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colm

  • Male, 32, Drogheda, Ireland
  • Hostels Visited: 35
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About me

I'm the editor of Hostelworld.com which means I get to travel a lot. At home at the moment but planning my next trip all the time!

My Travel Tip

Bring a pillow for those long bus journeys.

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Che Lagarto Hostels Calafate

Nov 08-09, 2009 ~ El Calafate, Argentina

Bellavista Hostel

Oct 25-25, 2009 ~ Santiago, Chile

LOKI Backpacker Hostel

Oct 21-21, 2009 ~ Cusco, Peru

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ROKetman

Feb 5th, 2010 02:38am

Vietnam is WONDERFUL!

"Xin Cha`o" (shing jaoo)

In HCMC watch out for motor bikes - there are thousands of them everywhere! Crossing the street literally involves stepping out into traffic and not stopping, do the city tour offered by your hostel - its great! The war museum is difficult but important, eat the Pho (of course) and if you can find it, "Che`" - this is a local treat - shaved ice with sweet beans and fruit syrup. This was their sweet summer treat before 1995 when the US lifted their embargo on all the Western stuff.

We also traveled to Phu Quoc - a very small, rural island south of the Mekong Delta. They have some great little resorts on the sand for cheap prices! We stayed at 2: Beach Club

http://www.beachclubvietnam.com/

and Mai House (look it up on Trip Advisor)

Have fun!


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kkuzak352

Feb 3rd, 2010 04:19am

very good idea re: travel pillow!
So far i've only been on hot beach trips...all over mexico, costa rica, Dominican Republic, Barbados, etc...this is my 1st real adventure to Vietnam...can hardly wait...4 more weeks...i will die waiting...any ideas on wonderful things to do, places to stay, off the beaten track so to speak??

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nancyoutofbounds

Jan 31st, 2010 00:37am

I'll be in London, Dublin and Galway in March and watched the London video just now. Perfect tips, I'll be checking those places out! Would you say Drogheda is worth a visit? Thanks for what you do for Hostelworld. :)

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woodsie22

Jan 29th, 2010 02:48am

Is the support center manned? I submitted a gold card issue, and I still haven't even received an acknowledgment.

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Miranda2373

Jan 27th, 2010 03:20am

Hi I am wondering why Cuba is no longer on this website? I have previously looked up casa's and nothing comes up now?

Miranda

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geishaparadise1514

Jan 25th, 2010 21:32pm

Hello; very good about the hostelworld iphone app; will keep that in mind
may i ask about the Gold Card to wot does it entitle apart from discount on hostel bookings; regards Alison

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andrearobinson17199

Jan 23rd, 2010 16:09pm

Hi
How do i change my password?
Andrea

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seancong

Jan 23rd, 2010 13:17pm

Hi Colm. I cashed in my points for a Gold Card last weekend but now couldn't find it in my profile. Could you help me check what's happened? Thank you.

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Meg07

Jan 22nd, 2010 20:21pm

Hi there,

How do I review hostels? I can't seem to find the link and there doesn't seem to be a clear link to contact the webmaster(s) about any concerns. Thank you.

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nantha_219

Jan 21st, 2010 19:27pm

Hi Colm ..
I'm new here . Just need to clarify one questions. I've booked a hostel through hostel.com.So what happen is , there is duplicate booking for the same hostel.And deposit charges made for both booking into my credit card. I can redeem back the deposit of 10% that creditted into my credit card.What is the procedure?

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maxwellhousemax7491

Jan 18th, 2010 23:18pm

Please stop sending me messages. Thank you.

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gertie9117627

Jan 17th, 2010 07:08am

Hi Colm, I recently emailed Sanya Lost Backpackers Club Beach Guesthouse in Sanya, China for their address in Mandarin so that I could communicate with a taxi better. They then emailed me to tell me to confirm my booking at a rate double then what I reserved on this website. I emailed them back the rates I was quoted and they said the rates have increased and if I don't confirm the new rates quickly, they cannot guarantee me a bed! Can they do this? Should I just confirm at the increased rate?
I leave for China on the 22nd, and I want to know if I need to look into a different hostel in Sanya.

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rmurray4109

Jan 15th, 2010 05:26am

I have had a really ugly experience with Almira rental car company in Istanbul where they stole my money after double debiting my credit card. Can you please spread the word about this being a company to avoid.
Thanks
RMurray

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antontolga

Jan 12th, 2010 15:08pm

hi colm
u can see i am traveller and i booked alot hotels in your website.
all i want to tell.i discover somethings.people complain always internet slower in hotels.but i think problem is night shift workers downloading something in resecption computer.
i saw with my eyes.its make so slower wireless.
if u send email hotel owners.i think problem will sold.take care..anton loves EIRE

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belivinm

Dec 30th, 2009 23:42pm

Hello colm,
I don't know this is right place to ask this,
but I have a problem with my booking with Ur website. And I cannot find where to claim!

I'm leaving tomorrow for India. Could U help me?
(to where have I to ask this?)

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Babizinha

Dec 22nd, 2009 03:49am

hey, I am new here! My plan is to go to the east of europe. Your site is awesome, thanks for it! =]
If you need any help in your trip to south america, I'll be glad to help you.

