Ahh the humble hostel, the backpackers best friend and staple accommodation, often overlooked and misunderstood by the hotel dwellers they provide a unique, cheap and often much more connected way of travelling. We looked at those misconceptions and also how to make the most out of your hostel stay. Forget the opinion that a hostel […]
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Cube hostel, Bangkok: A sociable escape from the party scene & a tranquil slice of privacy!
When we visited Tokyo a few years back we were kind of a little disappointed we didn’t experience the famous capsule hostels, but hey, we were on honeymoon. But now we are backpacking around Asia and on a tight budget we had the perfect opportunity. Staying in dorms even for the most hardened backpackers can […]
Doors Hostel Bucharest: A hippy paradise in this beautiful city!
After spending 2 weeks in an apartment with a pool down in Fethiye, Turkey visiting family and freinds and generally taking a break from hostels and backpacking we found ourselves in Bucharest. Back on the hostel scene we were both excited to be back out there and also not so much looking forward to sharing […]
I.Q Hostel Chisinau, a converted home with local charm. Moldova.
Heading into Chisinau, the capital of Moldova we were really unsure what we would discover in this off the beaten track country. It was an added bonus then that we also discovered the most amazing little hostel in a converted house, here of course we felt right at home but more than that we enjoyed […]
Hostel Review: Cinnamon Sally, Riga. A fun, youthful and artistic hostel in this beautiful city!
When we arrived in Riga we were tired and a little overwhelmed. After travelling on night buses for a few consecutive evenings we were looking for a comfortable, warm and welcoming place to stay. But at the same time we hadn’t had all that much time to research the city either and worried we might […]
Hostel Review: Moreto & Caffeto, Sofia, Bulgaria! An amazing adventure with amazing people!
Occasionally when you are travelling you stumble upon a hostel that just has everything perfect. Sometimes it can be a hit and miss game that’s true. Some hostels look great but then turn out to be ruined by obnoxious idiots drinking their way around the world. Then others sell themselves short, but once you arrive […]
Hostel Review: Hi Skopje, Macedonia: A home away from home.
Over the last couple of months of backpacking we’ve come to realised a very important thing. That your accommodation makes a larger impression on whether you love a place or not. It’s not whether it’s fancy or if it is full of gimmicks. But whether you feel at home or not, if you feel safe, […]
First day backpacking…The worst and Best hostel in the world in 24 hours! You live and learn!
Well, you live and learn they say! Here we are, setting off on the journey of a life time, flying into Milan to complete the European leg of our backpacking adventure. Like any new backpackers we decided to book our accommodation for our first stop in advance to make sure we are prepared and can […]