Loving Las Ramblas

Loving Las Ramblas

Original post by: Andy Hayes, PlanetEye Traveler La Rambla (or Las Ramblas, as it is more commonly known) is a central boulevard that cuts through Barcelona, and is the city’s most famous street.  You’ll no doubt find yourself along it during your visit, and you might end up staying nearby!...
Visiting Auckland

Visiting Auckland

New Zealand is a beautiful country to visit. For many, it’s the starting point for a great backpacking trip, for others, because of its distance, it is a destination holiday. One of our Guests, Melinda, had the opportunity to visit Auckland. It was her first time visiting New Zealand (but...
London iStopOver Host: Ingrid

London iStopOver Host: Ingrid

This week we chatted with Ingrid, a lovely iStopOver Host who is located in London, England. Ingrid’s artsy and hip listing can be found in Zone 2 in London. Located in a neighborhood with tons of restaurants, shops and boutiques, you’ll be greeted with lots of activity. Ingrid will make...
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The London Olympics Are 6 Months Away

The London Olympics Are 6 Months Away

That’s right – in 6 short months the world’s best athletes will be arriving in London to compete in the 2012 Summer Olympics. This is a great time to visit London and experience an unforgettable time – the city will be in full swing with celebrities, athletes, visitors and royalty! Hotels have already sold out...
Indulge The City Explorer In You

Indulge The City Explorer In You

Sometimes you yearn for the beach – sometimes your wanderlust brings you to a mountain top that’s just waiting to be skied down. Other times, it’s the big city that calls your name. So, what is it that makes us crave the bright lights of a bustling big city? Don’t people usually want to escape...
What's Stonehenge Like in Person?

What’s Stonehenge Like in Person?

Original Post By: Andy Hayes, PlanetEye Traveler During your visit to London, hopefully you will have an opportunity to visit one of the great wonders off the world, Stonehenge.  Located on a flat plain near Salisbury, the site is an easy day trip from London and in fact can be combined with a trip to...
Romantic Getaways

Romantic Getaways

It’s getting closer to that holiday where candy hearts and ‘Will You Be Mine?’ letters start circulating. That’s right folks, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. How many brownie points would you earn if you surprised your sweetie with a trip to any one of these romantic cities? Barcelona   Sip sangria and enjoy...
For The Love of Apple

For The Love of Apple

The Macworld expo runs from January 26-28th in San Francisco. Apple lovers and tech-appreciators alike can see what the hottest gadgets are for their Mac products. Have your eye on an app? How about the latest accessory for your iPad? It’s a good bet that you’ll find it at Macworld. It doesn’t stop at exhibitors....
New York Happenings

New York Happenings

Year-round, New York City is a great place to visit. There’s always something going on in the Big Apple, and hotel accommodation can become pricey. We’ve got great Hosts in NYC with affordable places to crash whenever you’re in New York. Today, we’re taking a look at some fresh NYC apartments: This apartment can comfortable...
Host Spotlight: Maria In Berlin

Host Spotlight: Maria In Berlin

ISO: How long have you been a Host with iStopOver? Maria: I’ve been an iStopOver Host since 2009. (Ed. note: which is when we first started ) ISO: What inspired you to become an iStopOver Host? M: The efficient and completely free services, friendly customer service, and it’s easy to use. ISO: What do you...
Will Prince Harry Be Court-Side at the London Olympics Beach Volleyball Games?

Will Prince Harry Be Court-Side at the London Olympics Beach Volleyball Games?

Many of the tickets for the London Olympic Games are selling out – and one of the most popular sporting events? Beach Volleyball.   The most notable of those who might be sitting in the stands during the matches: Prince Harry. According to sources, Prince Harry has requested to attend the Beach Volleyball matches during...
Featured Cities: Euro Cup 2012

Featured Cities: Euro Cup 2012

If you’re a Soccer (or Football) fan, chances are you’re well aware that this summer brings the UEFA Euro Cup. The best teams in the European league will compete in Poland and Ukraine for the championship. The Euro Cup is from June 8th – July 1st. It’s the first time that both Poland and Ukraine...
Top Destinations in 2012

Top Destinations in 2012

To kick off the New Year, we thought we’d take a look at some of the cities that have been chosen as hot travel destinations for 2012. 2011 was a fun year, but now it’s time to take a look at inspiring places for the upcoming year:   London, England: There is no denying that...
Montmartre, Paris: A History of the Arts

Montmartre, Paris: A History of the Arts

Post by: Christina Uticone, PlanetEye Traveler My trip to Paris was enriched by my visit to the slightly-off-the-beaten path neighborhood called Montmartre, once the home of – and the daily inspiration for – artists such as Salvadore Dali, Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas, Henri Matisse, Maurice Utrillo, Henri de Toulouse-Latrec and...
Host Spotlight: London

Host Spotlight: London

2012 is a big year for London. Not only will thousands of people arrive for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, travelers will be coming to London to celebrate various events throughout the year. Some events that are happening in London over the yea are: - The London Marathon (April 22, 2012) - The Chelsea...