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Cheap Paris Hostel Guide

Ah Paris. Notre Dame; Montmartre; The Louvre; The Seine; The Champs Elysees. Few cities conjure up the spirit and romance of city breaks better than the French Capital. And few cities break the bank balance in such a violent manner. For all its unargua... Read >

Top 10 Things to avoid in London

The British capital is a great place to visit and any of the London hostel will be full of budget travelers looking to have a great time in the city. Nevertheless, there are a few things visitors should try to avoid doing when visiting the capital. ... Read >

Spending the Festive Season in Australia’s Biggest Cities

Australia goes for Christmas and New Year in a big fashion. It's the country's principle holiday season, and consequently most of the city takes time off from work and school to enjoy a few days of family fun towards the end of December. Both Sydney... Read >

Backpacking in Shanghai

Shanghai is easily one of the most popular cities in China for backpackers across the globe. Every year, a large number of budget travelers and backpackers arrive in the city to experience China to the fullest. And rarely do they leave disappointed. Ge... Read >

Backpacking in Istanbul

Always beguiling and often bewildering Istanbul is as heady as it is wondrous. This massive city (somewhere between 13 and 19 million people are believed to live here) bridges the gap between Europe and Asia, both geographically and culturally. For the ... Read >

10 Tips on How to Do Prague on the Cheap

1. Stay in a Hostel. Prague youth hostels provide cheap, friendly, and exceptionally comfortable accommodation for the incoming backpacker. The days of sterile and scary budget accommodation are over: for example, Sir Toby's Hostel is a hostel Prague ... Read >

Top Tips for Backpacking in Warsaw on the Cheap

For backpackers who like rough diamonds, Warsaw is an absolute gem. This is a city that genuinely rewards concerted exploration; it's the type of place that, once it's grabbed you, very rarely relinquishes its grip as it takes you down unexpected and ev... Read >

Best Places to Visit in Washington DC

Washington DC - or simply DC, as it's commonly known - is like no other place on earth. This is the capital of America, arguably the world's foremost superpower, and from its corridors and offices history-making decisions are made. Yet unlike most capital... Read >

Backpacker's Guide to Tallinn

Backpacking in Tallinn Tallinn is only just now being discovered as a backpacker's destination, which is pleasantly surprising, as while this city has been free of Soviet rule and hence open to visitors since 1991, the lack of people who have been here... Read >

What to do and where to stay in Paris

Paris knows how to do a city break. Whether you stay for a couple of days or a few weeks, your itinerary will not suffer in the slightest. The Louvre, the Sacre Coeur, Notre Dame and the Pompidou centre are just a handful of landmarks the chic city has to... Read >

10 Things to do in San Francisco

One of the most visited cities in California is San Francisco, which is unsurprising, really, as this is a city known the world over for its fun-loving attitude, and the number of things to see and do here. For backpackers in particular, San Fran proves a... Read >

Backpacking in Vienna

The historically and culturally rich city of Vienna is a gem in the already glittering crown of Europe. Once a Roman defensive spot against Germanic tribes, Vienna is today the capital of Austria and a city that is immensely popular among budget travelers... Read >

Backpacking in Los Angeles: Tips to find good hostels

Located in California, Los Angeles - affectionately referred to as the City of Angels - is the second largest city in the United States. One of the most happening cities on the planet, this is a place that has an immense amount to offer to the backpacker ... Read >

Istanbul Backpackers Guide

There is no other city in the world that is as culturally diverse and uniquely located as Istanbul. Situated on either side of the strait between the Black Sea and the Marmara Sea, it's interesting location has made Istanbul a coveted destination for back... Read >

14th of July Celebrations in France

Every year, the 14th of July marks a very special occasion in French history. This is Bastille Day: the day when, in 1789, the infamous Bastille Prison was stormed by angry mobs agitating against the King's heavy-handed rule. The 14th of July is thus sy... Read >