Lonely Planet Europe On A Shoestring

Can't choose between the northern lights in Lapland, fairytale castles in Transylvania, picturesque beaches on the Mediterranean coast or the bright lights of Paris and London? Then why not try them all! Written for backpackers by backpackers, this guide lets you go further, stay longer and pay less for a trip of a lifetime.

• FIND YOUR WAY - inspiring itineraries and hundreds of maps help you plan your modern-day Grand Tour

• EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY - extended listings for cheap and chic sleeps, tasty budget eats, uber-cool bars and world-famous clubs, with hand-picked splurge suggestions

• BE IN THE KNOW - our culture coverage puts everything from ancient Greece to flamenco dancing in context

• SEE ANOTHER SIDE - discover wife carrying in Finland, cheese rolling in Britain and tomato fights in Spain with our lowdown on the strange world of Europe's festivals