It's always good to have a book while you're on the go. Countless hours of train journeys, bus migrations and layover in airports mean you have a lot of time to spare, and if you're a book lover (like yours truly) then where's a better place to pick up a book than London? Home to endless literary greats, it's no wonder its host to thousand of book shops. But which are the best book shops in London? Well, we've got that sorted!
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Everyone says London is amazing, it's bustling and it's incredibly expensive. We can all agree on those points. I've been to London about 20-something times because I freakin' love the place (obviously). But I've also mastered spending a lot of time here without spending a sh*t ton of cash. There's plenty of cheap, if not free things to do in London! So without further a due, here are 15 things you can do in London for under £5!
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Travelling often means experiencing new cultures, as it should, and sometimes these new cultures of distant lands can be overwhelming to one's particular sensibilities, values, beliefs and way of thinking – a case of culture shock. On the other hand there's very little to be shocked about in most places we find ourselves, especially in the majority of Europe. Nobody wants to offend another's culture while engaging in and experiencing it so there is an effort on some level of consciousness to over-think the do's and dont's.
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An old saying goes “collect memories, not things”. It is an ideal philosophy for backpackers to live by – not least for the romantic sensibility of it all but also, given the limited space in one's backpack and the fact that things tend to cost money, memories don't make you anxious when your backpack is weighed at the airport nor do they break the bank; well, modest memories at least. But I think there's something to be said for the souvenir. Something tactile that you can see, hold, put on your mantelpiece, something which represents the journey, an experience, a memory, a feeling, maybe even just a moment.
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You know when the kettle takes 10 minutes to boil, or everyone is using the stove or you just CANNOT get the flipping oven to turn on. Fear not backpackers. Here at Hostelculture.com we have discovered that the microwave possess so much culinary capability, from Nutella cakes to breakfast burritos, chilli con carne to cheesecake, yep it's all pretty delicious, and super quick! Which means when whether you've come in from that 9 hour bus journey, hungry after that walking tour or generally just in the mood to stuff your face (which is sometimes necessary) we got all kinds of simple and quick dishes that you can whip up in your hostel's kitchen!
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This one is for you all you book lovers out there! Between the alcohol fuelled nights, naps on trains and long days of sightseeing there's nothing like settling down with a lovely book. Luckily lots of hostels have a book exchange but that's nothing compared to the feeling you get when you walk into bookstore: the smell of paper, the sense of being surrounded by knowledge and the endless supply of stories to get caught up in. So when in Rome (or Europe), why not check out some of these awesome bookshops...
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A lot of people travel alone for different reasons; they prefer the piece and quiet, no one is willing to go with them or one day they just f*ck it and buy a plane ticket. These are all very legit reasons. But little did you know that travelling alone is the best way to grow? You've become a much more confident, educated and happier person. Not to say travelling with company isn't great! But when you do it alone the experience is incredible. But how does this make me grow as a person? It can't have that much of an impact can it? Oh yes it does, and in a fantastic way...
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Travelling alone is one of the best things you can do for yourself. It gives you time to reflect, learn about yourself and expose yourself for the better. Although, it can be a little daunting when you have that realisation that you are actually going to be travelling alone. It's natural to be nervous. There are some horrific stories out there involving solo female travellers. But you shouldn't let that stop you from discovering the world. When it comes to planning your trip to Europe we got the safest and most beautiful cities lined up for you, so start making your list!
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Whether you're a Seahawk, Patriot or not even American you can't ignore the fact that the Super Bowl is a pretty big f*cking deal. Although for you Americans, or fans of the sport in Europe you might be wondering where you can catch this big game this weekend? Well, here at HostelCulture we've sussed all the best spots to grab a few cold ones, yell at giant tv screens and make some sport enthusiast pals to hang out 'MURICA STYLE!
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Ah hostels. Always full of the weirdest and most wonderful people! Well, most of the time. It seems that no matter if you're in Pinar del Río, Prague or Phuket the same backpacker archetypes can be found. Or at least I believe so. Here are the 21 types of backpackers you'll find in every hostel!
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