Do you Twitter? I think I’ve officially become a Twittaholic. I can’t help myself. There are so many great travel bloggers and writers sharing interesting travel news and links on Twitter right now. Here are some of the travel tweets that caught my eye this past week.

There are so many things to consider when deciding on your next destination, whether you’re leaving for a week or a year. @nomadicmatt featured a guest post by Erica Johansson who shares some excellent tips on How to Choose the Right Destination.

Using discount airlines is one of the quickest and cheapest way to get around Europe these days, thought not without its frustrations. @Gadling posted an EasyJet Survival Guide: 6 Simple Steps which will definitely give you an edge when dealing with the discount airline hordes!

@ikangaroo outlines Vatican Museums: 15 things to know to make the most of your trip to this amazing museum including avoiding the touts at the entrance and what you’ll miss when taking the short cut to the Sistine Chapel. Surprisingly, cameras are allowed, so don’t forget yours!

When does budget travel cross the line and become an excuse to be a cheapskate? @MatadorNetwork published a thought provoking article on the impact of budget travel When does budget travel become exploitation?. The 40+ comments clearly shows that this is a sensitive issue with independent travelers.

Thinking of becoming a travel guide as a step towards lifelong (and paid for) travel? Again from @MatadorNetwork is an article by Matt Scott, Tour Guide: The Right Job for You? Matt, a trip leader himself, outlines the benefits and pitfalls of being a tour guide including some handy links to get you started.

We’re keeping a close eye on our twitter feed looking for links to great travel articles geared towards budget and independent travelers. Follow @cult of travel on Twitter or subscribe to our RSS feed to be the first to know about cool new articles and travel news.