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Santiago de Compostela Attractions

Santiago de Compostela is in the province of La Coruna, and the capital of Galicia. The old centre of town has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If you’re looking to visit this beautiful town, then here are some

Maribor Ready for the European Capital of Culture 2012

MARIBOR 2012 will include over 1000 events throughout the year to satisfy everyone’s various tastes and preferences as it celebrates being European Capital of Culture for 2012.MARIBOR 2012 will include over 1000 events throughout the year to satisfy everyone’s various

Kurentovanje 2012: Ethnic Heritage Connects Continents

Kurentovanje, the central Slovenian carnival will take place this year under the motto ‘Ethnic Heritage Connects Continents’. Find out all about this great festival whose main events start this weekend.Kurentovanje, the central Slovenian carnival will take place this year under

HI Thailand, Thai and Cambodian Hostels Working Together

Representatives of HI Thailand, Thai and Cambodian hostels invited to Siem Reap, the City of Ankor Wonder, to open the first discussion on HI GMS (Greater Mekhong Sub-region) initiative and to celebrate the first anniversary of HI Siem Reap.Representatives of

Experience New York City from HI-USA Winner Tom

Thomas Cox was the winner of HI-USA’s ‘Discover America: 7 nights at a HI-USA Hostel including a European flight to the USA!’ competition. On his return from New York City, We asked Tom if he would share with us his

Top 10 Places to Visit in Vancouver

Top 10 Places to go in Vancouver has been written by Ron who works in Vancouver Central. If you visit this amazing hostel Ron will be more than happy to share with you some more of the great sights and

Mexican Caribbean Paradise had to start somewhere

‘I want you to fall in love with Cancun’s blue sea but I also want you to experience Cancun’s mixture of people society and give us a try to change your idea of what the city has to offer.’ –

Things to do in Liege as Recommended by our Hostel Guests

Since 2008 our guests have been leaving helpful tips and advice on things to do in Liège while staying at our hostel. Here are the tips most recommended by our visitors..Since 2008 our guests have been leaving helpful tips and

My 4 Year Stay in HI-Banff Alpine Centre!

I arrived early and took the taxi up to the HI-Banff Alpine Centre, as a friend of mine worked there and had promised me mates rates for my 2 day stay. That was 4 years ago! Find out why the

Formula 1 Racing at the V8 Track in Melbourne

Read Jody’s excellent account of riding Formula 1 in Melbourne … ‘Smell the dirt, grease and burning rubber, feel the ground vibrate and feel how exciting the atmosphere is!’. This year’s Formula 1 racing takes place at Albert Park in

HI5ive Award Ceremony at HI Baan Dinso Hostel

HI Baan Dinso is a firm favourite with HI guests who voted it ‘Best Hostel’ in both 2009 and 2010, so it’s no surprise to see it winning ‘The Most Efficient Hostel’ this year. Congratulations and very well done!HI Baan

Member Discount on Education First (EF) Language Courses

Members of Hostelling International now receive a fantastic 5% discount on all language courses from Education First (EF) – the world’s largest provider of International education programs.Members of Hostelling International now receive a fantastic 5% discount on all language courses

Back to Nature With Cape Tribulation Beach House YHA

Nestled within the 110 million year-old Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation Beach House YHA is situated on seven acres of absolute beachfront, with World Heritage reef and rainforest providing epic front and backyards.Nestled within the 110 million year-old Daintree Rainforest, Cape