Tag Archives: Hostels

Goodbye, Greece!

Posted on July 12, 2010 by ShannonElizabeth

Spent two days on Mykonos and Paros, exploring the Cyclades!
Review: Mykonos Camping/Hostel Continue reading →

Posted in A Place to Lay Your Head, Art & Culture, Eats & Drinks, Greece, Travel, Vacations & Leisure | Tagged Alitalia, Amalfi Coast, Athens Airport, Cyclades, europe, Family, Greece, Greek Islands, Hostels, Italy, Mykonos, Paraga Beach, Paros, Review, Review Greece, Sightseeing, The Traveling Scholar, Tourism, Travel, Traveling | Leave a comment

Hostels vs. Hotels

Posted on March 19, 2010 by ShannonElizabeth

My view on hostels… preface: I’m not a diva, I just like my privacy. :) Continue reading →

Posted in A Place to Lay Your Head, Random Thoughts, Travel | Tagged budget, europe, Expedia, Hostel Bookers, Hostel Booking, Hostels, Hotels, Sightseeing, student, Traveling, University, USAHI, YHA, Youth | 1 Comment

Edinburgh: In Hindsight

Posted on December 24, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

A mini guide to Edinburgh based on a five day experience… If you frequent Edinburgh or are an actual Edinburgher (I assume that’s what natives are called?) please feel free to add comments to this to help other looking to visit!

Reviews: Edinburgh Airport; Jury’s Inn, Old Town; Royal British Hotel, New Town; Princes Street Cafe; Edinburgh Castle; Lyceum Theatre; Camera Obscura; Timberbush Tours; Christmas Markets Continue reading →

Posted in A Place to Lay Your Head, Art & Culture, Eats & Drinks, European Excursions, Scotland, Steals & Deals, Travel, Up, Up & Away!, Vacations & Leisure | Tagged Accommodation, Camera Obscura, Coach, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Guide, Free, Guide, Highlands, Hostels, Hotels, Lyceum Theatre, New Town, Old Town, Recommendations, Rosslyn Chapel, RSA, Scotland, Timberbush, Tourist Attractions, Tours, Train, UK, United Kingdom | 1 Comment

Viva Munchen! (Part I: Oktoberfest)

Posted on September 28, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

Part I of our trip to Munich: Oktoberfest! Serious adventures plus reviews on The Tent. Continue reading →

Posted in A Place to Lay Your Head, Art & Culture, European Excursions, Germany, Travel, Vacations & Leisure | Tagged Accommodations, Bavaria, Beer, Festivals, Germany, Hostels, Hotels, Lowenbrau, Munich, Oktoberfest 2009, Pictures, Reviews, Spatenbrau, The Tent, Travel | 3 Comments

I'll Take That Dissertation To Go, Please!

Posted on August 23, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

Summer 2010: A dissertation to complete + grandiose travel plans. Continue reading →

Posted in Academic Morsels, Vacations & Leisure | Tagged Adventure, Disseration, europe, Europe Map, Exploration, Flights, France, Greece, Hostels, Hotels, Italy, Leisure, linkedin, LSE, Portugal, Spain, student, Travel, UK, University, Vacation Home, Western Europe | Leave a comment

Traveling Like A Princess (on a Pauper’s Budget!)

Posted on August 14, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

Want a gorgeous place to stay but you’re traveling on the cheap? Forget hostels — how about vacation homes? About the same price as hostels you can grab a super place in an amazing location! Check it out! Continue reading →