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I've always found the Sydney YHAs to be good value and clean. I doubt you'll have any problems meeting people wherever you stay. Have fun!

Thanks Battybilly- it's the personal experience that I needed. ...

What about Ely? It's not that far away from Stansted (about an hour) and close to Cambridge.

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I don't think you need to book ahead. You can get good deals a few days before from sites like WWW.laterooms.com.

My sister did something similar a few years ago and just put an ad on gumtree. About 10 people got back to her, but the economy is much...

I agree with #3 IoS are well worth a visit as are #5 suggestions....

As above I warn you about distances V driving times. Even on big roads it seems to take much longer than expected......

I'd head for Cardiff (instead of Swansea/Newport) as it's the biggest city in Wales and there are more opportunities. Also it is easier to...

I agree with Taupe's suggestions, there is heaps to do in Sydney. I would also suggest a night or two in the Blue Mountains (or even a day...

Taking public transport would take a very long time and driving would take a huge chunk of quite a short trip (also if you are from the US...

Australia is a huge country with lots to offer so you will have to miss somethings out but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to do as...

I went on a tour in Luxor and two in Cairo and all my guides were female, although I didn't request a female guide. In Luxor, I was the...

I agree with #2 & #3 on this. Bristol is okay but nothing amazing (Clifton and the bridge are quite nice). However, if you wanted to do...

You could try couchsurfing as it's free and I have head good stories from people who have done it....