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The GuardianSep 21

Three countries, one hike: an Alpine adventure in Austria, Slovenia and Italy

The Alpe Adria loop is an eight-day walking trail that crisscrosses borders, taking in dramatic peaks, glorious meadows and charming places to stay ‘Achtung! Staatsgrenze!” OK, the signpost marking the “state border” didn’t have exclamation marks but, with its no-nonsense Prussian font, it did feel quite shouty. The only thing was, no one on the Feistritzer Alm – a peaceful sweep of Alpine past…

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Feistritzer AlmSightFeistritz, Austriapeaceful sweep of Alpine pasture at the meeting of Austria and Italy
Schutzhütte OisternigRestaurantFeistritz, Austriapatrons enjoyed cold beers regardless of which country they were in
Gasthof Alte PostRestaurantFeistritz, Austriahad breakfast here before climbing
Alpe AdriaTrailSalzburg, Austrialong-distance trail from Grossglockner to the Adriatic coast
GrossglocknerSightSalzburg, AustriaAustria’s highest mountain at 3,798 metres
Valbruna InnHotelValbruna, Italyspent time on our balcony gazing past geraniums
Julius Kugy LibrarySightValbruna, Italycosy den of books on alpinism named after a writer-mountaineer
Sanctuary of Monte LussariSightValbruna, Italyridge-top pilgrim church where Virgin Mary is said to have appeared
Hotel NevadaHotelTarvisio, Italysat with cold beers on our balcony watching a storm
Sentiero del OrsoTrailTarvisio, Italywoodland-weaving trail
Fusine lakesSightTarvisio, Italytwin glacial bowls so arrestingly blue-green
Rifugio ZacchiHotelTarvisio, Italysat on the terrace drinking a superb Aperol spritz
Triglav national parkSightKranjska Gora, Sloveniaviews east into the park
Sava ValleyNeighborhoodKranjska Gora, Sloveniafollowed a path through the verdant valley
Karavanke AlpsSightKranjska Gora, Sloveniacrossed the Alps to conquer the highest point
SchwarzkogelSightKranjska Gora, Sloveniahighest point of our route at 1,842 metres
Chiesa Madonna della NeveSightValbruna, Italy
Almkapelle Maria SchneeSightValbruna, Italy

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Lonely PlanetAug 21

How to do London on a budget

Plan a London trip on a budget with these public transit hacks, tips on affordable hotels, low-cost food recs and key money-saving advice.

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Kensington PalaceAttractionIt has served as a residence for the British royal family since the 17th century and is currently the official London…
The National GalleryCaféfree, by Trafalgar Square
Tower of LondonAttractionIt lies within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, which is separated from the eastern edge of the square mile…
British MuseumMuseumfree to visit, with global antiquities
PaddingtonSuburbA medieval parish then a metropolitan borough of the County of London, it was integrated with Westminster and Greater…
Shakespeare’s GlobeTheatrestanding tickets for £5–10
Museum TavernPublocated in Bloomsbury
V&AMuseumfree to enter, very different architecture and collections
ZedwellHotelcapsule hotel bed from £30
The HoxtonHoteldouble room from £200–350
Monmouth coffeeDeliaround £4
Seven Dials MarketMarketstreet food costs £10–15
Noodle & BeerRestaurantChinatown, dinner for two £50–80
The Coach & HorsesPubSoho, pint of beer £7.50
YHA St Paul’sHostelwell located, plenty of dorm beds
Prime BackpackersHotelsocial events for younger travelers
Good HotelHotelcompact rooms on a former ship
Premier InnHotelUK-wide chain, kids eat free breakfast
GeneratorHotelglobally recognized hostel, twin and king rooms
The StandardQuartercool interior design, rooftop bar
Batty Langley’sHotelsumptuous Georgian rooms
Banqueting HouseAttractionIt is the only large surviving component of the Palace of Whitehall, the residence of…
Royal OperaArts centrestanding tickets for £19
Bush TheatreTheatreshows up-and-coming talent for lower prices
Hampton Court PalaceSight

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Three countries, one hike: an Alpine adventure in Austria, Slovenia and Italy

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