Hostelworld Travel Blog » November 2011

1. Ten places that blew me away

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   Nov302011

   When it comes to travelling, there’s no doubt about it – I’ve been very lucky. Over the last two years alone I’ve visited every continent other than Antarctica. Throughout all the years I’ve been travelling I’ve visited lots of amazing places, and every now and then I come across somewhere that really blows me away. Trying to select the most awe-inspiring was tough, but here are ten that really stood out...

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2. Our photo of the day: The sun sets over the River Arno in Pisa, Italy

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   Nov302011

   Our photo of the day is of the sun setting over the River Arno in Pisa, Italy.

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3. Our photo of the day: A snake charmer gets up close and personal with a snake in Marrakech's Djemaa El Fna

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   Nov292011

   Our photo of the day: A snake charmer gets up close and personal with a snake charmer in Marrakech's Djemaa El Fna

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4. Tips for choosing the best hostel for you

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   Nov282011

   Travelling to new destinations around the world is a really exciting experience. Every time I go on the road to film a new video or write a new guide I’m extremely giddy from the minute I arrive in the airport. The city plays a big part in how much I’m going to enjoy my stay, but so does the hostel. This is why choosing the right hostel is a huge part of your overall experience. That’s why I’ve put together a list of ten tips to make sure you choose the one that suits you best.

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5. Our photo of the day: Inside Oslo's Viking Museum

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   Nov282011

   Our photo of the day is of a ship on display inside Oslo's Viking Museum.

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6. Our photo of the day: The breathtaking 'L'Hemisferic' building at Valencia's Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias

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   Nov252011

   Our photo of the day is of the breathtaking 'L'Hemisferic' building at Valencia's Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias.

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7. Our photo of the day: Maya Bay (aka 'The Beach') near Ko Phi Phi, Thailand

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   Nov242011

   Our photo of the day is of Maya Bay, better known as 'The Beach' after the Leonardo di Caprio movie. It is located in Andaman Sea near Koh Phi Phi in Thailand.

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8. Our photo of the day: A reflecting pool inside Granada's breathtaking Alhambra

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   Nov232011

   Our photo of the day is of a reflecting pool inside Granada's breathtaking Alhambra - the city's top attraction.

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9. Dublin's Best Hostels party for Movember

   posted by Tracy Lynch | 1 Comments

   

   Nov222011

   If you’re staying in Dublin this Friday make sure you do your bit for Movember with Dublin's Best Hostels (DBH). DBH are throwing their third Backpacker party this coming Friday, November 25th, in The Village and this time it's all in aid of Movember.

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10. Our photo of the day: A train crosses Cologne's Hohenzollern Bridge at night

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    Nov222011

    Our photo of the day is of a train crossing Cologne's Hohenzollern Bridge at night.

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