Travel Ideas and Advice for the Novice Traveller

 Façade of the Celsus library, in Ephesus, near Selçuk, west Turkey. Benh LIEU SONG  - Wikimedia Commons. I've always wondered if Turkey is a good destination for backpackers. I've never visited the country and would really want to know what other travelers have experienced in the big Turkish cities like Istanbul, Bodrum and Ankara? I've been fascinated by all the historical sites located in Turkey, for example Troy, Ephesus and many other ancient Greek sites. Turkey is also well known for leather goods, Carpets and many other sought after products. Please share your stories in the comments section below. Thanks in advance.

London Backpackers and Hostels are still up there in quality, if you are looking for budget accommodation in the British capital. The main aim when it comes to backpacking, is to see the world and NOT spend an arm and a leg on expensive accommodation. London can be quite an expensive destination, but if you do your planning right and you know of all the things you can do in London for free, then those hard earned Pounds, Dollars  or Yens can be stretched quite far! I've put the following summary together of links that you can use, to assist you when you are planning a trip to London: Search and book affordable London Hotel Accommodation  or Search and book a great hostel in London on Hostelworld.  or Search and book a great hostel in London on Hostelbookers . Plan your London Itinerary by first focusing on free attractions as well as on events happening while you will be visiting London . Add to your Itinerary the sites that you want to visit that will cost you money. Loo