The summer began like any other for me, I had been working a lot of hours in a new project for months and I was feeling quite worn out, but my hard work was paying off and the project was going well, I needed to let loose, recharge and come back with a fresh outlook and inspiration. A lot of people when they hear about backpackers, they think backpackers are a bunch of lazy young people and scroungers, I just want to let you know before I start, many backpackers are hard workers and are ...

  First I got my Taxi from Bangkok Airport; Bangkok is really cheap, it cost only few Baht for the ride to the Hotel, not as cheap as a Tuk Tuk though. I hooked up with friends of mine that were staying at a Bangkok Hotel very close to Siam Centre; it was a first for me to crash with somebody in Bangkok without paying for it, I am usually in one of the many hostels and budget hotels in Bangkok which are quite clean and cheap. So I crashed with them for few days then we headed to Chang Mai. ...

 Budget Travel-Hostels and cheap accommodation is the way forward, the youth of today want to travel to every corner of the world on a shoe string and they don't want to pay through the nose for accommodation when they get there. Travelling is the cool way to social network and the fun way to meet people from different backgrounds and cultures to share their experiences and swap stories. It enriches one's mind, tests and expands one's tolerance. Share your ...

 Night Clubs, Beer, Babes and a cheap place to crash, that's what care free backpacking and backpacking hostel accommodation means to me, it's an organised chaos (well kind of organised) and I love it. The fact you can almost do anything, within reason, for the few days you're staying is perfect, flirt, make one night special friends, and be as wild and daring as you want. One day I'm romancing my special friend, the next day I'm trying not to get my head ...

 Young, Carefree, & adventurous the World is your Oyster, Whatever! Who needs an oyster? I am Young, Carefree and the World is a giant Dorm room and I have an unlimited pass, well, it doesn't quite have the same impact or finesse, but it's the truth. With the ever growing number of cheap air fares and Budget Accommodation across the world, it seems like a no borders World. Only a few years ago it would have been impossible to have seen and experienced the amount of places that I have ...

 Too much beer, Bloody noses, Split lips, and a massive hang over that's what happens on most nights when I'm out with my mates. We don't look for trouble, it just seems to find us no matter what city we are in. Take for example the other night in Amsterdam, we were minding our own business having a couple of beers in a bar, chatting to some birds, not even smoking, I'm not in to all that! Then all of a sudden these guys come in and start screaming and shouting at us for No reason. ...

 The youth travel market is changing fast and growing day by day, its all about affordability, inexpensive and budget accommodation, when we say Budget we mean a clean and Affordable accommodations, youth hostels, bed and breakfast, guest house not run down dives. The youth of today are nimble and globally savvy, they know what they want and at what price. They want to be able to get up and go at the drop of a hat and not restricted by boundaries. ...

 Hi, Check this out....... I have been to loads of Booking Sites and stayed in Countless Hostels and Budget Hotels, This site is really  Wicked, there are a lot of things to make my life easier, the guides are cool, not long winded and written by... well not by people like me. they tell me what I want to know and don't beat around the bush. I love all the Hostels and hotels Descriptions everything is clear and the pictures let you know what your paying for, the map and directions are ...

 Changing Face of Hostels and Cheap Accommodation The youth and budget travel market demands more today than ever, the travellers are street wise and globally savvy, they know what they want and at what price. If you ask any young person what they want to do in life they probably wouldn't give you any sensible answer, but one thing they definitely know is they want to Travel the World and Visit as many places as possible before they settle down. There is a Can Do Travel ...

 Hostels or Cheap Youth Hostels  may not sound very glamorous, and for years it may not have been the best of Ideas, but this is the most common destination for the budget travellers and the youth of today when they travel.  If we take a closer look at Hostels and what they have to offer to the budget traveller of all ages and the youth of today, you can begin to see the benefits and what is encouraging so many people to stay in them. ...

 Path Less Traveled Traveling, visiting new places and experiencing different cultures and ways of life is all part and parcel of why we have the urge to travel. But as a whole people are not as adventurous as you would expect, summers are spend visiting the tried and tested old favourite destinations like London , Paris , Amsterdam Majorca, New York and Florida . There is nothing wrong with this; I am only trying to broaden the horizon and temp people with ...

 Hostels and Cheap Accommodation in London You would be hard pressed to find someone who hasn't heard of London and all the famous attractions like Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, London Eye, Tate Modern, The British Museum, Tower of London and Hyde Park or Trafalgar Square and Queue Gardens, in fact it's almost impossible. One of the most under estimated and least thought about sides of any visit to London is the Accommodation that you're going to ...

   Cape Town Accommodation a helping hand Cape Town is undoubtedly the premier city of South Africa , no visit to South Africa would be complete without a visit to Cape Town , to soak in the splendor of Table Mountain , the pristine beautiful sandy coastlines and the magnificent countryside offering a unique floral kingdom.  There are many places to see and visit, from shopping malls, flea markets, restaurants jazz cafes, theatres and glitzy ...

