If you’ve ever wondered what happens when environmental sustainability, inclusive tourism, and Pride collide – meet Rayan. Traveller. Volunteer. Pride advocate. After winning Hostelworld’s ESG World Tourism Day competition, Rayan travelled to Cape Town , South Africa . Not just to explore and celebrate Pride, but to help build something new. Having previously heard Soul Fam Hostel’s founder,…
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Safest Countries in Africa to Visit in 2026 For Solo Travellers
Africa is one of the most diverse, extraordinary, and misrepresented continents on the planet. The safety narrative around it is often wildly out of step with reality, shaped by headlines that flatten 54 very different countries into one vague concern. The truth is that some of the safest countries in Africa are genuinely among the…
Sustainability Stories: Villa Viva Cape Town – clean water for all
See how Viva con Agua started in South Africa Cape Town , South Africa . Sunshine, murals, and a deep blue building shouting from the hillside. That’s Villa Viva Cape Town , a hostel, a creative hub and a social movement rolled into one. The best part? Every night’s sleep helps someone else get access to clean water. No donation jars. No guilt…
Sustainability Stories: opening Africa’s first LGBTQ+ inclusive hostel – Soul Fam Hostel
In a city known for its natural beauty and cultural diversity, a new hostel will open its doors in a few weeks – one that’s designed around belonging. When Chase King landed in Cape Town as a student back in 2007, he could’ve not imagined that one day he’d open a hostel there. But after…
Off the track altogether – desert camping in Morocco
Why go desert camping in Morocco? Ever wanted to get off the beaten track? How about straying so far, you can’t even find one? Let me suggest a little Moroccan dream – desert camping in the Sahara! Desert camping in Morocco is not only a great idea for your African travel adventure, but you’ll be…
Sand, souks and secret gardens – the 10 best places to visit in Morocco
Secret gardens, towering mountains, medieval cities, bright blue houses, legendary caves and epic fortresses. You might think I was talking about somewhere in Europe, but all these things can be found just across the Med in the spellbinding country of Morocco. It might be best known for camels and tagines, but there’s way more to…
The ultimate South Africa itinerary for backpackers
‘Hamba Kahle’ (go well), ‘let’s have a braai’ (barbeque) and ‘it was so lekker’ (awesome/good/tasty) are just a few of the phrases you’ll hear in the medley of languages when you touch down in South Africa. With eleven national tongues and cultural groups to match, South Africa is a chaotic cultural hive which will have…
Best hostels in Marrakech for every kind of traveller
Cities don’t come much more magical than Marrakech – a city of medinas, minarets and mosques. In fact, some of the best hostels in Marrakech are located on the doorstep of architectural gems like the Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace and Majorelle Garden. Forget GPS and allow yourself to get lost exploring the mind-boggling labyrinth of…
Your journey through the land of Pharaohs – 13 incredible things to do in Egypt
The land of the Pharaohs has always attracted intrepid travellers eager to learn about its rich history, admire its beautiful temples and be enchanted by its world-famous pyramids. But anyone who thinks Egypt is only worth visiting to add these golden beauties to your Insta feed is sorely mistaken! When you backpack through Egypt, you’ll…
Beach please! Top 10 Tanzania beaches for every kind of travel vibe
Located just below the equator in the tropical belt, Tanzania is scattered with consistently stunning white beaches and turquoise waters, offering year-round sunshine. It’s risen to become the African haven for beach lovers, who are drawn to its pristine shores to experience a little piece of paradise… and can you blame them? As you prepare…
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