Tantalizing Tanzania

By Kim, on July 27th, 2011%

Tanzania is surely one of the most breathtaking countries in East Africa. Home to the historic state of Zanzibar, the towering Mount Kilimanjaro and so many more beautiful sites and experiences, Tanzania is not to be missed on any trip to the continent.

After a considerable amount of advice and recommendations, I decided to start . . . → Read More: Tantalizing Tanzania

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Hotel auf der Wartburg – step back in time, even if just for a night.

By backpackingchica, on July 30th, 2009%
Hotel auf der Wartburg - step back in time, even if just for a night.

View of the castle.

Although I am now the avid budget traveler, I have been fortunate enough to do some not-so-budget trips as well. One of the most unforgettable travel excursions must have been my one night stay at the Hotel auf der Wartburg, near Eisenach, Germany.

Early morning fog surrounds one of the . . . → Read More: Hotel auf der Wartburg – step back in time, even if just for a night.

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The Stargate Hotel (Rome, Italy), a quick review

By backpackingchica, on July 22nd, 2009%

Address: The Stargate Hotel, 00185 Rome, Via Palestro, 88

Website: www.stargatehotels.com

Phone: (+39) 06/4457164

For our four nights in Rome, we picked the Stargate Hotel as our accommodation of choice. Our room (a private room, ensuite) was well-priced, clean, located close to the main train station, and came complete with sheets, towels, and a small . . . → Read More: The Stargate Hotel (Rome, Italy), a quick review

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