Yes, that’s what I always wanted. We are always bringing so much stuff when we are gone for our Travel Blog. And I’m sick of paying extra overweight!

Budget airlines are crafty. They pull you in with those amazing low-cost deals and then right at the last minute, sting you with an extra charge for hold luggage. Well two can play at that game.

We’ve found an elegant solution in the form of the The Rufus Roo. Alright, perhaps ‘elegant’ isn’t the word. But it’s certainly a clever way around this stealth tax on your plane ticket. Because this forehead-slappingly simple piece of clothing lets you carry all of your luggage on your person. Ta daaa, no luggage fee! Fashionably gender-neutral, the zip-up jacket comes with two regular sized pockets and four super sized ones. So you have enough room to carry a laptop, shoes, books, T-shirts, spare pants, cuddly toys, the Special Edition Lord of the Rings DVD box set, and more. In fact, this rugged workhorse will carry an astonishing 10kg. When it comes to customs, just slip it off, pop the whole thing in one of those plastic trays and saunter through the metal detector – pitying the poor chap who has to make sense of the X-ray.

More info: Inflight Carry On Jacket

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10 years ago I swore to myself to never ever stay in a hostel again after staying in horrible place in California 10 years ago. But things have changed and in my research I find couple of super nice hostels I would stay in ( emmm well book a private room in. My dorm days are definitely in the past).

Get ready for some odd places.

Zhangzhou Wei Qun Lou Inn, China

It totally reminds of an outer space settlement or something. Breathtaking!

As the unique building model in the mountainous area, Fujian Tulou is a miracle in the history of world architecture. It is the symbol of wisdom and diligence of Hakka people who moved to the boundary of Guangdong and Fujian from the central plains of China. Tulou, as an outstanding representative of Hakka culture, is listed to World Cultural Heritage in July, 2008. Now, Tulou is attracting more and more people in the world.

Apron Inn (also called Yude building), originally built in 1802, was damaged in a big fire lighted by warlord. In 1972, Zhang Qingchong rebuilt the cedar part of it because at that time only six families of his relatives were in great need of living rooms. Seen from the hills, Yude building looks like a beautiful apron of girls. Therefore, it got this name-Apron building. The moment you step into it, sweet air and bright light would refresh you body and soul.

More info: Zhangzhou Wei Qun Lou Inn, China

Kadir’s Tree House, Turkey 

Fulfill your childhood dream and stay in a tree house village.

With its unspoilt scenery and fascinating Lycian history, this part of Turkey’s Mediterranean coast is the perfect place for an unforgettable holiday. Staying at Kadir’s will ensure that you do have the perfect holiday.
At Kadir’s, we cater for everybody; the young to the young at heart. Live out every kid’s dream to sleep in a real treehouse, or spend a night of comfort in one of our well appointed bungalows.

More info: Kadir’s Tree House, Turkey

Jumbo Jet Hostel, Sweden

Now translate this concept in real flying jumbos and I would be one happy traveler.

Welcome onboard the worlds first Boeing 747-200 Jumbo Jet converted into an up market Hostel for the discerning traveler! Jumbo Hostel is only a ten minute walk away from the check-in counters at Arlanda airport. An extraordinary experience to have before beginning of your trip! As well as relaxing!

More info: Jumbo Jet Hostel

Local Cave House Hotel, Turkey 

It looks like more like a super awesome adventure hotel.

Local Cave House; Our all rooms are cave and with bathroom. Our place is in the centre of Cappadocia: Goreme.

We have 9 cave rooms 1 family cave suite 1 honeymoon suite, deluxe suites with double and single bed.
Central Heated Rooms with Air Condition.

More info: Local Cave House Hotel

Lua Cheia Youth Hostel, Brazil

Who would ever guessed that there is a castle like this in Brazil and it’s a youth hostel.

More info: Lua Cheia Youth Hostel

Carbisdale Castle, Scotland 

Ok, now that’s a real castle.

Why not stay in a real highland castle? Carbisdale Castle Youth Hostel was built for the Dowager Duchess of Sutherland. Since then it has housed wealthy and influential people, and even served as a royal refuge.

The Castle has a large art collection and a collection of Italian marble statues on display in a main gallery and even a ghost. An amazing experience not to be missed. Carbisdale is set in an area of extensive natural beauty overlooking the river Kyle with many local woodland walks.

More info: Carbisdale Castle

Anak Ranch, Mongolia

Emmm … awesome!

At the ranch, you can ride unfenced, wide-open steppe and taiga in the last great wilderness of the world. You might take a hunk of cheese, a stick of sausage, and a canteen and ride out to look for the horses, ranging somewhere on the open steppe or in the hills. You might ride north for a few days to spy the Russian Orthodox monastery across the border, or southwest to the lost Buddhist monastery in the hills.

You will sleep in a ger, the traditional Mongolian nomad’s home. You will eat home-grown and all-natural food, including roast meat, cheese, stew, vegetables, milk, yogurt, and airag. You will learn to drink vodka the Mongolian way, accepting a proffered glass with honor and blessing the land in the directions of the four winds.

More info: Anak Ranch

Radeka Downunder Underground Mine Hostel, Australia

Charming but with wifi.

Radeka Downunder Underground Backpackers Inn & Underground Motel is located in the centre of Coober Pedy, Outback South Australia. You go 6.5m deep down into the Earth for your accommodation like the locals to escape the heat of summer and the cold of winter.

Radeka Downunder was originally an Opal Mine which has now been transformed into an Underground accommodation outlet with Dorm Beds, Budget Rooms and Motel Rooms with ensuite.

More info: Radeka Downunder Underground Mine Hostel

That’s it for now. Feel free to post in the comments some crazy hostel stories you had or tell us about some weird hostels you stayed in.

This post put me right into vacation mode. Can’t concentrate – want to travel to all these hostels now!!!!!!

Again, keep in mind in case you are traveling to ping Travel4Cheap. Just tell them your dates, amount of people traveling and budget. They will do the rest.

- Hostels in Valencia

Don’t you hate to spend hours on the internet looking for the best deals for flights, Hotels, Hostels and rental cars? It can get very frustrating.

In my few years I’ve traveled a lot – Asia, Europe and I have been to most US cities. I lived in Boston and Berlin for couple of years. Ireland for 1 1/2 years and now I live in Valencia, Spain.

For my photojobs I had to book tons of hotels, flights and rental cars and I’m pretty proud to say that I know where to find the good deals.

I have offered to help travelers via my Valencia tweets and it went pretty well … people are pretty happy with the suggestions I made. So I thought I should start a separate twitter account helping others traveling cheaper.

How does it work? Well, it’s pretty easy. Think of Travel4Cheap as your personal online travel agent. Follow:

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on twitter and send me a message what you need and I will work asap to answer with the best deal.

It’s so simple and easy … and I haven’t heard of a similar service on twitter, yet. So, even if you don’t need my help right now feel free to follow and please do blog, forward or twitter about this brand new service on twitter.

Thank you very much.

Take you kids for jumbo sleep-over. They will love you forever.

From the beginning of December, hostelguests will, for the first time ever, be able to spend the night in areal, seasoned jumbo jet – on the ground! This is the perfect way tostart your trip abroad. The plane is a used out jumbo jet model 747-200made in 1976. It has been awarded a brand new, modern interiordecoration, offering night guests an experience apart. It’s excitingfor aviation enthusiasts and families with children as well as forbusiness people. This exhilarating experience leaves no-one indifferent–we promise.

More info: Jumbo Jet Hostel

[via: travel blog]