Top Lisbon Tips - Your Unmissable Highlights of Lisbon

Beautiful Lisbon is home to two UNESCO World Heritage sites and each bairro (neighbourhood) offers a unique experience to visitors. But where to start?!

Top Lisbon Tips - Your Unmissable Highlights of Lisbon

Beautiful Lisbon is home to two UNESCO World Heritage sites and each bairro (neighbourhood) offers a unique experience to visitors. But where to start?!

Top Berlin Tips - Your Unmissable Highlights of Berlin

Berlin is an amazing destination for any culture vulture – whether you’re a history buff or you’re looking for the latest music, Berlin has something to offer.

Top Berlin Tips - Your Unmissable Highlights of Berlin

Berlin is an amazing destination for any culture vulture – whether you’re a history buff or you’re looking for the latest music, Berlin has something to offer.

Top Singapore Tips - Your Unmissable Highlights of Singapore

Singapore is a feast for the senses, from the wide array of food stalls to exploring the city by day and night. But what are the absolute must-do features of this cosmopolitan city-state?

Top New York City Tips - Your Unmissable Highlights of New York City

The Big Apple is a Mecca for city-lovers, who flock to the city every year in the millions to discover what makes New York City such a vibrant place.

Top Kraków Tips - Your Unmissable Highlights of Kraków

The charming 7th-century city of Kraków has long been a centre of art, culture and world history, with a historic centre listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. So once you get there, where to start?!

Top Stockholm Tips - Your Unmissable Highlights of Stockholm

Every year Stockholm welcomes millions of visitors who are drawn to the city’s architectural beauty, culture and history. With so much to choose from, what are the must-do activities in the Swedish capital?

Top Dublin Tips - Your Unmissable Highlights of Dublin

Charming Dublin is a great place to make unforgettable memories and make new friends. So what is an absolute must-see in this beautiful capital city?

Top Venice Tips - Your Unmissable Highlights of Venice

Beautiful, crumbling Venice enchants millions of visitors every year who come to see its iconic sights and experience its unique atmosphere. But what is an absolute must-do in the city of bridges?

Top Budapest Tips - Your Unmissable Highlights of Budapest

From its architecture and history to the local food and nightlife, it’s no wonder Budapest is one of the most popular spots in the world for travellers. But what in this city is absolutely unmissable?

Top Florence Tips - Your Unmissable Highlights of Florence

The medieval Tuscan city of Florence is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, drawing visitors for its art, architecture, history and more. But with so much to choose from, what are the must-see highlights?

Top Prague Tips - Your Unmissable Highlights of Prague

The unforgettable city of Prague draws tons of visitors every year who come for the beautiful sights, fascinating history and wonderful flavours.

Top Lima Tips - Your Insider Tips for Lima

With excellent food and a plethora of historical buildings and archaeological finds, Lima has so much to offer its visitors. But how to make sure you catch the best of this capital city?

Top Split Tips - Your Insider Tips for Split

It’s almost unfair how amazing the Croatia city of Split is, with sunny beaches, a long history of culture and palace ruins that the locals live and work in. So what to see while you’re there?

Top Restaurants in Nice - Your Favourite Nice Restaurants

The beautiful, bustling French Riviera city of Nice has a delicious array of bistros, bars, restaurants and street food to offer all of its many visitors.

Top San Sebastián Tips - Your Insider Tips for San Sebastián

The beautiful city of San Sebastián, also called Donostia, has it all: gorgeous beaches, a rich culture and world-famous festivals. But where to start once you get there?!

Top Bratislava Tips - Your Insider Tips for Bratislava

The Slovakian capital of Bratislava has tons to offer visitors, from fine beers and tasty local dishes to beautiful monuments and scenic walks.

Top Chiang Mai Tips - Your Insider Tips for Chiang Mai

The beautiful and relaxing city of Chiang Mai is a highlight of many a traveller's trip to Thailand.

Top Restaurants in Bruges - Your Favourite Bruges Restaurants

What would you say to sampling some of Belgium’s finest food and beer? Yes, we thought so. Bruges is not only a city of beautiful architecture, it’s also home to some excellent restaurants and bars.

Top Porto Tips - Your Insider Tips for Porto

The picturesque city of Porto is a total pleasure to the senses, from the stunning bridges and colourful buildings to the delicious food and traditional music.

Top Riga Tips - Your Insider Tips for Riga

Latvia’s capital, Riga, is a beautiful city of stunning architecture, fascinating history and some great outdoor sports.

15 things to do for free in Barcelona

The ever popular Barcelona has a whole host of attractions and activities awaiting it’s visitors from tasty fare to world-class art. There’s also a lot of great things to do for free across the city if you find yourself on a tight budget for your visit.

Top Frankfurt Tips - Your Insider Tips for Frankfurt

The thriving city of Frankfurt has so much to offer, especially for those who take the time to explore it in depth.

15 things to do for free in Bangkok

There are many reasons Bangkok is one of our favourite cities. The food is to die for, the people are friendly, there’s great shopping to be done and it’s exceptionally good value. There’s also lots to do for free there, be it enjoy local musicians belt out their rendition of ‘American Pie’ or join in an aerobics class. Read on to find out more about these two free things to do in the Thai capital along with thirteen others…

Top Restaurants in Miami - Your Favourite Miami Restaurants

Along with the sun, sand and palm trees, Miami is home to some truly good eating, from home-made Cuban food to super-fresh seafood. But with all these places to choose from, where’s the best?

Top Bars in Singapore - Your Favourite Singapore Bars

Bars in the stylish city of Singapore have a certain thing for high-quality cocktails and great live music.

15 things to do for free in Prague

Popular with travellers due to fairytale-type castles, its compact size, and nightlife to suit the hedonist in you, Prague is today one of Europe’s biggest tourist destinations, and after just a few hours in the city you’ll figure out why. And even though it’s by far one of the best-value capitals in Europe, we’ve put together a list of things to do that won’t cost you a thing.

Top Restaurants in Istanbul - Your Favourite Istanbul Restaurants

From iconic old-fashioned cafes to market stalls selling grilled fish straight from the sea, Istanbul is a total food-lover’s heaven.

