Thursday, December 31, 2009
Tags: cheap hostels in city
If you're in Paris for New Year's Eve, then you're in for a bit of a treat, as it has emerged that the famous monument is going to be turned into a massive Christmas tree, with lights strung up all over it.
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Thursday, December 31, 2009
Tags: cheap London hostel
Those who are planning on spending their New Year's Eve celebrations in London this year may like to take note of the fact that the city is now offering one night and one night only of free travel to help you enjoy the evening.
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Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Tags: cheap hostel in Los Angeles
If you're off on your travels once more and this time are heading to Los Angeles, then it might be fun to pay a visit to the Grammy Museum, as the gallery is - for a few months - hosting an Elvis Presley photography exhibition.
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Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Tags: cheap hostels in Paris
If you're wondering whether to book yourself a hostel in Paris during the winter months, but feel as though it might be a bit too chilly, think again as a travel expert has said that it's actually one of the best times to visit the city.
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Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Tags: cheap Hamburg hostels
Appreciators of art may like to take a little trip to Hamburg in the new year, as it has been revealed that an Andy Warhole exhibition is doing the same, travelling from its home in the Tate Modern to a German museum.
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Thursday, December 24, 2009
Tags: cheap London hostels
If you're staying in a hostel in London over the Christmas period and are wondering what to do with yourself on Boxing Day, then read on for a few helpful suggestions about how to spend this rather quiet day when lots of shops are shut.
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Tags: cheap hostel New York
If you're looking for somewhere that's sure to offer up a lot of fun for your New Year's Eve celebrations, you could do worse than New York as industry experts have said that the Big Apple is a favoured destination.
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Tags: cheap hostel in London
If you're staying in a hostel in London over the festive period and are wondering what would be the best way to spend the big day itself, booking a space on a cruise going down the Thames could be a fun and novel way to mark December 25th.
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Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Tags: cheap hostel Edinburgh
If you're staying in an Edinburgh hostel either now or in the near future, opting for the city's Auld Reekie Tour could be a good way to spend an afternoon. Apparently, you'll get to know the region like never before.
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Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Tags: cheap hostels in Venice
If you haven't as yet made any plans for your New Year's Eve celebrations, then do I have a doozie for you! It could be lots of fun - and start 2010 off as you mean to go on - to head to Venice and taking part in Love. Read on to find out more!
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Monday, December 21, 2009
Tags: cheap hostels in Amsterdam
Anyone who's booked themselves a little festive holiday to Amsterdam this year is just so bang on trend that it's not funny! According to a new survey carried out by a travel association, the city is one of the most favoured places to go this winter.
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Monday, December 21, 2009
Tags: cheap hostel Berlin
The Egyptian archaeologists are at it again, only this time they're looking to Berlin in the hope of reclaiming some of their lost treasures of the past. Already, they've targeted Paris and London. Where's next?
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Friday, December 18, 2009
Tags: cheap hostel Montreal
If you're a newbie in the Canadian city of Montreal and are wondering what to get up to on your first few days in a hostel there, taking the advice of a native can be no bad idea.
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Friday, December 18, 2009
Tags: cheap hostel Stockholm
If you're holidaying in Stockholm this winter and are wondering where to take your kids for a bit of fun that won't cost the earth, consider heading down to the city's ice rink, as skating there is free and highly enjoyable.
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Thursday, December 17, 2009
Tags: cheap hostels Rome
Anyone planning a holiday in Rome might be pleased to hear that a new digital guidebook for some of the city's museums has been issued, meaning that you can now take in the exhibits in your own time without being dragged around by an employee of the gallery.
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Thursday, December 17, 2009
Tags: cheap hostels in Paris
Anyone heading to the city of love in the near future might like to consider getting their hands on one or two Paris Passes, a magical little card that will allow the purchaser to see many sights either cheaply or free. What a great idea!
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Tags: cheap hostel London
If you're staying in a hostel in London over the Christmas break, chances are good that you will be able to make a snowman on the big day itself as the Met Office is forecasting that snow is likely for the festive season.
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Tags: cheap hostels Madrid
If you're a smoker and like heading to Europe because you can spark up indoors in some places, going on holiday next year could be a bit disappointing, particularly if you pick Madrid as your final destination.
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Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Tags: cheap hostels Paris
Those who enjoy a bit of art while on holiday might like to head to Paris some time soon, as chances are good that some contemporary creations will be on display in the city streets. That's right, Bears in Squares is on the way, folks.
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Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Tags: cheap hostel London
Fans of archaeology and history may like to head to London as soon as they possibly can so that they can have a butcher's at the Rosetta Stone, as it may not be in the country for very much longer at all. Apparently, Egypt wants it back!
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Monday, December 14, 2009
Tags: cheap Venice hostels
If you've got yourselves a couple of young children and are wondering where to go for a holiday that's both parent and child-friendly, then a trip to Venice could be a good idea, one intrepid traveller has suggested.
