Hostel De Ploate is located at the very heart of the Belgian seaside resort, next to the beach, the shopping area, the finest restaurants and some of the best street art murals in Ostend. Since 2016, in fact, Ostend has been
We’re constantly hearing news about record high temperatures, reading stories about plastic patches in the ocean the size of Texas, and seeing videos of wildlife adversely impacted by human activity – and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. So it’s no
There are the givens: walk this and that street, visit this landmark and that monument, check out this urban hike and go see the view from that point. Toronto is fast becoming (or has become, I should say) a hip
Paris is essentially Europe 101. A sort of requisite city on many first-timers’ European itineraries, it’s often one of the places new travellers to Europe visit, and it’s no wonder why — at one point or another in our lives, we’re almost all
Hostelling International CEO Darren Barker shares his 10 favourite things to do in the sunny and gorgeous French Riviera city of Nice. 1. Walk the Promenade des Anglais, the long, palm tree-lined seafront 2. Sample beignets de fleurs de courgettes (battered
Mainland Spain has plenty to offer travellers and wanderers. With no shortage of beautiful cities, fun and quirky festivals (Ever heard of El Colacho, where people dress as devils and jump over babies? Yeah, it’s a summer festival in Spain.), incredible
Venice: an island-city made up of meandering canals, mazes of winding streets, and timeless charm. It will dazzle and entice you with its colourful buildings, many bridges, and shimmering waters. This is a city that truly invites you to allow yourself
Beaches, sunshine, history, and culture – San Diego has it all. Best of all, it’s easy to live the high life here on a traveller’s budget. Start with our list of free activities from beer tasting to sunbathing, and you
Why visit just one country when a stopover can let you see two for little-to-no extra cost? Many airlines permit a stopover on their transit routes, and making the most of it means you can experience the cafés in Paris or hit
Most travellers assume that to have fun in Los Angeles, you’re going to have to spend like a movie star. But, lucky for you, Los Angeles is massive and offers an abundance of free activities. From beaches and lighthouses to
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Street art walk in Ostend, Belgium
Hostel De Ploate is located at the very heart of the Belgian seaside resort, next to the beach, the shopping area, the finest restaurants and some of the best street art murals in Ostend. Since 2016, in fact, Ostend has been
The Lazy Person’s Guide to Saving the World
We’re constantly hearing news about record high temperatures, reading stories about plastic patches in the ocean the size of Texas, and seeing videos of wildlife adversely impacted by human activity – and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. So it’s no
22 free things to do in Toronto
There are the givens: walk this and that street, visit this landmark and that monument, check out this urban hike and go see the view from that point. Toronto is fast becoming (or has become, I should say) a hip
The City of Light: experiencing Paris beyond the Eiffel Tower
Paris is essentially Europe 101. A sort of requisite city on many first-timers’ European itineraries, it’s often one of the places new travellers to Europe visit, and it’s no wonder why — at one point or another in our lives, we’re almost all
Nice in Nice with HI’s CEO
Hostelling International CEO Darren Barker shares his 10 favourite things to do in the sunny and gorgeous French Riviera city of Nice. 1. Walk the Promenade des Anglais, the long, palm tree-lined seafront 2. Sample beignets de fleurs de courgettes (battered
13 reasons you need to add the Canary Islands to your bucket list
Mainland Spain has plenty to offer travellers and wanderers. With no shortage of beautiful cities, fun and quirky festivals (Ever heard of El Colacho, where people dress as devils and jump over babies? Yeah, it’s a summer festival in Spain.), incredible
Our favourite things to do in Venice
Venice: an island-city made up of meandering canals, mazes of winding streets, and timeless charm. It will dazzle and entice you with its colourful buildings, many bridges, and shimmering waters. This is a city that truly invites you to allow yourself
Free things to do in San Diego
Beaches, sunshine, history, and culture – San Diego has it all. Best of all, it’s easy to live the high life here on a traveller’s budget. Start with our list of free activities from beer tasting to sunbathing, and you
How to master your next stopover
Why visit just one country when a stopover can let you see two for little-to-no extra cost? Many airlines permit a stopover on their transit routes, and making the most of it means you can experience the cafés in Paris or hit
Free things to do in Los Angeles
Most travellers assume that to have fun in Los Angeles, you’re going to have to spend like a movie star. But, lucky for you, Los Angeles is massive and offers an abundance of free activities. From beaches and lighthouses to