Berlin is a haven for techno and minimal music lovers. The city is full of the best clubs and all the big name DJs have put in at least a few nights here. Visitors flock for the underground vibe – everything is just a little bit grimy and dark (in a good way!)…
20 of the most beautiful places to visit in Germany
A country of contrasts, Germany is a mix of age old traditions and forward thinking ideals. It it also filled with impossibly beautiful countryside, chocolate-box-pretty villages and perfectly preserved towns. An ideal winter or Christmas travel destination…
Top 10 of the best places to visit in New York for travel snobs
NYC is one of the top ten vacation destinations for most people. Of course, when you visit the Big Apple there’s much more to see than the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty. Here are some of these funky and alternative places…
Top 10 of the best places to meditate in Asia
If you’re looking for rest and relaxation Asia is a perfect travel destination. From the serenity of the Great Wall of China to the luscious confines of the Forbidden City…
Top 10 movies that make you want to travel
Last month, we listed ten movies that make you think twice about travel. This collection of films encouraged its watchers to stay the hell at home and firmly close their travel guidebooks behind them. On the other end of the scale, though, there are the movies that inspire people to start planning their holidays…
The pros and cons of couch surfing
When you tell someone that you’ll staying with complete strangers during your travels, you will instantly be met with a plethora of concerned looks that let you know your friends think you’re absolutely insane. And it is indeed possible that one has to be kind of insane to couch surfing – but that’s not necessarily a bad thing…
20 of the most beautiful places to visit in Egypt
One of the oldest tourist destinations in the world, Egypt and its collection of world-famous ancient sites and legendary national treasures have been wowing the crowds for centuries. Beauty is of course is subjective but Egypt isn’t short on places that could be considered very beautiful…
Top 10 cool and unusual restaurants in Tokyo
Japan is a magnificent mix of traditional values and advanced thinking. Where hot springs are just as popular as maid cafes. A place where working 16 hours a day, or dressing up as fictional character to escape reality, is absolutely normal…
Top 10 of the best cheap pubs in London
Aside from cheap London hostels, HostelBookers has quite a knack for sniffing out the best budget offerings around the world. Need a pint of the good stuff at a cheap London pub? You got it! North, south, east, west and central, check out their pick of the top 10 best pubs in London that can save you money…
Top 10 things to do in Bangkok – a local’s guide
Bangkok is like no other city in the world and I personally believe everyone should visit this city at least once in their lifetime. I’ve had the pleasure of living here teaching English for most of the last decade, using my experience to help you get a ‘real’ feel of the city, here are my Top 10 things to do in Bangkok…