Hostelworld Travel Blog » January 2013

1. Top activities in Central America

   posted by Guest blogger - Matt Kepnes | 0 Comments

   

   Jan292013

   Central America has become one of the most new places for backpackers. As the region shakes off its torrid past, more and more people are coming here. When I first went in 2005, I found a region filled with older, 30+ travelers. Now, the region teems with intrepid people of all ages. I love this region of the world. The people are friendly, the food delicious (and sometimes spicy), there are tons of beautiful beaches, and jungles worth exploring.

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2. How to find a cheap flight

   posted by Guest expert – Skyscanner.net | 0 Comments

   

   Jan282013

   In this post, our friends at Skyscanner.net impart their extensive knowledge and experience on how to find a cheap flight to many destinations all over the world. You can follow Skyscanner on Twitter or download their app on your mobile for even more great flight booking tips.

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3. Urban landscapes

   posted by Colm Hanratty | 0 Comments

   Jan252013

   Every Tuesday Jonathan Epstein, aka @EpsteinTravels, announces the theme for #FriFotos - a weekly forum on Twitter where people share photos that match the theme. This week the theme is 'Urban'. Since we've visited a few cities over the years, we've lots of photos to share. Here are ten I picked out...

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4. Our 10 most popular Instagram photos of 2012

   posted by Colm Hanratty | 5 Comments

   

   Jan232013

   Popular with travellers, fashionistas, people obsessed with taking pictures of their 'tall skinny caps' and lots of other people, Instagram became one of the world's most popular social networks in 2012. Like many others, we became big fans of the photo-sharing network in 2012, and now share images daily via our account. A mix of photos taken with our iPhone on our travels, and others taken on previous trips with our trustworthy Canon 1000D, they're from destinations all around the world. Here are the ten most popular from 2012...

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5. 6 cities in the Balkans you should visit now

   posted by Guest blogger - Larissa Olenicoff | 7 Comments

   

   Jan212013

   If you’re looking for alternative places to travel in Europe that are off the radar, yet interesting and seriously cheap, think about heading over to the Balkans. While Croatia and Slovenia have already become pretty popular amongst travellers over the past couple of years, there are a few other countries in the region that deserve just as much attention, if not more. This is due to their equally stunning beauty, rich culture, and incredibly hospitable locals. Macedonia, Kosovo and Albania are but three examples, all of which I had the pleasure of travelling through for the first time last November.

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6. Shake your tail feathers at February’s greatest festivals

   posted by Heather Thompson | 0 Comments

   

   Jan172013

   Well, it’s that time of year again. After all the hype, Christmas and New Years are finally over and we’re left with a fairly empty calendar...or are we?! Actually, this is the best time of year for some of the most colourful and cultural happenings around. The only hard part is deciding which one to catch this year. Read on and let us help you figure it out...

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7. 7 ways to make dining solo a great experience

   posted by Guest blogger - Janice Waugh | 1 Comments

   Jan162013

   It’s funny – the things that people worry about. Comments from my readers suggest that solo travellers are concerned about dining alone almost as much as they are concerned about safety. But truly, dining solo can be a great experience. Here are seven tips to make eating on your own fun...not daunting.

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8. Where's hot in 2013

   posted by Colm Hanratty | 12 Comments

   

   Jan152013

   Every twelve months at the beginning of the calendar year I take a look at what cities are going to be the ones to watch for that year. This is based on different things – events taking place, personal experiences, where our customers are booking and more. So here’s where I think will be hot in 2013…

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9. Enjoy a VIP Experience in Buenos Aires

   posted by Heather Thompson | 0 Comments

   

   Jan142013

   Wouldn't it be great to arrive in Buenos Aires and be treated like a VIP? Well, with this month's VIP Experience that's just what one lucky person is going to get!

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10. 12 views that made me say 'Wow'

    posted by Colm Hanratty | 0 Comments

    Jan112013

    Every Tuesday Jonathan Epstein, aka @EpsteinTravels, announces the theme for#FriFotos - a weekly forum on Twitter where people share photos that match the theme. This week the theme is 'Views'. To say I've enjoyed looking over some of the photos I've been lucky enough to take over the years is an understatement.

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