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Best Blog Bits From August 2009

  • September 1, 2009
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I know we probably said the same thing last month – but where did August go? We’ve fast forwarded into September and will be on a countdown to Christmas soon! August did bring up some great news stories and we published some must-read tips and advice. In case you missed anything (where were you?) this is a round-up of our best bits;

The most interesting story of the month was our feature on the 10 Cheapest And Most Expensive Cities in the world which contains some intriguing destinations.

Did you catch Which Country Has The Best Tourists? And where did your country get placed?

Hot news stories of the month included a Zero Baggage innovation Hire Your Next Travel Wardrobe and an update on pirate activity Beware Of These Pirate Hotspots with an up to date pirate hotspot map!

Check out our money saving tips and advice with How To Save Serious Money On Travel and stay safe and healthy with our advice What To Pack In A Holiday First Aid Kit

Test your world knowledge and name the 10 Biggest Islands In The World (clue – Australia is not on the list) and can you name the Top 11 Most Isolated Islands In The World?

If you’ve ever left the odd item behind in a hotel room, spare a thought for whoever left their keys to their Porsche 911 behind! 14 Weird Items Left In Hotel Rooms

Thanks for all your comments and feedback as well throughout the month!

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