Friday, January 29, 2010
Amsterdam is unexpectedly romantic
Posted in Amsterdam
Tags: cheap hostel Amsterdam
There are lots of places that you might consider going on a Valentine's Day break to - Florence and Paris to name just two - but Amsterdam may not be the first one that immediately springs to mind. However, you could be pleasantly surprised.
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Friday, January 29, 2010
Sydney is beautiful at the end of the year
Posted in Sydney
Tags: cheap Sydney hostel
The Australian city - with its hills and harbour - offers the sort of sights that can't be found anywhere else, earning it a place among the most beautiful destinations in the world.
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Friday, January 29, 2010
Have fun at this year's Berlin Carnival
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The cultural diversity of the German city is celebrated with a carnival each year and the highlight of the May festival is set to be a parade through the streets.
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Friday, January 29, 2010
Rome is a hotspot for 2010
Posted in Rome
Tags: cheap hostels Rome
If you're not sure where to holiday to this year, then consider having a quick look at the latest rundown of good places to go. Gate 1 Travel has compiled a list of what it thinks will be the most popular destinations and Rome in Italy has taken the top spot.
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Thursday, January 28, 2010
Treat your Valentine to a Florence holiday
Posted in Florence
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If you've been with your partner for a while and are trying to come up with a great idea for a Valentine's Day present that you haven't as yet done, consider booking a trip to Florence, as it has been described as "the most romantic" of all cities in Italy.
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Thursday, January 28, 2010
Boston welcomes New Year Lion Dance Festival
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If you're a fan of festivals and are in Boston in February, it could be fun to check out the New Year Lion Dance fiesta, which is being put on to celebrate Chinese New Year.
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Thursday, January 28, 2010
Wax lyrical in Vienna next year
Posted in Vienna
Fans of London's Madame Tussauds will now also be able to see effigies of all their favourite famous people if they book themselves a hostel in Vienna next year. That's right, folks, the waxworks are coming to town.
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Venice is one of the most beautiful cities
Posted in Venice
Tags: cheap Venice hostels
If you're planning a holiday but are plagued by indecision (sometimes, the world is just too big!), consider booking yourself a stay in a hostel in Venice, as the city has been listed in a rundown of the most beautiful places around.
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Relax in Paris
Posted in Paris
Tags: cheap hostels in Paris
Travelling can be a wearying pursuit, this I know all too well. Sometimes, it's necessary to take some time out for yourself and recharge those batteries before hotfooting it off on your next adventure. And now there's nowhere better to do just that than in Paris.
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
What to do in Paris over Easter
Posted in Paris
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The thoughts of chocolate lovers may not turn immediately to France, but Easter could be the ideal time for anyone with a sweet tooth to take a trip to Paris.
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Get your fill of theatre in Berlin
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If you've got time on your hands in April and happen to be resting your laurels in a Berlin hostel, it could be a good idea to sign yourself up for the second Long Night of the Opera and Theatre, a cultural extravaganza that lasts for hours.
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Bob Dylan art works come to London
Posted in London
Tags: cheap hostel London
Many people - I'd like to think everyone - will profess to being fans of Bob Dylan's music. What's better than a bit of Mr Tambourine Man, I ask you? But who can say they've ever seen any of his art works? Now you can, if you're staying in a London hostel this year.
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Monday, January 25, 2010
Get to know Van Gogh in Paris
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A trip to the French capital is always worthwhile for art lovers, but there's plenty to see beyond the paintings adorning the walls of the museums of Paris for anyone interested in Dutch master Vincent Van Gogh.
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Monday, January 25, 2010
Take snaps in San Francisco
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If you're a keen photographer and one of your favourite excuses for visiting a new country or city is that you can take some beautiful pictures, San Francisco could be the place for you, as it has been described as "a photographer's best friend".
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Monday, January 25, 2010
Check out Prague's gay scene
Posted in Prague
Tags: cheap hostel in Prague
If you want to sample some of the gay scene in Europe, booking a hostel in Prague could be an excellent idea, as the bars and clubs in the area appear to be flourishing, in spite of the recession.
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Friday, January 22, 2010
Enjoy Edinburgh on Burns Night
Posted in Edinburgh
Tags: Edinburgh hostels
Hostels in Edinburgh could be the ideal choice for those hoping to experience the cultural phenomenon that is Burns Night - an opportunity to celebrate the life and works of the renowned Scottish poet.
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Thursday, January 21, 2010
Big Dance festival returning to London
Posted in London
Tags: London hostels; cheap London hostels
Visitors to London hostels this July may get the chance to participate in one of the world's biggest dance festivals, with 10,000 people set to be involved in just one of the events at July's Big Dance.
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Edinburgh gears up for rugby spectacular
Posted in Edinburgh
Tags: edinburgh hostels; cheap Edinburgh hostels; cheap Edinburgh hostel
Those planning trips to Edinburgh hostels over the coming weeks could find themselves caught up in the excitement of the Six Nations championship - one of rugby's greatest events.
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Spend a night at the museum in Berlin
Posted in Berlin
Tags: cheap Berlin hostels; New York hostel; cheap Berlin hostel
The Long Night of Museums takes place in Berlin on January 30th, offering visitors to the city the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of artefacts, exhibitions and art long after they would normally be asked to leave.
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010
New York - the ultimate romantic getaway?
