| Panama City (Panama) is incredible diverse and hospitable, with an assortment of urban and natural environments to please any taste. |
| Hospedaje El Viajero, www.sleeprentbuy.com/elviajero |
| Hostal Aleman, www.hostalaleman.com click here |
| Hostal Balboa Bay Panama, Ave. Balboa Calle 39 Bella Vista House 21. Breakfast included. S/D USD45/30. |
Pamukkale (Turkey) is renowned for the brilliant white ledges with pools that flow over the plateau edge. Sadly, most have dried up in recent years.
| Weisse Burg Pension, at the village. Tel: 272 2064. S/D US$6/12. Breakfast US$2. Dinner US$5. |
Meltem Motel. Tel: 272 2413. Email: meltemmotel@superonline.com. Dorm bed/S/D US$4/5/8. Popular. |
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| Panajachel (Guatemala) connects visitors to the volcano-ringed Lago de Atitlàn surrounded by Mayan villages. |
| Hotel Fonda del Sol, Calle Principal. Tel: 7762 0407. Email: h_fondadelsol@yahoo.com. Near the bus stop. S/D USD7/14, with bathroom USD12/24. |
| Hotel Utz Rajil,Click here Calle 14 de Febrero. Tel: 7762 0303. Email: gguated@yahoo.com. Highly recommended. S/D USD15/20. |
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Paris (France) is an enchanting city at any time, in every season.
| Maison Internationale de la Jeunesse et des Étudiants (MIJE), tel: 01 42 74 23 45. Dorm/S Euro 23/38. |
| Auberge Internationale des Jeunes, 10 rue Trousseau. Tel: 01 47 00 62 00. Email: aij@aijparis.com. Dorm beds Euro 13 (Nov-Dec) Euro 14 (Mar-Oct). Rates including breakfast. |
| Centre International de Sèjour de Paris (CISP) Ravel, 6 ave Maurice Ravel. Tel: 01 44 75 60 00. Email: reservation@cisp.asso.fr. Beds in 2 and 4 €19. S/D €30/48. |
| Centre International de Sèjour de Paris (CISP) Kellermann, 17 blvd Kellermann. Tel: 01 44 16 37 38. Dorm/S €15/22.50. Breakfast is included. |
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| Parita (Panama) is one of the best-preserved colonial towns in Panama. |
| There is no accommodation at Parita at this time. However, you can get one in Chitre which is a nearby town. |
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Paros (Greece) is famous for its pure white marble and has fine swimming beaches.
| Rooms Mike, in Parikia. Tel: 2284 022 856. D/T €30/45. |
| Rooms Rena, near the ancient cemetery. Tel: 2284 021 427. S/D/T/Q w/bath €29/38/44/55. Friendly, spotless clean room with balcony. |
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| Penang (Malaysia) is a World Heritage Site. First discovered by Captain Francis Light, this 'Pearl Of The Orient' was British's first trading post in the Far East.
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| Porto (Portugal) is a magical place for the wanderers with narrow medieval alleyways, extravagant baroque churches and prim little squares. |
| Dixos Oporto Hostel,www.dixosoportohostel.com Click here |
| Yes! Porto Hostel, www.yeshostels.com |
| Portobelo (Panama)was named "beautiful port" by Christopher Columbus in 1502, has an odd mix of colonial fortresses, clear waters, and lushly forested hills. |
| Hostel Portobelo, No 3 Genea.This is the best deal available which is $13 for a dormitory. |
| Octopus Garden Hotel, www.octopusgardenhotel.com |
Posnañ (Poland) is famous for its fair which held a few days each month.
| Youth Hostel TPD, ul Drzymaly 3. Tel: 848 5836. 16-28zl. Fairly new and comfortable. |
| Biuro Zakwaterowania Przemyslaw, www.przemyslaw.com.pl can organise accomodation for you. |
Prague (Czech Republic) has a population of just over 1 million people. Its geographical position at the centre of Europe makes it a convenient base from which to visit to other major cities in both Eastern and Western Europe. Recommended place to stay while there.
| SIR TOBY'S, Dèlnickà 24 (Holesovice) 170 000 PRAHA 7. Tel: 2 83 87 0635 Email: info@sirtobys.com. Nicely refurbished with private shower and toilet. |
| Travellers' Hostel, www.travellers.cz |
| Hostel Elf, Husitskà 11, PRAHA 3. Tel: 2 22 54 0963. Email: info@hostelelf.com |
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| Pulau Langkawi (Malaysia) is a duty-free island, and today it is one of the top island resorts in the country.
