| Kandy (Sri Lanka) is home to the country's most important shrine, the Temple of the Tooth and its most exuberant festival, the Esala Perahera. |
| Forest Glen, 150/6, Lady Gordon Drive. Double private starts at USD12. In a peaceful neighborhood. |
| Kundasale Holiday Homes, www.kundasaleholidayhome.com |
| Beebopbeedoobi, 352e Patteyakelle watte est, Dharmaraja Mawatha |
| Kinsale (Ireland) is a charming fishing village sitting in a picturesque harbor, surrounded by green hills. |
| Joys Accomodation, www.kinsalehostel.com |
| Dempsey's Hostel Kinsale, hostelkinsale.com |
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Komodo and Rinca (Indonesia) is home to the legendary Komodo dragon, the world largest lizard, is hilly and desolate yet beautiful.
| Sorry to mention that there is no budget accommodation in the island at this time. |
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| Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) has it all - long sandy beaches, paradise islands, tropical rain forests; and Mount Kinabalu is only 90 minutes away.
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| KrakÓw (Poland) is the only city in Poland whose old architecture survived the destruction of WWII. Simply beautiful. |
| Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) or 'KL' as it's commonly known, brings together Malaysia's past and present, its many constituent cultures and the country's remarkable natural treasures.
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| Kuantan (Malaysia) is fast gaining popularity as a beach resort. Woodcarving and batik are also traditional crafts in this part of the country. |
| Swiss Garden Resort & Spa Kuantan, www.swissgardenkuantan.com |
| Kuching (Malaysia) is separated into north and south by the Sarawak River. It is an unforgettable experience to ride the sampan along the river.
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Kuta (Indoesia) is a small quiet fishing town popular among tourists for its magnificent beaches and scenic natural beauty.
| Puri Dewa Bharata Hotel, No 11 Nakula Street Seminyak. |
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Kyiv (Ukraine) is considered the mother city for its location along the Dnipro River.
| Hotel Holoseevskaya, prosp 40-richchya Zhovtnya. Tel: 261 4116. S/D 57/107 UAH. Good value. |
| Hotel Ekspres, bul Tarasa Shevchenka 48-50. Tel: 221 8995. S/D 120/210 UAH. With bath 340/510 UAH. Comfortable and convenient. |
| Dream Hostel, 47 Chervonoarmiis'ka St., Apt 17. Tel: +066 2441 447. Click here. Spacious and comfortable. 8-bed room cost $20 per person (165 UAH). It's worth it. Email: booking@dream-hostel.com |
Kyoto (Japan) has almost 2,000 religious sites; it is one of the best preserved cities in Japan.
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La Paz (Mexico) is a peaceful town with a large contingent of retirees from the US.
| Elangel anzul, www.elangelazul.com |
| Hotel Suites Club El Moro , www.clubelmoro.com |
| Pension California , Av. Degollado 209. Tel: 612 122 2896. You can get a bed for less than $20. Clean although it is a bit run-down. |
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Lagos (Portugal) has some of the finest beaches in the country.
| Residencial Marazul, Rua 25 de Abril 13. Tel: 289 769 749. Double €55. |
| Private rooms are plentiful, from around €35-50. |
| Leeds (England) was once the greatest center of the cloth trade in the region, but today, it is a '24 Hour City Initiative' which allows roun-the-clock work and entertainment options. |
| Days Inn Wetherby, www.daysinnwetherby.co.uk |
| Yhe Dalesway Hotel, www.hotelilkley.co.uk |
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Lviv (Ukraine) was included in the UNESCO'S World Heritage List in 1998.
| Hotel George, pl Mitskevycha 1. Tel: 725 952. Email: geoh@mail.lviv.ua. S/D 111/157 hrn. With bath 362/382 hrn. Excellent value. |
| Hotel Dnister, vul Mateyko 6. Tel: 971 017. S/D w/bath 243/276 hrn. Room is large and breakfast is included. |
| The Kosmonaut Hostel, Sichovykh Striltsiv 8/5. Tel: 32 2601602. Click here. A 4-bed room cost $15 (127 UAH) with breakfast. Email:10987654321go@gmail.com |
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Madrid (Spain) has a remarkable collection of museums and galleries which include Museo del Prado.
| Hostal Comercial, Calle Esparteros 12. Tel: 91 522 26 92. S/D €30/35 with bath. |
| Hostal Santa Cruz, Plaza de Santa Cruz 6. Tel: 91 522 24 41. S/D €24/36. Prime location. |
| Hostal Aguilar, www.hostalaguilar.com
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| Hostal Villar, www.arrakis.es/~h-villar |
| Hostal Paz, Calle Flora 4. Tel: 91 547 30 47. S/D €20/30. Reasonable but cramped. |
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Malacca (Malaysia) has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008.
