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Cheap "Hostels" in Dublin, Ireland
The Four Courts is located right in the heart of central Dublin, on the Liffey. It's the first hostel I ever stayed in so it really stands out in my …
Cheap "Nightlife & Entertainment" in Rome, Italy
Bars in Rome...if you are traveling overseas to get a feel of the culture, to dive in and act like you've lived there all your life, then stay away fr…
Cheap "Hotels & Accommodations" in Rome, Italy
Your best bet for cheap accomodation in Rome is a hostel. They're all over the place and most are actually very nice. You can stay pretty much where…
Average priced "General Tips & Advice" in Cairo, Egypt
There's a ton to do around Cairo, just very little to do IN Cairo...you can go to one of the resort towns on the Red Sea, but that's if you like sun a…
Free! "General Tips & Advice" in Cairo, Egypt
The weather in Cairo is actually really nice all year round. Unlike in the south, it really doesn't even get into the 100's (F) in the summer. For t…
Average priced "General Tips & Advice" in Jerusalem, Israel
I have to start by saying that you need to stop listening to the news about Israel and the Middle East. They will tell you whatever you want to hear …
Average priced "Sights & Attractions" in Rome, Italy
We really shouldn't link this with Rome, although it's right there. In reality, it's a whole separate country! Plan for a whole day in the Vatican, …
Cheap "General Tips & Advice" in Amsterdam, Netherlands
For traveling Europe, you need to start by buying a guide book. I recommend Lonely Planet or Let's Go for backpackers. The other books are for high …
Cheap "General Tips & Advice" in Vienna, Austria
There's plenty to see in Vienna, Austria. For starters, I would not avoid the "touristy" areas just because they are labeled as such, people do go se…
Free! "Nightlife & Entertainment" in Nice, France
Nice is not a terribly big town, and this somewhat limits the amount of things there is to do. However, Nice is a very beautiful town at night. Even…
Very cheap "Restaurants, Cafes & Food" in Cairo, Egypt
Okay, I have to talk about a GREAT Egyptian dish that Egyptians love. This dish, kushary, can be found in any one of a million little hole in the wal…
Cheap "General Tips & Advice" in Paris, France
When traveling through Western Europe, the train is the absolute hands down best way to get around. Be sure to get a Eurail pass for your travels, as…
Cheap "Nightlife & Entertainment" in Rome, Italy
I'm sure you'll hear about the "great clubs" in Rome, and how dancing and drinking beer is the thing to do, but I beg to differ. That's considered a …
Cheap "General Tips & Advice" in Prague, Czech Republic
Feel free to check out my review on Prague Castle, but I will turn this into a general review of the city. Be sure to take half a day to check out th…
Cheap "Sights & Attractions" in Prague, Czech Republic
Prague Castle is a must see! It's very easy to spend half a day there because there's so much to see. It's where the President lives today. Enterin…
Expensive "Sights & Attractions" in New York, New York, USA
Wow! There's so much to see in New York that this little review won't do much justice. You may want to start by just walking around the city. Head …
Free! "General Tips & Advice" in Madrid, Spain
Madrid is known for some great museums that house some great works of art from Picasso and Dali. However, if you're not into that kind of thing, wher…
Average priced "General Tips & Advice" in Venice, Italy
Venice itself is great for at least a full day. There is plenty to see and finding your way around will keep you busy. Unless you're great at gettin…
Cheap "Sights & Attractions" in Dublin, Ireland
Cahir Castle is a bit of a drive from Dublin, but that will give you a chance to enjoy the green countryside. Ireland is green everywhere, and it is …
Average priced "General Tips & Advice" in Luxor, Egypt
When my fiancee and I were in Egypt, we had decided that we wanted to see southern Egypt but we didn't know the best way to get around. As we researc…
Cheap "Sights & Attractions" in Saqqarah, Egypt
Although the pyramids in Giza are the most well known in Egypt, there are other pyramids in that very area that are often overlooked. One such locati…
Cheap "General Tips & Advice" in Giza, Egypt
Now I don't know about you, but when I think of the Egyptian desert, I think of camels as well. So, when I knew I was traveling to Egypt, I knew that…
Average priced "Sights & Attractions" in Jerash, Jordan
Upon entering the ancient city of Gerasa (Jerash), one of the first things that will catch your eye among the ruins is the impressive and well-kept hi…
