Last Updated: 5/7/24 | May 7th, 2024 Berlin is a gigantic city. It stretches over 883 square kilometers and is home to over 3.6 million people. It’s also one of the most popular, lively, and cool cities in Europe. Personally, I hated the city when I first visited it. I just couldn’t vibe with the […]
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The 5 Best Hostels in Dublin
Posted: 8/21/23 | August 21st, 2023 Lively Dublin is known for its rambunctious pubs, literary scene (William Butler Yeats, George Bernard Shaw, and Samuel Beckett all lived here), Guinness, and live music. Dublin is quite compact and walkable if you stay somewhere central. Most hostels are relatively close together near Temple Bar, the riverside neighborhood […]
The 10 Best Hostels in Tokyo
Last Updated: 9/13/2023 | September 13th, 2023 Tokyo is one of the most expensive cities in the world. While the city is amazing and worth spending a few days exploring, it can easily destroy any budget if you’re not careful. Fortunately, there are plenty of amazing — and affordable — hostels in Tokyo where you […]
The 6 Best Hostels in Warsaw
Last Updated: 5/4/23 | May 4th, 2023 Warsaw might be one of the most underrated capitals in Europe. This bustling Polish metropolis of nearly 1.8 million people was nearly razed during World War II. But then a miracle happened: it was meticulously rebuilt with painstaking accuracy. It’s a beautiful place that always seems to be […]
The 8 Best Hostels in Chiang Mai
Posted: 2/20/24 | February 20th, 2024 Chiang Mai is the most popular destination in northern Thailand. It’s a hub for travelers looking to go trekking in the jungle or visit the nearby elephant sanctuaries. I love it here. I was there recently and glad to see that, even post-COVID, the vibe the city has remained […]
The 9 Best Hostels in Iceland
Last Updated: 5/11/23 | May 11th, 2023 Iceland is one of the most beautiful, most majestic countries in the world. With dazzling waterfalls, otherworldly lava fields, black sand beaches, and towering volcanic peaks, it’s no surprise this island is beloved by all who visit. I’ve never met any who didn’t love the country. That beauty, […]
The 5 Best Hostels in San Diego
Last Updated: 1/2/24 | January 2nd, 2024 San Diego is an underrated destination. While visitors flock to San Francisco and Los Angeles, more often than not San Diego gets skipped over. With incredible weather, awesome beaches, and tons of things to see and do (both in town and nearby), San Diego is a destination that […]
The 3 Best Hostels in Seattle
Last Updated: 5/3/23 | May 3rd, 2023 Tucked away in the Pacific Northwest, Seattle is the birthplace of Starbucks and grunge music and home to some of the biggest tech companies in the world. But it’s also surrounded by stunning landscapes, with both the ocean and the mountains within easy reach. It’s known for being […]
The 6 Best Hostels in Oaxaca
Last Updated: 5/3/23 | May 3rd, 2023 I fell in love with Oaxaca as soon as I arrived. Located in the central part of the Pacific coast of Mexico, it’s nestled in a valley surrounded by craggy mountains. The area has been inhabited for thousands of years by indigenous Zapotec and Mixtec peoples, and later […]
The 5 Best Hostels in Kuala Lumpur
Posted: 8/31/23 | August 31st, 2023 Kuala Lumpur is one of my favorite cities in Southeast Asia. It’s a melting pot of influences and cultures (Indian, Chinese, Malay, Western), there’s a ton of activities to do, and it’s a foodie heaven that I think rivals nearby Bangkok. So “KL” is a must for anyone backpacking […]
The Best Walking Tours in Sydney
Last updated: 11/15/23 | November 15th, 2023 Sydney is the most popular and largest city in Australia. If you visit the country, you’re going to visit here. Home to five million inhabitants (about 20% of the entire population), it has a ton of things to see and do, from the iconic Opera House and Harbour […]
The Cost of Traveling Costa Rica
Last Updated: 5/15/2023 | May 15, 2023 Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful and naturally-diverse countries in Central America. Unfortunately, it’s also the most expensive. Due to its natural beauty, amazing outdoor activities, safety, friendly locals, and well-established expat community, prices in Costa Rica have been rising higher year after year. For that […]