18th September 2009
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.
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03rd December 2008
Londoners enjoy eating out regularly and the city's famous multiculturalism means it's almost possible to try a different type of cuisine everyday! From Turkish to Thai, Russian to Brazilian, there is no end of choices available.
As a budget traveler s...
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03rd December 2008
There are many attractions to see and things to do in Edinburgh, but the downside is that some of those activities can be quite expensive. Visitors have to pay admission fees to most places of interest like Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace.
However...
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24th November 2008
As the global economic slowdown continues and recession starts to bite, many travelers are choosing to stay at home and put off their plans until a later date.
But Prague is one city where it is easy to get by on a shoestring and still have a great n...
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21st November 2008
A visit to New York can be expensive, as the glitzy city (like many such popular destinations around the world) has a high cost of living. However, having a drink at one of the Big Apple's stylish bars doesn't have to break the bank!
There are actual...
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29th July 2008
Stockholm's archipelago is one of the worlds most impressive. Comprised of over 30,000 islands, it can be an excellent place to spend part of a holiday in the Swedish capital.
Tourist can even stay in Stockholm hostels on some of the islands, some of...
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23rd June 2008
The former royal capital of Poland, Krakow remains at the heart of the country's cultural heritage and tradition. The busy university and thriving tourist trade create a lively cosmopolitan scene, making Krakow a great destination for a cheap city-break.
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23rd June 2008
Istanbul is unlike any other city in Europe - or Asia for that matter. It combines influences from two cultures, juxtaposing east and west, Christianity and Islam.
But although it straddles two continents, the city doesn't feel as disjointed as you mig...
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19th June 2008
The Costa del Sol, or sun coast, is a stretch of intermittent tourist-friendly towns, cities and beaches along the Mediterranean in the Andalucian region of Spain.
But from the eastern-most city of Malaga, to one of Europe's oldest cities Cadiz, the C...
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19th June 2008
The capital of Croatia is a lesser-known gem of the budget travel world. Both picturesque and packed full of exciting pockets of cultural activity, on a practical level, Zagreb also has its fair share of excellent and excellently priced Zagreb hostels.
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09th June 2008
The spiritual home of blues and jazz, Chicago is at the heart of America's Midwest and known for its picturesque skyline, which trails along Lake Michigan. A vibrant urban travel destination, Chicago is an immediate favorite for budget travelers.
Accom...
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06th June 2008
The ‘new Prague' of Eastern Europe, the cobbled streets of Krakow house more than the nostalgic cultural throng of local history and contemporary cafés. For Poland's capital and latest tourist sensation also boasts a mean nightlife that's up there with...
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28th May 2008
Some 118 islands make up this hopelessly romantic Italian travel Mecca and there are plenty of attractions that price-wise are beyond the majority of backpacker in their hostels in Venice. That said there are also a great many fantastic sights visitors ca...
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21st May 2008
During the months of September to May, backpackers and residents in Sydney, make sure they take time out to enjoy two of its greatest assets - its sunshine and immaculate beaches.
But with so much choice so close to the many hostels in Sydney, here's a...
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21st May 2008
Cuisine and a restaurant culture are France's bread and butter - or should you say toasted baguette and fois gras! - for there are few destinations in the world where fine dining figures so highly in the national consciousness.
For those fortunate enou...
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