Caring for the climate while you travel doesn’t have to be hard work, especially when your hostel is doing what they can to protect our planet. With them doing the leg work for you, you can sit back and sip your sangria knowing that you’re contributing to the greater good. In this series, Hostelworld’s Sustainability…
Tag: Europe
Your guide to solo travelling in Bristol, UK
Diverse, hip, and a playground for creativity and multiculturalism, Bristol has everything a solo traveller could want in an English city. Located in southwest England, Bristol has a history rooted in engineering and was once an important trading port thanks to its harbour. Nowadays, Bristol balances modern and historic architecture, while being renowned for its…
Explore like a local – Things to do in Perugia, Italy
Rome, Venice, Florence, the Amalfi Coast – these are all incredible destinations that you need to see at some point in your Italy travels. But you’re truly missing out if you don’t dig a little deeper by going to Perugia, the capital of Umbria, the so-called green heart of Italy. To Italians, it’s hardly a…
Discover Naples’ obsession with football legend Diego Maradona
Naples is nothing if not a quirky city. From its language (Neapolitan, not Italian), its food, its people, its dysfunction, its corruption, its pride – these are all part of what make Naples such a fascinating place. It’s one of my personal favorite cities to visit. A defining characteristic of Naples is its obsession with…
15 of the best hostels in Europe for your next big adventure
Got a Euro-trip on the cards this year? Then it’s time you get to know the best hostels in Europe. We all know that hostels are the most budget-friendly option in pricey Europe, but the benefits of these gems go way further than your wallet. Whether you’re a solo traveller, headed on a friends trip…
Explore like a local: things to do in Tenerife
Tenerife is a diverse island, full of nature, nightlife, stunning beaches, and hidden villages. There’s a wide variety of hostels scattered throughout the island that fits any type of lifestyle: surfers, hikers, beach-goers, history buffs, and much more. When some people travel to Tenerife, they tend to stick to their resort and the beach. However, there…
Moving to Barcelona: 8 Tips to Transform from Tourist to Local
You’re hugging family and friends goodbye, squeezing your life into a suitcase (closing that zipper is hell!) and moving to Barcelona? Moving to Barcelona was my BEST. DECISION. EVER. Living in that buzzing city means mystery, history, art, culture, opportunity, sunshine, mountains, beaches, and an almost-sleepless social life! I lived in Barcelona for two years….
Explore like a local: things to do in Cyprus
“I’m glad I travelled here with a local, I would never get to do so many things in Cyprus as a solo traveller.” These are the words of almost everyone that visited me on my little island, and I have to agree. While exploring Cyprus like a local might be trickier than most other places,…
Backpacking in Ericeira, Portugal – the ultimate guide
A laid-back hippy town on the west coast of Portugal, Ericeira is an underrated backpacker destination that you don’t want to skip. Its welcoming atmosphere, charming Portuguese baroque architecture, and relaxing energy are just a few of the things that make this town magnetic. Ericeira is best known for being a fishing town and the…
Where to go in West Scotland: a 2-week road trip itinerary
It’s 100% true: Scotland is filled with dramatic craggy mountain ranges, miles of open road and dozens of white-sand beaches that really do rival those found in the Caribbean (trust me, I used to live in the Cayman Islands). Wondering where to go in West Scotland? A road trip around the west coast is a…
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