Explore Our Latest Stories
Free Things To Do In Vancouver
Vancouver has a reputation, and it is not an unfair one. This is Canada's most expensive city, where a flat white costs what a full meal does elsewhere. But here is what nobody tells you before you arrive: the best parts of this city are the parts that cost nothing at all. The mountains are...
Free Things To Do In Toronto
Toronto has a reputation for being expensive, and to be fair, it earns it in places. Climb the CN Tower, catch a Leafs game and eat dinner on King West, and you can burn through a week's budget in an afternoon. But here is the thing most first-timers miss: the version of Toronto that locals...
Free Things To Do In Sydney
Sydney has a reputation for emptying wallets, and to be fair, it earns it. Harbour cruises, bridge climbs and flat whites at Circular Quay add up fast. But strip away the ticketed attractions and what you are left with is a city built almost entirely around things that cost nothing: a harbour you can walk...
Free Things to Do in Split
Split has a reputation problem. Because it's the gateway to Hvar, Brač and the whole glittering Dalmatian island circuit, a lot of travellers arrive assuming the city itself will drain their wallet before the ferry even leaves. It doesn't have to. Here's the thing most people miss: the single most impressive sight in Split, a...
Free Things To Do In Singapore
Singapore has a reputation problem. Mention it to backpackers halfway through a Southeast Asia trip and you'll get the same wince: isn't it really expensive? Yes and no. Cocktails will hurt. Museums aimed at tourists will hurt. But the city itself, the thing you actually came to see, is remarkably generous with its best bits....
Free Things To Do In San Diego
San Diego has a reputation for being expensive, and it's half deserved. Theme parks, boat tours and the big-ticket museums will empty a backpacker budget in two days flat. But here's the thing locals know: some of the best free things to do in San Diego are the ones people pay hundreds to be driven...
Explore how sustainability is shaping the future of travel. Our monthly Sustainability Stories series highlights real-world examples of conscious travel in action, from preserving local culture and supporting communities to the everyday choices that create lasting meaningful impact for both travellers and destinations.
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...
Sustainability Stories: The Green Rainbow – How Eco-Pride is redefining travel in Cape Town
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...
Sustainability Stories: Pride, Place & Purpose – How The Cool Hostel built a queer-friendly space rooted in community
“The Cool Hostel, where you can show up exactly as you are.” Pride Month is a time to celebrate LGBTQ+ visibility, inclusivity and diversity. But in Coquimbo, Northern Chile, one hostel is building that – not just for a moment, but every single day. We met Cris Sankari, co-founder of The Cool Hostel, the...
Top Countries For Backpackers
Best Solo Travel Itineraries
Meet your people.
Explore traveller profiles and join the chat 14 days before you check-in. Solo travelling around Europe has never been easier.
Join our adventurous community
Sign up to our newsletter for deals, inspo and other special treats