Discovering the Natural Beauty of the Greek Islands

This guest post from Ricky Durrance is brought to you with support from Beat The Brochure You may already have a view on the Greek islands – not all of them of course, there are over two thousand – but some of the more popular islands have certain images which have prevailed for many years. Some are true, some are not so. But whilst the likes...more

Strange and Interesting Hotels in London, England

I’ve stayed in some strange hotels and hostels around the world. From the unique (a Turkish hotel built inside of a cave and a hostel whose rooms are tree houses) to the downright bizarre (a German circus tent converted into a massive hostel where hundreds of backpackers sleep on the slatted wooden floor). I’ve come across lots of unique hotels...more

Must See in Paris - From Café au Lait to The Louvre and Beyond!

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Paris is one of those magical cities of the world, and nearly every traveler who passes through leaves a bit of their heart behind. It's a place of vast beauty,...more

A Few Cool Things to do in Barcelona, Spain

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When you travel, you don't just learn about the culture of the country you're visiting, but also about the cultures of the other travelers who you meet on the road. For example...more

How to Spend a Day (or More!) in Faro, Portugal

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Faro, Portugal may not be a household name for most North American travelers, but  European sun-seekers have long known about  the warm winter weather of...more

Top 5 Ski and Snowboard Winter Holiday destinations in Europe

Even though I'm sweating out the winter in the sunny Mexican Riviera Maya, I can't forget that there parts of the world that are still blanketed in snow and that the ski and snowboard season is still in full effect in Europe! My European friends who have been vacationing here are going back to frigid temperatures, and dark, dreary days, but at least...more

London's Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tours

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I've had the good fortune to travel to London many times in my years on the road. It's a great jumping-off point  for exploring Europe, and for American travelers, it's offers easy access to new cultural...more

Tenerife’s Top 5 Quirky Attractions

[Sponsored Content] Regular JustinWasHere.com guest poster, Guy Arnold shares some of the more unique things to do in Tenerife, one of Spain's beautiful Canary Islands. On a recent trip to the Canary Islands, I got a chance to check out a couple of the more unusual activities available to tourists visiting my destination, Tenerife. Camel Park I...more

Azerbaijan is Ready for Tourists (and Euro-Vision Fans!)

[Sponsored Content] Guest Poster Marina Pliatsikas Has a Euro-vision of Azerbaijan Every year, many of us sit glued to our TV screen, channel firmly switched to SBS, eagerly awaiting the results of the ever-so trashy but undeniably entertaining Eurovision Song Contest.  If you were watching this year, you’ll no doubt know that the competition...more

Jade Eva’s Grand Galicia

[Sponsored Content] Guest Poster Jade Eva shares some highlights from her trip to Galicia, Spain. Madrid, Barcelona, Malaga: the typical places to go to in Spain. As a self-proclaimed pioneering traveller, I decided to go somewhere off the beaten track on my excursion to Spain – Galicia! Alright, it’s not that far off the beaten track but it...more

Top 5 Things to Eat and Drink in Mallorca, Spain

Guest Poster Louis Jobin Breaks Down His Top 5 Favorite things to Eat in Sunny Mallorca! [sponsored content] If there's one thing everyone likes, its good grub. You don't have to be a culinary expert to appreciate a little overindulgence – or a lot – now and then. Now I'm no great connoisseur of Mediterranean cuisine (or any other type of cuisine...more

A Weekend in Magnificent Malta (by Cassie Jasso)

[Sponsored Content] Guest Post By: Cassie Jasso Sitting just off of the tip of Italy’s boot, the island of Malta was waiting for us to arrive. It seemed like the perfect weekend getaway in between classes and studying for finals…and we couldn’t have been more right. Malta is a compact island with a lot going on. The small country has 7,...more

Review: Going Green in Yorkshire

[Sponsored Content] The county of Yorkshire is considered by many to be the greenest region in England. There are vast stretches of verdant countryside in the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors, and even the cities have open layouts with plenty of parks and hillsides throughout. Yorkshire is aptly named for the city of York, a small but lively...more

Review: Scottish cottages

[Sponsored Content] My personal travels in Scotland have been limited to Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile and a few surrounding pubs. I’m a sucker for Castles and old cobblestoned roads - and of course, a good scotch and other local brews are high on my list.  So it's no shock to many of you that I never took the time to venture too far from...more

Review: Northumbrian - Not What it Sounds Like?

[Sponsored Content] I've never been to Northumberland, but the word Northumbrian is awesome, and it reminds me of a cross between Jurassic Park, and The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe.  Sort of like a posh dinosarur theme park where everyone has british accents and when the raptors escape, the don't just eat the humans straight away, instead they...more

Louis Jobin's Top 5 spots in Portugal's Algarve

[Sponsored Content] Ambling in the Algarve Guest Post by Louis Jobin Once more weary of the omnipresent grey skies so indicative of England, I packed my neglected swimming trunks and set my sights on Portugal. My destination, Algarve, is a veritable paradise for any sun-starved traveller; long scorching days, beautifully clear sandy beaches stretched...more

Language Schools in Spain

Hey folks! Just a quick update - last month I spent two weeks in Spain, courtesy of their Board of Tourism. The trip was research for an article about Spanish Language Schools, focusing on the Andalucia and Valencia regions. It was an awesome trip -- I had a great time revisiting some of the places I had been to on my first great adventure, so many...more

boost your resume with an international internship

A great way to boost your resume is to spice it up with a bit of international experience. If you’re not ready to dive into the job market just yet, you may want to consider a internship abroad to help get you started. If you are already studying abroad, you can check the career center at your host college, or hop on the web and do some internship...more

Find a Youth Hostel

Youth Hostels are a great way to travel on the cheap, and luckily for you, they are just about everywhere. There are many online resources for youth hostels that make it easier than ever to find a cheap place to stay, wherever you are (London hostels, Milan, Helsinki, etc.) Most European youth hostels have regular amenities, and many offer bars on...more

London Still..

The last couple of days it has been nice to just chill out in London. I convinced Jocelyn to extend her stay and hang out for a couple days, intending to show her around the city. Somehow we both had some money issues (declined cards, overdrawn accounts, etc.) so that put a bit of a damper on the sightseeing. (I’m very broke.) With my financial...more

Back to London

This Contiki fiasco is finally coming to an end, and the camaraderie is in full swing as people take group photos, exchange emails, and make plans to visit each other in the future. Some of us are already nostalgic for these days of cheap Italian wine, crowded Parisian cafes, and too little sleep. I certainly won’t miss the bus rides, but I will...more

All roads lead to Rome

Yesterday I rediscovered a city that I had once written off as just another old, dirty tourist trap. I always understood the cultural and historical significance of Rome, but I never saw past it. I took my first trip to Rome when I was just 19 years old. I snapped pictures of the crumbling coliseum, wandered around the Vatican, and got drunk on...more

Location: London

I arrived in London yesterday evening after a long and uneventful flight. Believe it or not, it’s not even that cold here –and that is coming from a person who wears winter coats and scarves in Los Angeles. I hate the cold. Anyway, I’ve spent the last day and a half wandering around the city and recovering from jetlag. London is an awesome...more