Description
About the book. Flight-Free Europe compiles 80 flight-free travel itineraries, from a weekend trip to a month-long journey. Lonely Planet demonstrates how trains, buses, ferries, bicycles, and other modes of transport can connect destinations. This book is designed for those who wish to make the journey itself part of the experience and find alternatives to flying between destinations.
Contents. You can read about train travel in Norway, island hopping by ferry in Croatia, hiking in Scotland, and combinations of wine, surfing, and cycling along France’s Atlantic coast. Each route is illustrated on a map with stages, travel times, and connection information. Fact boxes cover duration, transport budget, and estimated carbon footprint. Photographs and activity markers provide entry points to food, culture, history, nature, and other interests. Coverage also includes connections to Morocco and Tunisia.
Who is this book suitable for? This book is suitable for those who wish to plan a flight-free holiday and need ideas on how multiple stops can be linked. You can choose a short route or use an itinerary as a starting point for a longer journey. The transport information provides a basis for further planning, while activity suggestions make it easier to choose how you wish to spend your time. The hardcover edition also makes an ideal gift for those who enjoy slower travel and wish to explore more of the areas between major cities.
From inspiration to your own plan. Use the guide before departure to select experiences you truly desire and view them in the context of the rest of your trip. A plan with fewer stops can allow more time to get acquainted with each location. Browse with your travel companions, compare ideas, and find a balance between what you want to accomplish and what you want to have time to experience. Also, allow some days for breaks and detours. A physical book is useful to refer back to when discussing the next stage. Revisit an idea you have noted, and let the plan evolve as you become familiar with your destination.
About the edition. English book, published 2023. 312 pages. ISBN 9781837581719.
