As the summer sun disappears from the Northern Hemisphere, countries like Australia, New Zealand, Asia and South America are the places to visit. How about some alternatives to the usual tourist traps?
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Hostel love stories: Sian and Marcus at Sydney Harbour YHA
Finding the love of your life whilst travelling may sound a little too idyllic, but it’s not as rare as you might think.
What’s on the horizon in Australia?
A few reasons to plan your trip, now…
Hostel breakfasts around the world
Feast your eyes on this delicious international spread from our big bloggers.
Chasing the sun – Unique experiences in the southern hemisphere
As the summer sun disappears from the Northern Hemisphere, countries like Australia, New Zealand, Asia and South America are the places to visit. How about some alternatives to the usual tourist traps?
A newbie’s guide to hostels
Staying in hostels for the first time? We’ve got you covered.
Some bright ideas for your gap year
Some great gap year suggestions for anyone coming to a crossroads in life.
A sneak peek at extraordinary new hostels in Australia
YHA Australia latest properties have continued to expand the limits of backpacking, with four cool new hostels opening across the country.
3 ultimate hipster cities
HI picks the best hipster haunts.
Top 10 things to do in Sydney
Plan your perfect group trip itinerary to Sydney, Australia.
Top 5 music venues for your gig bucketlist
Read on for our pick of the top 5 music venues you should add to your gig bucketlist.