Hostelworld Travel Blog » October 2010

1. Top Toronto attractions – The CN Tower

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   Oct072010

   One of my first stops this morning was Toronto’s impressive CN Tower, which is currently the world’s tallest freestanding tower with a staggering height of over 553 metres.

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2. Today’s Photo: The Royal Palace, Oslo

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   Oct072010

   Today’s Photo of the Day was taken in Oslo, the capital city of Norway. It shows the city’s imposing Royal Palace.

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3. A night out in Toronto

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   Oct062010

   After eating out on Baldwin Street, I started to make my way towards King Street West, a popular spot filled with bars and restaurants. On the way there, as often happens, I stumbled across three other great places too.

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4. Eating out in Toronto - Margaritas

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   Oct062010

   I arrived in Toronto and made my way to Clarence Castle where I’ll be staying during my time in this, the largest city in Canada. The hostel is really well-located with lots of the main attractions in walking distance.

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5. Today’s Photo: Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Nice

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   Oct062010

   Today’s Photo of the Day shows the interesting exterior of the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, just one of the top-notch attractions awaiting you in Nice, France.

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6. Doing time at the HI-Ottawa Jail Hostel

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   Oct052010

   While I’ve been here in Ottawa, I’ve been staying at the HI-Ottawa Jail Hostel on Nicholas Street. This is a pretty unique hostel as it’s located inside a former prison.

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7. Things to do in Ottawa – Check out the Museum of Nature

   posted by Rebecca Keenan | 0 Comments

   

   Oct052010

   About a 20-minute walk from downtown Ottawa you’ll find the Canadian Museum of Nature. Recently revamped, it boasts an intriguing collection of artefacts from gigantic dinosaur fossils to stunning gems.

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8. A visit to Ottawa’s iconic Parliament Buildings

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   Oct052010

   Today I left the HI-Ottawa Jail Hostel to go visit the Parliament Buildings located on Ottawa’s iconic Parliament Hill. At the Parliament Buildings, I recorded a podcast with Grantly, one of the Interpretation Officers there.

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9. Photo of the day: Auckland's Sky Tower at night

   posted by Colm Hanratty | 0 Comments

   

   Oct052010

   Our photo of the day of the Day is a night shot of the Sky Tower lit up in all its glory. This photo was taken in Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city.

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10. Eating out in Ottawa – Chez Lucien and Ahora

    posted by Rebecca Keenan | 0 Comments

    

    Oct042010

    Ottawa is home to a huge selection of restaurants serving up all kinds of food, and today I checked out two of the places recommended to me by the staff here at HI-Ottawa Jail Hostel.

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