Earlier this month Stayokay Egmond reopened its doors to its first new guests following a major refurbishment. Egmond is a sustainable, family-friendly hostel providing every conceivable modern amenity for a comfortable night’s stay. Find out all about this fantastic new
The Great Barrier Reef is one of Australia’s most iconic landmarks, so you can only imagine my excitement to go diving there. It is an entirely different world, one which I will definitely be hoping to explore again one day
The purpose of ‘European Destinations of ExcelleNce’ (EDEN) is to showcase what Europe has to offer, unique destinations that, until now, have been relatively undiscovered. Find out these great destinations in the beautiful country of Slovenia.The purpose of
From Tuesday the 24th until Sunday the 29th of April, the Feria de Abril will take place, starting with the inauguration at night with the ‘pescaíto’ (fried fish)! Join in the celebrations with one of the most famous festivals in
German twins Bene and Vince Eninger (both 22) are part of the ‘take time out in Oz’ trend and who can blame them … Australia is, quite simply, the ultimate escape!German twins Bene and Vince Eninger (both 22) are part
The Osthello Musica project is a joint initiative between AIG Italian Youth Hostels and the Italian Department of Youth to encourage young people to develop their music skills and creativity. At these hostels you’ll find musical clinics, seminars and recording
Pere Tarrés Youth Hostel in Barcelona has recently expanded making it one of the largest capacity hostels of the city! Located near the metro and with regular a regular bus service, the hostel is ideally placed for visiting all that
There are many examples of ‘green’ YHA hostels in Australia, including the Grampians in Victoria, Port Douglas in north Queensland and in the Blue Mountains in New South Wales. Here is a small sample of some of our top eco-conscious
Erik Graff created the Capilano Canyon & City Tour five years after developing his Lynn Canyon Tour in 1995 and it has become just as popular! Find out what treats await you with a tour that is never cancelled come
If you’re a backpacker looking for something free to do in Banff National Park, hiking is the perfect answer. All you really need is some good shoes, food, and water and you’re good to go!If you’re a backpacker looking
Earth Hour 2012 is at 8.30pm, Saturday 31 March and is the time to celebrate your action for the planet with the people of the world by switching off your lights for an hour, and then go beyond the hour!
Tokyo’s reputation of being one of the most expensive cities in the world can be a little discouraging if you’re on a budget. Fear not, here are 10 free (or cheap) things to do Tokyo to help ease your travel
Before heading out to see beautiful Iceland, come learn about the best settings for taking pictures of gysers, waterfalls, northern lights, and landscapes. You have come all the way to Iceland, why not spend about an hour or so learning
The Lynn Canyon and Vancouver City tour first started in 1995 when Erik Graff volunteered to show visitors the attractions of Vancouver City and surrounding nature. 15,500 visitors later, this is still the best value tour Vancouver has to offer!The
Sydney Railway Square YHA is a very unique hostel right next to Sydney Central Railway Station. If you fancy a stay in a historic building or even in a train carriage, make this most excellent hostel is your next stop!Sydney
