It’s easy to see why Rio is high on most people’s bucket list. This intense and beautiful city is home to some of the most iconic sights in the world, from Christ the Redeemer to Carnival to the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana. But there’s also a more tranquil, offbeat side to the city where…
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The 10 Best Hostels in Madrid for Fiesta and Siesta
The golden city of sun-drenched rooftops and Diagon Alley-esque passageways might not be on your bucket list yet. Well, wake up and smell the sangria because Madrid is fast becoming the cool kid on the European block, whilst remaining one of the most “Casitza” (genuinely Spanish) cities in Spain. It’s a goldmine for tapas and…
Hostel of the week: ArkaBarka Floating Hostel, Belgrade
Holy smokes! 100% customer rating for value, security, staff AND cleanliness? This floating hostel is on fire! Essentially, ArkaBarka Hostel is a contemporary wooden sculpture that floats on the Danube. If a magnificent panoramic view of the river, the historical Zemun and the Kalemegdan fortress is your cuppa tea, read on…. The unique thing about ArkaBarka is…
friendship day competition – general terms & conditions
Hostelworld.com Competition Terms and Conditions The details of the competition are as set out below: Competition Name: Friendship Day Competition Description of the Prize: Two nights for two people in a Hostel on hostelworld.com. The prize has to be claimed before 30th Sept 2017. There are no travel costs included The prize must be taken before…
The best travel apps
It’s not all about Whatsapp and Instagram, or at least it shouldn’t be. If you only use your phone to take selfies, gossip on Facebook or play Candy Crush, listen to this: there are many more great (and free) APPs you can download to make your phone feel less lonely and help you on your…
How Travel Friendships Can Transform Us
The travel friendship is a very particular kind of relationship – short, sharp, intense, deep and transformative. These relationships we form when we travel come out of nowhere and change us, and then inevitably leave us again as swiftly as they came. I’m a serial traveller/nomad, making my way around the world with my blog ,…
Things to see in Milan
Before being the fashion and financial capital of Italy, Milan is a city full of things to discover and do. There are many places to visit in Milan, and we are not just talking about the Duomo! Milan is a pulsating city, it is a city where every day ends with something more than it started…
Tips to prepare a cheap trip to Bilbao
Traveling to Bilbao is a luxury, a city with great and magnificent urban changes that has managed to preserve its tradition and culture. It is one of the most expensive provincial capitals in Spain, but a cheap trip to Bilbao is possible. Here are some tips on what to do in Bilbao on a backpacker’s…
The real Euro 2016 winners: 5 countries that won our hearts
Whether you’re into football or not, international tournaments can often spark a new and unexpected love affair with a country. Portugal may have won Euro 2016, but which countries won your hearts? Iceland – 58% more love Maybe it was their terrifyingly impressive synchronised clapping. Maybe it was the fact their star player looks like…
9 cities to visit for up to R$1,000
“It’s not easy for anyone” is one of the most frequently repeated phrases of late. Yes, it really isn’t. And anyone keen to travel and get out and about is well aware of this, as it’s really tricky to make travel plans that fit within a budget. But as well as being Brazilian and never…
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