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How to Travel Around the World for $418. “I have to tell you sir, this is easily the most ridiculous itinerary I’ve ever put together,” said the American Airlines operator the other night as I finalized plans for a worldwide adventure that would make Marco Polo blush. “Welp, that makes two of us!” I replied. And just like that, I had committed myself to almost nine months of international travel. Yes, that picture above is my actual itinerary. Beginning this January, I’ll start an epic journey that will take me across four continents, through at least nine countries, and into more than fifteen cities. Oh, and all of these flights are costing me a grand total of $418.36. Warning: I’m totally going to geek out on travel-hacking with this post, so if you have no interest in learning how to travel the world and visit awesome places for dirt cheap, check back in on Monday. This post is also quite lengthy at over 2500 words: grab some coffee, get comfortable, and let me show you how deep the rabbit hole of travel hacking goes. -Steve
Top 10 most Unique Hotels in the World Almost all five-star hotels provide their customers with world class luxury and much needed customer attention in exchange to any credit cards, especially the ones without a credit-limit. However, in this article we will be putting aside the luxury factor a bit and try to get a little more intimate with the uniqueness of the hotels location & operation and the intriguing creativity fueled into their designs which make them way better places to stay-in, even if you’re on a vacation or just looking for a place to stay while you’re in the city. I’ve used my own discretion to choose between the hotels that would give anyone a pleasant stay and a unique experience at the same time so, some of the more famous ‘’unusual hotels’’ may have been omitted from the list just because those hotels are just downright ugly and personally, I think they are bizarre and I don’t see why would anybody want to waste their money on them. 10. The Caves Resort, Jamaica 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1.
Top 10 Eastern European getaways For years Eastern Europe was the undiscovered half of the continent - but things have changed. The diverse highlights of Eastern Europe are now drawing travellers by the trainload. Here are our top 10 Eastern European getaways. 1. Julian Alps, Slovenia The Julian Alps form Slovenia's dramatic northwest frontier with Italy. 2. Pin this image Image by borntosnore In the 1990s Sarajevo was on the edge of annihilation. 3. Of all the Adriatic islands, Mljet (Meleda in Italian) may be the most seductive. 4. The Orheiul Vechi Monastery Complex, carved into a massive limestone cliff in this wild, rocky, remote spot is unquestionably Moldova's most fantastic sight. 5. Pin this image Image by david__jones Today's Tallinn fuses the medieval and the cutting edge – an intoxicating mix of ancient church spires, shiny skyscrapers, cosy wine cellars, sun-filled town squares, bike paths to beaches and forests – and a few Soviet throwbacks for added spice. 6. 7. 8. 9. Pin this image Image by Adrián Pérez 10.
Top ten hostels in Europe Staying in a hostel in Europe is a rite of passage for budget-conscious travelers making their way around the continent. This is particularly the case for budget-conscious younger travelers. Here are ten hostels across Europe that either receive particularly high user-review grades or are notorious enough in one or another way to be noteworthy. St. Långholmen, Stockholm, Sweden. Good Bye Lenin, Krakow, Poland. Balmers, Interlaken, Switzerland. Meininger, London, United Kingdom. Oops! Hostel Archi Rossi, Florence, Italy. Kadir's Tree Houses, Olympos, Turkey. The Pink Palace, Corfu, Greece. Hotel 4 Youth, Berlin, Germany. (Image: foilman / Flickr) Filed under: Europe, Turkey, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
30 Unusual Things And Places You Won't Believe Existed In India Travelling in India is like a roller-coaster ride, thrilling and unforgettable. India has something to offer to every traveller: scenic beauty, beaches, mountains, fauna, adventure sports, luxury hotels, historical monuments, a cultural treat for all the senses... The experience will leave you a little exhausted; because in every moment, there's so much to live. If you think you've seen everything there is to see, you couldn't be more wrong. India isn't called Incredible India for nothing. This wonderful land is riddled with more mysteries and astonishing things than Alice or Dorothy could ever have imagined. Sometimes uncanny and sometimes uplifting, India is full of surprises. 1. Somewhere in Pune, in a quaint little hamlet called Shivapur, lies the Hazrat Qamar Ali Darvesh that has a magical story to tell. 2. A cloak of mystery shrouds Mayong, better known as the Land Of Black Magic, a village 40 kms from Guwahati city, close to Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary. Source 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
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Top 10 Must-See Design Destinations in The World If you’re daydreaming about your next vacation, and looking for something a little off the beaten path, why not consider embarking on a global design tour? The world is full of inspiring destinations for travelers looking for a recharge, and you only need to do a bit of googling to plan a unique design vacation. Come along with Inhabitat for a brief tour of our favorite design destinations around the globe – from scuba diving to an amazing underwater art installation in Mexico to jetsetting to an ultra-modern designer hotel that towers over NYC’s iconic High Line park and meandering through the world’s largest wooden structure, which recently rose in Seville. Read on for 10 of our favorite, must-see design destinations! Parc Güell, Barcelona, Spain Barcelona’s Parc Güell is a 100-year-old architectural and horticultural masterpiece by the city’s master architect, Antoni Gaudi. The High Line and Standard Hotel, New York City Las Pozas Sculpture Garden, Xilitla, Central Mexico
Volunteer Vacations - Ecotourism Volunteer Vacations The personal benefits of vacations are well-known: They can reduce stress, rekindle relationships and rejuvenate you physically. But your vacation can also benefit the world around you. Across the country and around the world there are opportunities to study the environment and preserve the landscape with Volunteer Vacations. "The key to a successful Volunteer Vacation is being realistic about your desire and abilities," says Doug Cutchins, one of the authors of Volunteer Vacations. Being realistic about what you'd like to get out of the trip will certainly decrease your chances of winding up in a tent for 10 days dreaming of running water. Think about what areas and subjects are important to you: Do you want to study climate change in the Arctic or preserve the campground you and your family love? Cutchins suggests asking about the demographics of others on the trip with the host organization.