Hostelworld Travel Blog » September 2010

1. Schanzenviertel – one of Hamburg’s top neighbourhoods

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   Sep022010

   This evening, after a long day of sightseeing, I headed to the Schanzenviertel area of Hamburg to have some dinner and check out some of the bars there.

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2. Miniatur Wunderland – another top Hamburg attraction

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   Sep022010

   When I visited the Miniatur Wunderland today I wasn’t expecting it to be as busy as it was. I knew it housed model railways but I really wasn’t prepared for the scale of the operation.

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3. The Rathaus and Kunsthalle, two of Hamburg’s top attractions

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   Sep022010

   As it was a bit overcast today in Hamburg, I decided to spend most of my time checking out indoor attractions. First though, I met with Bea Röttgers from the Hamburg Tourist Board to record a podcast which will appear on Hostelworld.com soon.

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4. Today’s Photo: Palacio Real, Madrid

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   Sep022010

   Today’s Photo of the Day on Hostelworld.com was taken in Madrid, Spain and shows the stunning exterior of the Palacio Real.

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5. MoMA – one of New York City’s top museums

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   Sep012010

   I arrived in New York City today. I’ve been lucky in terms of visiting there. I’ve been there pretty much every year for the last four years. Each time I try to do something new in terms of content and this time is no different. But before I got to work on that I had a meeting in MoMA (Museum of Modern Art), one of New York City’s top museums.

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6. Bars in Chicago – enjoy a drink with a view

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   Sep012010

   Of all the bars in Chicago I should visit, people who had been here before recommended I go to one in particular – the Signature Lounge on the 96th floor. Last night I went with a friend from my home town of Drogheda in Ireland.

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7. Another top Chicago attraction – John Hancock Observatory

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   Sep012010

   When you see photographs of Chicago, its focal point is one of two skyscrapers. The first one is the Willis Tower (formerly known as the Sears Tower). The other is the John Hancock Center. It also has an observatory tower, imaginatively called John Hancock Observatory.

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8. Arriving in Hamburg, Germany

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   Sep012010

   I landed in Hamburg earlier today and made my way to Hotel Figaro where I’m going to be staying until Sunday. I’m in the city to collect information for a pocket guide, podcast and video postcard.

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9. Today’s Photo: Nelson Mandela Square, Johannesburg

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   Sep012010

   Today’s Photo of the Day on Hostelworld.com shows the statue of Nelson Mandela which you can see at Nelson Mandela Square in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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