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The World's Most Intriguing Lost Cities (PHOTOS)

Lonely Planet — 2011-08-07T08:00:00+00:00

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War, weather, cosmic intervention or simply a case of purpose served...nothing lasts forever.

War, weather, cosmic intervention or simply a case of purpose served...nothing lasts forever.

Here the good folks at Lonely Planet goes digging for some of the world's most intriguing lost cities.

Not yet satisfied? Check out these 17 lost cities that you can still visit.

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Europe's Most Regal Castles (PHOTOS)

Lonely Planet — 2011-08-04T09:00:00+00:00

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If the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton taught us anything, it's that we're obsessed with all things royalty.

If the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton taught us anything, it's that we're obsessed with all things royalty.

Fear not, princes and princesses in waiting. Here are 10 castles around Europe that are the most in line with all our most extreme fairy tales. From a rather run-down looking establishment in Romania to a right regal moment in Scotland, these castles will be sure to sate any appetite.

Not convinced? Check out this list of 13 other royal homes around the world, not to mention the world's coolest castle hotels.

Adapted from an article courtesy of Lonely Planet.

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11 Amazing Space Travel Destinations (PHOTOS)

Lonely Planet — 2011-07-16T07:30:00+00:00

Filed under: Adventure Travel

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Fire up the jet pack, suck in some thin air, get a taste of zero g - it's time to take one small step for yourself, and a giant leap for humanity.

Our friends at Lonely Planet assembled as list of 11 destinations related to space travel for the obsessed. Now all you have to do is decide whether to view space from the ground or in the clouds.

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World's Best Free Attractions (PHOTOS)

Lonely Planet — 2011-07-07T07:30:00+00:00

Filed under: Budget, Best Of

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Like most budget travelers, the word that makes eyebrows leap the highest is 'free'. While the you-get-what-you-pay-for statute makes it uncool to grade, compare or criticize free stuff, certain free attractions are indisputably superior to others and, in many cases, completely outshine their un-free neighbors.

Like most budget travelers, the word that makes eyebrows leap the highest is 'free'. While the you-get-what-you-pay-for statute makes it uncool to grade, compare or criticize free stuff, certain free attractions are indisputably superior to others and, in many cases, completely outshine their un-free neighbors.

Some cities like London and New York have enough exceptional free activities to easily fill a week. Other destinations want money from you for something as simple as peeking in the front door (Le Grand Casino, Monte Carlo), sitting down for a few minutes (Las Ramblas, Barcelona), or voiding your bladder (pretty much all of Norway).

Here's a sampling of some of the world's best free attractions, courtesy of Lonely Planet.

Text by Leif Pettersen, Lonely Planet

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World's Prettiest Lighthouses (PHOTOS)

Lonely Planet — 2011-06-30T09:30:00+00:00

Filed under: Best Of

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Strikingly tall structures perched on rough windswept coastlines hearkening back to an earlier seafaring time in history, lighthouses are a constant source of fascination for travelers.

Strikingly tall structures perched on rough windswept coastlines hearkening back to an earlier seafaring time in history, lighthouses are a constant source of fascination for travelers.

Some are shuttered and crumbling, others are still in full-time operation and some are open to the public and climbable, so you can experience the vantage of a lighthouse keeper yourself.

Several historic lighthouses have been converted to hotels as well, so you can voluntarily become a light sleeper (so to speak).

If you're a fan of these bright beacons from a bygone era, Lonely Planet put together a list of their top light spots around the world which are guaranteed to dazzle.

Text by Ben Handicott, Lonely Planet.

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