Hostelworld Travel Blog » May 2011

1. Our photo of the day: Inside the Cathedral in Pisa

   posted by Rebecca Keenan | 0 Comments

   

   May232011

   We love Pisa and think that it’s definitely one of Italy’s most underrated cities. Just like its busy counterparts including Rome and Milan, it’s full of bustling squares where you can relax with a cappuccino watching the world go by. Of course, when you’re there you have to visit the famous Leaning Tower, getting the obligatory snap of you holding it up in the process.

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2. Photo of the Day: Tiananmen or the Gate of Heavenly Peace after dark in Beijing

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   May202011

   Our photo of the day was taken in Beijing, China. It shows Tiananmen, also known as the Gate of Heavenly Peace, which is one of the top attractions in Beijing.

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3. Champions League Final 2011

   posted by Rebecca Keenan | 1 Comments

   

   May192011

   On Saturday, May 28th the 2011 Champions League Final will take place in London’s Wembley stadium. If you’re one of the football fans going to see Manchester United take on Barcelona, keep in mind that there’s plenty to see and do in town before and after the game. On top of that, we’ve still got lots of availability at our hostels in London.

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4. Photo of the Day: Looking up at the Hohensalzburg Fortress in Salzburg

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   May192011

   Our photo of the day was taken in Salzburg, Austria. It shows the Hohensalzburg Fortress, one of the top attractions in Salzburg.

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5. We've just launched the latest version of our mobile site

   posted by Colm Hanratty | 0 Comments

   

   May182011

   Are you somebody who likes to browse the internet on the go? The type of person that is more comfortable surfing on your phone then on your computer? If so, it gives me great pleasure to pass on some good news – we’ve just launched the latest (and greatest) version of the Hostelworld.com mobile site.

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6. Photo of the Day: Fountains at the Botanic Gardens in Cologne

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   May182011

   Our photo of the day was taken in Cologne, Germany. It shows one of the beautiful fountains in the city’s Botanic Gardens.

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7. Things to do in Sydney – Embark on its coastal walks

   posted by Guest blogger - Elizabeth Holbrook | 0 Comments

   

   May172011

   One of the best ways to get to know a city is to walk it, and Sydney, one of the most aesthetically pleasing cities in the world, is surrounded by coastal hikes that will leave you breathless. The Bondi to Coogee Clifftop Trail and the Manly Scenic Walkway are two popular hikes that will give you a good feel for the area encompassing this breathtaking city.

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8. Photo of the Day: At the Lincoln Memorial after dark in Washington DC

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   May172011

   Our photo of the day was taken in the US capital, Washington DC. It shows the Lincoln Memorial, one of the most important landmarks in Washington DC.

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9. Photo of the Day: Walking along the city walls in Dubrovnik

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   May162011

   Our photo of the day was taken in Dubrovnik, Croatia. It shows the city walls, one of the top attractions in Dubrovnik.

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10. So you want to be a travel blogger? (Part 1)

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    May132011

    If you’re about to set off on your travels, it may have crossed your mind that you’d like to set up a travel blog. For some of you, this may be solely to keep an online travel diary. But for others, you may be really serious about developing a blog that will be read by the masses and get a lot of visitors. If you’re one of those who wants to bring your blog posts to the masses, here are seven tips from some of the internet’s top travel bloggers…

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