It is the guardian charged with the reflective task of perserving its past.
| River View Guesthouse, 94 & 96 Jalan Kampong Pantai. Twin/Double is USD9/10. Highly recommended. |
| Jalan-Jalan Besi, 14 Jalan Tukang Besi. S/D private USD9/10. |
| Old Town Guesthouse, www.melakaguesthouse.com 2 nights stay is required. |
| Once an industrial wasteland, Manchester (England) today has a gritty charm with abandoned warehouses turning into loft apartments and rustic factories into galleries. |
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| Hilton Chambers Hostel, www.hattersgroup.com It's definitely one of the best in Manchester. |
| Butterfly Guesthouse, www.butterflyguesthouse.co.uk |
| Mandalay (Myanmar) is the second largest city in Myanmar. Its Buddha of Mahamuni Paya is impressive, but the real attractions lie beyond town in the nearby ancient cities. |
| Mandalay View Inn, www.mandalayviewinn.com |
| Greatwall Hotel, www.greatwall-hotel.com |
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Marrakesh (Morocco) has attracted traders and merchants from the surrounding plains. It has an entirely different feel from other cities.
| Hótel Ali, Rue Moulay Ismail. Tel: 444979. Email: hotelali@hotmail.com. S/D/T Dh100/150/200. Lots of facilities including internet. |
| Hótel Essouira, 3 Derb Sidi Bouloukat. Tel: 443805. S/D Dh50/80. Hot shower Dh5. Basic clean room. |
| Hótel Afriquia, 45 Derb Sidi Bouloukat. Tel: 442403. S/D/T Dh50/100/150. Large nice room. |
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Marseille (France) is a vibrant city of immigrants full of interesting places to explore.
| Auberge de Jeunesse de Bonneveine, Impasse du Docteur Bonfils. Tel: 04 91 17 63 30. Email: ajemb@freesurf.fr. Dorm bed €12-16.50. |
| Hôtel Ozea, 12 rue Barbaroux. Tel: 04 91 47 91 84. Double w/ and w/out shower €23/27. Hall shower €3. |
| Hôtel Pied-à-Terre, 18 rue Barbaroux. Tel: 04 91 92 00 95. S/D €26/20. |
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Love it or Hate it, Medan (Indonesia) is the nearest city to the scenic Lake Toba, the largest lake in South East Asia surrounded by tall mountains.
| Tiara Medan, Jl Cut Mutia PO Box 1327. Room starts at USD60. It's a hotel! |
Auberge de Jeunesse de Bonneveine, Impasse du Docteur Bonfils. Tel: 04 91 17 63 30. Email: ajemb@freesurf.fr. Dorm bed €12-16.50. |
| Hôtel Ozea, 12 rue Barbaroux. Tel: 04 91 47 91 84. Double w/ and w/out shower €23/27. Hall shower €3. |
| Hôtel Pied-à-Terre, 18 rue Barbaroux. Tel: 04 91 92 00 95. S/D €26/20. |
| 'City of Everlasting Spring', Medellin (Colombia) mild weather is an attraction to visitors escaping the cold winters months and hot summer days in their countries. |
| La Presindenta Hostel, Carrera 43a # 7d 46. Tel: 312 4806. Email: skinhotco@hotmail.com. Dorm bed$5. Double private $20. Take the double, the dorm is just too small for 6 people. Click here |
| Grand Hostel, www.grandhostelmedellin.com |
| Cocobamboo Hostel, Carrera 34 No. 7-39, El Poblado private room starts at $20 |
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| Culturally, Merida is one of the richest parts of Mexico. Don't miss Uxmal and Chichen Itza while there.
