For some, Amsterdam may conjure up an image of rowdy stags, the Red Light District and stoned tourists but this city’s quirky culture goes way deeper. These days it’s all about the open-air clubs , secret coffee shops and slick hostels . We’ve combined our team’s multiple adventures to the Dam into one golden “bucket list” of our tried…
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#DipPic Competition Ts & Cs
Hostelworld.com Competition Terms and Conditions 1. The details of the competition are as below: Competition Name (the “Draw”): #DipPic Description of the Prize (the “Prize”): 28 nights’ accommodation for one person (private room or a dorm depending on availability) at any Hostelworld property. The prize must be taken between May and October 2016. The prize…
10 Floating Hostels for the Escape of a Lifetime!
Ever wanted to just sail away from it all, mind, body and soul? Good news: there are such things as FLOATING hostels to help you experience your own little nirvana without taxing your budget. We have hostels on boats, hostels up trees, and hostels built on mountains and in castles for that unique adventure you…
Top 10 common travel mistakes
We have two pieces of news, and as almost always in these cases, one is good and one is bad. Let’s start with the bad news: if you are planning a trip, you should know that there are always chances of making small and big mistakes that can ruin it. But don’t worry, here comes…
Hostel of the week: Lucky Lake Hostel, Amsterdam
If you are looking for a trip to Amsterdam with a kitsch twist and a yellow bus to eat breakfast in every day, Lucky Lake Hostel is for you. Step out of the city and into the lush Dutch countryside á la Wizard of Oz. You’ll be greeted by a bunch of charming, multi-lingual staff, an outdoor…
10 Tips for Building Travel Friendships
Traveling alone is a sensational experience. You can enjoy all the freedom you want, being totally free to decide what to do and when. There’s no need for compromise, and you’re always in charge of the pace and schedule. However, sometimes even the most experienced solo travelers can feel a sense of melancholy (and perhaps…
Cheap eats in Melbourne – where to find the best budget restaurants
So Melbourne is next on your list and because Melbourne is a city in Australia you may be freaking out over the costs. Because everything in Australia is expensive right? Do you think that you’ll have to starve yourself because you are on a tight budget? Don’t worry, that’s not going to happen, we’ve got…
How to keep your mind, body and soul in check when you travel
I travel for a big chunk of the year with my blog and I turn up in foreign places all the time faced with the challenge of how to keep my mind, body and soul balanced in the midst of so much uncertainty and change. It’s a bit of bummer when you’re trying to soak an…
5 Exciting Cities to Work in Whilst Travelling the World
Many of us dream of travelling the world, to see new places, meet extraordinary people and to experience different cultures. But wherever you go, there’s unfortunately the small matter of money… If you don’t have 1000’s of dollars put aside, your dream of travelling may seem miles away, but don’t give up! One solution used…
10 Surprisingly Fun Things to Do In Edmonton, Canada
Edmonton, the capital city of Alberta, Canada, is a modern, bustling business town that’s packed with plenty to see and do. The city is probably best known for being the home of North America’s largest shopping mall, and not to mention its epic annual fringe festival. It’s also one of the few cities in the…
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