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Wednesday, November 25, 2009

London to rival Edinburghs Fringe

Posted in London
Tags: cheap London hostel
See theatre in London next summer
Anyone on holiday in London next summer may be pleased to hear that the city is planning to hold its own version of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, presenting nearly a month's worth of artistic endeavours from around the world, following the success of this year's London Bridge Festival. Read More
Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Ride the 69 bus in Paris

Posted in Paris | 1 Comment
Tags: cheap hostel in Paris
See Paris by bus
If you fancy being a tourist for a few hours but don't want people to see (I understand - I'm a traveller, not a tourist and being mistaken for one always gets my goat) then you might like to listen to this jetsetter who's seen the sights of Paris on the sly, just by getting on a bus. Read More
Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Pragues Christmas markets are the bomb

Posted in Prague
Tags: cheap hostel Prague
Christmas shopping in Prague is fun
What's guaranteed to get you in the mood for Christmas? Your hometown setting up their festive markets, that's what. And even if you're travelling around the world, you're not likely to miss out on this yuletide tradition as I'm sure that nearly every city hosts something similar each year. Prague's just happen to be some of the best. Read More
Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Get your skis on in Dublin

Posted in Europe
Tags: Cheap Dublin hostels
Dublin has plans for its own ski slope
Brits who have grandiose notions of tackling the pistes on a French mountainside or two but who lack the necessary spends may be interested to hear that plans to build a ski slope near the Irish city of Dublin are underway. Now you can have all the fun of being on skis, without decimating your bank account. Happy days! Read More
Monday, November 23, 2009

Try some tapas in Madrid

Posted in Madrid
Madrid's the place to go for tapas
Yum, yum, yum. One of the best reasons for going anywhere foreign and unusual to your own personal tastes is, of course, the different cuisine and Spain's Madrid is no exception to this delicious rule. Anyone on holiday and staying in a hostel in Madrid absolutely has to try this treat or they won't have got the whole Spanish experience. Read More
Monday, November 23, 2009

New York on the list of best places for winter travel

Posted in New York
Tags: cheap hostels in New York
New York's a great place to be this winter
If the stark, leave-less trees and windy days and nights are getting a bit too much for you and you know you just have to go on holiday quick-smart or end up hibernating, then you might like to consider going to New York as it has been highlighted as one of the top five places to go over the winter months. Read More
Friday, November 20, 2009

Strike warning for those in London hostels

Posted in London
Tags: cheap hostel in London
It might be tricky to get a London tube this week
If you're holidaying in London around this time, then be warned. Transport strikes are imminent and could spoil your time in the big smoke if you're not fully prepared. I suggest you take a quick look at your itinerary to see if there are things you've booked that may require a journey so that you can plan to leave well in advance. Read More
Thursday, November 19, 2009

Check out the Highland Tiger from Edinburgh

Posted in Edinburgh
Watch out for tigers in Edinburgh
Scotland's renowned for the wild beauty of its surrounding countryside, but what about its wildlife? Well, apparently it's famed for that too as a new survey has revealed that more and more people are interested heading to the area for a bit of bird and animal spotting and the tourism department is keen to let visitors know about the Scottish wildcat. Read More
Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Mix new and old in Paris

Posted in Paris
Tags: cheap Paris hostels
Take in some art in Paris
If you like your art but are also partial to a few surprises, then a visit to Paris in the next few weeks might be a good idea. A French photographer has reworked a few time-honoured masterpieces to create fresh new satirical works that offer an interesting view of the world we live in. Read More
Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Let your iPod show you the way around Berlin

Posted in Berlin
Tags: cheap hostel in Berlin
iPods are great for travelling around Berlin
Gotta love the digital age! Gone are the days of old when men were men and women couldn't read maps. Finally those travelling around the world are able to do so without a cumbersome Ordnance Survey clutched in both hands while they miss out on the wonders of the country that they're in because they're too busy finding out where they are on a piece of paper. All hail the invention of the iPod! Read More
Tuesday, November 17, 2009

