Archive for February, 2008

Under canvas in Cornwall - some great Cornish campsites

If you are thinking about holidaying in the UK, then summer always seems to come first to Cornwall – probably because of its warm, southern position. Not only that, but the Cornish sea is famed for its good surfing. And if you really want a fun holiday, and to save money as well, you could […]

Hostel Celica, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Bizarrely, the Hostel Celica used to be a prison, but now it is one of the coolest hostels on the planet, in a strategic position near the Slovenian capital’s train station. Celica actually means “cell”, and the rooms are in fact comfortable minimalist cells. But don’t worry, they are not at all like real cells […]

The Backpack Guesthouse, Budapest, Hungary

There is nothing like being on the road and living out of your backpack for months on end to give you a pretty clear idea of what makes the ideal hostel. It even inspires some people to open their own hostel, and this is exactly what happened to Atilla and Bori after a mammoth backpacking […]