Hiking trails and tips for the autumn Wake up refreshed, tuck into a hearty breakfast and pull on your hiking boots – set the tone for a perfect day’s hiking at one of our Swiss youth hostels. The adventure begins
On the west coast of New Zealand’s North Island, about a two hour drive south of Auckland, you’ll find the sleepy town of Raglan. Widely considered one of the best surf spots in all of New Zealand (and arguably the world),
In its prime harbour location, Auckland is known for it’s changeable forecast. We’ve got you covered no matter what the weather is doing! For Exploring There’s no easier way to get a feel for the city — just take a
We take more photos now than at any time in history (on average, there are more than 80 million pictures added to Instagram every day!), and with ever-improving smart phone cameras, even people without a fancy DSLR or mirrorless camera can
Chicago is a must-see destination whether you’re on a journey around the world or simply looking for a weekend getaway. With its signature hot dogs, deep-dish pizza, blues clubs, and comedy scene, the Windy City is a whirlwind of food
Flanders has a rich history and culture is present on every street corner of the 6 Art Cities of Flanders: Antwerp, Bruges, Brussels, Ghent, Leuven & Mechelen. Since Flanders is also a gourmet’s paradise, we present you some of the
I know you are wondering if this is even possible, I mean Banff does seem like one of those magical places that only the rich and famous could afford. A little known fact is that people living and working in Banff are
Sometimes there’s nothing like jumping in the car and hitting the road. That’s exactly what we did on one of the brightest days of the summer, when we set off north from Stirling along the A84 via Callander, the A85
Budapest is a city perfect for architecture aficionados and leisure lovers, and has been growing in popularity in recent years – and it’s not hard to see why. With a wealth of beautiful buildings to admire, numerous thermal baths to choose
China is a big, beautiful country. 1. Li River, Yangshuo 2. Jiuzhaigou 3. Fenghuang 4. Longsheng Rice Terraces 5. Huangshan Mountain Range 6. Great Wall of China 7. Three Gorges, Yangtze River 8. Sanqing Mountain 9. Zhangye National Geopark 10. Yuanyang Rice Terraces
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Switzerland — a hiker’s paradise
Hiking trails and tips for the autumn Wake up refreshed, tuck into a hearty breakfast and pull on your hiking boots – set the tone for a perfect day’s hiking at one of our Swiss youth hostels. The adventure begins
Surf, hike, and chill in Raglan, NZ
On the west coast of New Zealand’s North Island, about a two hour drive south of Auckland, you’ll find the sleepy town of Raglan. Widely considered one of the best surf spots in all of New Zealand (and arguably the world),
25 Auckland activities to entertain you in any weather
In its prime harbour location, Auckland is known for it’s changeable forecast. We’ve got you covered no matter what the weather is doing! For Exploring There’s no easier way to get a feel for the city — just take a
9 tips for taking better travel pics
We take more photos now than at any time in history (on average, there are more than 80 million pictures added to Instagram every day!), and with ever-improving smart phone cameras, even people without a fancy DSLR or mirrorless camera can
How to spend 48 hours in Chicago
Chicago is a must-see destination whether you’re on a journey around the world or simply looking for a weekend getaway. With its signature hot dogs, deep-dish pizza, blues clubs, and comedy scene, the Windy City is a whirlwind of food
Flanders: taste culture & history in our city hostels
Flanders has a rich history and culture is present on every street corner of the 6 Art Cities of Flanders: Antwerp, Bruges, Brussels, Ghent, Leuven & Mechelen. Since Flanders is also a gourmet’s paradise, we present you some of the
Banff on a budget
I know you are wondering if this is even possible, I mean Banff does seem like one of those magical places that only the rich and famous could afford. A little known fact is that people living and working in Banff are
Scenic Scotland road trip
Sometimes there’s nothing like jumping in the car and hitting the road. That’s exactly what we did on one of the brightest days of the summer, when we set off north from Stirling along the A84 via Callander, the A85
Guide to Budapest
Budapest is a city perfect for architecture aficionados and leisure lovers, and has been growing in popularity in recent years – and it’s not hard to see why. With a wealth of beautiful buildings to admire, numerous thermal baths to choose
China’s most beautiful places and where to find them
China is a big, beautiful country. 1. Li River, Yangshuo 2. Jiuzhaigou 3. Fenghuang 4. Longsheng Rice Terraces 5. Huangshan Mountain Range 6. Great Wall of China 7. Three Gorges, Yangtze River 8. Sanqing Mountain 9. Zhangye National Geopark 10. Yuanyang Rice Terraces