Hostelworld Travel Blog » December 2012

1. Top 10 budget restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City

   posted by Guest expert – Hayley Coleman of TripAdvisor’ | 0 Comments

   

   Dec192012

   This month’s guest expert is Hayley Coleman from TripAdvisor. In this post Hayley introduces us to a selection of great restaurants that are ideal for travellers visiting Ho Chi Minh. She takes a look at what's on offer in each restaurant along with sharing reviews from TripAdvisor travellers.

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2. Top ten hostels worldwide in November 2012 - according to you

   posted by Tracy Lynch | 0 Comments

   

   Dec182012

   Each month we ask you, our customers, to rate the hostels you stay in. Then from these ratings and reviews we compile a list of the top ten hostels in the world. The results from last month's ratings are in so we can now reveal what are the top ten for November...

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3. Follow us on Twitter to win one of 2 pairs of tickets for the Original London Sightseeing Tour!

   posted by Colm Hanratty | 0 Comments

   

   Dec132012

   Planning a trip to London over the next few weeks or months? Would you like to take in the sights of Big Ben, Tower Bridge, the London Eye and more with a friend? Follow us on Twitter and you could win just that as our friends at the Original London Sightseeing Tour have given us 2 pairs to give away to two lucky winners! To be in with a chance of winning you just need to follow @hostelworld and @QJumpTickets on Twitter, then retweet one of the competition tweets!

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4. We've teamed up with Janice Waugh aka @SoloTraveler of SoloTravelerBlog.com

   posted by Colm Hanratty | 0 Comments

   

   Dec122012

   July 2000 was a big month for me. I had been living in Australia for 9 months and was about to head off travelling. It wasn’t my first experience with independent travel, but it was the first time I set off on my own. Since then I’ve travelled all over the world as a lone traveller. That’s why I’m such a big fan of the blog of Janice Waugh SoloTravelerBlog.com and pleased to announce that Hostelworld.com is now the official budget accommodation partner for her blog.

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5. 20 tips for solo travellers

   posted by Guest blogger - Janice Waugh | 9 Comments

   

   Dec122012

   People are travelling solo more and more. It’s safe and makes your trip just that, yours. You do what you want when you want. Follow these tips to have a great time.

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6. Enjoy a VIP Experience in Lisbon

   posted by Heather Thompson | 0 Comments

   

   Dec112012

   Wouldn’t it be great to experience beautiful Lisbon as a VIP? Well, if you’re our top reviewer this month that’s exactly what will be happening! Our VIP will enjoy three nights’ stay in a private ensuite room at Lisbon Poets Hostel, located in the centre of the Lisbon and surrounded by the city’s best shops and galleries. There will even be a Hostelworld Goodie Bag waiting for them when they get there.

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7. Follow us on Twitter to win one of 5 pairs of tickets for Amsterdam tours!

   posted by Heather Thompson | 0 Comments

   

   Dec072012

   Do you like the idea of winning one of 10 tours in and around Amsterdam? Well, guess what? That’s what we’re giving away, thanks to Lindbergh Tours! We’ve got two each of a tour of Marken, Voldendam and the windmills at Zaanse Shans; a canal cruise and entrance to the Xtracold Icebar; the Hop-on Hop-off bus tour; a guided Amsterdam city bus tour; and a tour of the flower fields and Keukenhof.

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8. 10 must-dos in Great Britain

   posted by Guest expert - Alex Gradwell | 2 Comments

   

   Dec042012

   Looking for things to do on your next trip to the UK? It can be tricky deciding how much to fit into your holiday and you’ll want to see all the big sights. I love our world-famous attractions like the London Eye, Stonehenge and Welsh Castles but it’s the hidden gems you’ll find all over the UK which I’ll share here. From drinking up the history in quirky pubs to sampling British cheeses and camping wild in the Scottish Highlands, here are my 10 great insider tips for any trip to Britain.

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