Packing is something that is usually left until the last minute. However, with airlines increasing fees for overweight and extra luggage it is now more important than ever before to be resourceful when packing your suitcase. We tend to over …
One common misconception about hostels is that you have to be a young 18 – 35 backpacker to stay in one. In my travels I’ve seen many other people who don’t necessarily fit into that stereotype of young single backpackers …
After 1.5 months back home, I never realised just how much I would miss hostel life. I’ve loved being back home for a bit, and I’m sure I’ll miss it when I’m away, but a lot of things I’ve missed …
It’s always good to look at a variety of accommodation options when backpacking, where ever in the world you are. That is, after all, how myself and many other people came across hostels, when they looked at hotels and thought …
It’s been a while since I’ve found a really good hostel in Europe. One like the hostels that I stayed in back when I was in Australia, where you feel like you could stay there for months on end and …
There’s been a recent spat of bed bugs lately, appearing everywhere from budget hotels, work places and homes. Bed bugs are something that can strike anywhere, and are not necessarily a sign of somewhere being dirty. All it takes for …
What do you think about when you think of a hostel? How would you sum up a hostel in a few sentences, and what characteristics immediately come to mind when thinking about this type of accommodation? Do you think of …
All hostels around the world tend to have many things in common. They all have dorm beds for a start – that’s what makes them a hostel after all. They are all aimed at budget travellers, and they usually have …
Staying in a hostel with lockers is vitally important when travelling. Although having things stolen is not a common thing, you need to know you will be able to store your belongings safely while they are out with your person. …
There are many little add on costs of living in a hostel which can bite into a travel budget over time. Whether it’s paying a couple dollars for your laundry every time, paying a fee to use the linen, or …
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