Staying in hostels was one of my favorite parts of traveling around Europe. In some ways, hostels are even better than hotels. They’re definitely a great way to meet people and a cheap option. While many hostels are pretty similar, there are some that go above and beyond. Here were my favorites while backpacking all over Europe:
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Throughout my various travels, I’ve tried a variety of different items. Here are some of my tried and true favorites.
For Packing Everything from a Weeklong Trip to a Month: Tom Bihn Aeronaut 45 bag and packing cubes – I’ve used this bag for week-long trips within the U.S., for my four month study abroad experience in Spain (see this post for my packing list), for a month spent in Thailand and Cambodia, and more. It’s perfect for all of those situations and is the perfect carry on size!Read More »
I decided to travel to Thailand and Cambodia for a month after graduating from college. It was an incredible decision, and I’m so glad that I took a month in between school and work to travel to the other side of the world. Planning a month long trip, though, no matter how fun it was, was certainly a bit of a daunting task, particularly for a country I knew little about.
Here I’m sharing our itinerary and the things we did. See my other posts, for some of my favorite places and some of the things I would’ve done differently. If you’re planning a trip to Thailand, I hope this helps!Read More »
While you might’ve heard some horror stories about hostels, if you choose the right one, then you can certainly get much more out of it than you would by staying in a hotel. If you haven’t read my last post, or if you don’t believe me then check it out and find out why staying in a hostel is better than a hotel. Read on below to find out how to pick the right hostel for you so that you can certainly get the most out of the experience.Read More »
If you’re young and have ever looked into traveling abroad then you’ve probably heard of hostels. They make traveling cheap, and they’re a go-to place to stay for many young travelers. But you’ve probably also wondered what it’s really like staying in one of these places. You’ve probably heard the horror stories – dirty living conditions, theft, harassment, etc. While certainly some of these things could happen, there are many hostels where you wouldn’t have to worry, and where, in the end, you’d get so much more out of your travel experience than you would by staying in a hotel. If you’re wondering why on earth anyone would ever want to stay in a hostel other than for it’s cheap factor, then read on because staying in a hostel is better than a hotel for many reasons.Read More »