(English) After their Best Australian Hostel 2013 win, we spoke to Natalie Hood, Groups and Agent Coordinator at Sydney Harbour YHA, to find out what it’s like to work at this spectacular hostel.
(English) Melinda from the Southern Region of Australia headed to Apollo Bay Eco YHA for the first time, she had heard great things about it…and was not disappointed.
(English) Are you planning to party your way through the summer and rave whilst feeling the sand between your toes? If the answer is yes, then read on. Hostelling International has some of the best beach parties’ locations, where clothing is just optional, music is compulsory and fun is all part of the plan.
Tucked away at the bottom of the Southern Hemisphere, Tasmania is every bit the magical island paradise the brochures would have you believe. There is rainforest to be explored, amazing food to be devoured and spectacular scenery to be seen and talked about when you get home.
Adventures such as the Trans-Siberian, Rocky Mountaineer, and the Ghan are among the world’s best rail journeys. But, let’s face it, they don’t come cheap and can involve a bit of a time commitment – Moscow to Vladivostok aboard the Trans-Siberian takes a week. If you’re pressed for time and cash, here are some equally stunning, but more affordable train journeys – and they’ll have you back for dinner.
(English) Recently, two of our long term backpackers were kind enough to make us a ‘Best of Apollo Bay’ scrapbook, full of all the best bits of their trip down the Great Ocean Road…we hope it inspires you to start your own journey.
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(English) Top 5 music venues for your gig bucketlist
(English) Read on for our pick of the top 5 music venues you should add to your gig bucketlist.
(English) Lonely Planet love HI hostels!
(English) Lonely Planet has released its top 10 best value stays for 2014 – and guess what – almost half of them are HI hostels!
(English) A warm welcome awaits at these LGBT-friendly cities!
(English) After the recent controversy at the Sochi Olympics, we’ve picked out 5 cities where it’s always OK to fly that rainbow flag high!
(English) Meet your HI hostel staff: Sydney Harbour YHA
(English) After their Best Australian Hostel 2013 win, we spoke to Natalie Hood, Groups and Agent Coordinator at Sydney Harbour YHA, to find out what it’s like to work at this spectacular hostel.
(English) Your Australian Wildlife Travel Guide
(English) Australia is one of only 12 ‘megadiverse’ countries which account for 75% of the world’s total biodiversity.
(English) Trip to Apollo Bay Eco YHA
(English) Melinda from the Southern Region of Australia headed to Apollo Bay Eco YHA for the first time, she had heard great things about it…and was not disappointed.
(English) The best party breaks
(English) Are you planning to party your way through the summer and rave whilst feeling the sand between your toes? If the answer is yes, then read on. Hostelling International has some of the best beach parties’ locations, where clothing is just optional, music is compulsory and fun is all part of the plan.
(English) Discover Tasmania: The forgotten part of Australia
Tucked away at the bottom of the Southern Hemisphere, Tasmania is every bit the magical island paradise the brochures would have you believe. There is rainforest to be explored, amazing food to be devoured and spectacular scenery to be seen and talked about when you get home.
(English) Five spectacular one-day train trips
Adventures such as the Trans-Siberian, Rocky Mountaineer, and the Ghan are among the world’s best rail journeys. But, let’s face it, they don’t come cheap and can involve a bit of a time commitment – Moscow to Vladivostok aboard the Trans-Siberian takes a week. If you’re pressed for time and cash, here are some equally stunning, but more affordable train journeys – and they’ll have you back for dinner.
(English) Travel inspiration found in Australia!
(English) Recently, two of our long term backpackers were kind enough to make us a ‘Best of Apollo Bay’ scrapbook, full of all the best bits of their trip down the Great Ocean Road…we hope it inspires you to start your own journey.