London hostels are a popular choice

Posted in London
Tags: cheap hostel in London
Lots of people like hostels in London
I'm already a convert to this idea but just in case you out there are in need of a little more persuasion regarding hostels in London, here it is. A new survey has revealed that the city is well up there in the hospitality stakes, with lots of people wanting to visit and stay a while. Why not give it a try? Read More
Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Prague is perfect for Christmas purchases

Posted in Prague
Tags: cheap hostel Prague
Get a bargain in Prague
I extolled the benefits of heading to Berlin to pick up a bargain or two last week and I've mentioned Budapest and other countries in the former Eastern bloc as great places to find a hostel in if you're trying to get some cheaper presents that don't skimp on quality. This week, it's Prague's turn so tune in to make sure you're the favourite son or daughter around the Christmas dinner table this year. Read More
Monday, November 16, 2009

Get to London for a banging New Years Eve

Posted in London
Tags: cheap London hostel
Celebrate ten years of London's Eye
I've said it once and I'll say it again - London's a great place to visit, particularly if you pick and choose when you intend to go. If, for example, you're heading over there for a yuletide/New Year's Eve trip, then you're in for a few lovely surprises, as the city goes all out at these times of year. You'll want to go back again and again, I promise. Read More
Monday, November 16, 2009

Believe in Faireys in Amsterdam

Posted in Amsterdam | 1 Comment
Tags: cheap hostel Amsterdam
Amsterdam is Fairey land
No, not the magical kind complete with translucent wings and gold dust who will beg you to clap your hands whenever anyone says they're a non-believer. (Thanks, JM Barrie.) I'm talking Shepard Fairey, the artist who's just recently daubed the streets of Amsterdam with his beautiful creations. Read More
Friday, November 13, 2009

Better trains from Edinburgh to London

Posted in Edinburgh
Tags: cheap hostels in Edinburgh
Better services from Edinburgh to London promised
Woohoo! Do I have excellent news for all you staying in either London or Edinburgh hostels who are planning on seeing a bit more of the English and Scottish countryside than the city you're sleeping in! Too right I do - the government has promised to make improvements to the London to Scotland train service, meaning better travel for all you jetsetters out there. Read More
Friday, November 13, 2009

Weather warning issued to London hostellers

Posted in London
Tags: cheap hostels in London
Nice weather for ducks in London
If you've planned a trip to London this weekend and are packing your bag for an overnight stay in a London hostel, it might be wise to pack an umbrella, galoshes, a sou'wester and a heavy-duty macintosh as intense rainfall, coupled with gale-force winds, have been forecast for Britain. Good times. Read More
Thursday, November 12, 2009

Head to Amsterdam in November

Posted in Amsterdam
Tags: cheap hostels in Amsterdam
Amsterdam on the cheap this November
If you're dying to get away from work and are in dire need of a nice, relaxing holiday then a visit to Amsterdam could very well be the trip you're after - particularly if you're a bit strapped for cash which, let's face it, most of us are in the run up to Christmas, what with demanding relatives crying out for expensive presents and everything. (My sister's been on my case about Ugg boots.) Read More
Thursday, November 12, 2009

You cant beat Berlin for budget shopping

Posted in Berlin
Tags: cheap hostels in Berlin
Spend less and get more in Berlin
If you're a bit strapped for cash and want to save a bit of money on your Christmas shopping, you might find it fun to gad off to Eastern Europe for a long weekend - if you don't live somewhere too far away, obviously - as a new report has shown certain countries in the area to be an excellent choice for interesting gifts at affordable prices. Read More
Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Historians should head to Paris quick smart

Posted in Paris
Tags: cheap hostel Paris
Get to Paris fast to see some historical treasures
Those who've booked a trip to the city of love in order to visit the museums there and take in one or two artefacts may like to bring their journeys forward as certain items are soon to be removed from the Louvre - for ever! In fact, they're even being taken out of the country so, if you don't act now, you may have to book another holiday in order to see some history. Read More
Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Go green in London

Posted in London
Tags: cheap hostel London
Imagine driving round London in one of these
If you're planning a trip to London any time soon, you'll probably have done your research already and worked out that - flights and accommodation aside - the city isn't the cheapest one to visit. Not because prices are astronomically higher than anywhere else (although they aren't low), but because there's so much to do while you're there. Here's something that could help you save some cash. Read More