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Youth Travel Award for Big Blog Exchange

Hostelling International is thrilled to announce that the Big Blog Exchange has won first place in the best marketing category at the British Youth Travel Awards.

Alsace: For a border-free stay in the heart of Europe

Ah, Alsace! It is usually known for the beauty of its half-timbered houses, its renowned gastronomy and its famous Christmas markets. However, it is also a cultural crossroads in the heart of Europe.Ah, Alsace! It is usually known for the

HI staff Christmas dinner traditions

Christmas is just around the corner and here at HI we’re already thinking about the glorious food we’re going to gobble up on the day. With staff from around the world, we thought we’d share our Christmas dinner traditions with

Visit the French Alps this winter

If you’re looking for excitement and adventure this winter look to the French Alps, which are famous for their beauty and access to numerous outdoor activities including skiing and mountaineering, making them a popular holiday destination.If you’re looking for excitement

Winter holidays in Switzerland!

Imagine snow-capped mountains, a bright blue sky, gliding down the slopes, breathing in the fresh mountain air, sitting in a ski hut drinking hot chocolate or coffee with schnapps, then at the end of the day returning to a cosy,

Meet your HI hostel staff: Pink Panther’s Hostel, Krakow

Book into Pink Panther’s hostel and step into a party! Fun, fun, fun is the philosophy of this hostel – set in the heart of the city and just minutes on foot to some of Kraków’s best attractions, or seconds

Stay connected! iPad up for grabs

Whether you’re a HI member or not, we want your views on our membership offers. Complete our short survey to go into our prize draw to win an iPad – perfect for staying connected while travelling.

Belo Horizonte: World Cup trip tips

If you’re off to Belo Horizonte for the Fifa World Cup 2014, then you’re in for a treat. Framed by the beautiful Serra do Curral mountains, the capital city of the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais is easy to get

Explore the Stavanger Region, Norway

In today’s guest blog, Carmen Cristina Carpio shares some of her favourite sights from around the Stavanger Region in Norway.In today’s guest blog, Carmen Cristina Carpio shares some of her favourite sights from around the Stavanger Region in Norway.In today’s

Top 3 USA Thanksgiving Day parades

It’s approaching that time of year again when the USA take a day to say thanks and spend time with family around a table heaving with turkey, stuffing, vegetables and pumpkin pie.It’s approaching that time of year again when the

Hostelling International wins Ambassador for Peace Award

Hostelling International has been given an Ambassador for Peace Award for its work encouraging young people to travel in order to break down cultural barriers and promote peace.Hostelling International has been given an Ambassador for Peace Award for its work

Rio de Janeiro: World Cup trip tips

Which of you fun-loving folks are heading off to Rio for Fifa’s World Cup 2014? Incomparable natural beauty and the Cariocas will definitely make your football experience truly unforgettable. Which of you fun-loving folks are heading off to Rio for