Hostelworld writer
Maya Hawes
- 131 articles
Articles by Maya
Solo travel
An LGBTQ+ traveller’s tips for making lifelong friends while solo travelling
Backpacking
10 best cities of Central America, backpacker’s choice
Solo travel
13 lessons learned as a solo traveler
Backpacking
Central America soars in popularity, backpacker data shows
City break
My first 24 hours as a solo traveller
Culture
Anime in real life: the top 10 spots that inspired your favourite anime scenery
Asia
Best islands in Thailand for any type of traveller
Travel Guides
13 Advantages of organised group travel