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Your Turn: Your Horrible Hostel Stories

Posted on 22. Mar, 2012 by Steph.

Well, I asked for your funniest hostel stories and oh man you guys delivered. I get into that though I wanted to share a hostel horror of my own that I encountered last week in Uruguay: Yup that’s basically two seperate beds nailed together. Major engineering fail. Feel sorry for poor Mike who had to [...]

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My Top 4 Favorite Hostel Memories

Posted on 18. Jul, 2010 by Steph.

While I countdown days and hours and make endless preparations for my upcoming trip, I’ve also been spending some time reminiscing about my past travels and what’s unique about the spirit and fun of backpacking. This got me thinking about all of the strange funny things that have happened to me while staying in hostels. [...]

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How to Make Friends Abroad

Posted on 08. Apr, 2010 by Steph.

Congratulations! You’ve made the leap and moved to another country. You’ve covered all the logistics–apartment, insurance, bank account, tax identification number–and oriented yourself to your new surroundings. But now that you’ve settled in, a new, more cringe-worthy challenge, awaits–making friends. Now, depending on your age and how often you’ve moved, striking up conversations with strangers [...]

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Why Are People so Afraid of Hostels?

Posted on 10. Jan, 2010 by Steph.

When I talk about my experiences with non-travelers, the subject of hostels comes up often. I’m always surprised by how many people have never stayed in a hostel, and how many people aren’t willing to. It seems to be one of the hardest backpacking concepts for many to grasp. A hostel is an inexpensive lodging [...]