What comes to mind when you think of travelling? The sights? Interesting food? Different cultures? Or the opportunity to meet the opposite sex? Preferably cute! Our guest blogger this week is Netanya Trimboli from HI USA who looks at just why staying in hostels is such a great way to find romance. You can follow…
Category: Travel Tips
Game of thrones locations in Ireland
Ruling kings, knights, magic and dragons; come on, this is all the stuff of fantasy. But is it? Can you believe that a whole load of those mind-bending Game of Thrones locations actually exist – and somewhere as easily accessible as Ireland. No, there’s no slogging for days through the wilderness required here (looking at…
A-Z of Why Dublin is the World’s Coolest City to Visit Now
Where do you find the best coffee in Dublin? Or the best place to try craft beer? How about a secret bar only the locals (and Matthew McConaughey) know about, or knowing which Sunday is best for picking up vintage clothes at bargain prices? Dublin’s never been more exciting if you’re after a few days of urban…
How NOT to behave on public transport (how many are you guilty of?)
Darren Crocker resides in Edinburgh, Scotland and has worked and travelled abroad for two and half years. He maintains From First to Last to muse over past adventures and future dilemmas. Let’s face it. We all think we’re superior to one another when it comes to travelling on public transport. In reality you are as likely – at times –…
Budapest ruin bars
Budapest has lots to offer, not only for daytime sightseeing but also when it comes to night life. A variety of bars, clubs and entertainment venues open their doors for revellers to party the night away. But what makes Budapest’s bars different from other bars around the world? Orsolya Kiss-Toth’s answer would be Budapest ruin…
10 things a female traveller should never be without
Our latest guest post is by Francesca Harper: On their home turf, girls can be rock solid. Shrugging off unwanted advances, fighting for the last Starbucks blueberry muffin (other muffin brands are available) and a no-pain, no-gain regime of plucking, epilating and scrubbing (or not); the vast majority of girls certainly know how to look after…
Travel on Instagram vs. Travel in Reality
While travel is no doubt an incredible and unforgettable experience, it doesn’t always have that Instagram sheen to it… 1. Packing on Instagram… Packing in reality… 2. The flight on Instagram… The flight in reality… 3. Passport control on Instagram… Passport control in reality… 4. The bus on Instagram… The bus in reality… 5….
Top 10 budget restaurants in Venice
Are you looking for budget restaurants in Venice? This month’s guest expert is TripAdvisor ’s Hayley Coleman. She’ll shows us some great dining options in Venice, tell us what’s on offer in each restaurant and share reviews from TripAdvisor travellers. You can also find more great travel reviews and tips from TripAdvisor on their Facebook and Twitter pages. If you…
6 Balkan cities you should visit now
Our latest guest blogger is Larissa Olenicoff, founder of one of the web’s latest and greatest travel blogs Blonde-gypsy.com . To keep up to date with her travels, and be amazed at the images she takes with her iPhone, make sure to check out her blog , follow her on Twitter and ‘like’ her page on Facebook . If you’re looking for alternative places to travel in Europe that…
Volunteer travel in Greece – 5 sweet summer gigs that will make you spill your ouzo
In second of two guest posts about spending summer in Greece (read the first one here , Turner Barr of Aroundtheworldin80jobs.com looks at how you can give something back to the Greek community when you’re there. To keep up-to-date with Turner you can follow him on Twitter and like his page on Facebook . Ok, Ok, so now the debauched half of the summer…
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