HI Hostels Blog

Idrija Receives Title of European Destination of Excellence

Idrija in Slovenia officially received the title of European Destination of Excellence (EDEN) at a celebration in Brussels on World Tourism Day. Find out what makes Idrija such an interesting city to visit.Idrija in Slovenia officially received the title of

Discover Fez in Morocco

Discover Fez, a pearl of the Arab world which is located in the northeast part of Morocco between the Riff and the Middle Atlas mountains on the two shores of the wadi (valley) Fez.Discover Fez, a pearl of the Arab

Experience South Africa with South Africa Tourism

South Africa is an incredible destination and the best way to experience it is visually. Here are 4 incredible videos from South Africa Tourism simply called Culture, Nature, Luxury and SPort. South Africa is an incredible destination and the best

Ngong Ping Charity Walk 2012

Hong Kong Youth Hostels Association introduces the fund-raising event, Ngong Ping Charity Walk 2012 which will take place 8th January 2012. Find out all about this fantastic charity event here.Hong Kong Youth Hostels Association introduces the fund-raising event, Ngong Ping

Iceland and Reykjavik win Lonely Planet‘s Best in Travel

Well done to Iceland and Reykjavík who win the prestigious Lonely Planet‘s Best in Travel 2012 as voted by the readers themselves. Well done to Iceland and Reykjavík who win the prestigious Lonely Planet‘s Best in Travel 2012 as voted

Discover the Azores with Competition Winner Rafael

Discover the Azores through these wonderful photos of our competition winner Rafael! The Archipelago of the Azores lies 1,000 miles off the coast of Portugal in the North Atlantic Ocean. These islands are well off the beaten track and well

3 Haunted Hostels for Halloween

Adults (and kids) the world over are looking forward to Halloween and the chance to scare their neighbours with a ‘trick or treat’. Here are 3 haunted hostels to tempt you to stay a night … if you dare!Adults (and

Inspire Me Hostel Ivalo: Guesthouse Husky

Guesthouse Husky is a small, family-run hostel in the north of Finland. However, Guesthouse Husky is not just your normal hostel as next door lies their Alaskan husky farm with a total of 150 beautiful sled dogs.Guesthouse Husky is a

Edinburgh City: Photo of the Week

Edinburgh City is our Photo of the Week and what a fantastic photo it is too. Thank you Heather for sending in this wonderful picture – Edinburgh City looks stunning.Edinburgh City is our Photo of the Week and what a

TNT Sun and Snow Travel Show 2011

The TNT Sun and Snow Travel Show 2011 is at the QEII Centre in London this Saturday and we will also be there! Visit HI and our Associations at the show for special offers, hostelling ideas and great competitions.