As the biggest arts festival in the world and the number 1 tourist attraction in Great Britain, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival attracts thousands of visitors every year. Taking place from August 7 to 31, 2009, this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival has a line-up of the most exciting theatre, music,...

Determined not to spend my summer slogging it out as a waitress in my local cafe, when I heard I could work in a hostel, earn my keep and have somewhere to stay, I was on the plane to Florence faster than you can say 'Ciao.' Working in a hostel is a great solution if you love sociable,...

Forget Soviet tower blocks and the 'Iron Curtain.'  With its unspoiled coastline, historic cities and vibrant nightlife, Eastern Europe is enjoying a travel renaissance.Exploring Eastern Europe by EuroRailThanks to cheap living costs and easy rail connections on the EuroRail, the region is...