If there was a prize for the most dramatically regenerated area of London, then Kings Cross would win hands down. Back in the 1990s it was a smoggy, clogged artery of the UK’s train network, famously miserable and full of the seedier side of life. Twenty years and millions of pounds later and the dual stations of…
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Things to Do in Camden: Away from the Tourist Traps
Even though its heydays of the 1960s and 1990s have been and gone, Camden still has so much to offer, whether it’s to long-time Londoners or wet behind the ears visitors. Brush shoulders with leathery punks, gloomy goths and patchouli-oiled hippies on your way to some of these excellent Frugl favourites. Don’t be fooled by…
Things to Do in Peckham: The Best Local Secrets
If this is your first time in London you would be absolutely right to want to play national monument bingo and tick off Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and St. Paul’s. But you should also make sure you head to where the pulse of the city beats newest and quickest: Peckham. If you’d told any Londoner…
15 Amazing Bond Movie Locations You Must Visit
We explore some of the most beautiful Bond movie locations of the most recent Bond reboots that you can visit, from Casino Royale to Skyfall. CASINO ROYALE The first Bond movie to feature Daniel Craig as well as the first book featuring Bond written by author Ian Fleming. The movie follows Bond as he tracks…
London’s hidden gems: The city through the eyes of a local
Recently Danielle and Colin, two members of the Hostelworld social media and content team took to the streets in search of London’s hidden gems, armed with only a taxi, a camera, and their knowledge of the city they have called home for a combined 6 years. Their goal was to create a guide to some…
San Franciso: A day in the Mission district
If you’ve visited San Francisco in recent times, you’ll know the spots generally recommended to tourists – Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, Union Square (it’s the house from Full House!), the Golden Gate Bridge. Whilst all nice for an amble through and all very important pieces of the city’s history, these types of sites can get…
10 Amazing Things You Never Knew About Hammocks
Sound the bugles and hang out the bunting – it’s Hammock Day! Yup, that’s a thing, and we recommend that you make the most of this very special day of the year by, well, reclining in a hammock. Here at Hostelworld, we love hammocks so darn much that we have put together 10 unbelievable facts…
Meet The World And Visit These 8 Incredible Countries in Central America
Countries in Central America are some of the most slap-you-round-the-face beautiful in the world. But Hostelworld’s Meet The World Report has found that countries like Guatemala and Costa Rica are among the least visited on the planet. Mexico, the gateway to all of Central America’s amazingness, has been visited by just 7% of people across the seven countries we…
8 bucket list ideas for July (#1: cargo boat down the Amazon)
Want us to heap a few more travel ideas on top that ever-growing list? No, you cry? No, you’ve already got waaaay too many things you want to do and places you want to see? Come on. You can handle a few more. They’re good ideas. I promise. Ready? That’s the spirit – read on…
The best places to skinny dipping and wild swim around the world
Skinny dipping features on a lot of people’s bucket list and is particularly popular with travellers, since being away from home and meeting new people can make you more adventurous. Of course, it’s important to always respect local customs and stay safe, but with a little common sense this could be one of the most…
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