In the year of 1999 I traveled Europe on a guide book called "Lets go". Funny enough I wanted to try something different than the so called "Bible for travelers" or, ... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-07-18 09:34:47
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Centro di Educazione Ambientale Porto Venere is based on a hill, overlooking Porto Venere´s marina and the stunning beautiful colored buildings. Like the five villages of Cinque... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-07-17 05:39:26
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There are usually a few things that happen on every trip that are unexpected, unplanned, and totally unbelievable. My trip to the Aran Islands was just such a trip. A quick ferry boat ride from the... Read More
Posted by: wizard on 2008-07-07 17:43:44
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I have began the journey for something I have thought about for a long time.  Now is just me trying to do research.  Is this just a pipedream?  There is no telling.  Where to... Read More
Posted by: Kimee129 on 2008-07-06 10:42:11
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Pubcrawl in Florence Now, there is an easy way to find pubs and bars in Florence without having to search the whole evening and night. Doing the pub crawl offered by Brian and John,... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-07-01 07:21:39
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Backpacking, how have you changed. Thinking back some years, I start to remember my first trips as a backpacker. Entering a community so unique, you actually were proud telling others that... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-06-29 10:14:50
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Academy Hostel Florence Via Riacasoli 9 50100 Firenze Tel. +39 055 2398665 www.academyhostel.eu Staying at the Academy Hostel in Florence, it is very hard to find... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-06-28 06:33:30
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Plus Florence Hostel Via Santa Caterina Alessandra 15, Florence, Italy www.plusted.com The Plus Florence Hostel is a newly opened Youth Hostel, a 15 minute walk from the main... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-06-26 07:08:48
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I arrived just in time for my guided hike i booked.   It was a beautiful day, perfect for hiking on the glacier, not wet or hot where ice can melt and rocks or ice chunks can fall. ... Read More
Posted by: nbehm2488 on 2008-06-13 08:03:03
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Traveling Europe and try to safe money on your journey? The following tips with links to websites should help. In times of Ryan Air, Easy Jet and other budget airlines, there is one... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-06-06 11:53:20
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From check-in to the moment you are going to leave this hostel, you will feel welcome and find a very clean and spacious place. Wheel chair access and special rooms and bathrooms for... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-06-06 04:25:01
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Only Cash Payment and its downside at hostels. Going through websites of hostels all around Europe and their booking websites, you will find more and more telling you that when you check in... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-05-04 12:59:49
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Upon arrival at the Ostello Gallo D’Oro the traveler feels welcome. No rush at the check in and you are greeted with a small bottle of water or a cup of coffee, guess depending how tired you... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-05-02 12:19:08
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Rude Hostel, polite Traveler, new Friend Did it happen to you that you booked a 6 bed dorm at a hostel in a major city and payed a bit more just to avoid staying in a 10 or even 12 bed... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-04-30 07:21:22
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Pasta for 260 Euro Just came the news. 8 Japanese tourists had each one plate of pasta and one soda, the owner of the restaurant in Pisa/Italy charged them 260 Euro (about 406$US). The... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-04-30 06:56:43
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For those who like to find out what a hostel is, and for those who like to find out more about traveling and backpacking, the following links are interesting.... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-04-30 05:47:44
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Backpacking: Diversity and Change Erik Cohen The Faculty of Social Sciences, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem Backpacking, a relatively little studied form of tourism, is a... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-04-30 05:39:42
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Hostels, why do I pay more (or less) than my room mate? I am sitting here in a hostel in Florence in Italy and after spending a few minutes close to the reception, I am asking myself, how... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-04-30 05:25:51
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WHAT TRAVELING IS ALL ABOUT OR, POUCHED EGGS AND LENTILS So, what’s that traveling all about? I mean, why do we do it? Why do we strap more that 40 pounds of luggage, squeezed... Read More
Posted by: opbworld on 2008-04-19 06:56:57
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CHEAP PLACE TO STAY IN BERLIN GERMANY -HOSTELS AND BUDGET HOTELS ACCOMMODATION Berlin is the capital of Germany, the largest city in the country and a popular leisure and... Read More
Posted by: zapman on 2007-12-23 16:02:27
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Hello.... well,m an engineering student in india. I would like to share my experiences stayin in hostel.For me hostel is de other name for heaven... here no one is there to ask me questions like... Read More
Posted by: raj_basu on 2007-10-24 11:50:49
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September 2nd, 2007: When my roommates in the Helsinki hostel learned that I was going to Russia, they all said, "Oh my God, why are you not panicking?  You know any... Read More
Posted by: otter_abby on 2007-10-13 12:03:45
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August 30th, 2007 In order to fly from Boston to Helsinki, I had to transfer in Reykjavik and Stockholm. While waiting in Reykjavik, I had so much time to kill that I wrote postcards... Read More
Posted by: otter_abby on 2007-10-13 11:55:10
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