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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To be honest, the hike from Porto Venere to Cinque Terre can be exausting. Depending how far you want to go, and on the amount of time you got, you could start in Porto Venere and end... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-07-17 06:05:09
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Like Cinque Terre, Porto Venere was made a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO in 1997. While the "5 Towns" of Cinque Terre obviously had a master plan for advertising all... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-07-17 05:43:12
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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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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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Hotel Helvetia Pisa Italy Via Don G. Boschi 31, PISA Italy Tel. +39 (0)50 55 30 84 Hotel Helvetia is one of the budget options in the otherwise very expensive town of Pisa.... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-06-26 11:57:12
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Hotel Touring Pisa Italy Via Puccini 24, 56125 Pisa, Italy Tel. +39 (0)50502148 www.hoteltouringpisa.com The Hotel Touring is a 3 star hotel less than 100 meters... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-06-26 11:45:21
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Relais Under The Tower B&B Via Santa Maria 165, Pisa Tel. +39 0505200231 www.hotelpisacentro.it The Relais Under The Tower Hostel is perfectly located only 100... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-06-26 11:36:08
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Pisa Tower Hostel After trying to make a reservation in person and nobody opened up (tried 3 times during the day) I called the number written on the door bell. The owner told me that there... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-06-26 11:18:16
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Hostel San Frediano, Via della Cavallerizza 12, Lucca, Italy Telephone +39-0583-469957 Fax +39-0583-461007 www.ostellolucca.it Dorms in 2008 at 18 Euro, Breakfast 3-6... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-06-26 10:46:04
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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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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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Watch out for pickpockets! Tips for travelers Sightseeing in some cities can be a very expensive experience. More, when you allow pickpockets to steal some or all of your valuables. The... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-05-05 06:56:55
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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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Walked down the street in Rimini at the Italian Adria coast and standing outside a shop selling different goods, I saw the shelf with red wine, including a bottle showing Adolf Hitler and the... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-05-04 11:12:00
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Budget travel in Italy Italy is one of the most popular destinations for backpacker, due to its history, artworks and architecture. It is also a country, where budget travelers have to... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-05-04 06:26:08
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I really would like to know, how many travelers take breath taking photos during their trips and they don't know that you can make money with them. Of course, it requires some work and time... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-05-02 13:01:33
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Traveling with a laptop is not easy. First, it is big and heavy, so you have to carry more weight. And, it is not always sure that the place you stay will have wifi so you can connect to the... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-05-02 12:31:14
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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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Rip-off Italy After I read the article in the newspaper about those Japanese tourists calling the police in a Pisa restaurant because they were charged 260€ for some pasta, I visited Pisa... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-05-02 11:44:27
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(Tribune Media Services) -- Just when I was getting used to the idea that a euro should cost $1.20, our dollar plummets 20 percent, and now a euro costs $1.50. Don't expect our dollar to recover... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-04-30 15:42:21
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Rude Hostel, polite Traveler, new Friend Did it happen to you that you booked a 6 bed dorm at a hostel in a major city and payed a bit more just to avoid staying in a 10 or even 12 bed... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-04-30 07:21:22
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Pasta for 260 Euro Just came the news. 8 Japanese tourists had each one plate of pasta and one soda, the owner of the restaurant in Pisa/Italy charged them 260 Euro (about 406$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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