There are many reasons to look after our planet and, of course, the freedom to keep exploring wonderful places is a reason high on many backpackers’ lists. The United Nations adopted 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) in 2015 to work on social, economic and environmental issues. It may be no surprise to hear that Northern…
Hamburg
Why Everyone’s So Obsessed With Hamburg Right Now
Moin, moin! You’ve surely been hearing about Hamburg lately, as the city is not only home to the best nightlife in the world but also one of the top cities to both visit and live. But Hamburg didn’t just pop out of nowhere; in fact, many people in Germany (myself included) think of Hamburg as…
Hostel of the Week: Meininger, Hamburg, Germany
We often post about hostels and budget hotels, and show some great ones that people are convinced must be pricey, because “there’s no way a hostel/budget hotel could be that nice or cool.” Well the Meininger IS both that nice and that cool. It’s located just a five minute walk from the Altona station in…