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Saying HI to the USA From Australia

27 days equated to 8 flights, 16 different accommodations and 2500km driving up the West Coast of the USA, a whirlwind trip staying in many HI Hostels and some glamorous hotels along the way.27 days equated to 8 flights, 16

Loch Ossian Youth Hostel Wins Major National Eco Award

SYHA Hostelling Scotland’s eco Youth Hostel, Loch Ossian won a UK Water Efficiency Award this month at the Environment Agency and Waterwise biannual UK Water Efficiency Awards 2012SYHA Hostelling Scotland’s eco Youth Hostel, Loch Ossian won a UK Water Efficiency

Coolest Things to do in Amsterdam

Party Earth has picked out an array of bars in Amsterdam in addition to coffee shops and live music venues that will keep you busy around the clock.Party Earth has picked out an array of bars in Amsterdam in addition

Refurbishment of Historic YHA Beverley Friary Increases its Family Appeal

One of East Yorkshire’s oldest buildings, Beverley Friary has undergone a £340,000 refurbishment that has transformed it into the ultimate family-friendly Youth Hostel!One of East Yorkshire’s oldest buildings, Beverley Friary has undergone a £340,000 refurbishment that has transformed it into

Sustainable Travel Survey Shows HI is Leading The Way!

The first global research undertaken through the youth hostel network shows that Hostelling International is leading the way. Check out the results from our Sustainable Travel Survey! The first global research undertaken through the youth hostel network shows that

Hostelling International Namibia!

Visit our hostels in Namibia and discover the wonders of this sparsely populated country which has beautiful landscapes and stunning wildlife.Visit our hostels in Namibia and discover the wonders of this sparsely populated country which has beautiful landscapes and stunning

Autumn Discounts in Scotland’s Stunning Youth Hostels

SYHA Hostelling Scotland has launched a 30% discount on bookings made before the end of October making it the perfect time to book a visit for those wanting to explore and appreciate Scotland’s magnificent cities and scenery without blowing the

Welcome to the Pippi Longstocking Festival in Slovenia!

Two red pigtails, freckles on cheeks and nose, colourful socks and too big shoes – that is Pippi Longstocking. Everyone eagerly expecting the start of the biggest children`s event in Slovenia- Pippi Longstocking festival in Velenje!Two red pigtails, freckles on

Unexpected Guest: Seal at Coles Bay YHA

Five fisherman who checked into Coles Bay YHA in Tasmania, Australia, one afternoon last week were the first to meet an unusual hostel guest on their way to dinner – a seal!Five fisherman who checked into Coles Bay YHA in

The beautiful ‘La Casa Sul Lago’ in Italy

“La Casa Sul Lago” is situated inside a beautiful natural park in Torricella by lake Trasimeno and an ideal break inbetween Rome and Florence where you can taste the real Italian lifestyle.“La Casa Sul Lago” is situated inside a beautiful

Bangkok Wins Best City Award 2012 from Travel + Leisure Magazine

Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand, regained the top spot in Travel + Leisure’s 2012 World’s Best Awards readers’ survey to win 3 years in a row!Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand, regained the top spot in Travel + Leisure’s

New Hostel Opens in Prince Rupert, Canada!

Situated just a block from the waterfront, HI-Prince Rupert, Pioneer Backpackers Inn, is a new hostel from HI-Canada in a perfect location for visiting this popular tourist destination in Canada.Situated just a block from the waterfront, HI-Prince Rupert, Pioneer Backpackers

Top Travel Destinations in Australia (Infographic)

Australia is the ultimate destination for many travellers and who can blame them with so many great places to visit and see. Check out this great Top Travel Destinations in Australia Infographic from Britz!Australia is the ultimate destination for many