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Lonely PlanetJul 30

The 12 Best Greek Islands

From Santorini to Crete, discover the best of the Greek islands.

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National Marine ParkSighthome to turtles, dolphins, monk seals
Peristera Underwater MuseumMuseumdive down to a Classical-era shipwreck
HoraNeighborhoodwhitewashed alleys and pavement cafés
Elsewhere
OktoberfestFestivalMunich, Germanyserving beer
Rhodes TownFerry terminalRhodes, Greecerewards history lovers
Bath of AphroditeSightKythira, Greecenatural pool on east coast of Kythira
Seychelles BeachSightIkaria, Greecefrost-white, boulder-speckled with azure waters
Afianes WineryRestaurantIkaria, Greecefamily-run, high in vine-strewn hills
ThermaSightIkaria, Greecesulfur-rich hot springs
Kourtaliotiko GorgeTrailCrete, Greecerugged gorge at Preveli beach mouth
VaïSightCrete, Greecegolden sand beach fringed by date palms
ElafonisiSightCrete, Greecerose-hued sand, low dunes, turquoise water
Dikteon CaveSightCrete, Greecestalactite-encrusted cave where Zeus was born
Samaria GorgeTrailCrete, Greecedramatic path through sheer rock walls
Palace of KnossosMuseumCrete, Greecegrand capital of Minoan Crete

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Lonely PlanetJul 23

The 23 best destinations for solo travel

Solo travel can be one of the most rewarding and memorable ways to experience a new place. These locations around the world are ideal for an adventure alone.

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ChoraNeighborhoodold capital with cat-prowled alleys, white-blue houses, pavement cafes
National Marine ParkSighthome to turtles, dolphins, rare Mediterranean monk seals
Peristera Underwater MuseumMuseumdive down to a classical-era shipwreck
Elsewhere
Ring RoadTrailIcelandeasily navigable route circling Iceland
Sky LagoonSightReykjavík, Icelandtourist-packed thermal pool
AlfamaNeighborhoodLisbon, Portugalcobbled, alley-woven district to wander early
Golden CircleSightReykjavík, Icelandroute for day trips from Reykjavík
LaugardalslaugSightReykjavík, Icelandlocal favorite thermal pool
ManteigariaCaféLisbon, Portugalcozy bakery for pastel de nata
A GinjinhaRestaurantLisbon, Portugalcubby-hole bar for ginjinha
Copper CoastPubWaterford, Irelandrugged coast in County Waterford, Ireland
Waterford TreasuresMuseumWaterford, Irelandseries of quirky museums
Medieval MuseumMuseumWaterford, IrelandThe only dedicated Museum Quarter in Ireland.
Irish Wake MuseumMuseumWaterford, IrelandVisit the Irish Wake Museum - Rituals of Death page of Waterford Treasures.
PinakothekMuseumMunich, Germanytrio of museums for centuries of art
Residenz MünchenMuseumMunich, Germanyroyal halls to explore
BMW MuseumMuseumMunich, GermanyA museum like no other.
ViktualienmarktMarketMunich, Germanyalfresco market for picnic goods
Englischer GartenParkMunich, Germanylarge urban park with Eisbach river
Miradouro de Santa CatarinaViewpointLisbon, Portugal
Museum of TimeMuseumWaterford, Ireland

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