Top Perth Tips - Your Insider Tips for Perth

Sunny, friendly Perth is a favourite destination of backpackers in Australia and richly rewards everyone who makes the trek across the outback to this city.

Top Restaurants in Krakow - Your Favourite Krakow Restaurants

Charming Krakow is a city of many flavours and offers a huge array of restaurants to suit every kind of budget. From traditional Polish grills to delicious Italian feasts, you won’t go hungry here.

Top Bars in Hong Kong - Your Favourite Hong Kong Bars

From beautiful views to excellent music, Hong Kong’s bars, pubs and clubs have so much to offer and can be found across many of the city’s most thriving neighbourhoods.

Top Restaurants in Beijing - Your Favourite Beijing Restaurants

There’s no better way to get to know a city than through its food, and Beijing is no exception. From delicious local street food to the city’s best fine dining, this city has something for every taste experience.

10 Christmas Markets outside of Europe not to miss

Some of the most popular and oldest Christmas markets running today can be found in cities around Europe. However, this festive tradition has travelled far and wide to other continents, and now you can find glittering stalls and mulled wine scents wafting through the air in various cities around the world. We take a look at some of our favourite Christmas market outside of Europe in locations around the world...

Top Bars in Cape Town - Your Favourite Cape Town Bars

Beautiful Cape Town is a place of incredible sights and friendly locals, and its stylish, thriving nightlife is no different.

Top Restaurants in Lisbon - Your Favourite Lisbon Restaurants

Some countries are known for some signature dishes and Portugal is definitely one of them. You’ll be spoiled for choice in Lisbon, whether you’re looking for pastries, fine steaks or fado shows.

10 Christmas Markets in Europe not to miss

The nights are getting darker and colder across Europe at the moment, but fear not, there’s a flicker of festive fairy lights and the sweet smell of mulled wine on the horizon. Christmas markets across Europe start opening their stall windows shortly, that’s if they haven’t already, so we take a look at our 10 favourite Christmas markets around the continent...

Top Bars in Bangkok - Your Favourite Bangkok Bars

Bangkok is practically as well-known for its bars and thriving nightlife as it is for its temples and markets.

Top Valencia Tips - Your Insider Tips for Valencia

From gorgeous beaches to superb museums, Valencia is an enchanting city and a must for anyone visiting Spain.

15 things to do for free in Berlin

With such a rich history there’s something brilliant to check out practically everywhere you look in Berlin. Fortunately, many of this city’s most sought-after sights are also free to explore. From museums to music to markets, we have your guide to getting to know Berlin for free.

Top Budapest Tips - Your Insider Tips for Budapest

With a fascinating history, friendly locals, beautiful architecture and delicious food, Budapest is the city that just keeps on giving.

Top Los Angeles Tips - Your Insider Tips for Los Angeles

From the glitz and glamour to the sun and sea, Los Angeles is a uniquely beautiful city so much to offer.

Top Galway Tips - Your Insider Tips for Galway

Friendly locals, wonderful nightlife and some of the best fish and chips in the country, all in Galway!

Top Melbourne Tips - Your Insider Tips for Melbourne

From the beach to the cafés, Melbourne’s distinct atmosphere enchants thousands of visitors every year...be the next to discover this wonderful city.

Top Granada Tips - Your Insider Tips for Granada

From days spent in awe of the Alhambra to nights following the sights, sounds and flavours of the Albaicín, Granada is an enchanting, laid-back city that you’ll want to return to again and again.

Top Marrakech Tips - Your Insider Tips for Marrakech

Stunning gardens, market smarts and getting lost in the medina...soak up the Marrakech experience.

Top Sydney Tips - Your Insider Tips for Sydney

Ferry trips, beach BBQ’s and don’t forget to pack your hiking boots for some stunning coastal walks around Sydney.

Top Cusco Tips - Your Insider Tips for Cusco

From unforgettable treks to tasty delicacies, any visit to beautiful Cusco is a once-in-a lifetime journey.

Top Seville Tips - Your Insider Tips for Seville

Tapas, breathtaking views at sunset and Flamenco dancing... you will be mesmerised by Seville.

Top San Francisco Tips - Your Insider Tips for San Francisco

You’ll have lots to do in San Francisco from cycling across one of the world’s most iconic bridges to sampling arguably the city’s finest chowder.

Top Nice Tips - Your Insider Tips for Nice

On a visit to Nice you will encounter stony beaches, amazing food and some breath-taking views, or so these travellers tell us.

Top Munich Tips - Your Insider Tips for Munich

A world famous clock, surfing in gardens, so many different types of sausage and the most popular beer festival on the planet – all in Munich!

Top Restaurants in Toronto - Your Favourite Toronto Restaurants

Wherever you find yourself in Toronto you won’t be stuck for somewhere to eat as the city is full of great choices. From Inidan cuisine on Gerrard Street to a cosy bistro on Yonge Street, the selection is spectacular!

Top Restaurants in Brussels - Your Favourite Brussels Restaurants

You’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to food in Brussels whether you’re looking for a national staple like mussels and fries or a tasty treat of a Belgian waffle.

Top Dublin Tips - Your Insider Tips for Dublin

Dublin has a great selection of attractions on offer from historic sites to entertaining pubs. We asked you for your top Dublin tips and here's what you had to say.

Top Bars in Boston - Your Favourite Boston Bars

There are lots of options when it comes to a night out in Boston with bars and clubs in the city and various neighbourhoods.

Top Edinburgh Tips - Your Insider Tips for Edinburgh

The Scottish capital has long been a firm favourite for many tourists and travellers. Edinburgh has lots to see and do and there is a historic charm all across the city. We asked you for your top Edinburgh tips and here's what you had to say.

Top Restaurants in Tokyo - Your Favourite Tokyo Restaurants

When it comes to food in Tokyo, you will never be stuck for choice. Across the city you will find all types of restaurants, cafes, market stalls and more to suit all budgets.

Top Bars in Buenos Aires - Your Favourite Buenos Aires Bars

Beautiful Buenos Aires has a whole range of attractions for visitors to South America, and its nightlife offering is one of its top draws.

