Did you know that hostels exist in some of the most heart-meltingly beautiful locations on the planet?! Maybe you aren’t aware that you can wake up in a private beachfront room on a private Island for €8/night? Have you ever tried the free beach yoga in Miami or flamenco lessons in Seville? If the answer…
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How travel & hostelling can help heal your broken heart
The pain of a break up can be a soul destroying, harrowing pain like no other. Not only does it often physically sting like a mother f****r, it can shatter your beliefs in the entire human race/animal kingdom/solar system AND yourself. When all you want to do is stay in your Netflix cave (forever), stepping…
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What to do for Fun in Bologna
Bologna is a university city, and as such, it is not hard to imagine that the evenings in Bologna are really at their best during the week as well as at the weekend! Whether you are looking for a good live concert, want to wait until the early hours of the morning at the disco or simply…
7 Snippets Of Feminist Wisdom To Follow When You Travel Solo
When I decided to travel alone around South America, most people I encountered had an opinion on my decision. ‘Wasn’t I afraid?’ ‘Had I considered how dangerous it was?’ ‘Wouldn’t I be better off going on an organised tour instead?’ I could barely get through a day without someone I half knew citing their own…
10 Free Things to Do in Vienna
Welcome to the 10 of the best things to do in Vienna on a budget. Vienna is one of the best places to visit in Europe, from its incredible connection to Western music history, to being the historic home of everyone’s favourite psycho-analyst, Mr. Sigmund Freud! Within the travel community, Vienna holds a special place…
What to do in Vienna: A Low Cost Guide
The Austrian capital is a true jewel in the heart of Europe. A diamond in the rough that will warm and move even the coldest (we believe it…with those temperatures) of hearts. To come to Vienna is to immerse oneself in a fairy tale and to wander among baroque art and the fragrance of extraordinary dishes….
Confessions of a first time hosteller in NYC
What am I doing here?! I’m not your typical traveller. My name is Marcia and I am the singer of London-based ska/punk/hip hop band The Skints . Touring life means that more often than not, I’ve spent most of my time in airports, gas stations, laundromats and coffee shops. Yes, I know, I know, we get to travel…
Could you survive in the Ghost’s Favourite Hostel this Halloween?
Have you ever wanted to say, “Remember that time we slept inside that haunted jail?” Well, it’s your lucky day because the HI Ottowa Jail Hostel in Canada is famous for screaming ghosts, night paralysis and unexpected visitors at the foot of your bed. IG 📸@luyao_bai Ottawa Prison, now the world’s most famous hostel for the paranormal, was opened in…
10 Free Things to Do in Milan
Milan is Italy’s capital of fashion, shopping and luxury, but it’s actually easier than you think to visit the city whilst sticking to a budget! Getting to Milan isn’t particularly expensive as it’s well connected to Italy’s major hubs (thanks to low-cost airlines and high-speed trains). Once you’re in the city, you could be tempted to squander…
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