Hostelworld Travel Blog

1. From world music to belly laughs: our favourite events this May

   posted by Heather Thompson | 0 Comments

   

   Apr032013

   May is such a great time to travel, no matter which hemisphere you’re in. Whether it’s spring or autumn, the air is warm and the nights are mild...at least where our favourite May events are being held. We know that not everyone travels the same so we've picked out some of the best events to see in May.

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2. Enjoying luxury on a budget - our next 'Hostelworld Hangout' live video chat

   posted by Colm Hanratty | 0 Comments

   

   Apr032013

   In the fifth of a series of live video chats via Google Hangouts called 'Hostelworld Hangouts', I'll be discussing how to enjoy luxury on a budget with Sarah and Terry Lee of lifestyle site LiveShareTravel.com. Taking place later today (April 3rd) at 12.15EST/17.15GMT.

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3. Top 10 budget restaurants in Shanghai

   posted by Guest expert – Hayley Coleman of TripAdvisor | 0 Comments

   

   Apr032013

   This month’s guest expert is Hayley Coleman from TripAdvisor. In this post Hayley introduces us to a selection of great restaurants that are ideal for travellers visiting Shanghai. She takes a look at what's on offer in each restaurant along with sharing reviews from TripAdvisor travellers.

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4. 10 things to do in Reykjavik

   posted by Guest blogger - Cailin O'Neil | 0 Comments

   

   Apr022013

   The Icelandic capital is the starting point for anyone’s Icelandic adventure. A small city with roughly 119,000 residents (Iceland itself as a whole has only 320,000 people), this seaside city is home to tasty eats, museums with ancient artifacts, cool nightlife and gorgeous views of nearby mountains just to name a few things that make it great.

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5. The Top 10 Hostels in Great Britain in 2012 - according to you

   posted by Colm Hanratty | 0 Comments

   

   Mar272013

   Every time someone makes a booking on our site, they’re asked to review their stay in terms of location, character, security and more. Then, at the end of every year, we compile a list of the top hostels in the world from these reviews and award the crème de la crème at the annual Hostelworld.com Hostel Awards. So what are the Top 10 Hostels in the UK for 2012? Read on and find out!

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6. Don't miss our next 'Hostelworld Hangout' - this one's on career break travel

   posted by Colm Hanratty | 0 Comments

   

   Mar262013

   Last month we introduced 'Hostelworld Hangouts' - live video chats via Google Hangouts, part of Google+. These are talks on with specialists of different types of travel that you can watch live and interact with as they're broadcasting. The time has come for the fourth 'Hostelworld Hangout', and this one is on career break travel which will take place tomorrow, March 27th at 12.15 EST/4.15PM GMT.

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7. In case you missed it - the 'Volunteer travel' Hostelworld Hangout

   posted by Colm Hanratty | 0 Comments

   

   Mar262013

   In the second of a series of regular live video chats on Google Plus called 'Hostelworld Hangouts', I spoke with Shannon O'Donnell of travel blog ALittleAdrift.com and author of The Volunteer's Traveler's Handbook. The topic was volunteer travel - something which Shannon knows an awful lot about.

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8. 5 tips for visiting Siem Reap

   posted by Guest blogger - Matt Preston | 0 Comments

   

   Mar222013

   One of the wonders of the world, the Angkor Wat temples in Cambodia are quite breathtaking in their surreal beauty. It's a place that's captivated my heart not once but three times now and I'm sure I'll be going back there again someday. With over 50 temples to explore, some hidden in forest, others standing majestically in open fields, there's a lot to take in here and you'll never fit it all in to one trip.

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9. 5 San Francisco neighborhoods worth checking out

   posted by Guest expert - Stephanie Ainza of Hipmunk | 0 Comments

   

   Mar212013

   San Francisco, the city by the bay, is one of California’s greatest cities. If you’re backpacking your way through the eclectic city, here are 5 neighborhoods you should check out!

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10. Discovering local foods on the road - the next 'Hostelworld Hangout' topic

    posted by Colm Hanratty | 0 Comments

    

    Mar202013

    There are many ways to embrace the local culture when travelling. You can meet the people, explore different neighbourhoods, see the sights and more. Another is food - if you eat live how the locals live and experience a destination the same way they do you have to try the local food. Somebody who knows this all too well is Jodi Ettenberg of LegalNomads.com - that's why I'm looking forward to discussing the topic with her on the next Hostelworld Hangout which takes place later today at 12.15pm EST/4.15pm GMT.

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