Posted in New York
Tags: cheap New York hostel; cheap hostels in Paris
The Big Apple may be the ideal city for couple planning a Valentine's Day holiday this year, with all sorts of activities to set the pulse racing after you check in to your New York hostel.
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Monday, January 18, 2010
Rome metros are fun to use
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Tags: cheap hostels Rome
Those of you who are on holiday in Rome at this time might like to consider letting your weary feet have a bit of a rest and getting the tram to wherever it is you're planning on going, as it's apparently a fun way to travel while in the city.
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Friday, January 15, 2010
Amsterdam 'great' for bike-lovers
Posted in Amsterdam
Tags: cheap hostels in Amsterdam
If you fancy seeing a city in a different way, while getting a bit of exercise, then Amsterdam could very well be the place for you to head to this year, as the region has been ranked first in a rundown of bicycle-friendly places to go.
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Friday, January 15, 2010
Two countries for the price of one in Paris
Posted in Paris
Tags: cheap hostels in Paris
If you're a fan of France and of Cuba then you'll be in luck if you've booked yourself a room in a Paris hostel this year. Cuban artists have announced that they will be taking their creations on a tour of the city of love.
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Thursday, January 14, 2010
Take in the Barcelona Carnival this year
Posted in Barcelona
Tags: cheap hostel Barcelona
Off to Spain? Consider booking a hostel in Barcelona in February if you are thinking about travelling to the country, as the annual carnival is due to take place at the start of this month and you're likely to have an excellent and unforgettable time if you do.
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Thursday, January 14, 2010
Amsterdam 'good' for cheap travel
Posted in Amsterdam
Tags: cheap hostels in Amsterdam
If you've spent all your hard-earned pennies on your flights and accommodation in Amsterdam, then this could well be the blog post for you. I've just found out that anyone trying to get around the city can do so quite cheaply if they know where to ask.
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Prague is climbing in popularity, apparently
Posted in Prague
Tags: cheap hostel Prague
Ever been to Prague? If the answer's no, now could be a good time to go as it would appear that the country is becoming an increasingly popular place to visit and jumping on the jet setting bandwagon is always fun, I say.
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Gad about Paris on the cheap
Posted in Paris
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Cash-strapped travellers may be pleased with this little snippet of information, particularly if they've booked themselves a holiday to Paris. It's been brought to my attention that there's a relatively cheap way to travel around the city.
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Monday, January 11, 2010
Check out Sydney's Doctor Pong
Tags: cheap Sydney hostels
Fan of urban nightlife? Like to see what pubs, clubs and bars a city has to offer the intrepid traveller? Head to Sydney if this sounds like you, as the Australian town has just opened a new watering hole that could satisfy your aching thirst.
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Monday, January 11, 2010
Los Angeles a good one for 2010
Posted in Los Angeles
Tags: cheap hostel in Los Angeles
Planning a holiday some time soon? Why not book a room in a hostel in Los Angeles and see where that gets you. The city has been ranked as number 11 in the best places to travel to this year and it could be worth a try.
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Friday, January 8, 2010
See a different side to Paris
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If you adore Paris but are sick of doing the same-old, same-old tourist-type stuff while there, it might pay to heed the words of one Paris aficionado, who knows the best and less-travelled places to go in the city of love.
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Friday, January 8, 2010
Get in shape for London's Vertical Rush
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If you're feeling philanthropic while staying in a hostel in London this February, this might be the perfect event for you to take part in. It's the Vertical Rush and is pretty hardcore, so I recommend that if you are interested, you consider getting in shape now.
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Thursday, January 7, 2010
Travel to Venice for Carnival 2010
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There's nothing like a party, particularly not one that lasts for ten whole days and which demands a bit of travelling as well. If you're at a loose end at the beginning of February, consider booking a ticket to Venice for the countrys 2010 Carnival.
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Thursday, January 7, 2010
Looking for love in London?
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You might not like to admit it but many people have a romanticised view of travel, where they jet off around the world and find the love of their life in the most unlikely of places. If that sounds familiar, read on and let Tubecupid solve the affairs of your heart.
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Wednesday, January 6, 2010
New York proved popular in 2009
Posted in New York
Tags: cheap hostel New York
Ever wondered where other backpackers really like to go? Well, ponder no more as the US's most popular city for travellers has been revealed and, not that it's a massive surprise as the place is just so darned cool, it's New York!
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Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Jumping Amsterdam could be fun for all
Posted in Amsterdam
Tags: cheap hostels in Amsterdam
If you're looking for something different to do while on holiday in Amsterdam in January, then look no further than Jumping Amsterdam, one of the city's most anticipated equestrian events. Giddy-up!
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Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Venice through the eyes of a child
Posted in Venice
Tags: cheap Venice hostels
If you're planning a family holiday but are concerned that your kids may not be as interested in all the sights and sounds of a foreign country as you are, getting them their own guide book, written especially for youngsters, could be a good idea.
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Tuesday, January 5, 2010
See Everything in London
Posted in London
Tags: cheap London hostel
If you're bored in your hostel in London and are wondering what you could possibly get up to today, consider heading down to Regents Park Road, as this is where the Museum of Everything can be found. I challenge you not to be entertained.
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Monday, January 4, 2010
Bike your way around Paris to see the real city
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Embarking on a cycling tour of the city could allow those hoping to avoid the typical tourist landmarks experience the real Paris while staying in cheap hostels.
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