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Get your LOLs on at 35,000 feet

24 February 2011

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Get your LOLs on at 35,000 feet

You’ve heard all the typical shenanigans that people roll out about what they’ve done whilst on a plane. Your best mate once met Anna Kournikova and got her phone number while your uncle sat next to Michael McIntyre on a flight back from Edinburgh and got a laugh or two after pulling out his best [...]

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One Year On

9 February 2011

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This week marks 12 months since I started 48 Hour Adventure. It’s come a long way since I decided “hey, there’s nothing around on the web that provides just the right amount of info to help people travel on weekends to cities, let’s start a blog” and I’m super proud of the growth so far. [...]

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Staying in a hostel is the most fun you’ll have in a weekend

27 January 2011

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As short-term travellers, we all vary in how we like to spend our time horizontal and in what way we hang our hat. Hotels can be a good option if you’re travelling as a couple (or want to treat yourself), but hostels are definitely the best way of copping some shut-eye on a weekend away [...]

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Top Weekend Destinations for 2011

22 December 2010

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With 2010 soon coming to a close, I’ve been thinking about where next in Europe I want to explore come the new year. With still loads of the continent left for me to travel and write about, I sat down and made a shortlist of cities I want to hit up once the weather becomes [...]

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Chocolate in Sweden to cider in Scotland

16 September 2010

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One thing I love about travelling is the amazing variety of food and drink available from country to country. The contrast in things like alcohol, snacks, soft drinks and toys among heaps of other items out there between say, France and Sweden is incredible, and totally rocks my socks. A lot can be said about [...]

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HostelBookers Summer of Love Sale!

15 July 2010

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HostelBookers Summer of Love Sale!

Once again the rad kids over at HostelBookers are going all out to bring you a cheap and enjoyable summer holiday regardless of your destination. See below for the great deals they have going on! Looking to get away for cheap this summer? HostelBookers, the leading budget accommodation specialist have just launched a ‘Summer of [...]

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Hostelbookers.com are giving you the chance to win some awesome swag!

28 May 2010

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Whenever I travel on my weekend trips, I always book through hostelbookers.com. They’re the cheapest around and have the best selection of hostels in Europe. The reviews, photos and maps are always top notch and I reckon they’re the best around for making sure you get a safe, comfortable and most of all cheap place [...]

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When should I travel? Friday night or Saturday morning?

9 February 2010

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With only 2 days available to make the most of a city, you’ll want to maximise the time you have by scheduling the best time of day to travel. My general rule of thumb for selecting a destination for a weekend is that it has to be within 2 hour travel time from London (either [...]

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Welcome to 48 Hour Adventure!

8 February 2010

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So we’re live with 48houradventure.com. I got this idea last night to create a blog solely dedicated to creating whirlwind guides of cities for when you’ve got no longer than 48 hours there and want to soak up as much as you can. My job here in London is 9-5, Monday to Friday, so all [...]

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