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Travelers exploring Germany certainly aren’t short of attractions and culture to occupy their time; from bustling, bohemian metropolises to picturesque countryside and idyllic Bavarian castles, the country is home to more than 5,000 museums and an inter...
America certainly isn’t short on sights; in fact, with so many fantastic lively cities to choose from, travelers will find themselves wondering where to start when backpacking in the USA. Chicago Often called ‘the Windy City’ because of its ex...
Christmas in Sweden is one of the best times of the year to book hostels in Stockholm. The city provides visitors with an excellent festive experience in the weeks before the big day itself. Christmas Markets The Swedish capital has some of the best...
Backpacking is a very exciting and enjoyable way to travel and explore different countries and continents and can often be a time of relaxation and spiritual enlightenment. However, there are aspects that can make it quite a challenging experience, parti...
There are 27 member states in the European Union, and with travel between 22 of these countries unrestricted, there are no visa issues to worry about when booking hostels in Europe. Countries included in this agreement are Austria, Belgium, the Czech ...
Top 10 Los Angeles Tips Los Angeles is the epitome of glitz and glamour as it is the home of Hollywood. A hub of media, fashion and film, LA is at the center of all that glitters. However, budget travelers staying in hostels in Los Angeles need not...
The capital of South Australia, the city of Adelaide is located by the sea and there is certainly no shortage of good surf spots in the vicinity. Boasting 30km of beaches, some of which are only a 15-minute drive from central hostels in Adelaide
Berlin's nightlife scene has a reputation as one of the best in Europe. With more than 200 nightclubs, hundreds of bars, pubs and restaurants, travelers in the German capital often find themselves coming back to their Berlin hostels in th...
Tokyo is notorious for being one of the most expensive cities in Asia, and even the world as a whole. Even when taking typical budget steps on your visit, from eating modestly to staying in the cheapest Tokyo hostels available, enjoying t...
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art that combines elements of dance, fighting and rhythm. It is not known how capoeira was developed, although it is though to have either come from Africa through slaves brought to Brazil or based on a pre-existing Indian ga...
Although there the city is also home to lower league side Monza, visitors to Milan will find the main football affections are split between Inter and AC Milan. The two clubs are giants of both the Italian and European game - while AC Milan could be sai...
Bologna is home to the oldest university in Europe and, as a result, is popular with visitors on school group travel. The University of Bologna (or the Alma Mater Studiorum Universita di Bologna) was established in the 11th Century and is the second-la...
Sorrento is a small but perfectly formed town in the picturesque Campania region of Italy. Set above the bay of Naples, it’s perfectly situated, near to the grungy city of Naples, the beatific island of Capri, and the fascinating ruins at Pompeii. S...
Although budget-conscious travelers may wish to take advantage of the self-catering facilities at their Budapest hostels, a big part of Hungarian culture centers on eating out and heading to a restaurant to sample some local cuisine is al...
Florence is a popular destination for exchange students looking to brush up on their Italian language skills. What’s more, the city offers a truly great base for students for the duration of their time abroad. Accommodation Thanks...