The best hiking hostels put you on the trail from the front door, and in Europe that means Valley Hostel and Mountain Hostel Gimmelwald in Switzerland’s Lauterbrunnen valley and Falling Lakes Hostel by Croatia’s Plitvice Lakes. Further afield, Pariwana in Cusco is the base for the Inca Trail and America del Sur in El Calafate…
Tag: Adventure & outdoors
The hosteller's guide to the best places to see the Northern Lights
The Northern Lights aka the Aurora Borealis are a mystical, unpredictable beast – and a sexy one at that! A natural phenomenon, the Auroras are a collision of particles from the sun’s atmosphere and the earth’s atmosphere, resulting in extra-terrestrial shades hovering above the northern and southern hemispheres. With the sun freaking out from September…
Everything You need To Know About Planning The Ultimate Canadian Road Trip
Let’s face it, Canada has a lot of things working in its favour: money that smells like maple syrup, a Disney Prince Prime Minister, amazing food , epic nightlife, and some of the most stunning scenery in the world. There’s no better way to see it all than by cruising from coast to coast (to coast) with some mates….
7 of the best road trips in the USA
When most people think about travelling to or around the United States , the usual suspects come to mind: Florida, New York, Los Angeles etc. But anyone who has spent a decent chunk of time in the US knows that the country is massive, with an almost never-ending supply of natural beauty and picturesque cities. However, public…
This New Zealand road trip itinerary is NSFW
Road trips are amazing, but do you know what’s even more amazing? A road trip across New Zealand ! It’s one of the most breathtaking, magical countries in the world. To really explore its wild, off-the-beaten-track secrets you’ll need a car and preferably some travel buddies with good taste in music. All set? Then keep reading for…
How to get off the beaten track in Lisbon – parkour style!
As you know, we’re totally obsessed with Lisbon here at Hostelworld HQ. But did you know that the city is also a parkour lover’s dream? We asked free- runner Luis Alkmim , the superhero behind our hair-raising Lisbon video, to share some of his secrets on how to get a unique perspective on Lisbon… Find a local parkour buddy This really is…
7 jaw-dropping Algarve beaches for the perfect Portugal road trip
Still wondering where to go for your fix of sun, sea and sand this summer? With its spectacular beaches, rugged cliffs and crystal clear waters, the Algarve is the perfect place to visit in Southern Portugal. The name may evoke images of your grandparent’s annual beach holiday, but bear with us on this one: it’s a bit of…
10 of the best extreme travel adventures in the world!
The most extreme travel adventure on this list is a night trek into the crater of Mount Ijen in Java, Indonesia, where you scramble down in the dark to see blue sulphur flames. Close behind are mountain-biking Bolivia’s Death Road, the Shotover Canyon Swing in Queenstown and diving with tiger and bull sharks off South…
10 Amazing Hostels Adrenaline Junkies Will Love
For some people, travel isn’t just a way to see stunning views, to try delicious food and to experience life outside of their normal comfort zones. For many, it’s a doorway to adventure, a chance to seek new adrenaline-inducing thrills and an opportunity to show the world what they’re made of. We know that feeling…
A guide to New Zealand for adventure lovers
It is almost impossible to spend a “normal holiday” in this beautiful country, with so many mountains, glaciers and lakes waiting to be explored. I’ve compiled a list of my top tips for anyone looking for adventure in New Zealand – from zorbing to skydiving. Bungee Jump in Queenstown For the ultimate thrill, head to…
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