Cheap "Hotels & Accommodations" in Madaba, Jordan
This is the place to be in Jordan! After a long day of traveling from the south of Jordan to the north, dealing with a taxi driver that spoke no engl…
Average priced "Sights & Attractions" in Suweimah, Jordan
This reviewer had the opportunity to drive the entire length of the Dead Sea to see how magnificent it really is. I noticed, though, that until you r…
Average priced "Hostels" in Wadi Rum, Jordan
It's hard to give this place ratings...because it has to be something you want to do! Surely camping in the desert in tents is not super clean...but …
Expensive "Sights & Attractions" in Aqaba, Jordan
The Red Sea has some very beautiful, crystal clear water and is brimming with underwater life. While this reviewer hears that the water is just as be…
Cheap "Hostels" in Jerusalem, Israel
When in Jerusalem, there's no better place to stay in the Old City, and your options can be rather limited. You see, a majority of the Old City is on…
Average priced "Hotels & Accommodations" in Tiberius, Israel
Although I have seen it spelled different ways in the latin alphabet, tzimer is the spelling I will use here. A tzimer is something a bit like a log …
Average priced "Sights & Attractions" in Jaffa, Israel
This ancient city is a beautiful 30 minute walk along the Mediterranean Sea from the bustling city of Tel Aviv. During this stunning walk, you can fe…
Free! "Sights & Attractions" in Auschwitz, Poland
Honestly, I hate to even list this as a sight or an attraction, because it's so much more than that. It's an experience you'll never forget. Whether…
Cheap "Hostels" in Bratislava, Slovakia
I'll never forget this place. After the hike from the train station to the city centre, it was nice to come to this place at the end of our journey. …
Average priced "Hotels & Accommodations" in New York, New York, USA
This hotel is located on the southwest side of Manhattan, right on Broadway and, being close to the subway, allows easy access to all of New York City…
Cheap "Sights & Attractions" in Kinderdijk, Netherlands
When I think of the Netherlands, I think of the Dutch. When I think of the Dutch, I think of windmills. When I think of windmills, I think of Kinder…
Cheap "Hostels" in Salzburg, Austria
One of the few hostels in Salzburg, this hostel is about a 15 minute walk from the train station but is beautifully located in the city of Salzburg. …
Cheap "Sights & Attractions" in Rome, Italy
This often overlooked site in southern Rome is, in the reviewer's opinion, one of the best in the city. These catacombs, dating back to the 2nd centu…
Cheap "Hostels" in Lucerne, Switzerland
From the moment I arrived in Switzerland, I knew there was something special about it. The people at the train station were great in directing me to …
Cheap "Sights & Attractions" in Bath, England, UK
For those that do not know, the city of Bath was so named because of the Roman baths that remain in the middle of the city. After the Romans conquere…
Cheap "Hostels" in London, England, UK
I've been to London several times and I always find myself coming back here. It may be because it was the first place I stayed at in London, but they…
Very cheap "Sights & Attractions" in York, England, UK
At dusk, out of one of the oldest buildings in town emerges a shadowy figure, dressed completely in black. In clothes of old, you begin to wonder if …
Average priced "Sights & Attractions" in Inverness, Scotland, UK
A visit to the Inverness and Loch Ness area would not be complete without a boat trip out on Loch Ness itself. While it's never been proven or dispro…
Cheap "Hostels" in Carbisdale, Scotland, UK
How about an evening in a large, haunted castle deep in the Scottish Highlands? The owners of Carbisdale Castle give you the opportunity to do that. …
Average priced "Restaurants, Cafes & Food" in Isle Of Skye, Scotland, UK
So, while touring the Scottish Highlands, one of our guides made mention of the legendary food, Haggis. Now, I knew what it was...sheep stomach stuff…
Average priced "Sights & Attractions" in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
The Scottish Highlands may seem daunting for some, but not the folks at Haggis Tours. These Scots know what they are doing. Haggis offers 3, 6, 8, a…
Cheap "Sights & Attractions" in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Most people are unaware that the entire city of Edinburgh was built above an older city that existed on the same site. Well, it's true. The undercit…
Average priced "Sights & Attractions" in Dublin, Ireland
Looking for a way to get around Ireland? Want to learn all about the history, the myth, and the culture today? Want to go places you wouldn't think …