The idea of exploring alone in a foreign country can be daunting for many of us, and for shy or introverted people approaching strangers in hostels might be even more anxiety-inducing. Most Hostelworld travellers are solo explorers, and one of the main reasons they book hostels is to find friends to hang out with. Whether…
Author: Michaella Fenton
Sustainability Stories: Volunteering at Rio Hostel Buritaca
Sustainable travel isn’t just a trend, and for our planet to survive, it needs to be the norm. Travel is well and truly back up and running, but you know what isn’t? Greenwashing. Not around here! Climate-conscious adventurers want to know how to travel sustainably, and ensure they leave a positive mark on the communities…
Like dogs? Then you’ll love these places
If you’re a dog lover, leaving your pet pooch behind to go travelling can feel ruff. But your dog days don’t have to be over, there are plenty of international good boys (and girls) wagging their tails to meet you. They may not speak the same language or live in a house, but the sight…
LGBTQIA+ friendly hostels that travellers love
Travelling in hostels is more than exploring new places and having somewhere to stay. Hostels bring travellers together from different locations, cultures and backgrounds, to create unforgettable experiences and share a sense of belonging. We believe that hostels are some of the most inclusive environments for travellers and local communities around the world, encouraging people…
Hostelworld’s Volunteer Hero: Orla & ShoutOut
At Hostelworld, volunteering is important to our team and our wider community. We employ a multi-cultural workforce of travel lovers from around the world, and believe that travel helps people from all kinds of backgrounds become aware of issues outside of their direct community, but also opens their eyes to social problems closer to home….
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