MTV launches travel guides

Popular music channel MTV has teamed up with travel guide firm Frommer's to publish a series of travel guides specifically for young holidaymakers and those studying abroad.

The guides offer a unique perspective on popular hotspots such as Ireland, Italy and Europe in general.

In addition, further travel guides on Spain, France, England and road trips in the US are planned for April next year.

"Fresh, edgy, irreverent and opinionated, MTV Travel Guides provide no-nonsense, insider advice on everything from staying in the best hostels to booking student tickets online for the Louvre to buying vintage chic for the chillest nightlife," said MTV in a statement.

The MTV Travel Guides can also be downloaded in podcast format from Frommers.com and iTunes.

Last month, Lonely Planet and Sony announced the launch of a series of travel guides to be used on the PlayStation Portable gaming console.

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