Hostelworld Travel Blog » July 2011

1. Our photo of the day: Chicago's 'Cloud Gate' aka 'The Bean'

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   Jul202011

   Designed by Indian-born English sculptor Anish Kapoor, Cloud Gate is one of Chicago's best-known landmarks. It lends itself to a host of quirky photographs of distorted reflections of either yourself or the skyline, and it gives you an excuse to visit one of the city's best-loved parks, Millennium Park. I was surprised when I read though, that the locals didn't like it when it was first unveiled.

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2. Featured specials - free food and drink in Lisbon and more

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   Jul192011

   Fancy free food and drink in Lisbon? Or 5 nights for the price of 4 in Florianopolis? Or a free ceramics course in Hangzhou? Check out our featured specials for all these and more.

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3. Our photo of the day: A ferry in Sydney serves its stops

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   Jul192011

   I've said before on numerous times on this blog that Sydney is my favourite city in the world. There are many reasons for this - the beaches; the spectacular sights; the nightlife. Another is the harbour. I love being beside the water, and when I lived there over ten years ago, once a week I treated myself to a trip home on one of the city's ferries.

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4. Our photo of the day: Table Mountain in Cape Town from Bloubergstrand

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   Jul182011

   Last Friday, our photo of the day was of a view that really blew me away. Today's is of a similar view, this time of Table Mountain in Cape Town from Bloubergstrand. That's where you get the perfect postcard shot of the city's most iconic landmark.

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5. Our photo of the day: One of the top ten views in the world

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   Jul152011

   Every now and then you see something special where you have what can only be described as a 'moment'. One of these places for me was Cerro Campanario near Bariloche on the fringe of Argentina's Patagonia region. According to National Geographic it's one of the 'top ten views in the world'. Looking at this photo you can see why.

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6. Our photo of the day: Apples on sale at Bury Market near Manchester

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   Jul142011

   While I was in Manchester, I made the short trip out to the ‘World Famous Bury Market’. Hop on the tram in the city centre and you’ll be out there in no time at all. A smorgasbord of locally-sourced treats awaits you there, from fruits like the shiny apples you can see here to creamy cheeses, fresh seafood and more. Definitely one for the ‘foodies’ out there.

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7. Our photo of the day: Enjoying a sunny day on Keurbooms Beach in Plettenberg Bay

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   Jul132011

   During my trip to South Africa last year I was lucky enough to spend some time in a beautiful seaside town called Plettenberg Bay. It’s one of many possible stops along the hugely popular Garden Route. I’d definitely recommend you check it out. Not only does it have beautiful beaches like the one you can see here, the town also has some great restaurants and lots of nearby attractions.

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8. Now you can access your account anywhere...

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   Jul132011

   When you speak to us, we listen. Subsequently, when you ask, we answer. That's why we've added a 'MyAccount' section to our mobile site - it was something that we found was being requested time and time again.

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9. Our photo of the day: A local drives his longboat in Thailand

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   Jul122011

   You've seen the photo hundreds of times. You know the one? The shot of a long boat parked up on a beach somewhere in Thailand, probably on an island such as Ko Phi Phi or Ko Samui. Don't get me wrong - it's a great shot. If you're going to Thailand make sure to get take it. But don't forget to tell the story of the person who drives it also.

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10. Featured specials - free tours in Barcelona and more

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    Jul122011

    Fancy a free tour in Barcelona? Or 3 nights for the price of 2 in Bangkok? Or maybe 20% off ensuite rooms in Istanbul? Check out our featured specials for all these and more.

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