Top Berlin Tips - Your Insider Tips for Berlin

One of Europe’s most popular destinations all year round, Berlin really is full of great attraction, art and culture, history and entertainment. We asked you for your top Berlin tips and here's what you had to say.

Top Bars in Vienna - Your Favourite Vienna Bars

Vienna has a great range of bars on offer whether you want to sit out on a cafe terrace to soak up the atmosphere or go to typical backpackers bar.

Top Restaurants in Madrid - Your Favourite Madrid Restaurants

Eating out in Madrid is incredibly popular with both locals and visitors to the city. It’s packed full of great places to eat, from tapas restaurants where you can spend the night sampling food, to bars where you get a free tapas dish with your drink.

Top Bars in Florence - Your Favourite Florence Bars

Florence has a whole host of great nightlife on offer from cafe terraces to hidden bars there really is something to cater for all tastes and budgets.

Top Rome Tips - Your Insider Tips for Rome

The Eternal City, otherwise known as Rome, is often described as one big outdoor museum. At every corner you’ll find another ancient ruin or iconic artwork. We asked you for your top Rome tips and here's what you had to say.

Top Restaurants in New York City - Your Favourite New York City Restaurants

One of the hardest things about eating out in New York is deciding what to eat and where to eat it. This city is packed full of great places to eat to suit all tastes and all budgets.

Top Bars in Paris - Your Favourite Paris Bars

From hidden corner cafes to modern clubs, Paris has a whole host of entertainment on offer.

Top Bars in Barcelona - Your Favourite Barcelona Bars

Barcelona's nightlife is one of the biggest draws to this popular Spanish city. Whether it's a quiet cafe bar or a nightclub with top DJs you're after, you'll find it all in Barcelona's nightlife.

15 things to do for free in Edinburgh

Known for its festivals, castles and haunted tales, Edinburgh is one of the most welcoming cities in the world. Wandering around its cobbled streets, dropping into traditional pubs and meeting locals, you'll soon see it isn't hard finding things to do. Thankfully, there are lots of free things to do too. Here are fifteen...

Your top tips for Amsterdam - Insider advice from people who've been there

We asked our fans on facebook 'What's your top insider tip for Amsterdam?'. Cycle lanes, neighbourhoods and canal boats are just some of the things that came up. Find out what else did...

Top Restaurants in Prague - Your Favourite Prague Restaurants

All across Prague you will find many cafes, restaurants and pubs all with one thing in common - a great selection of food.

Your top tips for London - Insider advice from people who've been there

We asked our fans on facebook 'What's your top insider tip for London?'. Cookies, parks, oysters are just some of the things that came up. Find out what else did...

Top Bars in Cusco - Your Favourite Cusco Bars

Cusco has a great range of bars and clubs to choose from whether you're looking for a quiet drink with a great view or a night of dancing.

Top Restaurants in Glasgow - Your Favourite Glasgow Restaurants

Believe it or not, there’s more to Glasgow’s food scene than the famous deep fried Mars bar! The city has a whole host of great restaurants on offer.

Top Bruges Tips - Your Insider Tips for Bruges

Bruges has become one of Belgium’s most popular destinations and after a trip there you will soon see why. We asked you for your top Bruges tips and here's what you had to say.

Top Bars in Toronto - Your Favourite Toronto Bars

There’s a great selection of nightlife and entertainment all over Toronto from quiet bars to crazy nightclubs.

Top Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur - Your Favourite Kuala Lumpur Restaurants

From food courts, to speciality restaurant to street stalls, Kuala Lumpur is a paradise for food lovers with choice and flavour on every street.

Top Salzburg Tips - Your Insider Tips for Salzburg

The great city of Salzburg is one of Europe’s best preserved cities and lies in a breathtaking Alpine setting just north of the Alps. We asked you for your top Salzburg tips and here's what you had to say.

15 things to do for free in Melbourne

Often regarded as Australia's cultural hub, Melbourne is much loved by those who visit the popular city. You won't be stuck for things to do in Melbourne with some of its top attractions including a world famous beach and an exciting market dating back over 130 years. Keep reading to find out how to save on your Melbourne visit...

Top Bars in Athens - Your Favourite Athens Bars

If you’re planning a trip to Athens make sure you check out its exciting nightlife and selection of entertainment on offer all over this great city.

Top Restaurants in Boston - Your Favourite Boston Restaurants

The beautiful city of Boston has some great restaurants all over the city. You can choose from fine dining and seafood to steakhouses and cafes.

Top Miami Tips - Your Insider Tips for Miami

Miami has lots on offer in a beautiful and sunny setting. We asked you for your top Miami tips and here's what you had to say.

Top Bars in Istanbul - Your Favourite Istanbul Bars

There’s lots of exciting nightlife and entertainment on offer all over the vibrant city of Istanbul.

Top Restaurants in Rio de Janeiro - Your Favourite Rio de Janeiro Restaurants

Rio de Janeiro has a lot of restaurants to choose from to suit all tastes. You can choose from contemporary cuisine to traditional eateries that will be a meat lovers dream.

Top Copenhagen Tips - Your Insider Tips for Copenhagen

There’s a lot to see and do all over the wonderful city of Copenhagen. We asked you for your top Copenhagen tips and here's what you had to say.

Top Bars in Brisbane - Your Favourite Brisbane Bars

Australians love their bars and entertainment, so you can be guaranteed a good night out in Brisbane. Here are your favourite Brisbane bars.

Top Restaurants in Singapore - Your Favourite Singapore Restaurants

Singapore is a haven for food lovers with so many restaurants to choose from offering a varying range of food. Here's your pick of top Singapore restaurants.

Top Brussels Tips - Your Insider Tips for Brussels

Comic strip art, waffles, chocolate and Art Noveau. That's what you said when we asked you what you should do in Brussels...

Top Bars in Auckland - Your Favourite Auckland Bars

The city of Auckland comes alive at night. Here you will find bars of all shapes and sizes catering for all tastes.

Top Restaurants in Munich - Your Favourite Munich Restaurants

Munich may be most popular for its annual beer festival, but it’s also home to some amazing food and restaurants all year round. We asked you for your top restaurants in Munich and here’s what you had to say.

