Gone are the days when Britons liked nothing better then to be tucked up in bed with a mug of cocoa and a good book or the newspaper crossword puzzle. In today’s modern society, the nation is totally addicted to social networking.

Social networking behemoth Facebook has purchased user generated travel guide provider NextStop for an undisclosed fee. The San Francisco-based firm was started two years ago and allows users to share their advice on where to visit with fellow travellers.

Backpackers have for years been searching for the missing link between the two most important things at the heart of travelling: finding great places to stay and meeting great people.