Oh, world, the things you do to me… Here’s a list of the unfair things travelling does to you so you can never go home again. 1. Because this is what your commute looks like… …Or this… Goldenpass, Switzerland …rather than this… 2. Because now you’re trying to get to here… Sydney Opera House, Australia …or here… Taj…
Category: Travel Tips
🎉 10 Best Party Destinations in Asia for Unforgettable Nights 🏝️
We’ve already brought you 9 of the Best Cities to Party in Europe , and 9 More of the Best Cities to Party in Europe , so now it’s time to move this thing east and up the ante to bring you 10 of the best places to party in Asia: cities, towns and islands… Ah Asia, all year round you treat us all to the cheapest beers, the cheapest, tastiest food and some…
50 Signs you’re a Backpacker in Southeast Asia
Kristin Addis is a former investment banker who sold all of her belongings and bid California goodbye in favor of travelling solo throughout the world while searching for off-the-beaten path adventures. There’s almost nothing she won’t try and almost nowhere she won’t explore. You can find more of her musings at Be My Travel Muse . Connect with her…
How to fix these 7 packing mistakes even smart travellers make
Fred Perrotta is co-founder of Tortuga Backpacks , the makers of the ultimate travel backpack. Hostels are fun, inexpensive, and social. But you wouldn’t describe them as “spacious.” When you’re sharing space with other travellers, packing list becomes even more important – and even smart travellers make packing mistakes that add bulk to their bag. Don’t be that guy…
Berlin street art you can’t miss
Jarryd Salem is a travel writer who has been backpacking around the world since 2007. Documenting his experiences in sustainable, long-term adventure travel, he is currently travelling overland from SE Asia to South Africa without using any air transportation. You can follow his journey on his blog NOMADasaurus and on Facebook , Twitter, Google+ and Instagram Few cities around…
17 things you can only find in Australia
Did you know that the entire width of Australia is equal to the distance between London and Moscow? I’ll bet there are plenty of surprising facts that you didn’t know about Australia. You’ll find more weird and wonderful things you can only find in Australia down here than in Willy Wonka’s summer house. Don’t believe…
10 reasons you will love Sydney and never want to leave
Forever, Sydney has been at the top of the list for backpackers the world over. Its allure is so complete that many who arrive intending to just spend a few days on the beach end up never wanting to leave. That’s the thing, there’s so much more to Sydney than just the idealistic novelty of sun, sea…
5 things a solo female traveller needs to do before leaving for round-the-world travel
Our latest guest blogger is Becki Enright, founder of Borders of Adventure – a solo female travel blog, driving travellers to new destinations and to visit the well-known, but with a focus on alternative sights and off the beaten track adventures. Follow her on twitter @bordersofadventure or join her nomadic followers on Facebook . 1. Get a backpack fit for…
How to spend four days in Barcelona if it’s your first visit
How to spend four days in Barcelona? First of all, Barcelona is the third most visited city in Europe (behind London and Paris) and the 10th most visited in the world. That’s not bad going, considering it’s not the Spanish capital! I love Barcelona and I have been lucky enough to visit a few times –…
What you can buy with 1 dollar in European countries
Attention travellers! As you well know, Hostelworld ‘s mission is to help you save money and make your trip as fun as possible, whether it’s with accommodation or other tips to make your life easier. So we asked our Facebook community what you can buy for the equivalent of 1 dollar in European countries. Check out the…
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