Top Washington DC Tips - Your Insider Tips for Washington DC

You will not be stuck for things to do in Washington DC as there are plenty of historic attractions and world famous sights in this great city. We asked you for your top Washington DC tips and here's what you had to say.

Top Bars in Krakow - Your Favourite Krakow Bars

The most defining part of Krakow’s nightlife is the amount of choice when it comes to picking a bar for a drink. From stylish cocktail lounges to cellar student bars, Krakow nightlife has a lot to choose from.

Top Restaurants in Vienna - Your Favourite Vienna Restaurants

Eating out in Vienna offers a whole host of choice and cuisine that comes from all corners of the world. We asked you for your top restaurants in Vienna and here’s what you had to say.

15 things to do for free in Amsterdam

Having been to Amsterdam on numerous occasions, we know what travellers spend their money on...and it isn’t museums. Thankfully we’ve put hours of research to come up with a list of fifteen things to do for free in the Dutch capital. Read on to start saving...

Top Santiago Tips - Your Insider Tips for Santiago

There is plenty to see and do across the popular city of Santiago. We asked you for your top Santiago tips and here's what you had to say.

Top Bars in Los Angeles - Your Favourite Los Angeles Bars

If you are looking to sample the nightlife of Los Angeles you will be met by a lot of choice. The city offers bars, clubs, venues, and more. We asked you to tell us about your favourite Los Angeles bars over at our Facebook page. Here’s what you had to say...

Top Restaurants in Budapest - Your Favourite Budapest Restaurants

You will find a whole host of international cuisine well represented in Budapest alongside its traditional Hungarian fare. We asked you for your top restaurants in Budapest and here’s what you had to say.

Top Florence Tips - Your Insider Tips for Florence

There’s so much to see and do in the beautiful city of Florence. We asked you for your top Florence tips and here's what you had to say.

Top Bars in Melbourne - Your Favourite Bars in Melbourne

Melbourne is known for many things, and its selection of bars is one of them. To find out where to socialise in Australia's second largest city we asked you to tell us about your favourite Melbourne bars over at our Facebook page. Here’s what you had to say...

15 things to do for free in Boston

There’s a whole host of exciting and interesting things on offer in Boston, many of which are for free. We take a look at some of these top things to do for free in Boston including Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Harvard Square and Boston Common.

Top Restaurants in Buenos Aires - Your Favourite Buenos Aires Restaurants

When eating out in Buenos Aires you will find a whole host of cuisine on offer and eating out is a popular thing to do. We asked you for your favourite restaurants in Buenos Aires and here's what you had to say.

Top Venice Tips - Your Insider Tips for Venice

The Italian city of Venice has long been a popular spot for visitors from all over the world. We asked you for your top Venice tips and here's what you had to say.

Top Bars in Tokyo - Your Favourite Tokyo Bars

Night-time in Tokyo comes alive as the entire city lights up. This makes for a perfect backdrop to explore Tokyo’s nightlife. We asked you for your top bars in Tokyo and here’s what you had to say.

Top Restaurants in Milan - Your Favourite Milan Restaurants

Milan might be well-known as the fashion capital of Italy, but there are lots of good places to eat too. To find out where to go for a bite in this nothern Italian city, we asked you to tell us about your favourite Milan restaurants.

Top Lisbon Tips - Your Insider Tips for Lisbon

Boasting some of the coolest hostels in the world, Lisbon is a haven for backpackers. We asked you for your top tips for visiting Lisbon and here’s what you told us.

Your (not our) top ten European cities

Last month we asked you for your favourite European city as part of our ‘Win Your Way Around Europe’ competition. We expected some in there, but naturally there was a surprise. So who made the list? Read on...

Travelling along the Garden Route

With its adventure activities and breath-taking scenery, South Africa’s Garden Route attracts large numbers of backpackers from all over the world each and every year. Here, we take a look at some of the stops that make this particular route so tempting.

Top Bars in San Francisco - Your Favourite San Francisco Bars

The city of San Francisco is renowned for being a vibrant and fun destination. We asked you for your top bars in San Francisco and here’s what you had to say.

Top Restaurants in Edinburgh - Your Favourite Edinburgh Restaurants

Edinburgh might be really well-known for its lively nightlife, but it also boasts a fantastic array of eateries all across the city. To find out where to go for a bite in the Scottish capital, we asked you to tell us about your favourite Edinburgh restaurants.

Top Hong Kong Tips - Your Insider Tips for Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a great city to visit with so much on offer. We asked you for your top tips for visiting Hong Kong and here’s what you had to say.

Top Bars in Madrid - Your Favourite Madrid Bars

The Spanish capital is a hugely popular tourist destination during the summer. If you’re thinking of planning a trip to Madrid, then expect the heat to encourage you into one of these great bars.

15 things to do for free in Rome

Nestled on the River Tiber, Rome is one of most culturally rich cities in the world. You might expect Rome to be closed off to those without an impressive budget, but with our guide you will see there is much Rome has to offer completely free of charge.

Top Restaurants in Sydney - Your Favourite Sydney Restaurants

The bustling city of Sydney is packed full of great restaurants with cuisine from all over the world. We asked you for your top restaurants in Sydney and here’s what you had to say.

15 things to do for free in Paris

Paris is one of Europe’s most popular capital cities, attracting travellers from all over the world in droves. Despite its reputation as an expensive spot, there are plenty of ways you can save money in this city, including our ‘15 things to do for free in Paris’.

Top Prague Tips - Your Insider Tips for Prague

The city of Prague has become a popular city destination over recent years. We asked you for your top tips for visiting Prague and here’s what you had to say.

15 things to do for free in Madrid

Heading to Madrid and looking to save some money during your stay to the Spanish capital? Then check out our 15 things to do for free in Madrid.

Top Destinations for Inter-railing

With so many European cities calling out for you to visit them this summer, the question is which ones should you choose and how will you get around. Our solution? Inter-railing. It’s a great way to see some of Europe’s great cities on a budget.

