South America’s Gringo Trail is a well-trodden path for good reason – it’s brilliant. Nothing quite beats seeing the sun rise over Machu Picchu, or partying in Rio, but why limit your travels to the places you’ve already seen in a million Instagram stories? There are thousands of alternative things to do in South America…
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A backpacker’s guide to Berlin LGBT nightlife
Berlin is the party capital of Europe, famed for being a hedonistic wonderland of sex, drugs, and rockin’ techno. If you’re an LGBT traveller looking to let your hair down and have a good time, it’s hard to think of a place better suited than Berlin. The German capital has been considered a gay hotspot…
From Backpacker to Hostel Owner
Since I was a kid, I had always dreamed of traveling the world. I think my obsession began when my dad bought me a stack of old National Geographics from a charity shop. I read them cover to cover dozens of times, inspired and bewitched by far off places, untouched landscapes and exotic cultures. I…
Check in to our Virtual Hostel
This Virtual Hostel is no more! As the world opened up again, post-pandemic, so did real-life hostels . What a time to be travelling! Never before has it been so easy to walk the Great Wall of China before breakfast and have a lazy stroll around the Louvre before lunch. Yep, our days do revolve around meals – don’t yours?! All that…
The Best Hostels in Lisbon: A Mecca for Luxury Hostel Worshippers
This article was last updated Apr 23 How to find the best hostels in Lisbon for your trip Want to find the best hostels in Lisbon? We’ve put together a list of the best places to stay in the city where you can explore and soak up the Portuguese sun. Whether you’re looking for…
Hostel heroes the world needs right now
If you thought you couldn’t love hostels any more than you already do, be prepared to let your heart expand as we introduce you to the hostel heroes making the world a safer place to be. Every backpacker knows that hostels are THE best places in the world – fact! Where else can you meet…
The 20 best travel books you’ll be eager to read
We are grateful to books, with their magical ability to transport us to every corner of the world with the turn of a page. We may not always be able to travel as much as we’d like, but every avid reader knows that there’s more than one way to escape reality. If you’re looking for…
How to cure wanderlust without leaving your home
Ever thought of doing museum tours, going wildlife watching, cooking international cuisine and taking language lessons all in the span of a day? What about from the comfort of your own home? Whether you’re waiting for your next trip or just taking some chill out time, there are some easy ways to travel the world…
An essential guide to a working holiday in the UK
A working holiday in the UK is a one-of-a-kind experience. Not only do you have access to the exciting global hub that’s London, but also cool cities like Edinburgh, Liverpool and Manchester, beautiful landmarks like the white cliffs of Dover and Hadrian’s Wall, and everything in between, including Cadbury, ‘Spoons and bangers and mash. Trust…
What happens when you travel with strangers?
Would you ever travel with a stranger? Or with someone you just met online? Travel can open your eyes and your mind to an abundance of experiences, environments, languages and cultures, but what about the people we meet along the way? Whether it’s someone we meet in a Facebook group, on a tour or in…
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