How to Have Sex in a Hostel
If you’ve ever stayed in a hostel, then you probably noticed two things right off the bat. First, Hostels are full of attractive, young, fun-loving people. And second, there is virtually no privacy. The bathrooms are communal and the bedrooms are dormitory style, with anywhere between three and 20 people all sharing one dorm. This is why hostels...more
Youth Hostels in western Europe
You can find a good youth hostel just about anywhere you go, but there seems to be a concentration of top-notch hostels in Western Europe. Some of these youth hostels in western Europe are downright legendary, and some are just solid cheap places to crash – either way, there are loads of options, so you’ll probably need a bit of help.
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What Makes a Great Youth Hostel
Good youth hostels are almost as common as dirty backpackers in European cities, but a great youth hostel can be harder to come by. Great youth hostels are the stuff of legends. You’ve all heard the stories, passed down from adventurous Euro-trippers, coming back from a stay at the Flying Pig in Amsterdam or at the Pink Palace in Corfu. Stories...more
Youth Hostel Websites - Booking and Reviews
The best way to find a good youth hostel is to go check it out in person. The second best way? Get your nomad friends to recommend their favorite hostels.But let’s be fair, not everyone has a Justin Jones travel guru (and nightlife connoisseur) in their lives, and not everyone has the time or money to wander the globe looking for that perfect youth...more
Youth Hostels 101
Any seasoned backpacker knows what a youth hostel is, and has certainly stayed in his fair share of grungy dungeons and budget paradises. But the first-time traveler and the novice backpacker might need some pointers on where to stay, where to book, how to meet people, and what to expect at youth hostels.So, we decided to put together this helpful...more
Hostels in Helsinki
This week we are taking a look at Youth hostels in Helsinki. Why? Well, Finland is awesome, Helsinki is probably the coolest name for a city, like ever, and Finnish people are generally known for being good looking and happy – so why not promote traveling in Helsinki via Hostel?? Just go, you can thank us later.Here are a couple hostels in Helsinki...more
European Youth Hostels
When looking for a place to stay while backpacking through Europe, young, frugal travelers should always consider European Youth Hostels. Hostels are pretty much ubiquitous in Europe these days. Every touristy city and every stop on the backpacker circuit will have at least a few youth hostel options for you to choose from. It can be tough to choose...more
Work Abroad: Hostel Work
There are a million ways to work overseas. Jobs available range from corporate office slave driving to bar work and manual labor. If you’re looking to boost your resume and sell your soul to the international corporate devil, be our guest. But if you’re looking for some fun and interesting work overseas to kill time, meet people, and have a blast...more
Find a Youth Hostel
Youth Hostels are a great way to travel on the cheap, and luckily for you, they are just about everywhere. There are many online resources for youth hostels that make it easier than ever to find a cheap place to stay, wherever you are (London hostels, Milan, Helsinki, etc.) Most European youth hostels have regular amenities, and many offer bars on...more