Top Bars in Berlin - Your Favourite Berlin Bars

Visitors flock to the city of Berlin at all times of year for many reasons but its nightlife is one that comes high on this list. Berlin is packed full of bars and has a great nightlife scene. We asked you for your top bars in Berlin and here’s what you had to say.

Top Restaurants in Dublin - Your Favourite Dublin Restaurants

One great thing about Dublin is the amount of restaurants on offer across the city. You will find restaurants with some of the best chefs in the country as well as some hidden gems. We asked you for your top restaurants in Dublin and here’s what you had to say.

Top Barcelona Tips - Your Insider Tips for Barcelona

Sizzling under the Spanish sun, Barcelona is a fun city and is packed with things to do at any time of day or night. We asked you for your top tips for visiting Barcelona and here’s what you had to say.

Top Bars in Amsterdam - Your Favourite Amsterdam Bars

The city of Amsterdam is a popular destination for all ages and tastes. It has great nightlife on offer, with a mix of various bars to choose from. To find out where to go out in Amsterdam, we asked you to tell us about your favourite Amsterdam bars.

Top Restaurants in Rome - Your Favourite Rome Restaurants

It may be famous for its historic attractions such as the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain, but Rome is also renowned for its amazing cuisine. To find out where to eat in Rome, we asked you to tell us about your favourite Rome restaurants.

Top New York Tips - Your Insider Tips for New York City

The Big Apple attracts huge numbers of visitors with its famous landmarks, intriguing attractions and diverse neighbourhoods. To find out about some of the top things to do in NYC, we asked you to tell us your top New York tips.

Top Bars in London - Your Favourite London Bars

As one of Europe’s largest cities, London is home to a huge variety of bars and clubs located in popular London neighbourhoods including Soho and Camden. We asked you about some of your favourite London bars and here’s what you told us.

Top Restaurants in Paris - Your Favourite Paris Restaurants

Café culture is an important part of life in Paris and the city boasts a huge selection of eateries from cool coffee shops to chic restaurants. To find out where to eat in Paris, we asked you to tell us about your favourite Paris restaurants.

Top Bangkok Tips - Your Insider Tips for Bangkok

The Thai capital is a popular stop for travellers about to embark on a South East Asian adventure. When you travel to Bangkok, check out all the city has to offer before exploring the region. These top tips should give you ideas for things to do in Bangkok.

Top Bars in Bruges - Your Favourite Bruges Bars

Bruges is home to plenty of places to try Belgian beers. Sometimes not the most obvious of spots, all you have to do to find the best Bruges bars is to ask a local. We asked you about some of your favourite bars in Bruges and here’s what you told us.

Top Restaurants in Perth - Your Favourite Perth Restaurants

Thanks to Perth’s diverse ethnic population, the city's numerous restaurants offer a huge variety of cuisines. To find out which Perth restaurants to try out, we asked you to tell us about your favourite places to eat in Perth.

Popular Mother’s Day Breaks

Mother’s Day is just around the corner in the UK and Ireland, taking place this year on April 3rd. Here we’ve put together a list of popular Mother's Day destinations, all of which offer luxurious hostels at affordable prices.

Top Chicago Tips - Your Insider Tips for Chicago

Home to a stunning skyline and a huge variety of attractions, Chicago truly is one of the great American cities. With so many things to see and do when visiting Chicago, we asked for your top tips for this beautiful city on Lake Michigan.

Top Bars in Valencia - Your Favourite Valencia Bars

Things really heat up in the Spanish city of Valencia from 11pm onwards when the bars and clubs are in full swing. To find out where to go, we asked you to tell us about your favourite bars in Valencia and here’s what you had to say.

Popular Spring Break 2011 Destinations

Spring break season is already well underway in the US, with students across the country abandoning their books, backpacks and studies to enjoy a week of debauchery. Here we take a look at some of this year’s spring break hotspots.

Top Restaurants in Vancouver - Your Favourite Vancouver Restaurants

Thanks to its location on the west coast of Canada, Vancouver is a great city if you’re a seafood fan. To find out about some of the city’s top eateries, we asked you to tell us about your favourite Vancouver restaurants.

Neighbourhood Watch #3 – Vancouver

Vancouver is a city of neighbourhoods, each with their own unique charm and attractions. One of the most enjoyable things to do in Vancouver is to set out on foot and explore these intriguing areas, five of which we take a look at here.

Top Marseille Tips - Your Insider Tips for Marseille

Located in the sunny south of France, Marseille is the country’s second largest city and is home to attractions aplenty. To find out about some of the top things to do in Marseille, we asked you for your tips for visiting this popular French destination.

Top Bars in Manchester - Your Favourite Manchester Bars

Often referred to as the North of England's capital, Manchester attracts large numbers of visitors each year. The city’s nightlife is a big part of what makes it so popular and Manchester boasts a large number of bars, clubs, pubs and live music venues.

Top Restaurants in Zurich - Your Favourite Zurich Restaurants

As Switzerland’s largest city, it’s not surprising that Zurich boasts a wide variety of eateries. To find out more about some of the best restaurants in Zurich, we asked you to tell us about your favourite places to eat in this popular Swiss city.

Top Cape Town Tips - Your Insider Tips for Cape Town

Also known as the Mother City, Cape Town is one of the most popular destinations in South Africa. To find out more about the top Cape Town attractions, Cape Town tours and more, we asked you for your Cape Town tips.

Top Restaurants in Washington DC - Your Favourite Washington DC Restaurants

Home to the White House and capital city of the United States, Washington DC boasts plenty of top-notch eateries where you can grab a bite.

Top Bars in Stockholm - Your Favourite Stockholm Bars

If you want to join the stylish Swedes on a night out in Stockholm, you won’t have any trouble finding somewhere to start. To learn more about some of the top nightspots in the Swedish capital, we asked you to tell us about your favourite bars in Stockholm.

Top Boston Tips - Your Insider Tips for Boston

Thanks to its friendly locals, abundance of bars and one of the most famous walks in America, Boston is a city that anybody visiting the US of A should pencil in to their itineraries. We asked you for your top tips for visiting this city on the east coast of America and and here’s what you told us.

