Design Hostel in Stockholm: Skanstulls Vandrarhem

When you hear hostel in Stockholm – the first thing which comes to mind is the Jumbo Jet Hostel. I admit it’s pretty cool but the Skanstulls Vandrarhem Designer Hostel is way more appealing to me. It’s much cozier and in the city … closer to all the sights.

Stay in a hostel with a hotel standard for budget price! Skanstulls hostel is a newly opened hostel, centrally located in Södermalm in Stockholm, only a block from Skanstulls subway station. Stockholms nightlife, with cafés, bars and restaurants is just around the corner in the area called Sofo. Also free pasta, coffee and tea (if available)

More info: Design Hostel Stockholm

Charming Fisher Town in Italy: Portofino

I’d say Portofino looks more than charming. This video really want to make me book tickets and a hotel in Portofino this instance.

$5 off Hostel Deal

I love deals and today we can all score an extra $5 off for 2010 budget travels.

When you book 2 nights or more in any of the cities listed above, you will be rewarded with $5 off your next booking! $5 credit valid for 30 days from your original booking.

Starts at 9 am GMT only on January 12th!

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Visit Havana

I have to get to Havana asap before things change too much. Time is ticking.

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Luggage Locator

Especially fun is the fact that you can record a personal message. Also great for travel pranks :)

Easily locate your bag from the sea of look-alike luggage. Simply press the button on your remote and the locator on your bag will light up (6 flashing LEDs!) and your prerecorded message will play for 30 seconds continuously. You'll be able to hear it up to 45 feet away!

More info: Luggage Locator

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Ultimate Travel Power Converter

Emm – Ok! More than you can possible ask for in my opinion!

This is the palm-sized device that provides power and plug adaptation for over 150 countries worldwide. It automatically detects incoming voltage up to 2,000 watts (and 240V), converts it to 120-volt AC power, and covers countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas and Caribbean, and Australia. Best for small appliances such as travel hair dryers, travel steamers, and compact irons, the plug configures to fit a variety of international sockets.

More info: 150 Country Travel Converter

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Luxury Low Budget Hostel in Berlin

And I though the hostel “36 Rooms” is the best choice when staying in Berlin. Check out this spanking new Grand Hostel which doesn’t look and feel like a hostel at all. And yet … you are still just paying hostel prices. The new number one hostel in Berlin! And I love the fact that they rent bikes.

Accommodation Information

In the Grand Hostel Berlin you will find 32 rooms styled in a manorial way. There are beautiful "Sleeping Salons" of up to 5 persons and cozy single bed rooms. We offer community bathrooms and also en-uite double rooms.

All rooms feature lockable cupboards, a key card system and every bed has its own reading lamp. There is free use of W-LAN through out the building and a snug lounge area. We also have some bedrooms and bathrooms with disabled access. All our rooms have separate beds, no bunk beds.

Location Information

The hostel is situated in the middle of Berlin adjacent the Landwehrkanal (waterway). The suburbs Kreuzberg and Mitte meet here. You can either go to the Bergmannkiez with its noble buildings and their stylish courtyards or to Potsdamer Platz – the new Mitte of Berlin, or the multicultural area in SO 36 or to Checkpoint Charly in the Friedrich Street. Here you are in the center of everything by foot or by bike!

Book here: Grand Hostel Berlin

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