August 2009 - Travel Features
Family Hostels
Posted in: Hostel Features
Tags: Bergan, Rotorua, London, New York, Nice, Stockholm, Beijing
When it comes to a family vacation one word often comes to mind - expense. The bigger the family, the more it's going to cost. So in these credit crunch times many families are avoiding their annual family...
Festival of World Cultures
Posted in: Festivals and Events
For the last weekend in August the town of Dun Laoghaire, Dublin will be immersed in cultures from across the world. The Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown Festival of World Cultures is back again on the 29th and 30th...
Surf Spots
Posted in: Sporting Events
Tags: Bundoran, Lahinch, Doolin, Achill, Newquay, Thurso, Llandudno,
With their miles and miles of endless coastlines, it’s no wonder that the UK and Ireland offer some of the world’s top surf spots. While it may not be as warm or glamorous as many international...
Outlet Malls
Posted in: Other Features
Tags: New York, Chicago, Boston, Seattle, Las Vegas, New Jersey, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orlando, Miami, Austin
When it comes to shopping there is one thing that we can all agree on, and it’s that everyone loves a bargain. For as long as fashion has been around so too has shopping. And with shopping comes label...
September Holidays
Posted in: Festivals and Events
Tags: Dublin, Brisbane, Brussels, Galway, New York, Munich, Boston, London,
The summer months are drawing to a close and for many people their summer holidays are just a distant memory. However, if you are one of many people who haven’t managed to get their annual getaway in...
Summer Festivals Brussels Belgium
Posted in: Festivals and Events
Tags: Brussels
Brussels is a popular European city destination with plenty to see and do. Some people visit Brussels with political interest, others come with a thirst for the variety of Belgian beer that the city has to...
Jumbo Hostel Arlanda Airport
Posted in: Hostel Features
Tags: Stockholm
For most people, staying at an airport hostel is mainly for the sake of convenience; however the Jumbo Hostel at Arlanda Airport in Stockholm is changing this. In keeping with its surroundings and taking...
Things to do in Bratislava for free
Posted in: Free things to do
Tags: Bratislava
A visit to Bratislava, Slovakia’s capital city on the Danube River, will provide plenty of things to do for those interested in history, beautiful scenery and great works of art. Luckily, lots of the...