Hi there! I’m Carolina, a Brazilian girl living in London who has been working for Hostelworld for two months now, and loving it. Working in the Hostelworld offices can be quite surprising sometimes. You know that you’ll be working in a cool place, living and breathing travel, but I had no idea that in less…
Tag: Europe
Paris like a local: Exploring Canal Saint-Martin & Belleville
If you’ve seen the Eiffel tower and you’ve lined up at the Louvre, if you’ve over-done the sidewalk bistros in St-Germain and you’ve accepted that you can’t really afford to shop along the Champs-Elysées, then it’s time to experience Paris like a local. That means you’ll need to head east, towards the Canal Saint-Martin and…
Where to party in Budapest: ruin bars, spa parties and Europe’s answer to Burning Man Festival
It’s no secret that Budapest is one of Europe’s hottest destinations right now – it’s cheap, wild and attracts top DJs from around the world. The best time to party here is the summer, when rooftop bars and decadent spa parties take over the city. We’ve put together a list of the best addresses in Budapest for…
The Best Clubs In London for Electronic Music Addicts
Since the dawn of time, well since the dawn of rave culture at least, London has been one of the best cities in the world for electronic music. In the last three decades, it’s been the starting point for essential genres like dubstep, drum & bass and grime. It remains bustling today, with countless parties…
How to Party your Way Around Europe by Train
Jacqueline Des Forges is a European rail expert and community manager for Rail Europe , the place to plan and book your Euro rail trip if you’re from outside the EU. Europe is truly a great place to let loose. With its summer festivals, beach concerts, beer gardens and, well, pretty much everything in Amsterdam, it’s easy…
7 European Party Islands to Help You Go Harder This Summer
Tired of being cooped inside the confines of real life? We hereby declare that the season of sun-kissed naughtiness has begun, and you now have permission to break out that scandalous bikini or low-cut tank top and head over to Europe’s wildest party islands. Just remember to pack protection (at least factor 30). But where…
Berlin street art you can’t miss
Jarryd Salem is a travel writer who has been backpacking around the world since 2007. Documenting his experiences in sustainable, long-term adventure travel, he is currently travelling overland from SE Asia to South Africa without using any air transportation. You can follow his journey on his blog NOMADasaurus and on Facebook , Twitter, Google+ and Instagram Few cities around…
How to spend four days in Barcelona if it’s your first visit
How to spend four days in Barcelona? First of all, Barcelona is the third most visited city in Europe (behind London and Paris) and the 10th most visited in the world. That’s not bad going, considering it’s not the Spanish capital! I love Barcelona and I have been lucky enough to visit a few times –…
What you can buy with 1 dollar in European countries
Attention travellers! As you well know, Hostelworld ‘s mission is to help you save money and make your trip as fun as possible, whether it’s with accommodation or other tips to make your life easier. So we asked our Facebook community what you can buy for the equivalent of 1 dollar in European countries. Check out the…
What does $1 buy you in every European country
Attention Eurotrippers! As you know, it’s always been our mission to help you find the best budget accommodation going. Now we’ve decided to take it a step further. To keep you on the road and enjoying your trip for longer, we’ve found at least one thing you can buy in each country for just one…