Top Bars in Glasgow - Your Favourite Glasgow Bars

Glasgow has a big student population and, as a result, it’s no surprise that the city boasts a pretty rowdy nightlife. To find out where to go on a night out in Glasgow, we asked you to tell us about your favourite venues in Glasgow and here’s what you had to say.

Top 2010 Destinations - Your favourite destinations from last year

With plenty of travellers already heading off on their first trips of the New Year and with plenty more planning jaunts aplenty, we look back on your favourite travel destinations from 2010.

Top Belfast restaurants - your favourite Belfast restaurants

The capital of Northern Ireland is a city which gets more and more popular each and every year with backpackers travelling throughout Europe. So to help you pick places to eat, we asked the people who 'like' our facebook page what were their favourite restaurants.

Top Auckland Tips - Your Insider Tips for Auckland

Thanks to its intriguing neighbourhoods and selection of museums and galleries, Auckland is one of the most popular cities in New Zealand. We asked you for your top tips for visiting New Zealand’s biggest city and here’s what you told us.

Top Destinations to Ring in the New Year

At 12 midnight on December 31st, people all over the world will say goodbye to 2012 and hello to the New Year. Here we’ve put together a list of some of the best places to spend the final hours of this year and welcome in 2013.

Top January Sales Destinations

Once the turkey has been eaten and the last of the wrapping paper disposed of, people gear up for one of the shopping world’s busiest periods. Here we’ve put together a list of top destinations to find great bargains after Christmas.

Top Bars in Miami - Your Favourite Miami Bars

With a party scene as hot as the Florida climate, Miami boasts innumerable bars, pubs and clubs, many of which are open into the wee hours of the morning. We asked you about your favourite bars in Miami and here’s what you told us.

Top Restaurants in Dubrovnik - Your Favourite Dubrovnik Restaurants

Dubrovnik is home to an increasing number of eateries offering delicious dishes at affordable prices. We asked you about your favourite restaurants in Croatia’s most popular destination and here’s what you had to say.

Top Winter Breaks - Ski Destinations

Many people assume that a ski break is going to be expensive. Here at Hostelworld.com we beg to differ and we’ve compiled a list of top winter break destinations where you can enjoy a budget ski holiday.

Top Shanghai Tips - Your Insider Tips for Shanghai

Thanks to its breathtaking skyline and endless attractions, Shanghai is one of the most exciting destinations in Asia. We asked you for your top tips for visiting China’s biggest city and here’s what you told us.

Top Bars in Copenhagen - Your Favourite Copenhagen Bars

Whether you're looking for a small bar, a busy nightclub or a live rock music venue, Copenhagen has something for you. To find out where to go on a night out in the Danish capital, we asked you to tell us about your favourite bars in Copenhagen.

Top Restaurants in Los Angeles - Your Favourite LA Restaurants

The 'City of Angels' is the home of Hollywood, Venice Beach, Santa Monica and much more. It's also home to lots of great places to eat. We asked you on our facebook page where do you prefer to eat there. Check out what you had to say.

Top Kuala Lumpur Tips - Your Insider Tips for Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is one of South East Asia's most exhilirating cities, and gateway to the rest of Malaysia. We asked you on our facebook page for your 'top insider tips' for this fascinating destination - here's what you said...

Top Bars in Galway - Your Favourite Galway Bars

Renowned for its lively nightlife, Galway is home to a plethora of pubs, bars and clubs where you can hear traditional Irish music, enjoy a pint, or dance all night. We asked you to tell us about your favourite bars in Galway...

Top Restaurants in Granada - Your Favourite Granada Restaurants

The Moorish, Spanish city of Granada is one of the most fascinating in the country's Andalucia area. It's also home to lots of restaurants. We asked you on our facebook page what are your favourite restaurants there. Here's where you had to say.

Top Istanbul Tips - Your Insider Tips for Istanbul

The Turkish capital is one of Europe's most famous cities, and famous as being the meeting point of both Europe and Asia. We asked you for your 'top insider tips' for this fascinating destination - here's what you said...

Top Bars in Nice - Your Favourite Nice Bars

Capital of France's famed Cote d'Azure, Nice is known as much for its nightlife as its sunshine. And after a day catching non-stop rays, you may want to see where are the best places to go at night. So we asked you on our facebook page what are your favourite bars in Nice and here’s what you told us.

Top Milan Tips - Your Insider Tips for Milan

Italy’s fashion capital boasts a huge number of top attractions from bustling squares to beautiful parks, along with a great selection of bars and restaurants. We asked you for your top tips for visiting Milan and here’s what you had to say...

Top Bars in Brussels - Your Favourite Brussels Bars

Home to the headquarters of the EU, Brussels is a city with numerous attractions. After a day of sightseeing, there are plenty of bars to go for a reviving beer or two. We asked you about your favourite bars in Brussels and here’s what you told us.

Top Restaurants in Stockholm - Your Favourite Stockholm Restaurants

From the stylish Sodermalm district to the tourist-oriented Gamla Stan, Stockholm is home to a huge array of eateries. We asked you about your favourite restaurants in this Swedish city and here’s what you had to say.

15 things to do for free in Sydney

Heading to Sydney and looking to save some money during your stay Down Under? Then check out our 15 things to do for free in Sydney...

Top Rio de Janeiro Tips - Your Insider Tips for Rio de Janeiro

Home to beautiful beaches such as the world-famous Copacabana, iconic sights like the Corcovado or Christ the Redeemer Statue and an incredibly energetic party scene, it’s no surprise that Rio de Janeiro is Brazil’s most popular city. We asked you for your top tips for visiting Rio and here’s what you told us...

Top Bars in Munich - Your Favourite Munich Bars

Beer by the gallon awaits you in the popular German city of Munich where you’ll find a wide variety of pubs, clubs and beer gardens. We asked you about your favourite bars in Munich and here’s what you told us...

15 things to do for free in Tokyo

Do you want to explore the sprawling metropolis that is Tokyo while keeping the cost down? Then check out our 15 things to do for free in Tokyo...

