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Top 10 things to look for when booking a hostel

6/30/2013

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1. Location, location, location
Location is always the big one, when you’re searching for the right hostel. There’s nothing worse than arriving to a city and ONLY then realizing that your hostel is in some far outskirts of where you actually wanted to be.

2. Public transportation
It can also be a huge headache when you realize your hostel is 30+ minutes walking from the closest train or bus stop. For all of you backpackers who are traveling mostly by foot, make sure there’s public transportation near your hostel.

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Fight fear and jump

6/29/2013

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(Photo by © Brandon Elijah Scott / Eye & Pen)
“I will not die an unlived life. I will not live in fear of falling or catching fire. I choose to inhabit my days, to allow my living to open me, to make me less afraid, more accessible, to loosen my heart until it becomes a wing, a torch, a promise. I choose to risk my significance; to live so that which comes to me as seed goes to the next as blossom and that which comes to me as blossom, goes on as fruit.”  –Dawna Markova

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Trend spotting: ‘Cool’ cruises to chillier destinations

6/28/2013

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The word ‘cruise’ may conjure up images of lounging on sun decks, surrounded by nothing but bright blue, tropical waters. But what about sailing past towering white glaciers, witnessing humpback whales and the electric green lights of the Aurora Borealis?

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Top places to visit in Spain this July

6/28/2013

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Spain is one of my absolute favourite European destinations. Sun, amazing food, great cultural attractions, stunning beaches - what more could you possibly want? Of course, what exactly you get varies depending on whereabouts you decide to go; so, I've put together a quick guide to the top places to visit this July.

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Top islands for all inclusive breaks

6/28/2013

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The idea of heading off to an island getaway is something that appeals to everyone, and once you've reached your tropical paradise you'll certainly want to get the most out of it. To do so, you're best off going for an all inclusive break, as this will remove all the hassle from organising and paying for things after you've arrived, allowing you to simply unwind and have a great time.

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Off the beaten track in Burma

6/28/2013

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Burma has a great reputation for its culture-filled cities, which house a plethora of historic sites. While I definitely think these are well worth a visit, I reckon its rural areas are equally amazing. My perfect itinerary would combine elements of the two, but for the purposes of this blog, I'm going to focus on some of the very best rural destinations to explore.

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