Loki: Homey Hostels in Bolivia and Peru
On the eve of my trip to South America, I had barely any idea what I’d be doing upon arriving in the southern hemisphere, save departing from Rio de Janeiro two months later. At a late dinner the night...
View ArticleThe High Cost of Travel in Brazil
Brazil used to be cheap. I met two Swedish girls at the Lemon Spirit Hostel in Rio de Janerio, where a dorm bed runs about R$30 per night, that a three-star hotel room on Copacabana Beach had cost them...
View ArticlePacific Northwest: On Defending Hostels
Until recently, the only hostel I had ever stayed in was in Europe. It didn’t even occur to me to book one on a recent trip, as I was staying in the country. It seems hostels are more frequently used...
View ArticleA Bohemian’s Vacation in Cambodia & SE Asia
I don’t understand the people who buy express passes at amusement parks. They pay extra to skip the lines and walk straight to the roller coasters. Yes, waiting in those zig-zagging lines sucks. Yes,...
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Hostels Top Picks: My Favorite Hostels in the World
If there’s one thing I’ve learned staying in literally dozens of international hostels, it’s that the term “hostel” is a very broad classification for the wide range of accommodations that bear the...
View ArticleA Different Way to Experience Berlin, the PLUS Way
My last three days were spend in a totally different neighborhood. By the time I arrived to PLUS Berlin, a series of hostels throughout Europe, it was late and I was tired from an extensive...
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Hosteling May Not be the Way to go in Venice, at Least Not This One….
I took the initiative to make a Google Map upon my arrival in Venice, Italy because let’s face it: The directions “Hostel Abazia” provided me were obviously written by an invalid. “Cross three...
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Great Lodging Finds in South Africa, Where There’s ALWAYS a Stunning View!
One of the things that has surprised me most about South Africa is just how well set-up it is for backpacking. Also, no matter where in the country you travel, accommodation in South Africa boast great...
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Ten Taipei Hotels That Won’t Break the Bank
We know how hard it can be when choosing the right hotel. The pictures on a website might include a hotel level oasis complete with gentle candlelight and soft furnishings, but when you arrive it’s...
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The Cosy Rima Guesthouse in Georgetown Guyana
Welcome to the interesting and off the beaten path Guyana. We based ourselves in the centrally located Rima Guesthouse and loved it. As well as touring Georgetown, Sloth Island, Parika and Bartica we...
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Romania Family Run Homestay: Casa Terezia in Transylvania Romania
My journey traveling through Romania continued as I finally hit Brasov. Homestays in Tiraspol, traditional hotels in Bucharest, swanky hotels in Windsor and an old English Inn in London had been my...
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Plovdiv Bulgaria Stay: Plovdiv Guest House
As a handy stop over city on route from Veliko Tarnovo (a splendid city where I stayed in the Hotel Comfort) en-route to Sofia, I decided to head to Plovdiv, a classic Bulgarian city with a real...
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