http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Shanghai is easily one of the most popular cities in China for backpackers across the globe. Every year, a large number of budget travelers and backpackers arrive in the city to experience China to the fullest. And rarely do they leave disappointed. Ge... http://paulscottyn2.articlealley.com/backpacking-in-shanghai-1097452.html 18th September 2009 Londoners enjoy eating out regularly and the city's famous multiculturalism means it's almost possible to try a different type of cuisine everyday! From Turkish to Thai, Russian to Brazilian, there is no end of choices available. As a budget traveler s... http://paulscottyn2.articlealley.com/top-10-budget-restaurants-in-london-709318.html 03rd December 2008 There are many attractions to see and things to do in Edinburgh, but the downside is that some of those activities can be quite expensive. Visitors have to pay admission fees to most places of interest like Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace. However... http://paulscottyn2.articlealley.com/edinburgh-on-a-budget-709316.html 03rd December 2008 As the global economic slowdown continues and recession starts to bite, many travelers are choosing to stay at home and put off their plans until a later date. But Prague is one city where it is easy to get by on a shoestring and still have a great n... http://paulscottyn2.articlealley.com/tips-on-how-to-party-on-the-cheap-in-prague-692307.html 24th November 2008 A visit to New York can be expensive, as the glitzy city (like many such popular destinations around the world) has a high cost of living. However, having a drink at one of the Big Apple's stylish bars doesn't have to break the bank! There are actual... http://paulscottyn2.articlealley.com/top-10-cheap-bars-in-new-york-691126.html 21st November 2008 Stockholm's archipelago is one of the worlds most impressive. Comprised of over 30,000 islands, it can be an excellent place to spend part of a holiday in the Swedish capital. Tourist can even stay in Stockholm hostels on some of the islands, some of... http://paulscottyn2.articlealley.com/stockholm--take-a-trip-to-the-archipelago-592355.html 29th July 2008 The former royal capital of Poland, Krakow remains at the heart of the country's cultural heritage and tradition. The busy university and thriving tourist trade create a lively cosmopolitan scene, making Krakow a great destination for a cheap city-break. ... http://paulscottyn2.articlealley.com/budget-breaks-to-remember-in-krakow-561849.html 23rd June 2008 Istanbul is unlike any other city in Europe - or Asia for that matter. It combines influences from two cultures, juxtaposing east and west, Christianity and Islam. 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Both picturesque and packed full of exciting pockets of cultural activity, on a practical level, Zagreb also has its fair share of excellent and excellently priced Zagreb hostels. ... http://paulscottyn2.articlealley.com/zagreb--a-budget-travel-destination-558148.html 19th June 2008 The spiritual home of blues and jazz, Chicago is at the heart of America's Midwest and known for its picturesque skyline, which trails along Lake Michigan. A vibrant urban travel destination, Chicago is an immediate favorite for budget travelers. Accom... http://paulscottyn2.articlealley.com/a-budget-travelers-guide-to-chicago-553460.html 09th June 2008 The ‘new Prague' of Eastern Europe, the cobbled streets of Krakow house more than the nostalgic cultural throng of local history and contemporary cafés. 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Jutting out majestically from the east coast, what makes ‘The Capital of the World' such an inviting proposition is the sheer number of things to see and... http://paulscottyn2.articlealley.com/biting-into-the-big-apple-474169.html 13th February 2008 In a city like Sydney the lone backpacker is never really alone. Great Sydney hostels and the city's famously friendly residents may make the travelers feel at home, but it's the abundance of activities, the 24-hour nightlife, the inspiring sights and the... http://paulscottyn2.articlealley.com/sydney-tips-for-the-solo-traveler-472613.html 11th February 2008