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starkisser

Dec 17th, 2009 20:45pm

i'm new here too! will be travelling to Cairo (1st week of march 2010) and still deciding which hostels to stay. could anyone recommend which is the best hostel to stay, i mean cleanliness wise.

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Abobakorporation

Dec 15th, 2009 16:07pm

Emmmmmmmmmmm hello
im new here
and dunno what to do
i used before couchsurfing.com

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franciscomelongil1634

Dec 15th, 2009 01:57am

I will arrive to london on jaunary 6th to 12, and i´m looking for some friends to travel around...

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franciscomelongil1634

Dec 15th, 2009 01:50am

Hello everybody!

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franciscomelongil1634

Dec 15th, 2009 01:50am

Hello everybody!

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doreenebert2088

Dec 11th, 2009 19:35pm

Hostel Cinkyn
phone: 00491727146346

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fiore114

Dec 11th, 2009 08:43am

My brother recently made a booking reservation with one of the hostels but he didnt sign in at all. He's only got a reservation number. Can you help?

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josephfpaul1031

Dec 10th, 2009 10:38am

Thank you email
Happy Christmas & New Year 2010
From Joseph & Suzanne
(Both Deaf)

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akinkundakci3776

Dec 8th, 2009 22:34pm

Hi Colm. i just got a mail from my hostel that i booked for Xmas 15 days ago. they said the prices were wrong and now you have to pay 25€ more. is it possible, legal?

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PeteFumberger

Dec 8th, 2009 21:34pm

Hi Colm,
Have just joined up, and my kids call me Pedantic Pete. Received is spelt wrong on the received messages board.
Apart from my pedanticness, which isn't a word, maybe pedanticity, nice to 'meet' you, thanks for making travel easier in booking hostels.
Pete

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Markandmichelle

Dec 8th, 2009 04:27am

Hi Colm, is there a way that i can contact suhpport centre by email or skype to resolve a problem i am having that is not addressed in the support centre or elsewhere on the site,
Thanks, Mark and michelle

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coolcassy12

Dec 8th, 2009 04:11am

i joined hostelworld fan on facebook a while ago and is entitled to receive a free gold card, but never got it? can you please tell me what is going on or how to retrieve it. thanks

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nUm

Dec 7th, 2009 08:36am

hi colm,
i'm sure being the editor of hostelworld you are very much aware of the fact that people love your program.Anyway i am working as the producer for a Pakistani Youth channel was wondering if you could help me out with a program i have outlined for this quarter.let me know.
Anum

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sousath

Dec 4th, 2009 09:59am

hi colm

would you like to come to visit Laos

we provide the secret place on earth documentary

www.malyht.laotel.com

for more information

email me : sousath@live.com


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travellingtwo

Dec 4th, 2009 03:29am

Hi Colm I am sorry to bother you as the editor but I have been trying to remove a booking that was entered for 2010 but we stayed there in 2009. It is still coming up as a future booking no matter what I try and do. I do not wish to be charged for this booking as I have already stayed and paid. Can you please forward this to the correct person. The booking is for the Bell Tower, ref 11916-1516095. Many Thanks Colin Kennedy

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sunbelgium5655

Dec 3rd, 2009 00:49am

Bonjour Colm,
I have 2 Casa Particulares booked since last 3 months for end of DEC. 2009 in Havana CUBA. Is the booking still valid?? What happened? why CUBA is not appearing in list?
Many Thanks for confirming, Sunny

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EleanorCookie

Dec 2nd, 2009 22:14pm

Hi Colm,
I have a question about hostels in Barcelona..I don't know if you'll be able to help, but my roommate and I are possibly going there in early January but need a hostel that is handicap accessible since she is in a wheelchair. I can't seem to find out which hostels will work for us and which won't. Any suggestions or someone I can talk to?

Thank you!

Eleanor

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Davor

Dec 2nd, 2009 08:45am

Colm, I don't know what happened with HW, but cancellation of business with all those nice hostels in Cuba are terrrible move! Those people and their nice businesses depended on HostelWorld, and you guys quit on them... They already have bad situation with government and way of life, now you too... Very sad story...

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toyting

Dec 2nd, 2009 02:03am

Hi'Colm thank for tell me about free Pocket Guides
I am staying in Thailand and want to be Guide for any friend to coming to Thailand and free too..
Welcome!!!!

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patricklau3386170

Nov 26th, 2009 03:17am

Hi Colm, would like to know that can I book Korea Hostel in here? coz i can't find it in the searching box..thank you

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CaroFalke

Nov 24th, 2009 21:56pm

hey, tell me, why are there no more cuban hostels? just 10days ago there still were and i need them, how am i going to find accomodation there in advance otherwise....cheaply =(

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catriona_rowland4541

Nov 22nd, 2009 13:09pm

Inca trail is great. did it with SAS tour group in nov 2004. Cusco is bril and loved peru. Off to BA in 2 days.........yay :)

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faithwong

Nov 21st, 2009 10:27am

hi Colm,
sorry i misread the email
:P
cheers

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faithwong

Nov 21st, 2009 10:24am

hi Colm,
i read the email about becoming a fan on facebook can have the free gold card,
i dont remember i gave my address to hostelworld.com, so how am i gona receive that?
thank you

kind regards,
faith

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