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Monday, December 14, 2009
Tags: cheap Vienna hostels
Those who haven't been to the Austrian city of Vienna may like to take advantage of competitive fares that have sprung up courtesy of several airlines taking each other on. One keen jet setting journalist has said why this visiting the region is a good idea, if cheap-as-chips travel hasn't managed to persuade you.
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Friday, December 11, 2009
Tags: cheap London hostel
Good news for those who want to see London from a slightly different perspective! As of next summer, you'll be able to hire out bikes and cycle around the city, instead of walking. An excellent way to get some exercise and see the sights indeed!
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Friday, December 11, 2009
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If you're one of those who loves to travel and see new places around the world, but are often quite trepidatious about heading off to parts unknown, then opting for a trip to Rome could be a good idea as a new service has been launched to help people when the first get to the city.
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Thursday, December 10, 2009
Tags: cheap hostels in London
If you're stuck for inspiration this year as to what the best way is to see in 2010, then tax yourselves no longer as I have the answers! At least, I have 20 suggestions of where it might be good to go, based on what everyone else thinks is a fun destination for New Year's Eve.
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Thursday, December 10, 2009
Tags: cheap hostel in Paris
This is one for all you culinary travellers out there - and I know there are a lot of you. For me, one of the highlights of going somewhere new is being able to try and test all the different delicacies on offer, some of which, admittedly, are not that great. I'm fairly sure you'll like what' I'm blogging about today, however.
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Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Tags: cheap hostel Prague
If you're in Prague early next year and you fancy soaking up a bit of culture while you're there, getting tickets for the opening night of the city's international music festival might be a good idea, as the Prague Philharmonia is kicking off proceedings.
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Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Tags: cheap hostels in Edinburgh
If you're staying in an Edinburgh hostel over the Christmas period and feel the need to jazz up your room a bit in a festive style, just to make yourself feel more at home, then renting a Christmas tree might be the way to go.
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Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Tags: cheap hostels in Berlin
If you're into your backpacking and can't get enough of staying in hostels in countries around the world, then you might be interested to learn that Berlin has been described as the city that started the backpacking movement, offering a haven for all those trying to travel on the cheap.
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Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Tags: cheap Hamburg hostels
If you have delusions of grandeur, then this is surely the exhibit for you. It'll make you feel like king of the world, that's for sure. It's Hamburg's answer to Lilliput and they're begging you to come and play the part of Gulliver. Go on!
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Monday, December 7, 2009
Tags: cheap hostel in Edinburgh
If you're in an Edinburgh hostel and can't decide quite what to do with you day, a visit to the Dean Gallery in the city could be fun as it's exhibiting works from people from around the world, all of whom were up for the title of winner of the BP Portrait Award 2009.
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Monday, December 7, 2009
Tags: cheap hostel in Paris
If you're a fan of musical theatre - and let's face it, who isn't? - then instead of heading to London to take in a show, you may soon like to consider visiting Paris. Apparently, the French capital is making a bid for the title of best place to go for musicals.
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Friday, December 4, 2009
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A discovery that even Indiana Jones would have been proud of - officials in Italy have found lots more artefacts from Roman times, dating from between the second and the fourth centuries. If you're in a hostel in Rome right now, keep your eyes peeled to see if you can spot any more.
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Friday, December 4, 2009
Tags: cheap London hostel
If you're in a London hostel and wondering what to do today, perhaps you should consider heading out into the town to find Mutate Britain, a group of artists who put on al fresco art exhibitions to, as they put it, "reach and entertain a much broader swathe of society".
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Thursday, December 3, 2009
Tags: cheap hostel Prague
If you're into your drinking and like to sample different ales from around and about the world, then a visit to Prague might be a good idea as the city is home to a rather elusive, yet very delicious, beer.
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Thursday, December 3, 2009
Tags: cheap hostel Madrid
Fans of the Charlton Heston movie - and Lew Wallace's book of course - Ben Hur may like to book a ticket to Madrid for the new year as Spain has announced plans to hold a live version of the story, which coincides with the film's 50th anniversary.
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Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Tags: cheap Berlin hostels
Just in case you didn't spend enough money over Christmas and are just hankering to get out your credit cards again, heading to Berlin for a personal shopping experience in the new year might be a fun - albeit expensive - idea. Apparently, it's a great option for those only in the city for a few days.
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Tags: cheap hostel Barcelona
If you like a little bit of Superman or a bit more of The Fantastic Four, then this is surely the event for you. Head to Barcelona early next year and you'll find that the city is hosting its annual International Comic Fair. And what's more - you get a free comic with your ticket!
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Tags: cheap hostel in London
If you thought London was too expensive, think again buddy. Prices have been dropping all the time and now it would appear that the city is one of the best - and cheapest - places to go for a smidgen of Christmas shopping. So if you're in a London hostel right now, get yourself down to Oxford Street for some spending fun!
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