Ahhhhh, nature. So underrated. That scent of woodland pine, the sound of soaring eagles, the glitter of tropical rain forest dew, FRESH AIR….this is serious wanderlust material. Our planet is a playground for all sorts of adventures but hiking, my friends, is possibly the best way to meet other travellers and it’s usually F.R.E.E. That’s…
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How to Pack & Travel Like a Minimalist
Minimalism is in. Minimalist dressing, minimalist design, minimalist homes, minimalist offices, it’s a trend now and it’s everywhere. But the original minimalists, the ones who’ve been doing it since the beginning of time, are travellers. I’ve been travelling for six-month to year-long stints for the last couple of years as a remote freelancer and travel…
The Yellow in Rome: tattoo parlour, party hotspot, hair salon… and hostel!
The Yellow in Rome is one of those hostels that is constantly pushing the boundaries of what a hostel can be: party hotspot, tattoo parlour, hair salon, foodie magnet and local tour guide with the best off-the-beaten track tips in town. Here are just a few reasons why you’ll love staying here… The Hostel Roofterrace is ?…
Newsflash: Hostels Have Private Rooms And They Are GORGEOUS
Listen up wanderlusters, we’ve got a little something to show you! You think you know hostels? Have you heard about their incredible private rooms? We’re about to blow your travelling minds with the most luxurious, boutique and downright beautiful places to lay your head whilst roaming the planet. Before we share the hostel magic, you may…
The hosteller's guide to the best places to see the Northern Lights
The Northern Lights aka the Aurora Borealis are a mystical, unpredictable beast – and a sexy one at that! A natural phenomenon, the Auroras are a collision of particles from the sun’s atmosphere and the earth’s atmosphere, resulting in extra-terrestrial shades hovering above the northern and southern hemispheres. With the sun freaking out from September…
Why Experience Gifts Are Better Than Material Things
Allow me to make the case for why experience gifts or travel experiences are better than material things. Science says experiences are better Science is definitely on my side. A recent study by researchers at San Francisco State University showed people “enjoy greater well-being from life experiences and consider them to be a better use of money.” Additionally, Dr. Thomas Gilovich of Cornell University…
Warning: Solo Travel Makes You Undateable
A person who loves solo travel is seen as a free spirit. A true nomad who’s broken free from the shackles of society and dared to march to the beat of their own drum. The solo traveller doesn’t need another’s reassurance, they make big bold decisions every single day. They are the ones with fire…
Book A Stay At Generator Paris Or London And Get A Free Drink On Us
Paris and London are pretty magical this time of year: psychedelic Christmas lights, the best NYE parties and mulled wine at lunchtime. As if you needed another excuse to book your trip to two of Europe’s coolest capitals, we’ve teamed up with Generator to give away a free drink* with every single booking to their Paris and London hostels…
15 Travel Lessons From The Youngest Person To Visit Every Country In The World
I never set out to break a world record; things just sort of escalated. Although I had been on the usual summer holidays with family before, the travel bug really bit me at the age of 18, when I embarked on a backpacking trip with friends through Southeast Asia. From that moment, travel became my…
5 essential tips for travelling cheaply
I’ve never been much of a cheap traveller. I’ve always had a stressful working life and, for me, holidays meant a reward for all the hard work I’d put in throughout the year. But everything changed the day I decided to travel the world for a year. At that moment I realised that if I…
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