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1. The 9th Annual Hostelworld.com Hoscar Awards – Awarding the best hostels of 2010

   posted by Colm Hanratty | 0 Comments

   

   Jan312011

   Awarding the best hostels of 2010, the 9th Annual Hostelworld.com Hoscar Awards are taking place this Friday at a glitzy awards ceremony in London. They will be attended by over 400 hostel owners and staff from around the world, all of whom will be hoping to win a coveted Hoscar.

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2. New Hostelworld.com signups include properties in Cambodia, New Zealand and Spain

   posted by Rebecca Keenan | 0 Comments

   

   Jan262011

   We’ve got some great new properties for you to check out in destinations across the globe including Siem Reap in Cambodia, Waiau in New Zealand and Algatocin in Spain.

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3. New hostels in Japan now available on Hostelworld.com

   posted by Rebecca Keenan | 0 Comments

   

   Jan142011

   Whether you’re looking for hostels in Tokyo or hostels in Kyoto, we’ve got them here in Hostelworld.com. In fact, our latest signups include a number of hostels in Japan.

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4. Want to stay in a US National Park?

   posted by Rebecca Keenan | 0 Comments

   

   Jan132011

   If so, then you’re in luck because here at Hostelworld.com we’ve got some great accommodation in a number of the top National Parks in the US.

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5. Latest signups at Hostelworld.com include properties in Tanzania, China, Taiwan, Ireland and Thailand

   posted by Rebecca Keenan | 0 Comments

   

   Jan122011

   Hostelworld.com customers can now book new properties in a number of destinations around the world including Hualien, Bundoran, Dar es Salaam, Taichung, Bangkok and Lijiang.

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6. Are Ugg boots cheaper in Australia?

   posted by Colm Hanratty | 3 Comments

   

   Jan112011

   It’s widely thought by people (mainly females) around the world that 'Ugg' boots (those of the 'Ugg Australia' brand) are cheaper in Australia. So, are they? In a word, 'no'. Here’s how I found out...

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7. Travellers House voted Top Hostel in December

   posted by Rebecca Keenan | 0 Comments

   

   Jan112011

   Our customers have voted Travellers House in Lisbon, Portugal as Hostelworld.com’s top hostel for December.

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8. Lub d Bangkok Siam Square wins Total Experience Award at Thailand Boutique Awards 2010

   posted by Rebecca Keenan | 0 Comments

   

   Dec082010

   The Total Experience award at the Thailand Boutique Awards 2010 has gone to Lub d Bangkok Siam Square, which is the second Lub d hostel in Bangkok.

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9. Equity Point celebrate customer milestone with special offer

   posted by Rebecca Keenan | 0 Comments

   

   Nov222010

   Equity Point are celebrating a big customer milestone by offering a special discount at their hostels in Portugal, Spain, Morocco and England if you book between now and November 25th.

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10. Backpackers around the world - listen to each other

    posted by Colm Hanratty | 3 Comments

    

    Nov162010

    People love to talk about their travels. It's that simple. Ask a colleague or friend for travel advice in the middle of a mundane Tuesday afternoon and they'll burst into life. And backpackers more than any other type of traveller love to pass on tips and stories and advice that they've picked up around the world.

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