Guest bloggers

1. So you want to be a travel blogger? (Part 1)

   posted by Various guest bloggers | 8 Comments

   

   May132011

   If you’re about to set off on your travels, it may have crossed your mind that you’d like to set up a travel blog. For some of you, this may be solely to keep an online travel diary. But for others, you may be really serious about developing a blog that will be read by the masses and get a lot of visitors. If you’re one of those who wants to bring your blog posts to the masses, here are seven tips from some of the internet’s top travel bloggers…

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2. M&J Place Hostel in Rome 16th Birthday Party

   posted by Guest blogger - M&J Hostel | 0 Comments

   

   May062011

   M&J Place Hostel is now celebrating 16 years of service to backpackers and travellers from around the world. Our doors have been open since 1995, welcoming all cultures and nationalities to experience true Italian living and enjoy our magical hometown of Roma.

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3. The Great Ocean Road: Sights between Melbourne and Port Campbell

   posted by Guest blogger - Elizabeth Holbrook | 0 Comments

   

   May042011

   It’s certain that you’ll want to see the Great Ocean Road while in Australia (Melbourne to be precise), but you may not be really sure what to expect outside of the magnificent coastal scenery. If so, here are some highlights featuring different towns and sights along the way to give you an idea of where to begin your planning...

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4. Free things to do in Seoul

   posted by Guest blogger - Runaway Juno | 1 Comments

   

   Apr272011

   History, food, people, nature and fun – these are great words to describe Seoul, the capital city of South Korea. Seoul may not be on a list of the most beautiful cities or the most popular tourist spots in the world, but Seoul has everything travellers are hoping for. It’s beautiful in all four seasons, has fun activities all around the city, has rich cultures to learn, is full of warm-hearted people to meet and has lots of delicacies to enjoy. Thankfully, there are also lots of free things to do in Seoul...

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5. The Great Ocean Road on a budget

   posted by Guest blogger - Elizabeth Holbrook | 0 Comments

   

   Apr202011

   Winding coastal roads twisting alongside the ocean; banks of sand stretching on as far as the eye can see; huge rock formations protruding from the ocean majestically and withstanding the test of time - the Great Ocean Road is one of the most scenic coastal drives in the world.

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6. Five reasons to visit Perth

   posted by Guest blogger - Brooke Schoenman | 0 Comments

   

   Apr132011

   Having just returned from an epic trip to Perth, please let me take a few moments not only to brag about that experience, but also to inform you of why a trip to the far side of Australia is warranted.

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7. Hunting for street art in Melbourne

   posted by Guest blogger - Elizabeth Holbrook | 1 Comments

   

   Apr052011

   Strolling down monochromatic streets lined with shops and restaurants in Melbourne’s city centre, it only takes cutting through an alleyway to experience an explosion of unexpected colour. That’s the beauty of street art in Melbourne: the abundance of colour tucked away behind tidy streets just waiting to be explored. Political, controversial, bright, funny, wacky: there are no limits.

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8. Sydney: A city just as fantastic in winter

   posted by Guest blogger - Brooke Schoenman | 0 Comments

   

   Mar302011

   Sydney is a summer city; there is no doubt about that. But not everyone gets to take a holiday to Australia during our awesome summer. If you’re planning a trip during the Australia winter, that's okay! Sydney is a city so unique and lively that there's always something special to take part in during all seasons of the year, and since winter is fast approaching in the Southern Hemisphere, I'd thought I'd point out the reasons why Sydney should still be at the tops of your travel lists.

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9. Travelling from Melbourne to Sydney – five different ways

   posted by Guest blogger - Elizabeth Holbrook | 0 Comments

   

   Mar232011

   In June 2009 Elizabeth Holbrook was the lucky winner of the ‘Hostelworld.com’s Connects’ video competition for her guide of her beloved San Francisco. After living in Jeju in South Korea for almost 18 months, Elizabeth is back on the road again. Having travelled in Australia, check out five of her tips for travelling from Melbourne to Sydney.

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10. Save money while backpacking Europe – six invaluable tips

    posted by Guest blogger - Chris Richardson | 2 Comments

    

    Mar162011

    Planning a trip around Europe this summer and looking for ways to save money? In this post from our latest guest blogger Chris Richardson, editor-in-chief of travel blog The Aussie Nomad, you can find out six different ways to save money while travelling around this extremely popular continent.

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