Hostelworld Travel Blog » April 2011

1. Celebrations around the world – Buddha’s Birthday

   posted by Rebecca Keenan | 0 Comments

   

   Apr292011

   Buddha’s Birthday is marked by major celebrations around the world. Here I take a look at what’s happening at one of the most enjoyable of these events, which takes place in the South Korean capital of Seoul.

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2. Photo of the Day: Changing of the guard at the Royal Palace in Stockholm

   posted by Rebecca Keenan | 0 Comments

   

   Apr292011

   Our photo of the day was taken in Stockholm, Sweden. It shows the changing of the guard at the Kungliga Slottet or Royal Palace, one of the top attractions in Stockholm.

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3. Nathan's Villa Hostel in Krakow - celebrating 8 years of business

   posted by Colm Hanratty | 0 Comments

   

   Apr282011

   This weekend is a special weekend for one of the hostels listed on Hostelworld.com as they will be celebrating their 8th birthday. Located in Krakow, one of Poland’s (and Europe’s) most beautiful cities, that hostel is Nathan’s Villa Hostels.

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4. Photo of the Day: Cable cars going to Sentosa Island in Singapore

   posted by Rebecca Keenan | 0 Comments

   

   Apr282011

   Our photo of the day was taken in Singapore. It shows cable cars travelling across to Sentosa Island, one of the top things to do in Singapore.

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5. Free things to do in Seoul

   posted by Guest blogger - Runaway Juno | 1 Comments

   

   Apr272011

   History, food, people, nature and fun – these are great words to describe Seoul, the capital city of South Korea. Seoul may not be on a list of the most beautiful cities or the most popular tourist spots in the world, but Seoul has everything travellers are hoping for. It’s beautiful in all four seasons, has fun activities all around the city, has rich cultures to learn, is full of warm-hearted people to meet and has lots of delicacies to enjoy. Thankfully, there are also lots of free things to do in Seoul...

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6. New signups on Hostelworld.com include properties in South Korea, Suriname, Peru, India and China

   posted by Rebecca Keenan | 0 Comments

   

   Apr272011

   The first property to appear on our site from the South American country of Suriname is located in the country’s capital city, Paramaribo. Other recent signups include properties from Seoul in South Korea, Cabarete in the Dominican Republic, Machu Picchu in Peru, Varanasi in India and Guangzhou in China.

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7. Photo of the Day: The Acropolis on Calton Hill in Edinburgh

   posted by Rebecca Keenan | 0 Comments

   

   Apr272011

   Our photo of the day was taken in Edinburgh, Scotland. It shows the Acropolis on Calton Hill, one of the top Edinburgh landmarks.

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8. Photo of the Day: Trafalgar Square and the National Gallery in London

   posted by Rebecca Keenan | 0 Comments

   

   Apr262011

   Our photo of the day was taken in London, England. It shows Trafalgar Square and the National Gallery, two of the top attractions in London.

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9. Photo of the Day: The Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Quebec City

   posted by Rebecca Keenan | 0 Comments

   

   Apr212011

   Our photo of the day was taken in Quebec City, Canada. It shows the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, which is one of the most photographed sights in Quebec.

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10. The Great Ocean Road on a budget

    posted by Guest blogger - Elizabeth Holbrook | 0 Comments

    

    Apr202011

    Winding coastal roads twisting alongside the ocean; banks of sand stretching on as far as the eye can see; huge rock formations protruding from the ocean majestically and withstanding the test of time - the Great Ocean Road is one of the most scenic coastal drives in the world.

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