You know when you hear a song and the lyrics really speak to you? We believe there’s a soundtrack to every situation and these songs describe our travel feels perfectly. Which of these tracks speaks to you the most? DISC 1: Before travel Track 1 I Want to Break Free – Queen Lyrics: “I want…
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Backpacking with a Disability! (South America edition)
As I boarded the plane to South America I was so nervous. Luckily my fears were unfounded and as a backpacker with cerebral palsy I was amazed at the ease I had in conquering South America. Like anything in life, there are a few hurdles and challenges to overcome along the way, but nothing that…
9 Unique and Beautiful waterfalls around the world
Waterfalls, perhaps one of the most majestic creations we’re blessed with on this earth. For those of you who are curious enough, we say, disobey TLC and go chase those waterfalls. Sit back, relax and enjoy this blog filled with unique and beautiful waterfalls from around the world. Try to get to the end, before…
16 Delicious Dishes You Must Try in Asia
We all know you can’t visit Japan without trying the sushi, or Thailand without sampling a plate of Pad Thai, but there’s a whole lot more to Asian cuisine that’s just waiting for your tastebuds to discover. Here are some other must-try foods you can find throughout Asia that won’t be too hard on your…
Halloween: date, meaning, origins and legends
What exactly is Halloween? Where does it come from? What does it mean? Why do we carve pumpkins? Because although we’ve been celebrating Halloween for a while now, we’re not entirely sure where this festival actually comes from. All the answers to your questions about the world’s spookiest festival are right here! What does Halloween…
True backpacker quiz
Think you’re more of a true backpacker than your mates? Here’s your chance to prove it… STEP 1: Take the quiz >>> STEP 2: Tally up your score out of 33 >>> STEP 3: Head to the post on Facebook STEP 4: Tag your hostel buddies in the fb comments >>> STEP 5: Tell them your score …
Everything you need to know about backpacking India
From its frenetic cities to its breathtaking temples, India offers some of the most diverse travel experiences on the planet. Lazy backwaters and beaches, and stark Himalayan terrain, also feeds the wanderlust of wide-eyed backpackers. But India is a big and sometimes bewildering place, more akin to a continent than a country – and travel…
Why Study Abroad Is The Ultimate Travel Experience
College students choose to study abroad for a variety of reasons, including exposure to new cultures, new people and to further their education. But did you know that studying abroad also makes students significantly more employable after graduation? According to our study, 41% of employers consider offering a higher salary to students who have studied abroad. Other interesting findings include: 25% of hiring professionals…
10 travellers you’ve almost definitely met in a hostel
Disclaimer: We apologise for being very very stereotypical! There is no offence or sassyness intended. But be honest, we’ve all met a few of these travellers during our hostel stays. How many of these guys do you recognise? And which one are you?! 1. The party animal (Read in David Attenborough voice) The party…
9 made up words that perfectly describe our travel feels
Travel gives us sooo many feels… So we (AKA the Hostelworld Social & Content crew) have attempted to summarise these feelings with brand new made up words! How many of the below definitions can you relate too? 1. Tripophobia That horrible feeling of not having any new adventures to look forward too, eurgh, the…
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