Solo travel never needs to be lonely – FACT! And yet, even the most seasoned solo travellers get pre-trip nerves. What we’re about to share will banish these anxious thoughts and fill every traveller with confidence that their travels will be as social as they want them to be. This is a new way to…
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Where the Wild Things Are: The Best Safari Parks in Europe
🦁 8 Best Safari Parks in Europe for Wildlife Adventures Have you ever caught a glimpse of a lion lazing under a tree? Or seen the ocean turning black as a sperm whale glides under your boat? Seeing an animal in its natural habitat can be the best bit of your trip (and provides dreamy…
European Road Trip: How To Save A Tonne Of Money On Car Rental, Insurance & Parking
So, you want to take a road trip across Europe? I take my hat off to you. You’re committing to a truly legendary travel conquest! The continent is a tough nut to crack (especially if you’re on a budget) but it can be done, we promise! If you want to avoid overspending, there are a…
46 Wanderlust Tattoos For Anyone Obsessed With Travel
Travellers all over the world are constantly collecting passport stamps, soul-stirring stories and often, stunning wanderlust tattoos. Each one tells a story, a tale of adventure, inspiration and often, personal achievement. They’re badges of honour, proudly emblazoned on the bodies of those whose hearts are stirred by travel. We asked YOU for your real travel…
12 Most Beautiful Mountains in the World That Will Take Your Breath Away
Mountains That Inspire Awe and Adventure From vast peaks that take days to climb to bizarrely shaped bluffs that love the camera, great mountains have little trouble making us stop and stare. Few things compare to the sense of awe you’ll feel when you’ve reached the summit of a giant. Here, we’ve picked the most…
13 Advantages of organised group travel
Have you been dreaming of adventure travel, but haven’t got around to planning a trip? Behind every amazing trip is someone organising it. Unless you’re an obsessive planner, travel logistics can take the fizz out of your Mojito. All that hostel booking, itinerary planning, and general no-good worrying can take the joy out of packing…
Planning A Solo Trip? We Need To Talk About Loneliness
You expected a lot from your first solo trip. A suntan. Obviously. Getting to know the world a little better. Making new friends. An epic Instagram account. Even a few of those ‘did I just bungee jump naked’ moments that you’ve pledged never to talk about. Ever. But loneliness? You probably never expected that. Yet,…
Hostelworld’s Volunteer Hero: Orla & ShoutOut
At Hostelworld, volunteering is important to our team and our wider community. We employ a multi-cultural workforce of travel lovers from around the world, and believe that travel helps people from all kinds of backgrounds become aware of issues outside of their direct community, but also opens their eyes to social problems closer to home….
Solo Female Travel In Europe: Your Gateway To A Life More Adventurous
Girls, Let’s travel the world!?✈? Solo female travel is on the rise, and women around the globe are discovering how liberating, empowering and exciting it can be to venture into the unknown alone. But if you (wander)lust over the Instagram feeds of other solo female travellers, and then quickly think of excuses why that can’t be you,…
10 Tips For Travelling Alone That Will Transform Your Travels
Travelling alone is a skill, and one I’m constantly honing in order to get the very best out of my experiences abroad. I’ve travelled through 45 countries, more than half of them solo, and it’s taught me so much about myself and the universe. I highly recommend solo travel to anybody and everybody – whether…
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