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Your Santiago Travel Guide from HI Hostels

Mountains, snow and some of the world’s best wines await you in Santiago, Chile.Mountains, snow and some of the world’s best wines await you in Santiago, Chile.Mountains, snow and some of the world’s best wines await you in Santiago, Chile.Mountains,

Your Budapest Guide from HI Hostels

Hungary’s eye-catching capital Budapest is right at the heart of Europe. With excellent transport links, it is the perfect starting point for your very own tour of this fascinating part of Europe.Hungary’s eye-catching capital Budapest is right at the heart

A warm welcome in Northern Ireland!

Hostelling International offers youth hostels located across Northern Ireland – each offering much more than a comfy, clean bed for the night.Hostelling International offers youth hostels located across Northern Ireland – each offering much more than a comfy, clean bed

This summer, come and discover Norway

A small country with a population of five million, Norway offers stunning scenery, from the balmy beach towns of the south to the treeless towns in the north.A small country with a population of five million, Norway offers stunning scenery,

South East Asia: The Hidden Gems!

Off the beaten track, emerging in their full beauty, and with new networks of HI hostels are the Philippines, Cambodia and Vietnam: overlooked and waiting to be discovered. Off the beaten track, emerging in their full beauty, and with new

Historic milestone for Glenbrittle Youth Hostel, Skye

Glenbrittle Youth Hostel has re-opened after a major refurbishment, transforming one of the oldest Youth Hostels in the Scottish Youth Hostel Association network into the cosiest place to stay right next to the Cuillins.Glenbrittle Youth Hostel has re-opened after a

Your Prague and Krakow Travel Guide from HI Hostels

Explore Prague and Kraków: two stunning world heritage cities in central Europe.Explore Prague and Kraków: two stunning world heritage cities in central Europe.Explore Prague and Kraków: two stunning world heritage cities in central Europe.Explore Prague and Kraków: two stunning world

How to see New York City on a budget

Summer time is here; it is time for bikinis, beer, and best of all, travel. For some people summer means a break from school, and for others, it’s an excuse for an extended vacation from work. Regardless, it is the

Surviving Europe on a Student Budget

Travelling for students represents a conflict between desire and financial capabilities. On the one hand, students generally have a lot of free time between semesters; on the other hand, travel can be expensive. European travel can be a particularly expensive

A brand new HI Hostel on the Isle of Ischia, Italy

A beautiful new youth hostel by the name of Ostello del Sole (Sun Hostel) has recently been opened on the Isle of Ischia, Italy.A beautiful new youth hostel by the name of Ostello del Sole (Sun Hostel) has recently been

Discover Scotland with HI

A small country bursting with treasures, Scotland is a land of surprising contrasts. Whether you want to trace your family history, head for the hills, or experience the buzz of one of Scotland’s many exciting festivals, there is something for

Five Destinations to Teach Overseas

Jetting off around the world? One way intrepid travellers are funding these epic journeys is through TEFL or Teaching English as a Foreign Language. As contracts can vary from a few months to a full year TEFL provides a great

4 things you should know about Ireland

The fun-loving spirit, friendliness and the magic of Ireland’s many beautiful destinations have proved popular with its many visitors. In case you would like to know a little more before packing your bags, here are 5 perfect reasons to visit!

The Big Blog Exchange Manifesto

The largest blog contest in history is complete!

When we launched The Big Blog Exchange competition we hoped to inspire our 16 chosen bloggers by giving them the opportunity to exchange lives, places and blogs with one another for ten days.