It’s time to start taking the scenic route. Forget about taking to the skies and start exploring what’s on the ground. InterRail recently announced that British 18 years olds can receive a free pass (worth up to £450) to explore Europe, in a bid to open up the culturally rich and beautifully diverse terrain and…
14 gay-friendly cities that LGBT travellers love
Looking for the most gay-friendly cities to visit on your next trip? We asked the top LGBT travel bloggers from around to world to recommend the cities and destinations they really love. From Pride festivals in Auckland to the clubs of Berlin, there’s a rainbow-coloured spectrum of inclusive destinations waiting to be discovered. And with…
9 of the best party cities in Europe
Summer in Europe is legendary. There’s no two ways about it. The sun is shining, the drinks are flowing, and everyone lets loose after the sun goes down. There’s nothing like a night out in a new European city: foreign drinks to sample, a multi-national crew to meet and dance floors to tear up! You’re…
A backpacker’s guide to Portugal – a haven for foodies, adventurers and culture vultures
From tanning on the golden beaches of the Algarve to swimming in lakes in the Serra de Estrela National Park to exploring the cobblestone streets of Lisbon and the canals of Aveiro, Portugal’s got something to suit everyone. Culture nerds, history buffs, explorers and sunseekers will all feel at home when backpacking Portugal. Often overlooked…
The Best Ski Hostels In Europe (From £8 A Night!)
Skiing in fresh powder, enjoying a beer in the sun, indulging in fondue – sounds idyllic, right? Skiing is a sport many of us travellers love, but it’s not the most pleasing for the purse strings. Or is it?! We’ve got some TOP ski hostels from as little as £8 a night (yep, you read…
Interrail Europe – My 10 Top Interrailing Tips & Advice
TLDR: This interrailing tips guide comes from Rob Fehily, a winner of 'Travel Writer of the Year’ at the National Student Media Awards (Smedias). Rob won the award for articles he wrote while interrailing around Europe last year and has taken the time to share his top interrail tips and tricks for Hostelworld readers. Interrailing…
Regulamin konkursu Hostelworld x Generator Hostels Ltd na Instagramie
Hostelworld Services Limited „Konkurs Hostelworld x Generator Hostels Ltd na Instagramie” – Regulamin 1. Organizator: Organizatorem promocji „Hostelworld x Generator Hostels Ltd Instagram Competition” („Promocja”) jest Hostelworld Services Limited („Organizator”), zarejestrowana spółka: Hostelworld Services Ltd. One Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, B3 3AX 2. Jak się zakwalifikować: Uczestnicy muszą 1. Śledzić @hostelworld i @staygenerator 2. Dodać swój…
My first 24 hours as a solo traveller
Solo travellers. Crawling through countless cities, countries, and continents; you’re weather-beaten, street-savvy ramblers of the highest order. You know your Kanpai’s from your Yamas’; you’re not afraid to eat out alone; you’ve got at least 10 different tourist visas plastering the pages of your bruised and battered passport. But, young masters, we all start somewhere….
LAUNCHING A NEW WAY TO TRAVEL: THE SOLO SYSTEM
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…
Where the wild things are: the best safari parks in Europe
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 photo potential). The good news is that you definitely don’t…
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