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Forget the Footie; it’s time for some girlie indulgence!

Guest Blogger Shing’s World Cup alternatives for those of you not glued to the games!

For those of us who have lost our husbands, boyfriends and male mates to the F word, now is the time to indulge in a girlie getaway. The best way to escape the football fever is to head to the countries that failed to qualify, poor them but lucky you!

For: the FOOD

Marrakesh, Morocco

They know how to throw a real exotic feast in this city. You can savor the perfect balance of sweetness and spice in the Moroccan tagine and wash it all down with delicious mint tea served in silver teapots. Hostels in Marrakesh from $9pppn

Moracco Street Food

Credits: _MarkMcClure_

For: the BEACH

Split, Croatia

With subtropical greenery and beautiful crystalline water, the coastline around Split makes for the perfect beach holiday. Here you can find your own private cove and discover a little piece of paradise. Hostels in Split from $10pppn

For: the SHOPPING

Hong Kong

Locals live and breathe shopping; it is what this city does best. You can find every clothing designer under the sun, electronic goods, excellent antiques and bag a few bargains too. But don’t neglect the markets around Temple Street and Tung Choi Street. Hostels in Hong Kong from $5pppn

Hong Kong Market

Credits: j-o-g

For: the NIGHTLIFE

Prague, Czech Republic

Head to the area of Zizkov for up-and-coming clubs including Palac Akropolis. There are a number of great drinking holes such as Hapu which serves delicious fresh-fruit cocktails and there are many ethnic restaurants where you can catch a bite to eat before your big night out. Hostels in Prague from $7pppn

Nightlife worth searching for

Credits: boltron-

For: the CULTURE

Budapest, Hungary

In Budapest, travelers can visit the dazzling neo-Renaissance Opera House or immerse themselves in one of the many magnificent thermal bath houses such as the Gellért or Széchenyi. Hostels in Budapest from $5pppn.

For: the ARCHITECTURE

Riga, Latvia

If it’s architecture you’re after, the cobbled square in the Latvian capital’s Old Town is a Unesco World Heritage Site and Riga displays probably the finest example of Art Nouveau architecture in Europe. Hostels in Riga from $7pppn.