Mexico City (Mexico) is the world most populous city; it is exciting, thrilling and vibrant. |
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Milan is the fashion capital of Italy.
| Hotel Poerio, Via Poerio. Tel: 02 29 52 28 72. S/D w/bath €42/62. |
| Nettuno, Via Tadino 27. Tel: 02 29 40 44 81. S/D/T w/out bath €34/52/70. With bath €47/70/88. |
| Hotel San Tomaso, Viale Tunisia 6. Tel: 02 29 51 47 47. S/D/T w/out bath €41/72/100. D/w/bath €82. |
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Minsk (Belarus), ultra clean city, best enjoyed hanging out in parks.
| Hotel Sputnik, vulitsa Brilevskaja 2. Tel: 229 36 19. |
| Hotel Ekspress, Pirvakzalnaja ploscha 4. Tel: 225 64 63. A 4-person room BR20,000. Room has toilet. |
Mostar (Bosnia-Hercegovina), has the slim, elegant Stari Most as its icon - a symbol of reunification. Its Ottoman quarter is a haven for local artists and craftsmen.
| Hostel Denino, Trg Ivana Krndelja. Tel: 036 550 372 (ask fo Maida). Email: maida_begic@yahoo.com This is a private accomodation. A single bedroom €15. Very well-managed and friendly. Highly recommended. Click here. |
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| Mrauk U (Myanmar) may be smaller than Bagan but it's more alive with a mystical haze surrounding its pagodas setting a timeless picturesque backdrop. |
| Mrauk U Prince Hotel, www.mraukuprince.com |
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| Despite its sophistication, Munich (Germany) retains a touch of provincialism that is visitors find charming with age-old traditions exist side by side with sleek BMWs and designer boutiques.
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Nafplio (Greece) is a pretty town with narrow streets of old quarter filled with elegant houses and mansions.
| Hotel Argolis, Argous 32. Tel: 2752 027 721. S/D w/bath €18/25. |
| Dimitris Bekas, Efthimiopoulou 26. Tel: 2752 024 594. S/D/T w/shared bath €15/21/24. Good value. |
| Hotel Epidauros, Kokinou 2. Tel: 2752 027 541. D/w/bath €35. Good fallback if others are full. |
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Naples (Italy) is one of the most densely populated cities in Europe.
| 6 Small Rooms, Via Diodato Lioy 18. Tel: 081 790 13 78. Dorm bed €15 including breakfast. |
| Hotel Zara, Via Firenze 81. Tel: 081 28 71 25. Email: hotelzara@tin.it. S/D/T w/out bath €26/47/73. D/T w/bath €57/83. Clean and has a kitchen. |
| Casanova Hotel, Corso Garibaldi 333. Tel: 081 26 82 87. S/D w/out bath €18/39. With bath €26.52. Quiet, safe and friendly. |
| Hotel Ginevra, Via Genova 116. Tel: 081 28 32 10. Emai : info@hotelgenevra.it. S/D/T/Q w/out bath €25/40/66/65. With bath €40/50/70/80. Reliable and well-kept. |
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| The crossroad of the world, New York City (USA) is constantly ranked one of the best cities to visit in the world. |
| New York Loft Hostel, www.nylofthostel.com |
| American Dream Hostel, www.americandreamhostel.com Offers single/3-bed private only with shared bath. |
| Swiss 1291 Hostel, www.1291.com |
| Chocolat Hostel New York City, 850 West End Ave Tel:212 662 6000. Six bed dorm starts at $27. |
Known as the capital of Riviera, Nice (France) makes a great base to explore the French Riviera.
| Auberge de Jeunesse, Route Forestière de Mont Alban. Tel: 04 93 89 23 64. Dorm bed €13.50. Curfew midnite. |
| Backpackers Chez Patrick, 32 rue Pertinax. Tel: 04 93 80 30 72. Email: chezpatrick@viola.fr. Dorm bed €18. Well-managed and friendly. No curfew. |
| Hôtel du Piemont, 19 rue d'Alsace-Lorraine. Tel: 04 93 88 25 15. S/D with washbasin and shower from €25. |
| Ohrid (Macedonia) is under UNESCO'S World Heritage Lists. Its cobbled streets and lakeside promenade are pleasant and nice. |
| Mini Apartments, ul Straso Pinåur 2. Tel: 250 103. Email: mimioh@mail.com.mk. 800MKD including breakfast. |
| Stefan Kanevce, in Kaneo. Tel: 212 352. 600MKD. Rustic, generous hospitality. |
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| Osaka (Japan) served as the center for rice trade during the Edo period, is known for its culinary in Japan. |
Guest house for male customers only. It is quiet, clean and comfortable from airbnd. US$20 per room (single). Address: 1 Chome-4-19, Haginochaya, Nishinari-ku, Osaka-shi, Osak fu 557-0004 Click here |
| Air Osaka Hostel, www.airosakahostel.com |
| Hostel Teltel Bouzu, www.hostelteltelbouzu.com |
| Osaka Guesthouse Sun, www.guesthousesun.com |
Oslo (Norway) is not what I've expected; it is definitely a modern metropolis city with beautiful architecture and green space for its residents.
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