In many ways, the music festival is the ultimate party: sun, friends, music, dancing – all the best things in life. Australians love a good music festival and no trip down under is complete without a weekend road trip to
The 2016 HI Sustainability Fund Competition has been very exciting, with serious candidates showing the depth of their commitment to sustainability. The general public, our sustainability coordinators and a panel of international jury, have voted and we are pleased to
What’s your first impression upon hearing “Vietnam”? A civil war? A destination renowned for infamously good Pho? Vietnam is arguably one of the most utterly exotic and appealing countries in the world. This destination is an embodiment of mystery and
Cambodia is truly the Kingdom of Wonder. With Angkor Wat (City of Temples), spreading over 162 hectares, built in the 12th century and the largest religious monument in the world in Siem Reap, to the historic capital Phenom Pen and
It’s that time of the year again and we are very proud to announce the winners of our hostel awards. Big congratulations to the staff of these amazing hostels, now let’s see who the winners are… Best hostel: Hi Seoul
Stay inexpensively in Utrecht in Stayokay’s new youth hostel! Stayokay Utrecht – Centrum has a modern, new look and places you right in the heart of the action: Utrecht’s city centre. “This is our flagship hostel, a place where everyone
**The voting period is now closed. Winning projects announced HERE!** What about you have your say in a competition that will award our hostels with over £18,000? Scroll down, pick your favourite project (you can even vote for two!), and
Our hostels will undertake a serious makeover by turning blue to celebrate the International Day of Peace. Not only will we celebrate with you on the 21st of September, but we decided to make it last and stretch the party
Planning your next adventure and want to see the magnificent north of Europe? We have the best tips for backpackers who want to explore the beautiful Nordic countries: Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Iceland on a budget. 1. Northern Lights
Have you stayed in one of our hostels and had an experience that went above and beyond expectations? We want your help to select 3 outstanding hostels that you feel are worthy of a HI Fan Favourite award. Once the
Yes, it’s true – HI Groups have decided to support the School Travel Organiser’s first ever Award ceremony by becoming an official awards partner. The event is set to reward those involved in school trips and we hope you will
A girl guiding group from Gloucestershire entered our competition for the chance to win £100 – and they did! Here’s what they had to say… “Dear HI Groups, We had an absolutely fantastic time. We achieved our 2 main aims
So you wanted to take your group across Slovenia, Hungary, Croatia and Austria and thought, “what a hassle!” Well, not anymore – visit this brand new website for information about hostels in the whole region and start exploring things to
Amsterdam Zeeburg Hostel – The Netherlands The best thing about the Netherlands is that they love families. A city for living, a city for visiting, and a city full of cultural vibe. It’s also a place with a relaxed attitude
Well known for its fjord-like feel and its beautiful surroundings, Lake Lucerne has stunning mountains which allow groups to spend a great amount of time outdoors whilst the weather is mild. A boat trip by either motor boat or historic
