Bled is an enchanting Alpine town, bursting with immense natural beauty, and renowned for its mild climate and thermal lake waters. Read on for HI’s top 5 reasons for visiting this charming town in Slovenia.Bled is an enchanting Alpine town,
The hugely successful Big Blog Exchange has been honoured by the prestigious United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Award for Excellence and Innovation in Tourism in the non-governmental organizations category.
January and February are the months of HI-USA’s Great Hostel Give Back – a scheme encouraging groups of 10 or more travellers to get involved in the local community by offering a minimum of 2 hours of their time each
Oh no. The time is almost upon us when smug marrieds or those who are ‘in a relationship’ break out the big romance guns and celebrate Valentine’s Day.Oh no. The time is almost upon us when smug marrieds or those
If you’re one of the lucky ones to have found love, then say HI to romance! Take Valentine’s Day in your arms, let it into your heart and give yourself completely to this special occasion. Plan ahead and the cost
Yes we’re talking about Valentine’s Day already; when you’re single, it pays to be prepared. Don’t let this enforced romantic ritual get you down; here are our suggestions for the best ways to avoid the reek of romance…Yes we’re talking
Swiss Youth Hostel Association, a member of Hostelling International’s network, has teamed up with the Denk an mich Foundation to make Swiss hostels accessible to everyone enabling enhanced travel experiences to all travellers regardless of disability.Swiss Youth Hostel Association, a
Joyce Vos dreamed of travelling to Los Angeles for over a decade. In her guest blog for HI, she tells us what it was like to finally arrive in this eclectic and breathtaking city in the USA.Joyce Vos dreamed of
Hostellers Sarah and Alex tell us about their tattoos they have had to mark their travels around the world.Hostellers Sarah and Alex tell us about their tattoos they have had to mark their travels around the world.Hostellers Sarah and Alex
Escape the buzz of Copenhagen and visit Malmö located only a 30 minute train ride away. It is a great day trip to take if you want to give your wallet and your mind a rest. Escape the buzz of
The Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico is full of adventure, it’s around every corner. Whether you enjoy zip lining, snorkelling, repelling into a cave, exploring an underground river, or following your GPS to a geocache. No, I did not misspell anything,
Guest blogger Emma Neuvonen tells us about getting out of the tourist stream and experiencing what else Paris has in store.Guest blogger Emma Neuvonen tells us about getting out of the tourist stream and experiencing what else Paris has in
You don’t need a pair of Gucci sunglasses, a Burberry bikini and a private yacht to lounge on the sand and bask in the sun on an idyllic island – would you believe that you can take a HI hostel
Known as the ‘Land of the Rising Sun’ this region of Asia is an incredible and spirited place to visit – history meets futurism and tradition contrasted with forward-thinking trends.Known as the ‘Land of the Rising Sun’ this region of
The Big Blog Exchange, Hostelling International’s global blogging contest, has been named as a finalist in the 2013 World Tourism Organisation awards.