Top Restaurants in San Francisco - Your Favourite San Francisco Restaurants

Home to world-class attractions and a diverse array of cool neighbourhoods to explore, San Francisco is one of the most popular destinations in the US. It also boasts a huge variety of eateries to suit a great range of budgets and tastes. We asked you about your favourite restaurants in San Francisco. Here’s what you told us...

Top Singapore Tips - Your Insider Tips for Singapore

Singapore - a city, island and country - is home to a huge array of attractions, along with numerous bars, restaurants and neighbourhoods to check out. For a better idea of what to do in this popular destination, we asked you for your top Singapore tips and here's what you had to say...

Top Bars in Edinburgh - Your Favourite Edinburgh Bars

The Scottish capital is home to a plethora of bars, pubs and clubs. To help get a better idea of which nightspots to try, we asked you about your favourite bars in Edinburgh. Here’s what you told us...

Top Restaurants in Florence - Your Favourite Florence Restaurants

Florence is one of the most-visited Italian cities thanks to its stunning attractions and wide variety of restaurants and cafés. To help decide where to eat, we asked you about your favourite restaurants in Florence. Here's what you told us...

15 things to do for free in Dublin

Ready to enjoy the craic in Dublin but looking to stick to your budget? If so, we’ve got 15 great suggestions for saving money during your stay in the Irish capital.

Top Vienna Tips - Your Insider Tips for Vienna

Austria’s capital and largest city, Vienna is home to some of the most breathtaking sights you’ll find in Europe. To find out where to go in this popular city, we asked you for your Vienna tips and here's what you had to say...

Top Bars in Budapest - Your Favourite Budapest Bars

For a better idea of where to go out in the Hungarian capital, we asked you to tell us about your favourite bars in Budapest. Here’s what you had to say...

Top Restaurants in Venice - Your Favourite Venice Restaurants

Famous for its canals, gondolas and breath-taking bridges, Venice is one of the world’s most popular destinations. After a day spent checking out all this amazing city has to offer you’ll find plenty of places where you can refuel. To help decide where to eat here, we asked you about your favourite restaurants in Venice. Here's what you told us...

Top Beijing Tips - Your Insider Tips for Beijing

Beijing, the capital of the People’s Republic of China, is a huge city with a staggering number of attractions to visit. To help decide where to go, we asked you for your Beijing tips and here’s what you had to say.

Top Bars in Seville - Your Favourite Seville Bars

Once the sun sets, things in Seville really start to heat up. To help decide which nightspots to check out, we asked you about your favourite bars in Seville. Here's what you told us...

Top Restaurants in Melbourne - Your Favourite Melbourne Restaurants

As it’s Australia’s second largest city, it’s no surprise that Melbourne is teeming with cafés, restaurants and all kinds of eateries. To help decide where to eat here, we asked you about your favourite restaurants in Melbourne...

Top Krakow Tips - Your Insider Tips for Krakow

Krakow, which is Poland’s most visited city, is home to a staggering array of attractions, bars, restaurants and more. To figure out what to see and do there we asked you for your insider tips for Krakow and here’s what you told us.

15 things to do for free in New York

Heading to the Big Apple and looking to save money while you’re there? Hostelworld.com’s Rebecca Keenan takes a look at fifteen things to do for free in New York which include everything from to being in the audience of a TV show to free pizza...

Top Bars in Lisbon - Your Favourite Lisbon Bars

Countless bars and clubs grace the streets of Lisbon especially in the city’s liveliest district, Bairro Alto. We asked you about your favourite bars in Lisbon and here’s what you had to say...

Top Restaurants in Athens - Your Favourite Athens Restaurants

To help decide where to eat and what foods to try in Athens, we asked you to tell us about your favourite restaurants in the Greek capital. Here's what you told us...

Top Buenos Aires Tips - Your Insider Tips for Buenos Aires

To help those planning a trip to Buenos Aires, we asked you for your insider tips for visiting this colourful city. Here's what you told us...

Top Bars in Prague - Your Favourite Prague Bars

Not just for stag parties, Prague’s nightlife actually consists of a wide variety of bars, clubs, beer halls, live music venues and more. To narrow down the selection, we asked you about your favourite bars in Prague and here’s what you told us...

Top Restaurants in Hong Kong - Your Favourite Hong Kong Restaurants

With so many restaurants, cafés and fast food joints vying for your attention in Hong Kong, it can be hard to know where to start. We asked you about your favourite restaurants in Hong Kong and here's what you told us...

Top Madrid Tips - Your Insider Tips for Madrid

Madrid is home to some of Europe’s best galleries as well as plenty of other attractions, bars, restaurants and more. We asked you for your insider tips for visiting this city in central Spain and here’s what you told us...

Top Bars in Rome - Your Favourite Rome Bars

While in Rome, you’ll be tempted by the numerous attractions throughout the city from the Trevi Fountain to the Colosseum. After a day of seeing the sights, you’ll find plenty of first-rate bars where you can spend the night. We asked you about your favourite bars in Rome and here’s what you told us...

Top Restaurants in Barcelona - Your Favourite Barcelona Restaurants

Home to tapas bars and top-notch restaurants aplenty, Barcelona offers a delicious selection of cuisine to suit the budgets of all diners. To find out more about some of Barcelona’s best restaurants, we asked for your help and here’s what you told us...

Top Boston Tips - Your Insider Tips for Boston

Boston, the gateway city to New England, is one of the most popular destinations in the US. With so many things to see and do in the city, it can be hard to know where to start. To make things a little easier, we asked you for your insider tips for Boston...

Top Bars in Dublin – Your 10 Favourite Dublin Bars

Dublin boasts one of the liveliest social scenes in Europe. Over at our Hostelworld.com Facebook page we asked you about your favourite bars in Dublin. Here’s what you told us...

Ten for 2010

Wondering what countries are going to be the ones to watch out for in 2010? Starting your wishlist of places you want to visit and thinking what destinations you put on? Read where Hostelworld.com’s Colm Hanratty believes will be the hotspots for the next twelve months and more.

Top Restaurants in Amsterdam - Your Favourite Amsterdam Restaurants

Amsterdam is known for its smoke-filled coffee shops and lively nightlife, but it also boasts a large variety of eateries. To find out more about some of Amsterdam’s best restaurants, we asked for your help. Here’s what you told us...

