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  Top Destinations to Ring in the New Year

  At 12 midnight on December 31st, people all over the world will say goodbye to 2009 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 the 2010…

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  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...

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  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...

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  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...

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  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...

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  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...

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  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 gifts 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.

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  Queensland Hostels

  Planning a trip to Queensland or along the East Coast of Australia? Well look no further as we've put together a guide to the hostels in Queensland. We start our Queensland adventure in Cairns travelling south to Brisbane.

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  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...

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  Follow the sun...

  Are you in a corner of the world where you're about to say goodbye to the summer? Or maybe you're sick waiting for it to arrive? Check out our suggestions for getting to the sun right now...

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  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…

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  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.

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  Great Ocean Road Hostels

  Stretching 400km between Torquay and Warrnambool, Victoria\'s Great Ocean Road is one of the world\'s most spectacular ocean drives, and no trip backpacking around Australia is complete without visiting it.

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  Hostels in Alaska

  While it might not be the cheapest US state to get to, and it's not the cheapest US state once you're there, we can help you with the accommodation as Alaska is full of hostels.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Engangered 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.

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  Neighbourhood Watch #2 - Manhattan

  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.

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  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.

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  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...

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  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.

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  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.

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