Enchanting, beautiful, chaotic, enormous, historic, exciting, fun…there’s a lot of ways to describe London . But if you’re going to visit this capital city, what are the must-see sights and sounds? We asked our community on Facebook to tell us about the highlights of London. Here’s what they told us… See what all the fuss is about…
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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? We asked you over on our Facebook page for your top tips on what is unmissable in Budapest. Here’s what you told us……
Carnival in Rio de Janeiro – everything you need to know
The annual Rio de Janeiro Carnival is by far the biggest carnival celebration around the world. Huge numbers of travellers descend on the city each year to enjoy four days of partying. Here, we’ve put together a list of 10 FAQ to help you understand Rio Carnival. 1. When is the Rio de Janeiro Carnival?…
Ultimate Guide to Thailand’s Songkran Festival: Traditions, Tips, and Top Destinations
Songkran is Thailand’s most famous festival, marking the start of the traditional Thai New Year with nationwide water fights, cultural rituals, and family gatherings. Whether you’re planning to experience the exhilarating celebrations in Bangkok, the traditional ceremonies in Chiang Mai, or the beachside festivities in Phuket, this guide will cover everything you need to know…
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… Don’t get knocked down Jamie Prendergast says: Before crossing the road, look out both ways for bikes…then trams…then local pedestrians…then cars. Do this and you…
10 tips to help you plan your round the world trip
Planning a three day, week long or even two week trip is one thing, but there’s nothing quite as exciting as planning a round the world trip. As you do you soon realise that the world really is your oyster. But there are different things you need to consider before booking anything, ten of which…
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. Over on our Facebook page we asked you for your top Venice tips and here’s what you told us. Take a gondola ride John-Michael Page says: Go on a gondola, despite what you hear, they’re not that expensive, and a…
Prague Tips and Travel Advice – How to Make the Most of the Czech Capital
Prague is one of the most popular backpacker destinations in Europe, and with so much to do, it’s not really a surprise. Instead of just listing the best things to do, we decided to ask our Facebook community for some of their best Prague tips and travel advice. Here’s what they told us: U Fleků Brewery…
How to spend 5 days in Berlin, Germany
Day 1 – Break the divide As we all know, Berlin was divided between east and west until the infamous Berlin Wall was metaphorically torn down in 1989. When it was torn down, some of the social differences between both sides were demolished with it. Both sides have been rebuilding itself since, the Eastern side doing…
Top Barcelona tips – an insider travel guide to the Catalan capital
Barcelona is a popular destination for visitors to Spain all year round. This beautiful city is full of great things to do and don’t forget you can book hostels in Barcelona from our great selection. Over on our Facebook page we asked you for your best Barcelona tips. Here’s what you told us: Visit the Sagrada Familia Flor Cubero says: Sagrada…