Author: Traveler

Last-minute souvenir shopping panic resolved

October 6, 2013

If you’re getting ready to leave Croatia and can’t find the time to shop for souvenirs, don’t think you’re stuck with breaking the bank at the airport. Even after you leave the country you’ll have plenty of opportunity to buy mementos for yourself or traditional or quirky gifts for you friends and family at home […]

Kerala’s top 10 budget beach hotels, homestays and guesthouses

October 2, 2013

Bohemian Masala, Varkala beach Budget accommodation doesn’t get much better than this. Bohemian Masala offers an imaginative alternative to the somewhat homogenised options on Varkala beach, a backpacker colony teetering on the edge of a cliff that has spectacular ocean views. Brush the banana leaves aside in its lush tropical garden and pass under the […]

Top 10 budget beach hotels in Malaysia

September 26, 2013

Colourful Motel, Pantai Cenang, Langkawi It is difficult to imagine a more idyllic escape than Langkawi, 104 tiny islands that shoot up out of the deep blue Andaman Sea, offering divine beaches, coral-reef diving, jungle walks and accommodation that caters for every budget, from total luxury to funky backpacker hostels like Colourful Motel. The motel […]

Events in Rovinj

September 23, 2013

Events in Rovinj range from art exhibitions to lively music festivals and anything in between. Events include anything from street art, open-air concerts, culinary events, to photo exhibitions and small antiques fair. Most of the events in Rovinj take place from June to October. Although there are lots of events in Rovinj, many of them […]

Greece: top 10 budget beach hotels in the Peloponnese

August 27, 2013

Simos Camping, Elafonisos The small island of Elafonisos, just off the south-east corner of the Peloponnese, used to be a well-guarded secret. It’s two beaches of perfect white sand, said to rival those of the South Seas, were only mentioned in hushed whispers. The secret is now out, but it is still mainly Greeks who […]

Turkey: top 10 budget beach hotels on the Aegean coast

August 14, 2013

Paradise Garden, Fethiye Located at the meeting point of the Aegean and the Mediterranean, Fethiye is home to plenty of sandy beaches and the celebrated Ölüdeniz lagoon, (meaning "dead sea" due to its calm turquoise waters). Up a steep hill, Paradise Garden is massive property set on 30 acres of land with a panoramic view […]

Spain: best budget beach hotels on the Costa Brava and Costa Dorada

August 8, 2013

Hotel Casamar, Llafranc The hugely friendly, family-run Casamar does simple extremely well, and does sophisticated right where it counts – in the Michelin-starred kitchen. The lobby, sitting area and dining room are nattily designed, but the modest bedrooms are all about the view. Painted white and free of adornment, they are bright and peaceful, with […]

Portugal’s Alentejo coast: 10 best budget beach hotels and campsites

August 2, 2013

The beaches of Portugal’s Alentejo region are mostly part of the south-west Alentejo and Vicentina Coast natural park, making this one of Europe’s best-preserved coastlines. But while strict planning laws have restricted the building of high rises, you can still find lovely places to stay on the beach for well under €100 for two B&B. […]

Istria Experience: Tours, Attractions Things to Do

July 28, 2013

Istria Experience is a web portal and one-stop shop for the best experiences that Istria has to offer. Launched just a month ago, Istria Experience offers to its visitors hand-picked Tours, Attractions & Things to Do. The website is not only a one-stop shop for visitors to find information on all offerings in Istria. It […]

ATP Croatia Open Umag

July 6, 2013

ATP Croatia Open Umag, now at its 24th edition, is the oldest and the most popular tennis tournament in Croatia. It is part of ATP World Tour 250 series. ATP Croatia Open Umag takes place in a small resort town of Umag, in north-west Istria. This ATP tournament has always been famous, not only for […]