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Truly Budget Travel for Summer: Hostels
http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/truly-budget-travel-for-summer-hostels.html?id=3230592

...I'll be covering some ways to travel on the cheap this summer. First up: hostels. Cheaper and more informal than hotels, hostels usually have a mix of dorm-style accommodations and smaller private rooms. Hostels typically also have common spaces, kitchens, and a social atmosphere.
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I'm a big fan of hostels. They're fantastically cheap, tend to be friendly and centrally located, and can be a great fit even if you're not a college student backpacking around Europe.

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