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| Pulau Perhentian (Malaysia) is a santuary for fishermen, and migratory birds covered by unspoilt jungle, and powdery white sandy beaches. |
| Moonlight Chalets, offers various types of accomodation, and rate starts from USD9. |
| Mohsin Chalets, Email: info@backpackjoe.com. 25 chalets and rate starts at USD23. |
Rabat (Morocco) is relaxed with definite air of French sophistication and maturity.
| Youth Hostel, 43 Rue Marassa. Tel: 725769. Dorm bed Dh30. |
| Hótel Berlin, 261 Ave Mohammed V. Tel: 703435. S/D Dh60/92. Shower Dh6. |
| Hótel Taroudannt, 18 Rue Tajine. Tel: 720521. S/D Dh45/80. Shower Dh7. Has a pleasant courtyard. |
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| Reykjavik (Iceland) is the world's most northerly capital. Colorful buildings and a wild nightlife combine with parks and wildlife areas make this city unique amongst the world's capital. |
| Welcome Apartments, www.welcom.is Click here |
| KEX Hostel, www.kexhostel.is |
| Igdlo Guesthouse, www.guesthouse.igdlo.com |
| Fawlty Towers, Via Magenta 39. Tel: 06 445 48 02. Dorm €18. With bath €23. |
A phenomenal city, Rome is not to be missed when in Italy.
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| Hotel Cervia, Via Palesto 35. Tel: 06 49 10 57. Email: hotelcervia@wnt.it. Dorm €20. S/w/bath €35. Tidy room. |
| Bed & Breakfast Italia, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II. Tel: 06 68 80 15 15. Email: info@bbitalia.it. S/D w/out bath €28/23. With bath €41/36. |
| Italia Youth Hostel Association, tel: 06 487 11 52 at www.ostellionline.org has information on hostels in Italy. You can also join HI here. |
Riga (Latvia) is increasingly popular among tourists today for its Art Nouveau architecture and its old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Sandakan (Malaysia) is the gateway for ecotourism destinations such as the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center.
| Nipah Lodge, Labuk Bay Nature Tours, Mile 7, Jalan Lintas Labuk. Dorm at USD10 including breakfast. |
| Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat, www.paganakandii.com |
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Sapa (Vietnam) is ethnically Vietnamese with the weekend market as its main attraction.
| Cat Cat, www.catcathotel.com |
| Royal, 54B Cau May. Tel: 20 871 313. Email: royalviewsapa@yahoo.com. A popular choice among visitors. |
| Son Ha Guesthouse, Fan Si Pan. Tel: 20 871 273. Friendly with competitve rates starting at USD10. |
| Selçuk (Turkey) is one of the most visited touristic destinations within Turkey, known for its closeness to the ancient city of Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary and Seljuk works of art. |
| Atillas Getaway, www.atillasgetaway.com |
| ANZ Guesthouse, www.anzguesthouse.com |
| Seongsan Ilchulbong (South Korea) is home to the spectacular volcano Ilchulbong (extinct), and your gateway to see haenyeo, Jejudo's famous female divers. |
| Currently there is no hostel available. However, we will update you once we've found one. |
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Seville (Spain) is home of the Alcázar and a hub for flamenco, bullfighting and fiestas.
| Albergue Juvenil Sevilla, Calle Isaac Peral 2. Tel: 955 05 65 00. Bed for under/over 26 €8/12 w/breakfast. |
| Hostal Goya, Calle Mateos Gago 31. Tel: 954 21 11 70. S/D €37/47. Spacious but costly. |
| Hostal Cordoba, Calle Farnesio 12. Tel: 954 22 74 98. S/D €30/60. Freshly refurbished. |
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Siena is on the the most captivating town in Italy not to be missed.
| Guidoriccio Hostel, Via Fiorentina. Tel: 0577 522 12. B&B €16.50. |
| Tre Donzelle, Via delle Donzelle 5. Tel: 0577 28 03 58. S/D w/out bath €31/44. D/w/bath €57. |
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| Sighisoara (Romania) is a beautiful medieval town in a hilly countryside.
