Lonely Planet Lonely Planet's Where To Go When Europe: 300+ Curated Month-by-Month Trip Recommendations for Culture, Adventure, Food & Wildlife

by Sarah Baxter, Paul Bloomfield

Where should you go next in Europe? Packed full with trip recommendations for every time of year - curated with weather, seasonal costs, crowds and events in mind - this book covers every flavour of the European travel experience, from culture-rich city breaks and sun-kissed beach escapes to scenic road trips and adrenaline-fuelled adventures.

With more than 300 suggestions for destinations across Europe and the best time of year to experience them, this 304-page book is the ultimate trip planner for every month of the year. It features unique interactive flow chart in each month's chapter to help you refine your interest. Find out how to escape the crowds in the pastel-hued villages of Italy’s Cinque Terre, discover why the slopes of Moritz are the place to be come winter time, and get to know when to explore the highlands and islands of Scotland for the best weather.

Destinations are divided by months of the year, and a key describes where on the continent is best to enjoy adventure, culture and food and drink, where is best to spot species of wildlife, the best places to kick back and relax, and where you get the best bang-for-your-buck. Ultimately, whether you want to wander through sky-high mountain ranges or lose yourself wandering through quaint and cobbled city streets, this trusty and expert-led book will have you covered.

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction

304 pages, Hardcover

Published October 20, 2020

About the author

Sarah Baxter is a writer, book author and editor specialising in travel, adventure, history and the great outdoors. In the name of exploration, she's climbed Kilimanjaro, snorkelled with killer whales, eaten sheep's brain, walked on the wings of a bi-plane, descended into an Icelandic volcano, learned to salsa in Barcelona and much, much more. Formerly deputy editor at Wanderlust travel magazine, she now writes for a range of outlets including The Telegraph, The Independent, iPaper, Wanderlust, Sunday Times Travel magazine, Country Walking and others. She has also authored many books, including A History of the World in 500 Walks, The Inspired Traveller's Guide to Spiritual Places and Lonely Planet's Where to Go When.

Reviews

[JC Cornell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great highlight of all the places you didn't know you wanted to go all year around.

[Sam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Think you should only visit Europe in the summer? Think again.

This book is beautifully arranged by month. Choose the month you want to travel, and about 25 European cities/towns, based on a flowchart of your personal vacation style (relaxing vs challenging, wellness, art/culture, length of trip, budget, etc), will be suggested. Eight events in Europe are described for each month in case you would like to plan a trip around one. You can also pick a destination based on whether or not you are traveling with children.

For each European city suggested, there are gorgeous photos, an explanation of why this is the most ideal time of year to go, transportation details, and more. There is also a very handy key describing each location: wildlife/nature, adventure, value, cultural, food/drink, relaxation, etc.

If you obtain a copy at your local public library, you may eventually consider buying the book to keep as a handy reference. “Every traveler is unique, and there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to travel.” Avoid crowds and make more informed decisions using this highly recommended book.

[Justine Oh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reading takes you on adventures through time and space, all from the comfort of wherever you are.

Lonely Planet's "Where to Go When" is a great reference guide for deciding on your next destination. While their views may be biased, I can never fault their photos. Even for places I've visited before, their photos make them look even better. I enjoy flipping through the pages, admiring the vivid colours and imagining I'm there.

[Peridot · Rating 2 out of 5]

the salesmanship of this kind of travel writing was absolutely exhausting. excerpts too short, too general, too geared at an audience that is at once too broad yet too narrow