HI Hostels Blog

Where to Go Before the End of the World: HI Bucket List

With the Mayan’s prediction prophesying the end of the world as we know it, it seemed the ideal time to put together a HI Bucket List, filled with some of our favourite destinations from around the world. And in the

Experience a Magical Christmas in Strasbourg!

Since 1570 Strasbourg has been welcoming visitors to one of the oldest and largest Christmas markets in France. Find out what makes this such a popular Christmas destination.Since 1570 Strasbourg has been welcoming visitors to one of the oldest and

On The Twelfth Day of Christmas…

Whether you know it as the French song “Le premier jour d’l’année, the Maori/New Zealand version, titled “A Pukeko in a Ponga Tree,” or the parady, The 12 Pains of Christmas performed by American presenter Bob River, the traditional English

HI Sustainability: Reykjavik Free Documentary Night

Two Reykjavik Hostels are hosting a free documentary night every week, open to everybody, with screenings about environmental-sustainability issues and Icelandic culture.Two Reykjavik Hostels are hosting a free documentary night every week, open to everybody, with screenings about environmental-sustainability issues

HI Announces The HI-5ives!

Hostelling International is the only global network of Hostel Associations and here are the BEST hostels in the world as voted by our customers! The Friendliest Hostel, Most Comfortable Hostel, Green Hostel, Best Hostel Country and of course our Best

The Basque City of Biarritz

For those of you who have never visited the Basque Coast, or la Côte des Basques, in the Southwest of France, the scenic and vibrant city of Biarritz awaits. Whether you enjoy museums, shopping, cuisine, nightlife, beaches, or surfing, it’s

Top 5 Ski Hostels

With ski season fresh on the horizon, it is the peak time of year to book a ski-orientated break. With ski season fresh on the horizon, it is the peak time of year to book a ski-orientated break. With ski

Top Shelf American Bars on a Budget

So take a look at some of Party Earth’s favorite U.S. drinking dens from down and dirty bars in NYC to cheap and easy dives in San Francisco that more than make up in liquor for what they may lack

A Trip along the West Coast Route 1

This was a long planned trip, finally be put into practice! We drove from San Diego to Santa Barbara directly and then went for the spectacular Route 1 until we reached San Francisco …This was a long planned trip, finally

A Surf Trip through the Americas

Our latest guest blogger Ben Herrgott shares his experiences of story-telling, movie-making and photography-taking as he travels and surfs his way through Nicaragua. Our latest guest blogger Ben Herrgott shares his experiences of story-telling, movie-making and photography-taking as he travels

Grampians Eco YHA Adventures

The country is the best place to have an adventure in Victoria! If you are looking for something unique, that will give you material for some amazing stories to write home about, check out the Grampians Eco YHA.

Vancouver Winter Wonderland

Vancouver is an excellent winter playground destination with travellers coming from all over the world. Whether its British Columbia’s world-class ski & snowboard resorts or the Secret Lantern Society at the Winter Solstice Lantern Festival … Vancouver is for you!

How to do Rio on a Budget

“Whether you arrive in Brazil at the start or the end of your South American journey, one thing that is unavoidable is that it will be more expensive that every other country you visit.” If you want to do Rio

Nadi Bay Resort Hotel is our Excellent Budget Property in Fiji

Nadi Bay Resort Hotel is an excellent budget property in Fiji, perfect for adventurous activities including Bamboo Rafting, Scuba Diving, Hot Air Ballooning and much more!Nadi Bay Resort Hotel is an excellent budget property in Fiji, perfect for adventurous activities