simply want to explore your destination in a new way, Epic Van Trips of Europe will inspire a lifetime of adventures out on the open road.
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320 pages, Hardcover
Published March 18, 2025
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A beat-up old car, a few dollars in the pocket and a sense of adventure. In 1972 that’s all Tony and Maureen Wheeler needed for the trip of a lifetime – across Europe and Asia overland to Australia. It took several months, and at the end – broke but inspired – they sat at their kitchen table writing and stapling together their first travel guide, Across Asia on the Cheap. Within a week they’d sold 1500 copies and Lonely Planet was born. One hundred million guidebooks later, Lonely Planet is the world’s leading travel guide publisher with content to almost every destination on the planet.
A beat-up old car, a few dollars in the pocket and a sense of adventure. In 1972 that’s all Tony and Maureen Wheeler needed for the trip of a lifetime – across Europe and Asia overland to Australia. It took several months, and at the end – broke but inspired – they sat at their kitchen table writing and stapling together their first travel guide, Across Asia on the Cheap. Within a week they’d sold 1500 copies and Lonely Planet was born. One hundred million guidebooks later, Lonely Planet is the world’s leading travel guide publisher with content to almost every destination on the planet.
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May 8, 2025
This is a gorgeous book. It even stands out among other Lonely Planet Guides for its beauty.
It profiles 50 trips arranged by zone: Southern, Western, Central and Eastern and Northern. Each trip has a map and showing notable stops along the way.
Most trips are in the 200-350 mile range with a few in the 100’s and one long one of almost 800 miles. An estimated number of days to devote to the trip is given.
There is also a “Perfect Picture Spot” with GPS coordinates.
There are pages that show “More Like This” with other places to see. Topics range from “Island Hopping” to “The Castle Collection” to “Hiking Countryside”.
This is a very good guide for showing the traveler what there is to see but there is not much else. There is no info on camping (or glamping) places along the routes, no info dining (although notable regional foods are listed) or travel tips for driving in these countries or for protocol for border issues.
The beauty of the photographs earn the book a place on coffee tables everywhere.
It profiles 50 trips arranged by zone: Southern, Western, Central and Eastern and Northern. Each trip has a map and showing notable stops along the way.
Most trips are in the 200-350 mile range with a few in the 100’s and one long one of almost 800 miles. An estimated number of days to devote to the trip is given.
There is also a “Perfect Picture Spot” with GPS coordinates.
There are pages that show “More Like This” with other places to see. Topics range from “Island Hopping” to “The Castle Collection” to “Hiking Countryside”.
This is a very good guide for showing the traveler what there is to see but there is not much else. There is no info on camping (or glamping) places along the routes, no info dining (although notable regional foods are listed) or travel tips for driving in these countries or for protocol for border issues.
The beauty of the photographs earn the book a place on coffee tables everywhere.
June 10, 2025
Inspiring book with lots of awesome roadtrips! Love that it has many hidden gems and a great mix between adventure, culture and city life. It’s quit a big and heavy book though. We have it in our van with us, as we travel through Europe full time, would fit better on a coffee table;) love the dreamy escapes and also has practical tips like where to sleep besides just pretty destinations. Great book to use, day dream away and enjoy
August 25, 2025
Beautiful arm chair travel book for me. As I’ve gotten older my dream of traveling the world in a van will probably remain just that— a dream, at least the European leg of it. And the author’s fears of the van being broken into are daunting, as are the mechanical issues that arise, along with some of the small, curved and dangerous roads. But what a great trip this book is regardless!
March 4, 2025
Beautiful. I was captivated by every image and description. I can't wait to travel to Europe again.
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