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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

3 top stadiums for World Cup Brazil 2014

The World Cup, starting in June, has turned Brazil on its head with the building and renovation of stadiums across the country, creating some of the most impressive venues in sport. Here’s are top three to visit.The World Cup, starting

3 best shopping destinations on a budget

Are you thinking about Christmas shopping yet or maybe you’re just a classic shopaholic? Whichever you may be, it goes without saying that everyone loves a bargain! Read on for our pick of the three shopping destinations that won’t break

5 unusual cinemas

Are you looking for something fun and a bit quirky to do with your friends or loved ones? There are several funky cinemas around the world where you can enjoy a movie in an unusual setting and with a special

5 golden World Cup moments

Football and Brazil are two words that go together hand in hand so it is not hard to imagine just how big an event World Cup 2014 in Brazil is going to be. With the tournament only a few months

Bangkok: 3 free attractions off the tourist map

Guest blogger Lance van den Heever-Liebenberg shares his top three free things to do in Bangkok.Guest blogger Lance van den Heever-Liebenberg shares his top three free things to do in Bangkok.Guest blogger Lance van den Heever-Liebenberg shares his top three

As Corcerizas dream comes true

A hostel’s dream of being totally self-sufficient is in the pipeline after As Corcerizas won the second prize and £24,800 in the Hostelling International Sustainability Fund 2013.

Get in the festive spirit with Rhineland Christmas markets

Famous for its idyllic river landscapes, historical cities and some of the best wine-producing areas in the country, Rhineland transforms into a Christmas wonderland at this time of year.Famous for its idyllic river landscapes, historical cities and some of the

Cold showers, cycling and girls: 1950s hostelling at its best!

Here at Hostelling International we do love a bit of nostalgia, so when we discovered that a former YHA (HI’s England and Wales network) member had put together a website full of photos and stories from his youth hostelling days