Let’s face it – part of the whole staying in a hostel thing is going wild with your new hostel chums and letting your hair down wherever you happen to be. But when you wake up in the morning with a pounding headache and a stomach that won’t stop turning over, you might have a…
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Southeast Asian Markets: 10 of the Best in Thailand, Vietnam and Beyond
Southeast Asia is home to many amazing things, but there is one thing in particular that they’ve gotten right, and that’s markets. Whether it’s food markets, art markets or knockoff clothes and purses, Southeast Asian markets are second to none. Here’s 10 of the best to consider for your next trip across Southeast Asia. Chatuchak Weekend…
Introducing the Hostelworld Meet The World Report…
Who has been to more countries, the French or the Germans? The Germans. And where do global travellers want to go? Australia. We aren’t just making these up; we’ve gone and done a little something we’re calling the Hostelworld Meet The World Report. What better way to understand the world’s travel trends than asking…
Top 5 Travel Posts Of The Week – July 10th 2015
It’s time for our weekly round-up of the best of the travel blogosphere. This time around we share posts on dealing with bad weather on your travels, the best free things to do in Paris, and more besides! Dealing With Bad Weather on Your Travels by Twenty-Something Travel When you’re on a backpacking trip, you…
Interview with Graham Hughes – Part II
This is Graham Hughes, the first person to visit every country in the world without setting foot on a plane. Originally from Liverpool, he now lives on his own private island off the coast of Panama, which he won on a “Survivor”-style game show. We caught up with him to discuss why he didn’t use planes…
Top 5 Travel Posts Of The Week: July 3rd 2015
Here. We. Go. This is the first of a weekly blog series that is bringing you the very best of travel on the internet. We scour the travel blogosphere high and low each week to share an internet travel round-up every Friday. From posts about off the beaten track backpacking experiences to how you can…
Interview with Graham Hughes – Part I
This is Graham Hughes, the first person to visit every country in the world without setting foot on a plane. Originally from Liverpool, he now lives on his own private island off the coast of Panama, which he won on a “Survivor”-style gameshow. We caught up with him to discuss travelling by cargo ship, eating…
10 alternative UK festivals you should add to your summer hit list
Give Glastonbury a miss this year and head top one of the UK’s awesome lesser-known festivals, where you’ll find music, mischief and glitter galore. From immersive theatre to holistic spas, forest feasts to cosmic laughter waggons – read on for your ultimate summer festival guide. 1) Boomtown Fair Prepare for three days of disco and…
From free hotdogs to Tai Chi in the park: How to get more bang for your buck in New York City
Just because you’re in New York, it doesn’t mean your trip has to be expensive. Whether you want offbeat culture or iconic NYC moments, read on for HI USA’s pick of the best free things to do in the Big Apple. Soak up the culture at a world-class museum Plan your trip right and you…
The most weird and bizarre festivals in the world
Glastonbury Festival’s great, but can it really compare to cheese chasing, baby jumping or bun climbing? We’ve put together a list of the most unusual festivals from around the world, read on for 25 ways to make your life less boring. 1. Mud Festival – South Korea | July The gorgeous coastal town of Boryeong hosts an…
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