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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

Accommodation in Japan: From the Traditional to the Unusual

Travelling to Japan can be expensive and you will be spending most of your money there on transport and accommodation. Here are five types of accommodations you will only find in Japan and that will make your stay even more

Interview with Dr. Harish Saxena

Dr. Harish Saxena is the President of YHA India and is currently on an 80-day backpacking trip across Europe armed with simply a mobile phone and a selection of YHA directories to find his way. I met up with Dr.

Slovenia: Green, Active, Healthy!

Find out why during the Olympic Games the presentation of Slovenia as a green, active and healthy tourist destination has a special meaning.Find out why during the Olympic Games the presentation of Slovenia as a green, active and healthy tourist

Youth Hostel in Turin has opened!

A completely new youth hostel in Turin opened earlier last week on July 23rd. The hostel offers 98 beds and is the perfect choice for single travellers, families and groups in the wonderful Italian city Turin!A completely new youth hostel

Five Crazy Clubs You Can’t Miss During the Olympics

Everyone knows that the Olympics are as much about what goes on within the stadium walls as the party that rages on the streets afterwards. And in 2012, those Games will be taking place in one of the party capitals

HI Hostels in the Tohoku Region

HI Hostels in the Tohoku Region – Badly hit during the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, the Tohoku area is now safe and ready to welcome tourists and travellers from all around the world. Hostelling International has five hostels in this

Japan: A Country Facing the Wrath of Nature

Japan has always been at the mercy of nature but this is no reason not to visit. Japan is a fantastic country, a wonderful destination with stunning landscapes, friendly and courageous people and it will be a shame to miss