Gippsland is a large rural region in Victoria, Australia. The place is well known with its mystery of blue glowing water that appears during the night. However, just recently, the mystery has been solved. Lake Gippsland (actually a network of lakes) teems with microorganisms that produce a ghostly blue glow thanks to their natural luminescence. This makes this body of water a beautiful and unique tourist attraction at night. See the pictures if you don’t believe me. It is truly mesmerizing!

A sunset at Gippsland Lake, just before the glowing blue mystery begins (Photo: Scott)

The glowing water at Gippsland Lake starts appearing

The glowing water become more prominent

Something is up at the sky

The glowing water is moving!

The glowing water is bubbling big and bigger…

A mystery figure appears…Could it be an alien from outer space?

No…He is actually a human!

Source: Curiosity

Just in time for Valentine's Day, HostelBookers unveils its best budget accommodation options for couples, many of which are in romantic cities across of the world. Consisting of charming guesthouses, boutique hostels and intimate B&Bs with romantic room designs, they are a budget friendly alternative to the hotel this Valentine's Day. Here are 3 favourites:

Love is in the air

Lisbon Dreams Guesthouse is one of HostelBookers top-rated hostels. It is located in the heart of Lisbon and the famous Baixa and Bairro Alto districts are a short walk away. It is the perfect hotel alternative with all the loving little extras: bathrobes, slippers and a delightful sunny patio where guests can enjoy their free full breakfast each morning or aperitifs and appetizers in the evening.

Lisbon Dreams Guesthouse – a perfect budget accommodation for your holiday

Ca' Arco Antico Guesthouse in beautiful Venice is reached by passing under an old stone arch and through a peaceful courtyard. Furnishings are traditional with beamed ceilings and lead-latticed windows created by master Murano glassworkers. The Rialto Bridge with views of the Grand Canal is a five minute walk.

Arco Antico Guesshouse serenity view

Riad Les Jardins De Mouassine is an oasis of calm in the heart of Marrakech. Every room is uniquely decorated but equally seductive with tiled en suites. Fatim-Zahra is on hand to ensure total relaxation with mud wraps, Moroccan or hot stone massages.

Refreshing Riad Les Jardins De Mouassine Pool will make your vacation relaxing

In addition, HostelBookers is offering one lucky couple a FREE Valentine's hostel stay! Entrants simply need to upload their most FUN couple shot while travelling together to the HostelBookers Facebook page to be in with a chance of winning. For further information go to http://blog.hostelbookers.com/travel/valentines-day/