Top Tokyo Tips - Your Insider Tips for Tokyo

Tokyo is a fascinating city made up of a diverse collection of unique neighbourhoods, each with their own attractions like the Tsukiji Fish Market, Ueno Park and many more. Over at our Hostelworld.com Facebook page, we asked you for your insider tips for visiting this captivating Japanese city. Here's what you told us...

Top Bars in Sydney - Your Favourite Sydney Bars

Nightlife in Sydney is some of the liveliest in the world, with a wide variety of pubs, cocktail bars, clubs and more. To help find some of the best ones, we asked for your help over on our Hostelworld.com Facebook page. Here’s what you told us...

Top Restaurants in Berlin - Your Favourite Berlin Restaurants

Over at our Hostelworld.com Facebook page, we asked you about your favourite Berlin restaurants, with the best answers winning a free Hostelworld.com Gold Card worth $10. Here’s what you told us...

Top World Cup Cities

For football fans the world over, the greatest show on earth is just a few months away. With the groups now decided, the tension, emotion and dreams of glory can really begin. Thousands of loyal followers will descend on South Africa in the hope that their team will lift the trophy on July 11th in Johannesburg. To help out loyal football fans, here's the lowdown on the top host cities...

Top Paris Tips - Your Insider Tips for Paris

From iconic sights like to Eiffel Tower to vibrant neighbourhoods like Montmartre, Paris is one of Europe’s premier cities. Over at our Hostelworld.com Facebook page, we asked you about your insider tips for visiting the Parisian metropolis, with the best answers winning a free Hostelworld.com Gold Card worth $10. Here’s what you told us...

Top Bars in New York - Your Favourite NYC Bars

In the city that never sleeps, a.k.a New York, you’ll find a staggering number of bars, pubs and drinking emporia of all shapes and sizes. To help find some of the best ones, we asked for your help over on our Hostelworld.com Facebook page, with the best answers winning a free Hostelworld.com Gold Card worth $10. Here’s what you told us...

Top Places to Eat in London - Your Favourite London Restaurants

There are so many places to eat in London, it can be hard to know which café, restaurant or bar to choose. Over on our Hostelworld.com Facebook page, we asked you about your favourite restaurants in the British capital. Here’s what you told us...

Cheap Places to Eat in San Sebastian - Top San Sebastian Restaurants

Known as a city that loves food, San Sebastian boasts a wide array of restaurants and cafés serving everything from the traditional tortilla de patatas to filling sandwiches called bocadillos. Here, we’ve put together a list of ten top eateries for you to check out in San Sebastian...

Cheap Places to Eat in Pisa - Top Pisa Restaurants

Home to a plethora of restaurants and cafés, Pisa is a great place to try top-notch Italian cuisine from pasta to gelato, with a large variety of affordable options readily available. Here, Hostelworld.com has selected ten of the top places to eat out in Pisa...

Top Christmas Markets from Around the World

It’s that time of year again! With Christmas fast approaching, many people are thinking about starting their shopping. Across the world, a large number of Christmas markets offer a great selection of top-notch gift items from handcrafts to traditional local foods. Here, we’ve put together a list of some of the top Christmas markets so you can combine your shopping with an enjoyable stay in one of these top destinations.

Affordable Places to Eat in Oslo - Top Oslo Restaurants

Although Oslo can be a pretty expensive city when it comes to eating out, you will find some fantastic places offering cheaper options without sacrificing the great taste. Here, we’ve picked out ten of the top places to eat out in Oslo...

Top 10 Markets from Around the World

Looking for great value on everything from vintage cloths to vinyl or from sneakers to shades? Want to know where to find the best selection of stalls filled with great value products? Then check out our top ten markets from around the world…

California Hostels

Taking a trip to California? Dreaming of cruising down Highway 101 along the Big Sur coast in a Cadillac? Search for your favourite stars in Hollywood? Snow board half-pipes in Tahoe? Surfing on San Diego's famous Ocean Beach? Choose from our range of hostels in California.

Budget ski destinations

Many people assume a ski-break is the most expensive type of break there is. However, Hostelworld beg to differ, and have therefore developed a list of twelve destinations that offer budget accommodation. Check out our top ski hostels now..

15 things to do for free in London

Going to London but feeling the credit crunch? Check out our list of fifteen things to do for free in the British capital.

Wine Tasting on a Budget

No longer reserved for society’s elite, wine tasting is rapidly growing in popularity as a vacation for people from all walks of life. Check out these options for wine tasting on a budget in all corners of the globe.

Asia - Tips for when you're there

Want to pick up some tips for Asia when you're there? Read our tips which should come in handy when you are in Asia.

Asia - Tips for before you go

Thinking of going to Asia? If so, you need to find out if you need immunisations, visas and more before you travel. Take a look at our tips for planning a trip to the world's most diverse continent.

Endangered Destinations

With global warming, pollution, deforestation and overpopulation becoming imminent threats to the permanent stability of our fragile ecosphere, the danger of extinction is no longer relegated to Earth's rarest species.

Neighbourhood Watch #2 - New York

Of all of New York’s five boroughs, Manhattan is undoubtedly its best known. As the key is to know its different neighbourhoods, Hostelworld.com’s Colm Hanratty looks at some of the Big Apple’s neighbourhood’s to watch out for.

Neighbourhood Watch #1 - London

Covering an area of 1,584 sq km, London is Europe’s largest and diverse city. As a result it has a varied mix of districts and neighbourhoods. Check out some of the British capital's main areas to watch out for.

Planning on Working Down Under?

Are you thinking of packing it all in and going on a working holiday to Australia or New Zealand? If so, did you know that you have to get a Tax File Number in Australia? Or do you want tips on how to approach potential employers? If so, check our top tips...

Tips for Australia and New Zealand

Are you planning on beating the winter blues by travelling to Australia or New Zealand for their summer? If you are, check out some of our essential tips to help you get the most out of your trip.

On the Piste

As the winter is soon approaching, so too are the winter blues. The perfect way to beat them is by booking a short ski break. Check out some of Hostelworld.com's ski hostels.