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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.

Nature and culture adventures in Brussels and Wallonia

The French-speaking region of Belgium includes Brussels, in the centre of the country, and Wallonia to the south. There are many interesting sights that await you; whether you’re an art and culture lover or prefer nature and being out in

The HI Sustainability Fund

In April 2012, the HISF (Hostelling International Sustainability Fund) was launched to help hostels reduce their CO2 emissions. We couldn’t have done this without the generous donations we’ve received from travellers booking on hihostels.com. Since it’s you that’s raised the

Introducing Taiwan

Taiwan, located off the southeastern coast of mainland Asia, is an island on the west edge of the Pacific Ocean. To the north lies Japan and to the south you’ll find the Philippines. With many airlines flying to the island,

Discover South Africa

With over 21 National Parks, eight World Heritage Sites, 3,500 kilometres of pristine coastline, a phenomenal climate and awesome adventures ranging from shark-diving to surfing, historic trails to wine tasting and of course the Big 5 Safaris, South Africa is

Uruguay: A small country with a big heart

Pristine beaches, impressive cities, colonial towns, huge steaks, happening nightlife and a year-round mild climate.
Pristine beaches, impressive cities, colonial towns, huge steaks, happening nightlife and a year-round mild climate.
Pristine beaches, impressive cities, colonial towns, huge steaks, happening nightlife

Vancouver, the perfect destination for the summer and winter

Vancouver is a stunning city on Canada’s West Coast which makes it an ideal summer or winter destination with its nearby mountains and temperate climate.Vancouver is a stunning city on Canada’s West Coast which makes it an ideal summer or