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1. La Tomatina – Everyone’s favourite food fight

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   Aug232012

   Have you ever had the urge to throw a juicy, squishy tomato right in your friend’s face? Well if you take them to Spain for the last Wednesday in August you can do just that and not get in to trouble for it... just make sure you’re in Buñol when you throw it, because you won’t get away with doing it in Barcelona or Madrid.

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2. Get the VIP Experience in Porto, Portugal!

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   Aug132012

   How would you like to win a VIP Experience in Gallery Hostel in Porto? A stay where you get your own room, a Hostelworld Goodie Pack on arrival and more? That’s exactly what we’re giving to our top reviewer this month.

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3. It ain't over 'til it's over...the biggest festivals for the rest of 2012

   posted by Colm Hanratty and Tracy Lynch | 0 Comments

   Aug132012

   The Olympics may just have finished, and favourites like the St Patrick's Day in Ireland and Queen's Day in the Netherlands may have taken place earlier in the year, but this doesn't mean all the main events of the year are behind us...far from it! The largest public festival in the world is yet to take place, as are the New Year's Celebrations!

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4. Special deals... inspiring destinations

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   Jul032012

   Thinking about making a getaway? Or planning your next stop-off on your round the world trip? Let these great deals in cities around the world inspire your next destination.

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5. Did you know we've got more than just hostels?

   posted by Colm Hanratty | 0 Comments

   

   Jun222012

   We love hostels, obviously. We love them for many reasons. But did you know we list apartments, bed and breakfasts and budget hotels too? Yes, we list all these as well as hostels. So if you used us in the past and are thinking we don’t have the right property to suit your trip any more, think again.

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6. Food! Beer! Festivals! The best beer and food festivals in North America

   posted by Tracy Lynch | 0 Comments

   

   Jun132012

   If you’re looking to visit a food or beer festival in North America this summer then be prepared for from seriously mouth-watering options.

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7. London Olympics 2012: Transport for the Olympic Games

   posted by Tracy Lynch | 0 Comments

   

   May152012

   Visiting England for the London Olympics this summer? Once you have your London Olympics tickets for your favourite events in the bag and some top London hostels booked you’re pretty much all set and can sit back and relax... until you arrive at the English capital city.

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8. How to see Rome's main attractions in three hours

   posted by Colm Hanratty | 0 Comments

   

   May142012

   Last month I found myself in Rome with four hours to spare. I arrived at 2pm and was leaving for the aiport at 6pm. I decided that since we've lots of hostels in Rome, I would call into one of them (M&J Hostel to see the manager Mario) before embarking on a whirlwind tour of downtown Rome, taking in as much sights as possible.

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9. We've teamed up with Nomadic Matt - here's why...

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   May082012

   I do many things here at Hostelworld. One of them is writing posts for our travel blog after visiting destinations around the world. As a result, I read a lot of other travel blogs. One of these is the blog of Boston-local Matt Kepnes, aka Nomadic Matt founder of one of the internet’s best known travel blogs NomadicMatt.com. That’s why I’m happy to announce our partnership with him.

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10. Celebrate Jubilee Weekend in London this June

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    May042012

    The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, or The Central Weekend as it is also known, takes place across the UK from June 2nd to 5th 2012. This weekend is to mark 60 years of The Queen’s reign and there will be many events and parties to celebrate Jubilee Weekend, particularly in London. It’s also a four day weekend in the UK as the May Bank Holiday is being moved a week forward for the Jubilee holiday.

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