“We don’t believe a hostel can solve people’s problems, but we do believe it can create an environment where people feel supported, find inspiration and discover new possibilities.” Hidden in a lively central neighbourhood of Naples , in southern Italy , Hopestel Secret Garden was born from a shared dream of two young Neapolitan entrepreneurs. After travelling the world, they…
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Is Genoa Safe for Backpackers? Where to Wander, Where to Skip After Dark
Is Genoa safe? Yes. If you bring the same street smarts you’d use in any big port city, Genoa is a safe place to visit. Most of the trouble travellers worry about is petty crime, and a handful of streets you’d simply skip after dark. The heart of the city is its caruggi, a maze…
Sustainability Stories: How Ostello degli Elefanti and Catania’s LGBTQIA+ community created Queer Catania
Catania , Italy . Home to Mt Etna, Baroque architecture, vibrant street food and a coastline many consider to be paradise on earth. But beyond the city’s historic landmarks and Mediterranean lifestyle lies another story, shaped by inclusivity, activism and urban memory. It’s a story many travellers never encounter. One that rarely appears in traditional guidebooks, yet…
Free Things To Do In Venice
Venice has a reputation as the city that empties your wallet before you have even crossed your first bridge. Gondolas at €90. Coffee at €7 if you sit down in the wrong square. A single water bus ride that costs more than a hostel breakfast. Here is the good news: the version of Venice that…
What To Do In Bologna Tonight
Landing in Bologna as the sun starts dropping behind the porticoes is one of the best feelings in Italian travel. This is a city that genuinely comes alive after dark, and figuring out what to do in Bologna tonight doesn’t need to be complicated. Whether it’s your first night in the city or you’re a…
Sustainability Stories: From Police Station to Plastic-Free Hostel – How Madama Hostel & Bistrot Reduced Plastic, Reused Space and Built a Community in Milan
“Sounds like home.” Policing plastic waste, but make it art Would you stay in a former police station turned design-led, eco-friendly hostel? Located inside a former police station in Milan , Italy , Madama Hostel & Bistrot has built its sustainability journey around giving things a second life – from the building itself and reclaimed furnishings to the everyday choices that shape…
Hidden Gems in Rome: Your Bucket List
Rome may be the Eternal City of blockbuster sights – the Colosseum, Vatican, Trevi Fountain – but venture off the tourist trail and you’ll discover a more authentic magic. Wandering beyond the crowds leads you to peaceful gardens, quirky art nouveau streets, ancient ruins with no lines, and neighborhoods where la dolce vita thrives unfiltered….
Hidden Gems in Italy: The Road Less Travelled
The best hidden gems in Italy for backpackers are Mantova in Lombardy, Camogli on the Ligurian coast, Orta San Giulio on Lake Orta, Otranto in Puglia and Tropea in Calabria. All five are reachable by regional train, cost far less than Rome, Venice or the Amalfi Coast, and still feel lived in rather than staged…
Romance, Ruins, and Gelato: Unforgettable Italy City Breaks
Italy has always been a country that captures hearts. From the crumbling ruins of Rome to the dreamy canals of Venice, it is a place where art, history, and passion intertwine effortlessly. Every corner feels alive with beauty and flavour, making Italy city breaks perfect for travellers who crave both adventure and indulgence. This guide…
The Most Unforgettable Rome City Breaks for Every Traveler
Few cities in the world can match the sheer beauty, history, and atmosphere of Rome. Known as the Eternal City, it feels like a living museum where every corner hides a story, a secret, or a slice of pizza that could change your life. Whether you’re wandering through ancient ruins, sipping espresso in a sunlit…
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