Even though its heydays of the 1960s and 1990s have been and gone, Camden still has so much to offer, whether it’s to long-time Londoners or wet behind the ears visitors. Brush shoulders with leathery punks, gloomy goths and patchouli-oiled hippies on your way to some of these excellent Frugl favourites. Don’t be fooled by…
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9 of the best cities in the world for street art
As you travel from country to country, city to city you’ll come across so many different styles of street art. As an art lover I not only take the time to visit galleries in each city but also explore what the local artists are up to in small exhibitions or on the streets! I’ve collected…
38 Things to Know Before Travelling the World
Nowadays more and more people are deciding to go backpacking around the world. It’s an experience that will change your life: it will strengthen your inner self, make you meet amazing new people and, most of all, it’ll allow you to discover a great number of places around the world that you couldn’t even imagine…
Hostel of the week: Hogwarts Hostel, Krabi, Thailand
Potter fans listen up! We just read in The Daily Prophet that Hogwarts has gone tropical with a new school of witchcraft and wizardry in Krabi, Thailand. Hogwarts Hostel can be found in the centre of Krabi Town. You can explore the famous caves and mangrove forests by day, and then party at night. Check…
The best Bonfire Night events and fireworks in London
Remember, remember the fifth of November, gunpowder, treason and plot. I see no reason, why gunpowder treason. Should ever be forgot… It’s that time of year again, when we launch beautiful rockets of exploding light into the air, in commemoration of the fateful night back in 1605 when Guy Fawkes was arrested for his role in the…
The best New Year’s Eve cities in the world to welcome in 2026
If you’re still stressing over where to spend New Year’s Eve this year then stress no more. Whether you’re picturing yourself in artsy Berlin and its party strip or witnessing Bangkok’s Lunar celebrations, we’ve got a great line-up of destinations, all with bargain hostels so you can spend your money on having a night to…
Exploring a new city: 12 hours in London (featuring Jack the pumpkin!)
When you land in a brand new city for the first time, it’s thrilling yes, but also a bit daunting! I mean where do you even start? Our mate Jack popped over to London for Halloween because he heard it’s a diverse city and a popular pumpkin hang out at this time of year. It…
Celebrating Christmas in the USA
If you’re thinking of spending Christmas in the USA this year, but you’re worried you’re going to miss out on all the things that make it Christmassy… worry not. America of course celebrates Christmas as loudly and proudly as its European counterparts. We’ve found the biggest and best Christmas events happening throughout the USA.
Hostel of the Week: Sophie’s Hostel Prague
If you haven’t been to Prague, you’re absolutely missing out! The city is one of the most historic and culturally significant cities in all of Europe! This week’s hostel of the week is located in the newer part of the city, and is one of the most charming boutique hostels you’ll ever come across. It…
Things to Do in Peckham: The Best Local Secrets
If this is your first time in London you would be absolutely right to want to play national monument bingo and tick off Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and St. Paul’s. But you should also make sure you head to where the pulse of the city beats newest and quickest: Peckham. If you’d told any Londoner…
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