Maybe you’ve already heard about Cape Town and how people fall in love straight away, both with the city itself and the people who live there. Maybe you’ve heard about the spectacular scenery and the breathtaking natural beauty this country has to offer. Cape Town is massive – and has become a key player on…
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What to See, Drink and Eat in Milan’s Navigli Neighbourhood
Venice might be the city that first comes to mind when you hear “Italy” and “canals,” but Milan’s lively Navigli district is also defined by its waterways. The canals, known locally as navigli, have a long practical history but the former industrial neighbourhood south of the Duomo has now been transformed into one of the…
The Ultimate Garden Route Road Trip from Johannesburg to Cape Town
Get ready for an epic 3200km road trip through South Africa that passes along the Garden Route, covering deserts, sand dunes, wildlife, buzzing cities, traditional villages, romantic coves, heavenly beaches, rugged coastline and adrenaline-fuelled thrills. We’ve called on the expertise of travel junkies Bolle and Marco who have done the drive from Johannesburg to Cape…
Amazing Venice Attractions You Won’t Find in Any Guidebook
With an age-old artistic legacy and enchanting watery beauty, it’s easy to understand why Venice is one of Italy’s most famous attractions. During the summertime, there can be up to 20 times more tourists than locals walking (or cruising) along the Venetian canals. However, even on its busiest days Venice never loses its ability to…
How to Find Awesome Things to Do in a New City: The Ultimate Guide
Whether you want to get off the beaten path or hit up classic tourist destinations, we’ve put together the ultimate guide on how to find awesome things to do in a new city.
Why Everyone’s So Obsessed With Hamburg Right Now
Moin, moin! You’ve surely been hearing about Hamburg lately, as the city is not only home to the best nightlife in the world but also one of the top cities to both visit and live. But Hamburg didn’t just pop out of nowhere; in fact, many people in Germany (myself included) think of Hamburg as…
Hostelworld Community Guidelines
Hostelworld is driven by building a better world. We use our collective energy every day to promote understanding in our world by enabling individual journeys of discovery, adventure and meaning. We value and promote equality, respect and diversity to help inspire a better world. Community Guidelines Our guidelines are here to make sure that Hostelworld’s…
🔥❄️ Christmas In A Hot Country VS Christmas In A Cold Country 🔥❄️
December is a funny time of year. Every advert on TV makes us cry, and we spend the whole month reassuring ourselves that ‘the diet starts next year!’ Aside from this, December is the best month of the year and filled with the anticipation that Christmas is just around the corner! ‘Christmas’ is very different…
Christmas traditions around the world
All around the world people are either flocking home to celebrate Christmas, or gearing up to spend the holiday abroad. Either way, the festive period is a beautiful time of reflection, joy and giving, and is full of wonderfully different traditions from every corner of the globe. Here are some of our favourite Christmas traditions…
7 incredible cheap places to find winter sun
Some good news and some bad news… The bad news is, it’s time to get out the thermals, scarfs, gloves etc. The good news is we’ve rounded up some of the best winter sun destinations to get some much-needed vitamin D – without breaking the budget. Rumour has it that Sean Paul once wrote a…
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