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| Sigiriya (Sri Lanka) an ancient rock fortress and palace ruin is one of the seven UNESCO World Heritage sites in the country. |
| Sigiri Holiday Inn, Sigiriya Road, Inamaluwa. Tel: 060 2660335 Email: sholidayinn@yahoo.com Pretty okay. Click here. |
| An urban jungle, Singapore is one of the world's most prosperous and affluent city-state with modern skyscrappers and attractions. |
| 5footway.inn Project Bugis, www.5footwayinn.com Click here |
| Footprints Hostel, www.footprintshostel.com.sg |
Mitraa, www.mitraa.com.sg |
| Pillows & Toast Heritage,www.pillowsntoast.com |
Sintra (Portugal) is beloved by Portuguese royalty for its thick forests and magnificent architcture.
| Residencial Adelaide, Rua Guilherme Gomes Fernandes 11. Tel: 219 230 873. Double from €25. |
| Piela's, Avenida Desiderio cambournac 1-3. Tel: 219 241 691. Rooms from €25-50. |
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Skopje (Macedonia) is an attractive old town with colorful Turkish bazaaar.
| Ferijal Hostel, ul Prolet 25. Tel: 114 849. S/D 1,590/1,280MKD. Tiny clean room with breakfast. |
| Pansion Brateks, ul Aco Karomanov 3. Tel: 176 606. Tiny and clean near Yugoslav embassy. |
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Solo (Indonesia) is rich with culture and heritage; is an unhurried city with its backstreet kampung and laid-back locals is worth more than just a stopover.
| Arini Hotel, Jl Slamet Riyadi No. 361. Twin private is USD15 with breakfast. |
| Roemahkoe Bed & Breakfast, www.roemahkoe.info |
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Sofia (Bulgaria) is the highest capital in Europe. Only an hour away from great hiking and skiing experiences.
| Sofia Hostel, ul Pozitano 16. Tel: 989 8582. 25lv with breakfast. Basic accomodation. |
| Art Hostel, ul Angel Kanchev 21a. Tel: 987 0545. Email: art-hostel@art-hostel.com Dorm bed 22lv. |
| Hotel Viki, ul Veslets 56. Tel: 983 9746. Beds w/shared bathroom 12lv. |
Split (Croatia) is largest Croatian city on the Adriatic coast. The Old Town is a vast open-air museum.
| Hostel Pletkovic, Kneza Trpimira 1. Cell: 098 933 7428. €20 per person. Basic accomodation. Click here. |
| There are many private rooms available. When you arrived in the main bus station, you will be approached by friendly ladies asking if you need a place to stay. One of them is Nevenka Perkovic. Cell: 098 171 1810. Email: nenaperkovic@yahoo.com |
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| St. Petersburg (USA) averages some 360 days of sunshine each year. Known as 'God's waiting room', it has long been a popular retirement destination for Americans.
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| Stuttgart (Germany) is one of the greenest cities in Europe, well-endowned with parks and shops, culture and nightlife scenes all collide harmaniously together.
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| Swansea (Wales) is your gateway to the Gower Peninsula, offering one of the best surfing in UK. |
| The White House, www.thewhitehouse-hotel.com |
Syacuse (Italy) was once a powerful Greek city. It is the hightlight visit when in Sicily.
| Hotel Milano, Corso Umberto 10. Tel: 0931 6 69 81. S/D w/out bath €19/37. With bath €37/66. |
| Hotel Aretusa, Via Francesco Crispi 75. Tel: 0931 2 42 11. S/D w/out bath €27/42. With bath €32/48. Clean and close to train station. |
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Tallinn (Estonia) is a charm. Its medieval walls and turrets with winding cobbled streets are protected under UNESCO's World Heritage Programme.
| Vana Tom, Väike-Karja tänav (short distance from Raekoja plats). Tel: 631 3252. Dorm beds 210/225EEK. Room 590EEK. Great location. |
| Hostel, Uus tänav 26. Friendly reception. Bathroom a bit small. |
| Fat Margaret's Hostel, www.16eur.ee Click here |
| Helke, Sakala 14. Tel: 644 5802. S/D 400/490EEK. Comfortable rooms and breakfast is included. |
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| Tijuana (Mexico) is a (quite) captivating city for those in search of fun.
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| Tikal (Guatemala) is the mother of all Maya ruins in Central America. Not to be missed. |
| Jaguar Inn, www.jaguartikal.com |
Jungle Lodge, www.junglelodge.guate.com |
Tirana (Albania) is a compact city best explore on foot, with lively bazaar.
| Hotel Endri, Rruga Vaso Pasha 27. Tel:244 168. US$20. Clean decent room. |
| Qëndra Stefan, Rruga Hoxha Tasim 1. Tel: 253 924. Email: stephenc@icc.al.eu.org S/D US$30/50 including breakfast. For nonsmokers and nondrinkers only. |
| Another good source for accomodation is Albania Travel & Tours, Rruga Durrësit 102...... Tel: 329 83 |
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