General posts

1. Cycling from Paris to Nice in aid of a good cause

   posted by Colm Hanratty | 0 Comments

   

   Sep282011

   Last Saturday one of the members of our team, Feargal, set off on a six-day adventure in aid of a very, very good cause - the Special Olympics and other charities. Covering over 100km a day, so far they have passed through Orange, Aix-en Province and tackled a 3,000m climb up the Mont Ventoux route. Still to come are cycles to Draguignan before it all comes to an end in Nice.

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2. Your top ten hostels worldwide last month

   posted by Tracy Lynch | 2 Comments

   

   Sep272011

   We’ve checked through your many reviews and the results are in - here are the top ten hostels on Hostelworld for last month.

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3. The beginning of a cycle from Paris to Nice...all in aid of a good cause

   posted by Colm Hanratty | 0 Comments

   

   Sep232011

   Tomorrow is a big day for us here at Hostelworld. Well, more importantly, it's a big day for one particular member of the team as our very own Feargal Mooney will be leaving the French capital for the beginning of a six day cycle. Over those six days they will leave Paris before stopping in Sens, Avallon, Beaune, Orange, Aix-en-Provence, Draguignan, and finally Nice.

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4. Party for free with Dublin’s Best Hostels

   posted by Tracy Lynch | 1 Comments

   

   Sep222011

   Dublin's Best Hostels have gathered together to throw the party of the year in Dublin and YOU are invited!

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5. How to be a good hostel guest

   posted by Tracy Lynch | 9 Comments

   

   Sep132011

   When it comes to staying in hostels, there are a few unwritten rules that should be followed so you don’t annoy any of your fellow guests or hostel staff. If it’s your first time staying in a hostel, here are some tips on how to be a good hostel guest.

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6. Five great ways to meet other travellers in hostels

   posted by Colm Hanratty | 1 Comments

   

   Sep082011

   Recently on a trip to Bangkok I asked many like-minded travellers what was their favourite thing about staying in hostels. Time and time again the answer was ‘meeting new people’. So while many people know hostels are a great way to strike up new acquaintances, there are certain ways that will get you connected from people all over the world. Here are five...

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7. The Khao San Road - the backpacker capital of the universe

   posted by Colm Hanratty | 1 Comments

   

   Aug082011

   I love Bangkok. I love it for many reasons. It has an energy that many cities in the world can only dream of. It’s got some of the friendliest people you will find anywhere in the world. It’s great for shopping too. Plus, it’s also got the only street in the world that is frequented by backpackers and backpackers only – the Khao San Road.

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8. After 3 and a half years travelling with Hostelworld, these are my favourites…

   posted by Rebecca Keenan | 1 Comments

   

   Jul282011

   After three and half years of working for Hostelworld.com, I’m heading off on a wee trip. This time next month, I shall be winging my way to Singapore and from there I’ll be heading to New Zealand, where I’ll be living in Dunedin for a year. For my last post, Colm asked me to talk about some of my favourite things from the last few years. So, here goes...

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9. Fancy two free guides to some of Britain's best walks?

   posted by Colm Hanratty | 0 Comments

   

   Jul212011

   Something I end up doing everywhere I go is walking. Whether it be on a trail to Machu Picchu or from block to block in Manhattan, I always end up doing lots of it when on the road. This isn’t a bad thing of course – you get to see much more this way than by using public transport. Some of my favourite walks are in the UK, and in this weekend’s Telegraph newspaper there’s a free supplement outlining fifty of the best ones.

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10. Now you can access your account anywhere...

    posted by Colm Hanratty | 0 Comments

    

    Jul132011

    When you speak to us, we listen. Subsequently, when you ask, we answer. That's why we've added a 'MyAccount' section to our mobile site - it was something that we found was being requested time and time again.

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