Iceland is a sustainable country. They pride themselves on their environmental thinking and their easy execution of it, as I wrote about prior to this, here. HI Hostels follow and promote that lifestyle as well. It is wonderful to support a place that cares so much.
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5 Reasons to Choose Austin HI Hostel
Have you ever stayed in an HI Hostel? Until my time in Austin I had not. For some reason I was under the impression they were for really young travelers and had curfews. I could not have been more wrong about what they stand for and how wonderful they are.
Capeside, MA or Tree Hill, NC: You Decide
I wish I would have taken a road trip down to Wilmington, North Carolina back when I graduated from high school. It would have been the “Dawson’s Creek” mecca I had always dreamed it would be. It is mostly devoted to “One Tree Hill” now but whispers of my favorite WB drama still exist if…
New Orleans Quirkiest Hostel
Have you ever been to a hippie commune? I have not but I picture it as a bunch of young, happy bohemians chatting and playing music around a fire. Does that sound about right?
Tip: Why I prefer hostels.
Every time I go abroad people act surprised when I tell them I will be staying at a hostel. They ask me if they are safe or how I know they aren’t dirty. I realize that too many people have watched the movie Hostel and consider that real life.
Just a Few Reasons to Love Brussels
My most recent trip to Europe was a sudden last minute decision with not a lot of time to plan. A good friend of mine is living in London and I went to visit her. We wanted to do a weekend trip somewhere and looking at a map I thought “Hey Belgium is close!” Then…
London: The Walrus Bar and Hostel
Where you stay can be as important as what you do. Of course I am not always spending a lot of time in whatever hostel/hotel I stay in but there are a few things that I always look for.
St. Christopher’s: A Great Hostel Experience
I love booking hostels. Don’t get me wrong I enjoy the comforts of a hotel, the amenities, someone else cleaning up after me.