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Travel Trend: 5 Star Hostels - Eco-friendly Design Hostels to socialize

Travel Trend: 5 Star Hostels – Eco-friendly Design Hostels to socialize

Have you ever heard of a 5 Star Hostel? Based on transparent criteria, hostels across Europe and all over the world are now awarded with 5 stars. Unlike the star based rating for Hotels, these stars are based on different criteria that represent the spirit and passion of the specific hostel-style accommodation.

This fresh generation of upscale hostels is the new way to travel your way around the…

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7 Things Only Someone Who Hiked the Lares Trek Would Understand

Trekking the Lares Valley is undeniably one of the top five adventures I’ve completed in life. Initially, I was unsure of whether it’d be better to hike the more popular Inca Trail or explore alternative treks. For me, it was really important to experience one-on-one culture and step away from the tourist crowds. I wanted to grow closer to nature while observing the everyday, untouched lives of…

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Delft After Summer

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Do you know Delft? Almost everyone knows Amsterdam, the capital city of The Netherlands. Probably, if you know this country a little better, you will also know there is this city called The Hague, and of perhaps you’ve heard of Rotterdam. But if you know Delft, then you are really into this country! It’s a small city of 100.000 citizens, but that also has its advantages.

Delft is more than…

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Unique Accommodation in Paris

Paris tops many top 10 lists of popular destinations in Europe. It’s not hard to see the French city’s appeal; a romantic stroll around (or climb up, if you’re athletic enough) the Eiffel tower, some retail therapy on the Champs-Élysées and a fabulous French dinner sound good to me. You need a few days to discover Paris so finding good accommodation is crucial. Why not find some cool unique…

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5 Amazing Tiny Islands

Summer in The Netherlands feels more like Autumn at the moment so we’ve indulged in browsing the web for tiny paradise islands in order to convince ourselves it is really still summer. We all know about the Maldives and Hawaii, but these tiny islands are just as pretty as the well known slices of paradise. If you are looking to escape to an island to get away from it all, check out these beauties:

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Beautiful Forgotten Architecture in Britain

If you’re into architecture you already know that some of the worlds most interesting structures can be found in Britain. But Britain holds so many hidden gems that are often overlooked. The good news is that this also means that you won’t have to beat the crowds to enjoy these historic sights. Take a look at this beautiful forgotten architecture in Britain: 1. Byland Abbey, North Yorkshire

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Unique Accommodation in Japan: Book And Bed

If you love books and you cannot get enough of reading in bed, this is the place for you. Book And Bed is a brand new hostel that will open in the Tokyo suburb of Toshima this September.

The place feels like a book shop/cool design library/book collector’s private stash. You can literally spend the night in a book case, since the beds are built in between racks of books.

This unique…

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Starry Sand Beach: This Beach is Made Out of Little Stars

We are used to gazing up to stars in the sky, but at this Japanese beach you can admire stars from under your feet. Iriomote Island in south Japan has a beach called Hoshizuna no Hama or “starry sand beach”.

This starry sand beach is actually made up of millions of tiny shells that were once one-celled organisms that live in the ocean. They are especially abundant on the beach after a typhoon…

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Stop What You're Doing and Check Out This Milkshake Cafe

Stop What You’re Doing and Check Out This Milkshake Cafe

Milkshake anyone? Forget about the boring strawberry/chocolate/vanilla options, dive into decadent ‘Freakshakes’ at Pâtissez:

The Salty Nutz is “A warm salted butter caramel shake. – completely slathered in smooth salty caramelly goodness – topped with vanilla bean whipped cream – stacked even higher with a wedge of house made pecan pie – finished with a cute sprinkle of butterscotch popcorn…

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Most Beautiful Beaches in Greece: A Tour of the Ionian Islands

The Ionian Islands are not the most obvious choice for most people that go to Greece. Santorini or Mykonos for example are much more famous because of the idyllic scenery. However, the Ionian islands (that consist of Corfu, Lefkada, Kefalonia and Zakynthos) are extremely beautiful and well worth a trip. Located to the west of Greece’s mainland and close to Albania and Italy, all of the islands…

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This is Supposed to be the Most Beautiful Island in the World

Okay, so the most beautiful island in the world … Maldives? Hawaii? Or maybe the Cayman Islands? We wouldn’t mind spending a few days (or weeks) at any of these islands but which is the most beautiful in the world? Well, here are pictures of it. According to Condé Nast Traveler readers the Philippines’s Palawan Island is the no. 1 island in the world:

Image credits: Flickr Pulencio CC BY 2.0

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Dreamy Camera Cafe

Dreamy Camera Cafe in South Korea is not your average cafe. Instead of enjoying a quick drink on the go, this cafe is meant to be a space for dreamers.

Owners Park Sung-hwan and his wife Kwak Myung-hee (both retired army pilots) envisioned a space “where anyone could share their stories and help out those who are struggling to discover or achieve their dreams”.

Park was always interested in…

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Unique Accommodation Amsterdam

Amsterdam is high on many people’s travel wish list, and rightly so. When you visit Amsterdam you’ll want to base yourself somewhere within easy reach of the highlights, but (affordable) hotels in the city centre are often run-of-the-mill and boring hotels that don’t really contribute to your overall Amsterdam experience. Unique accommodation in Amsterdam is actually not that hard to find, if you…

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Weird Extra's in High End Hotels

How does a sunshine butler sound? Or a pillow menu with 13 different options? What about a self-flushing toilet with a heated seat that will also give you a massage? These are just some of the weird extra’s that high end hotels are offering their guests to make their stay just that little bit more special.

Top hotels also lend their guests items that they ‘cannot live without’ during their stay.…

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Karavaki Restaurant

Overlooking the Aegean and typical white Greek houses accompanied by an amazing sunset; if you book at Karavaki Restaurant you know you’re in for a treat. But the surroundings are not the only thing that makes this restaurant worth a visit.

Karavaki Restaurant is part of the Vencia Boutique Hotel and can be visited throughout the day. However, we think the best time to visit is when the sun goes…

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Win: Fly1Above Tablet Pack

We all love to travel and to explore new places, but in order to do so one must first conquer the plane ride. Not to mention the jetlag that can highly impact the first days of your travels. Roger Boyd came up with the idea for Fly1Above, a drink that contains all the nutrients to help you stay healthy high in the clouds.

In 2001 Roger flew from Miami to LA when a passenger passed away on the…

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Selene Restaurant Santorini

Selene restaurant is one of the best restaurants for fine dining in Santorini. Selene was established in 1986 in Fira, but moved in 2010 to the medieval village Pyrgos. The restaurant is located at one of the highest points of the islands, offering amazing views while dining.

The interior is clean, but cozy and invites you to enjoy a classy summer dinner. Selene offers a variety of Greek and…

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