So you’ve decided it’s time to take the leap into a working holiday in Canada, but now you need to figure out where to go! Canada is a big place, and there are lots of different working holiday experiences you
There are many advantages to staying in a hostel one of which is the ability to spend less on accommodation and more on the experiences offered by the country you are visiting. Meeting new people, trying new foods, taking in
Looking for that wow factor on your next trip? From castles to train carriages these hostels are sure to provide an unforgettable experience. Netherlands, Stayokay Rotterdam Immerse yourself in architecture and art in the Netherlands’ second-largest city with a stay
Going on your first ski holiday can be daunting, but fear not, we have some handy tips to set you on your way to being a skiing holiday pro!Going on your first ski holiday can be daunting, but fear not,
Granada is one of the most stunning cities in Spain. It’s difficult to find a place like it, where different traditions, rhythms and colours come together in perfect harmony. Granada offers its visitors a multitude of things to see and
Travel better and feel happy with HI Did you know that countries that score highest on the world’s wellbeing scale are also the most peaceful? There is no doubt that peace and wellbeing are intrinsically linked and this year we
France is just one of those destinations that you can return to time and time again, whether it’s on your bucket list or you’ve been a few times there is always more to see! We have 69 hostels across France for you to choose from to set off and explore this beautiful
HI has become a signatory of the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative (GTPI), led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in collaboration with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. The Global Tourism Plastics Initiative (GTPI) unites the tourism sector behind a common vision to address the
This June, HI Bergen Hostel Montana is finally welcoming guests again after a major renovation and we are very excited! We’ve asked Amarilis Coelho, Deputy Manager, to talk to us about the hostel and the project. Tell us a bit
At Hostelling International we believe that the best way to prepare for that dream trip is to start at home. This is why, last month, we teamed up with our inspiring partner Wanderful and our friends over at HI-Iceland, to
The HI Sustainability fund has been supporting hostels to realise their sustainability goals for over 7 years now! While the challenges of this year mean we had to put a pause on the fund for 2021, we thought this would
At HI we believe in the creativity and imagination of young people and the power of travelling to create new opportunities. Which is why we were delighted when our member association in Japan, the Japan Youth Hostels (JYH) became co-sponsor of the “Mynavi Career Koshien 2020”, a business competition for high school students organized by Mynavi Corporation. Teams of High school students
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At HI we have developed unique, quality and sustainability agreed standards for all our hostels, known as the HI Standards. Why is this important? Because we believe in Sustainable Hostelling for a better world. We believe in offering safe environments, such as our hostels for everyone to experience the wonders of the
We’d like to introduce our new CEO, Brianda Lopez! Q. You are the first woman CEO of Hostelling International, since you’ve taken on the role in September 2020 what have been your priorities and what do you intend to bring to the organisation?
