Let me start by saying, I have stayed in all manner of hotels, guesthouses, hostels, campsites and apartments. I have nothing against any accommodation option (although I may skip camping in deepest, darkest winter). I think that, of all of them, hostels have the worst reputation and I would love to change the mind of someone out there. Here are some of the reasons I love them with some honourable mentions for hostels that excel in a certain category. Following that are my top 4 hostel stays around the world…so far. Read on to discover why staying in hostels is NOT as bad as you think.
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Beyond the Port – Five Top Cruise Ports To Explore (By Land)
Have you ever been on a cruise? I am going to be honest, we haven’t.
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That is, unless you count a two day boat trip around Ha Long Bay in Vietnam, and the odd boaty border crossing. It has just never appealed. I can see the joys of travelling the Nile in Egypt or the Norwegian fjords for myself, and I can see that island hopping is convenient, especially for those with reduced mobility. However, I do find myself wondering if you miss out on so much when you stop for a few hours and then move on, and I know that many cruise ports fall victim to the ten minute curse!