 Hassle Free Valentine’s day can be yours Valentine is almost upon us again…. It must be said that this is another yearly celebration that has grown to an unbelievably high importance in the calendar. If your a man and want a peaceful day, planning ahead is the key, but lets be honest the shops are jammed packed on February 14th with Men trying to purchase a meaningful gift in the last 10 Minutes before the shops close. On the other hand, women buy gifts weeks ahead and in ...

 Hostels have a variety of Accommodation you can choose from. There are Dorm Beds which are great if you're with a group of friends they are very cheap and you can all stay in the same Dorm, you may have to share the bathroom with other people, if you want some privacy or you are travelling with Family a Private Room with En-suite facilities is the perfect answer these room are slightly more expensive than the Dorm Beds but you have your own space and you are still able to use all the Hostels ...

 Here we are on this amazing place Planet Earth and do we really appreciate the magnitude and splendour of what is all around us? From the air we breathe, the water we drink to the natural marvels like The Great Barrier Reef, Niagara Falls, The Grand Canyon and Mount Kilimanjaro, not to mention all the Man made wonders such as the Pyramids, The Great Wall of China, Eiffel Tower and the Panama Canal. It is a sad but true fact that all these things are taken for granted and there is a ...

 Pack your bags, grab your passport, book your airline ticket and your off at the drop of a hat. The youth of today are nimble, globally aware, travel savvy and internet experts they know what they want and at what price they are willing to pay. Times have changed and the internet has opened the flood gates to worldwide accessibility and knowledge, you no longer have to have deep pockets to enjoy what the world has to offer. Unlike some of the older generation that prefers to plan a holiday ...

 Ever heard the saying "It's a small world"? Well let me tell you this. No matter what Continent, Country or City you live in, the world is on your door step, all you have to do is unlock the door and boldly step into a world of new experiences that are waiting for you. The key to your door is at your finger tips, the internet opens this door for you, go to any online Hostel Booking site like Hostels247.com and you are faced with a borderless worldwide selection of Hostels, Youth Hostels, ...

 Summer is finally here and the Sun is trying hard to shine and break through those clouds in the sky. What most of us wish for is a clear blue sky, lazy days on the beach, maybe the odd Monument or Museum  and no work for a couple of weeks, these are some of the ingredients to a perfect Summer Holiday. The right accommodation at a reasonable price is another major factor to an enjoyable Holiday and is one thing, unlike the weather, which is in our control. Ever spent hours and hours ...

 This summer has been a boom for Hostels, Cheap Hotels and budget accommodations, this is now without a doubt, the fastest growing sector in the travel market. The budget accommodation goes hand in hand with the growth in budget airline travel, if you buy a cheap air fair and end up staying in an expensive Hotel, the purpose of the cheap air fair is defeated. The key to budget travel is inexpensive prices and affordability. Here we are at the end of another busy summer, Europe ...

 The summer is over in London for now and the heat is gone but the fun will go on, we are now looking forward to autumn and winter. Summer was a boom in London even though it rained a couple of times, the fun was still flowing. Well another carnival has come and gone, and the hostellers are now heading to Munich for Oktoberfest. I am off myself to Prague for a while then I may check out Oktoberfest aswell. Happy travels! To Book your cheap accommodation go online for cheap deals

 Backpacking on a shoestring, is the cheapest way to travel the world, discover new and exotic places. The hard core Backpacker Hitch Hikes the World, off the beaten path, for months on end and carries all they need in their Backpack from Clothing, Maps and Sleeping Bag, they live on their wits, are street wise, careful with money, have an adventurous mind set and are willing to live on the bare minimum and have mastered the art of making friends quickly along the way, they crash in Hostel ...

 Hostels, youth hostels and budget hotels is the way forward if you want to save money, book online for the best deals. I booked my London Hostel accommodation online and I saved a lot of money booking my hostel, I used the money I saved to have a really good time in London, that is what it is all about, isn't it? I did a lot of sight seeing and took loads of pictures of famous sights like, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, London Eye, Changing of the Guards and Buckingham Palace and loads more. I ...

 London is a Vibrant 24 Hour City and one of the most famous cities in Europe and the World. London is a popular Leisure, Tourist and Business Destination and offers something for everyone Families, Travel Groups, Students, Backpackers, Independent travellers young and old, from the tourists sights such as, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, Madame Tussauds, Buckingham Palace, Changing of the Guards and tower of London to Covent garden theatre land with may ...

 Rocking Butt, I have found that Backpacking the Globe, going to new and exotic places, is great exercise. It keeps you fit, active and tones your body. All the walking round Monuments and Museums, Bicep curls with heavy cocktails, and the sprints to get the best place by the pool or beach in the mornings. All this hard work over the years, Travelling to different places, staying in hostels, budget hotels, bed and breakfast, Guesthouse, Lodgings and cheap backpackers youth hostels, has paid ...

