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Your Croatia Travel Guide from HI Hostels

Vibrant cities, stunning coastline, and World HeritageVibrant cities, stunning coastline, and World HeritageVibrant cities, stunning coastline, and World HeritageVibrant cities, stunning coastline, and World HeritageVibrant cities, stunning coastline, and World Heritage

Soak up the sun in Mexico

Tacos and tequila. Beaches and botanic gardens. Home to 24 Hostelling International hostels and endless attractions, Mexico is a diverse and fascinating country and it’s waiting for you to explore it.Tacos and tequila. Beaches and botanic gardens. Home to 24

How to stay healthy whilst travelling

Do you sometimes feel like you’ve let yourself go because you’re always on the run? Backpacking is certainly a fun and exciting lifestyle choice but in which there is no place for food plan or regular exercise. In this

Day 9 – BBE Daily Summary!

There’s just a few days left to go – we can’t believe it’s gone so quickly! Our bloggers are still exploring new destinations though, and blogging about it for readers to follow.

Day 8 – BBE Daily Summary!

Our bloggers have been busy exploring their exchange destinations, and blogging! Make sure you catch up on all of their posts at www.bigblogexchange.org. Until then, here’s a little summary of what they’ve been getting up to.

Day 7 – BBE Daily Summary!

Day 7 of the Big Blog Exchange has been full of adventure and activity! There’s only three days left of the official exchange (although several of our bloggers are staying a few days extra at their own expense to explore

Day 6 – BBE Daily Summary!

We can’t believe it’s already day 6 and we are more than half the way through the BBE adventure! It’s been so fantastic seeing what the other bloggers are up to around the world each day, and we hope you’ve

Day 5 – BBE Daily Summary!

Today has certainly been an active day for many of our bloggers, as they Island Hop, Zip Climb and explore local food markets! We hope you’re all enjoying reading the daily summaries – we thought it might be easier to

Day 4 – BBE Daily Summary!

It’s day four and the bloggers trips are in full swing! Already, most of them have explored one (or more) cities in their exchange country and are starting to settle in to the new timezone.

Day 3 – BBE Daily Summary!

It’s day three of the BBE, and all of our bloggers are beginning to settle in (the jet lag is slowly but surely going away) and are ready to explore their exchange destinations. Our bloggers have seen some amazing sites

Day 2 – BBE Daily Summary!

It’s day two of the Big Blog Exchange and the winners are now beginning to explore their exchange destination, or are on the last leg of their journey. It’s so exciting seeing what everyone is up to and following their

Day 1 – BBE Daily Summary!

After months of preparing, it’s finally day one of the Big Blog Exchange phase and many of the bloggers are currently flying across the world (perhaps passing one another in the sky), ready to begin their adventure. Some, have already

A guide to Iguazu Falls

Figuring out the best way to explore this mammoth icon might seem a bit daunting; which country is best to view the falls from, Argentina or Brasil? which is the better experience, should you just go to both? few simple

100% eco-sustainable hostel opening in the heart of Paris

In May 2013, we have opened our brand new Paris Pajol Hostel, situated conveniently within a five minute walking distance of the Gare du Nord and providing affordable accommodation all year round.In May 2013, we have opened our brand new