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, Calle 14 de Febrero. Tel: 7762 0303. Email: gguated@yahoo.com. Highly recommended. S/D USD15/20. Click here. |
| Hospedaje El Viajero, www.sleeprentbuy.com/elviajero |
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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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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| 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. |
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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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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A phenomenal city, Rome is not to be missed when in Italy.
| Fawlty Towers, Via Magenta 39. Tel: 06 445 48 02. Dorm €18. With bath €23. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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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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| 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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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. |
| 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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