 London January Sales and cheap London Hostels Accommodation, london is famous for many tourist attractions like Big Ben, Houses of parliament, Trafalgar Square, Tower of london, Lodon Eye and Buckigham palace. But if you are in london for Christmas and New Year and have saved a few pounds on your cheap hostels accommodation in London, one thing you can not miss is the january Sales. The January Sales are the perfect place to bag yourself a lot of bargains, from designer bags and shoes, to I ...

 Mothering Sunday, is the one day of the year that all mothers around the world have the day off and don’t feel guilty, from morning till night they are treated like queens and have there every need attended to. Well that is the theory. In reality the day hardly ever is as I described above. Most Mums are happy if they are just acknowledged on this special day. A card, chocolates, flowers or a small gift and a kind word can make your Mothers Day special for your Mum. To be honest ...

 Backpacking, The Only True Travel Social Networking Forum Backpacking to me is not only about going and travelling to new places, visiting famous landmarks and taking pictures, it’s also about the whole experience of backpacking. A major part of the Backpacking experience and what attracts such a diverse array of people to it, is socializing, swapping stories, making new friends and freedom of being in a new place.. Like most backpackers, when I arrive in a new Hostel ...

 No Country for Old Men Anticlimax Disappointment No Country for Old Men, a movie written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, otherwise known as the Coen Brothers, staring Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin and Javier Bardem. Adapted from the Cormac McCarthy novel, of the same name, recently the winner of 4 Academy Awards, Best Director, Best Picture, Best Screenplay Adapted and Best Supporting Actor. I watched this movie, No Country for Old Men, at my local Cinema, with high expectation, after all ...

 CHILDREN'S PESTA POWER TAKING OVER OUR LIVES I know what you are saying, what is “Pesta Power”? Well if you have children, nephews, nieces or even been around children you would have experienced this Pesta tactic first hand. With the increase in commercialisation of children’s products, children have become more demanding in what they want, advertising and hype of certain items have created a need in children’s minds for material things, that was never there in the ...

 The Perfect set of Nails Women around the world spend hours and hours trying to perfect the way their nails look, from acrylic wraps and false nails to nourishing hand creams, nail strengthening polish and vitamin supplements. The Ideal nails are seen as being not too long, beautifully curved and perfectly coloured. Every woman has her own idea of what their perfect set of nails should look like, but a good tip and great way to preserve your own nails is this. Stick to a rigid regime, ...

 Reading My Home Away From Home The Base For My First World Adventure Let me paint a picture for you; a Canadian university student goes to Reading University in the UK for the final year of her BFA.  Last September, I ventured out for what would be my longest stint away from home.  The flight was my first.  I’d never even been off the continent.  I’d heard varying accounts; sure the food was supposed to be shitty, as was the weather, but it was to be made up ...

 STEPHANIE SIGURDSON IS PROUD TO BE A DEMOCRAT It’s not the first time I have engaged in a political discussion about the ongoing US Election with Americans. But this is the first time I have had the pleasure, to meet one of the Delegates, in this case a Democrat Delegate, supporter of Barack Obama named Ms Stephanie Sigurdson, she was visiting London with her friend Mr Tom Crain. We met in a Mexican Restaurant, in Leicester Square the West End of London, we had an in depth ...

 Random Idiots, group of 3 Finish Guys in London, to chill out 3 impressionable, young guys, from Finland, Martti Massiheh, Otso Rantonen and Antti Pulli, spending some time in London after graduating from High school in Finland what better way to Celebrate graduation than  to Travel to the entertainment and cultural capital of Europe, London, England. Sight seeing, Art Galleries, Theatre and Concerts during the day, then at night hanging out in Leicester Square, Covent Garden and ...

 Hostel Film and Hostel Part II The Movie - Horror, Torture, Violence and Great Accommodation Hostel the Horror Movie, written and  directed by Eli Roth released in 2005, is arguably one of  the scariest movies of all time, with scenes of torture and violence, strong sexual content and language and drug use, it is certainly not for the faint hearted or easily upset or scared. The Sequel Hostel Part II was released on June 2007 and is equally, if not more scary than the original ...

 My Spanish Mishap, Part I - La Rambles Barcelona where my Bag was Stolen It happens to the best of us and you hear about it all the time.  For me, it happened as I sat in a restaurant off La Rambles on the last day of my 5 day trip.  I was there with two American girls I’d met at university in England.  We were just finishing a glass of wine when I was asked to double check our flight time.  Our stay in Barcelona had been eventful and fun but we were all excited ...

