Hostelworld Travel Blog » November 2010

1. Photo of the Day: Taking the Skyride cable car to the top of Grouse Mountain, Vancouver

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   Nov302010

   Our photo of the day shows the Skyride, a cable car that takes huge numbers of people to the top of Grouse Mountain which is one of the top attractions in Vancouver.

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2. Photo of the Day: One of the fountains in the Alcazaba, Malaga

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   Nov292010

   Our photo of the day shows one of the beautiful fountains you’ll see at the Alcazaba, a Moorish fortification in Malaga, Spain.

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3. Photo of the Day: Outdoor pool at the Szechenyi Baths, Budapest

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   Nov262010

   Our photo of the day was taken at the outdoor swimming pool of the Szechenyi Baths in Budapest, Hungary.

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4. Free things to do in Melbourne - Federation Square

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   Nov252010

   If you’re looking for free things to do in Melbourne, you should look no further than Federation Square, better known as Fed Square. Located across the road from the city’s best-known landmark, Flinders Street Station, you could spend hours, if not a full day here.

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5. Catching up with the 'rellies'

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   Nov252010

   Many, many moons ago my grandfather’s brother moved to Australia. There, he began another set of ‘Hanrattys’, although these were to have Australian accents, a penchant for vegemite and a love of phrases such as ‘fair dinkum’ and ‘f*@kin’ oath!’

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6. One of the world’s best coastal drives – The Great Ocean Road

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   Nov252010

   Not far from Melbourne is one of the world’s greatest coastal drives – the Great Ocean Road. It’s one of the top attractions in Melbourne, and whether you rent a car to see it or witness its beauty on an organised tour you can’t miss it.

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7. Photo of the Day: Cage divers waiting to see a shark, Mossel Bay

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   Nov252010

   Our photo of the day was taken in Mossel Bay, South Africa and shows cage divers waiting to see a great white shark.

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8. Eating out in Melbourne – Degraves St

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   Nov242010

   Something that Melbourne is famous for is its laneways, alleys, arcades and narrow streets. One of these is Degraves St. It’s a great place to go either for a coffee first thing in the morning or something to eat at night.

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9. Melbourne – the unofficial sporting capital of Australia

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   Nov242010

   Sport is a big part of life in Australia. Huge, in fact. And it’s even more of a big deal in Melbourne. This is where the Melbourne Cup (one of the world’s most famous horse races) takes place, it’s where the Australian Open (tennis) is held, and it’s where the world’s fastest drivers flock to year after year for the Australian Grand Prix. But unquestionably, the most important stadium in Melbourne is the Melbourne Cricket Ground, better known as the MCG.

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10. Photo of the Day: One of Monte Urgull's many paths, San Sebastian

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    Nov242010

    Our photo of the day shows one of the many paths you’ll be able to explore on Monte Urgull in San Sebastian, Spain.

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