London hostel reviews – Trekker’s Hostel Highlights
Posted on Tuesday, December 30th, 2008
Greetings and salutations fellow travelers, during my recent excursions to London I had the opportunity to stay in a few hostels and also spent many hours visiting and touring a great number of others, the result being unbiased reviews written on 14 of these hostels.
Almost all of the places listed below are traditional hostels [...]
Astor Hyde Park in London – Trekker’s Hostel Highlights
Posted on Tuesday, December 30th, 2008
Located just down the way from the Natural History Museum in the area of Hyde Park, this newest Astor hostel, opened mid-2008, is quite impressive. Built in one of the older buildings along Queens Gate, no expense has been spared to restore the original details, including numerous stained glass windows, woodwork and even the molded [...]
Voyage of discovery aboard St Helena
Posted on Monday, December 29th, 2008
If your vision of cruising is one of large impersonal ships with cheesy entertainment and a clamour to eat at the Captain’s table, think again.
continue readingCelebrating Christmas around the world
Posted on Thursday, December 25th, 2008
Christmas is a time for getting together – spending time with loved ones, cooking and sharing food, and of course, the exchanging of gifts.
continue readingGlobal botanical holiday ideas
Posted on Wednesday, December 24th, 2008
Having green fingers doesn’t have to limit horticultural enthusiasts to their own gardens; with a whole world of possibilities available.
continue readingPrices at London pubs
Posted on Monday, December 22nd, 2008
There’s no getting around that London is expensive. At least when the British Pound is strong, this is one of the most expensive cities in the world for tourists. Some people who are planning their first trip here might be figuring out their budget, and if you are planning to spend a bit of time [...]