 My Spanish Mishap, Part 2 - Never Loose Faith Tip #3: My mother has always told me never to put all my eggs in one basket.  Likewise, never keep all of your money in one spot just in case someone decides to steal from you.  For me, I kept my extra cash in my boot.  This would prove to be my salvation.  After searching a 6 block radius in hopes of finding my discarded bag, I gave up.  Limping up to the top of La Rambles with blisters on my heels, I sat miserably ...

 My Spanish Mishap, Part 3 - My Unplanned Trip To Madrid The following morning, with the help of the hostel worker at the front entrance, I set off for the consulate.  I thought my adventure would end shortly, but I was mistaken.  I wasn’t planning on going home for the holidays; I was at university in England.  Instead, I’d planned on meeting my family for a while in the UK, traveling to Ireland with them and then had flights and hostels booked with a friend from ...

 My Spanish Mishap, Part 4: Concluded - Always Book Your Hostel Ahead Of Time Tip # 6: If you know where you are going, find an internet café and book a hostel ahead of time!  I found my way to the Madrid airport.  I was reluctant to leave.  I’d met many wonderful people in the city and wanted more time to explore.  But I was three days late returning to England.  I had to contact friends I was supposed to have been staying with there and I was eager to ...

 Travel, Hostels Accommodation, Partying & Having Fun Thats what Backpackings is all about 5 intrepid backpackers from Australia, Steven, Trent, Deano, Juned and Tim on a 5 month long trip backpacking around UK, Europe and beyond. The main aim of their trip is to party and have fun in as many cities and places as possible within 5 months before heading back to Australia. Currently the guys are enjoying London, Leicester Square, Covent Garden and all that London has to offer the party ...

 List of Countries in Western Europe, the Capital Cities and some of the major cities in Western Europe. All of these Western European Countries and Cities are top Business, Holiday, Travel and Cultural destinations. To Book Hostels & Budget Hotels Click the buttom Below to Book. Western Europe has many Traditions and Cultures unique to each country and city, the people of Western Europe speak Hundreds of Languages and any visitor to Western Europe can expect a warm welcome no ...

 List of the Countries in Africa, the Capital cities and major cities in Africa. All of these African Countries and Cities are top Business, Holiday, Travel and Cultural destinations. To Book Hostels & Budget Hotels click the Button below. Africa has many Traditions and Cultures unique to each country and city, the people of Africa speak Hundreds of Languages and any visitor to Africa can expect a warm welcome no matter which country or city they choose to visit. Africa has a ...

 Tips and Ideas to make your Travel Planning easy and Hassle Free Today, travel can be a hectic, stressful, & tiresome experience – the opposite of why one decides to go on holiday. Here is a series of travel tips and insights intended to make your journey smoother and more trouble free. They’re organized in sections which explore the various aspects of travel ranging from choosing a destination, to planning an itinerary, booking flights and accommodations and navigating your ...

 Hagen-Dazs is not just a girls best friend but a mans best mate to keep the girls happy. Now days to have fun and hang out with friends in Leicester Square in London,  does not have to mean getting drunk and going clubs. There are a lot of alternatives one of them is Hagen-Dazs Restaurant Leicester Square. Haagen-Dazs flagship store in Leicester Square, London is a whole new experience of ice cream indulgence and social networking; Hagen-Dazs Leicester Square has become one of the ...

 Lower Fuel Costs Equal Lower Air Fares – We Wish Airlines for months now have been increasing their Air fare almost through the roof and charging customers for everything they can lay their hands on, from Fuel surcharges, checking in Luggage fees, Charging for Pillow and Blankets to Paying for Drinks and food. Their excuse has been the high cost of fuel. Now the cost of Crude Oil is dropping, the question is, when are the Airlines going to decrease the prices of their fares to ...

 What to do and How to get around in London by Viajeguy London is a world class city with a myriad of things to see and do. It matters not if you are a first time visitor or a returning veteran; there is always something new to do in London. The following suggestions should help you to get the most out of your own London visit. Be flexible when you visit London. Arrive with a list of places to visit and things to do, but don’t come with a rigid itinerary. Be prepared to juggle ...

 Unbundling is not all bad by Viajeguy Unbundling is the airlines’ latest attempt to retrench & redefine their business model in the face of rising fuel costs and a sagging world economy which in turn creates a cash hemorrhage amongst beleaguered airlines. Unbundling ( also called a la carte pricing ) both reduces/eliminates services ( such as free meals or snacks ) and it creates additional fees ( for checked baggage charges, in-flight beverages, & redeeming FF miles ). ...

  Blame Ourselves for the Housing Bubble America's financial and economic woes continue to mount and multiply. With them, so too do the woes of the global economy. The US government takeover of mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is followed by the bankruptcy of finance giant Lehman Brothers during which time Treasury secretary Paulson assures that the United States government is not going to bail out failing companies. Two days later, the US government rescues insurance giant AIG ...