The 10 Types of People You Meet in Hostels

January 21, 2017.Reading time 9 minutes.

Anyone who has stayed in at least a handful of different hostels will surely have noticed that there are a few common archetypes that seem to pop up time and time again within such a setting. From the token dude travelling with his acoustic guitar to the person whose main concern is smashing frosties during happy […]

15 Things Every Backpacker on A Budget Has Done (Or Will Do) At Least Once

January 5, 2017.Reading time 9 minutes.

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1. Done Laundry In A Communal Sink When you think about it, this is actually a pretty gross thing to do. Sinks are full of germs, dirt and a whole lot of assorted gunk – so using them to clean ones clothes is actually fairly counterproductive! However, doing laundry in many hostels will set you […]

Hostel Etiquette: Don’t Be The Traveller Everybody Hates

November 14, 2016.Reading time 16 minutes.

I have written about my love of hostels before, and for solo travellers (especially those with budgets), I truly do believe that hostel hopping is the best way to see the world. However, it is true that regardless of how brilliant a hostel may be, sometimes you can encounter other hostel-goers that just are inconsiderate or […]

How To: Make The Most of Your Hostel Experience

November 5, 2016.Reading time 16 minutes.

For many travellers, hostels are the preferred form of accommodation. There are a tonne of bonuses to hostel living, but there can be a few inconveniences and difficulties too. However, a little knowledge and a smidge of forward planning can make any hostel better. Here are a bunch of easy way to improve your happy little […]