Some places you stay for the bed. Some for the party. Then there’s Green Haven Ilha Anchieta in Brazil – a hostel that changes how you see travel itself. This spot isn’t just by nature – it’s in it. This hostel sits inside Ilha Anchieta State Park, a fully protected island off the coast of…
Category: Sustainability
Sustainability Stories: “It changed the way I travel” – going solo through Colombia
If you’ve ever side-eyed the idea of travelling solo in Colombia, meet Amy Phung. Londoner. Asian woman. Backpacker. “There’s so much noise about Colombia,” she told me. “But I wanted to see it with my own eyes, not through someone else’s lens.” As the winner of Hostelworld’s yearly staff travel competition, Amy spent several weeks…
Sustainability Stories: Hostal del Cielo empowers the local community
High up on the busy mountains of Medellin, Colombia, Hostal del Cielo is a place where your stay helps to rewrite the story of a community once overlooked. Today, the neighbourhood of Comuna 13 is alive with culture, art and entrepreneurship. We sat down with Thomas Quintreau-Musci, the founder of Hostal del Cielo, to hear…
Sustainability Stories: opening Africa’s first LGBTQ+ inclusive hostel – Soul Fam Hostel
In a city known for its natural beauty and cultural diversity, a new hostel will open its doors in a few weeks – one that’s designed around belonging. When Chase King landed in Cape Town as a student back in 2007, he could’ve not imagined that one day he’d open a hostel there. But after…
Sustainability Stories: how a&o hostels cut their carbon footprint – and why that matters to you
Daydreaming of unforgettable experiences, new friends and seriously good food. Planning a trip is pure joy, but emissions stats don’t exactly make the vision board 📉 We get it. But here’s why you should care 💚 The dilemma: how to travel AND care for the planet? Hostels use energy and water, waste builds up, and…
Sustainability Stories: changing lives through education at Wonderland Jungle Hostel
A social eco-hostel tucked in Koh Tao’s hillside jungle paradise with a big heart and an even bigger mission? Yes please 💚 We sat down with one of founders of Wonderland Jungle Hostel, Valeri Johnstone, who shared how they built a space where travellers and the local community could connect, learn, and grow together. Located…
Sustainability Stories: cross-cultural experiences by HI USA
For many of us, travel is about self-discovery. The most rewarding moments often come when you find yourself crossing paths with and learning from people from all walks of life and different backgrounds. In our Sustainability Stories series, we show you how hostels go above and beyond for the environment, culture and their communities. Today…
Sustainability Stories: Building a culture of connection at Lagarto na Banana
Every once in a while, you stumble upon a hostel where, the moment you walk through the door, it feels like you’ve already made friends 😙🤌 Before you know it, you’re swapping stories and planning adventures like old pals. At Lagarto na Banana, you’re not just booking a bed (or a tent!) in a Brazilian…
Sustainability Stories: Eco-ethnotourism at Casa en el Agua
With carbon emissions a massive 82% lower than hotels, hostels are already sustainability success stories 🤩 But what are they doing to get there? And, in many cases, how are they going above and beyond to help hostellers travel responsibly? In our Sustainability Stories series, we’re shining the spotlight on hostels that protect the environment,…
Sustainability Stories: Community Impact at Mad Monkey
With carbon emissions a massive 82% lower than hotels, hostels are already sustainability success stories 🤩 But what are they doing to get there? How do hostels protect the environment, support local communities and champion local culture? In our Sustainability Stories series, we’re shining the spotlight on hostels that go the extra mile to have…
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