According to the Australian national anthem, “our home is girt by sea”. So much sea in fact, that our not-so-tiny island has a whopping 35,877 km (22,293 miles) of coastline. This, of course, means one thing: beaches. These endless stretches of golden sand, sunshine and killer waves make Australia one of the world’s premier surfing…
Tag: Adventure & outdoors
14 Wonderful Things To Do In Slovenia To Make You Feel At One With Nature
A perfect mix of gorgeous natural scenery, vibrant historic towns, and a burgeoning food scene make Slovenia a winning destination no matter what you’re after. For the outdoorsy folk, snow-capped peaks, mountain lakes and river rapids await, while those preferring cobbled lanes and cosy cafes will fall for Slovenia’s lively historic towns. Though places like…
Quiz: discover your next Oz adventure according to your personality!
Over Sydney? Need more than Melbourne? Try our quiz to reveal the perfect Aussie holiday spot to suit you! [os-widget path=”/hostelworld/quiz-discover-your-next-oz-adventure-according-to-your-personality” of=”hostelworld” comments=”false”]
11 best things to do in the Philippines for adventure nerds
Are you planning your Southeast Asia backpacking adventure? Sure, you may have covered the big contenders, the classic lap through Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia. But what about the Philippines? Think white sand beaches, amazing marine life, thrilling adventure, fantastic hostels and a chance to meet the world and make unforgettable memories. I mean, sounds okay…
Leaving Marrakesh And Discovering Morocco: Stories Of An Adventure
There are cities whose beauty is explicit and immediate and others that must be explored and discovered. Marrakech falls into the latter category. As soon as I arrived in the city, I was struck by the chaos of the central square. Thousands of people milling about every day among shops, restaurants, stalls, street vendors, snake…
Solo Travel to Iran – Hitchhiking, Tinder and a 30-Day Marriage
True love lets nothing stand in its way. It transcends national boundaries, diplomatic animosities and cyber tyranny to bring two hearts together. This is more than mere poetic sentiments, it’s a living, breathing truth I found out for myself when I decided to travel to Iran earlier this year. Little did I know at the time…
15 hiking hostels to re-leash your inner nature beast
Ahhhhh, nature. So underrated. That scent of woodland pine, the sound of soaring eagles, the glitter of tropical rain forest dew, FRESH AIR….this is serious wanderlust material. Our planet is a playground for all sorts of adventures but hiking, my friends, is possibly the best way to meet other travellers and it’s usually F.R.E.E. That’s…
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…
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