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Why Are Hostels So Popular Amongst Travellers?

By Luke Crockford / August 12, 2021 /

Well for starters, I can only go by what I and my other solo traveller friends think. For me, it’s a combination of many different things, but across the board, each person is going to have different reasons why they enjoy staying in hostels so much. In this article we will look into each aspect…

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Why Are Hostels So Cheap? A Look Into Why.

By Luke Crockford / August 12, 2021 /

Maybe you’re an avid hostel goer already, or maybe you’ve just set your search on booking.com to “sort by lowest price” and just had to scroll through hundreds of hostels to find a decent hotel room. Chances are you’ve ended up on this post because your asking yourself the same question. Why are hostels so…

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Is Solo Travel Lonely?

By Luke Crockford / July 25, 2021 /

Is solo travel Lonely? This is a massive question! But I can easily answer it with one word. No. I have been solo travelling on and off for the past five years and seldom have I felt lonely. I won’t lie to you there are points where I have felt lonely, and I have a…

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How To Stay At Hostels For Free.

By Luke Crockford / July 17, 2021 /

When backpacking, either solo or in a group, I always recommend you to stay at hostels. They are a great place to meet like-minded travellers and make new friends. Staying in hostels is a right of passage for any world traveller, and they are pretty damn cheap! But how can you cut costs even more…

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The Unwritten Rules Of Staying In Hostels – Hostel Etiquette.

By Luke Crockford / July 16, 2021 /

Hostel etiquette, the unwritten rules of staying in a hostel. If you’re planning on making friends in hostels then you should probably take note and follow this guide! Hostels are full of some of the most friendly laid back people you will ever meet. But even so, you will rial your roommates if you aren’t…

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12 Great Tips for Hostel Safety.

By Luke Crockford / July 13, 2021 /

The idea of staying in Hostels can be scary for any first-time travellers. But let me tell you, they are great and definitely the opposite of scary! You won’t find a more welcoming place than hostels when you are away, assuming you choose the right one. But you have probably heard the horror stories about…

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Dealing With Solo Travel Loneliness.

By Luke Crockford / June 27, 2021 /

So you’re thinking of travelling solo. But won’t you get lonely? I have travelled extensively and I have dealt with being lonely as all solo travellers will have at some point. It’s just inevitable. But the good news, it’s not often for long. Let’s go into some more detail and hopefully diminish some of your…

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Are Hostels Safe? A Complete Guide to Hostel Safety.

By Luke Crockford / June 22, 2021 /

I have stayed in hostels all around the world and I absolutely love them. They’re going to be full of like-minded travellers all sharing amazing stories and helpful travel tips. But are you going to be safe whilst staying in them? Read on to find out! Are Hostels Safe? So are hostels safe? In short,…

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How To Make Friends Whilst Staying In Hostels!

By Luke Crockford / June 10, 2021 /

It can be scary staying in hostels for the first time. Especially if you are a solo traveller. But believe me, hostels are the best place for solo travellers! I remember the first time I stayed in a hostel alone. I was so intent on meeting someone the first person that walked into the room…

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What It’s Really Like to Stay In a Hostel.

By Luke Crockford / June 10, 2021 /

I’ve stayed in hostels all over the world and believe me when I say I’ve seen the good the bad and the ugly! It can be kind of scary thinking about staying in a hostel for the first time. A room full of random people you’ve never met and you have to sleep with them!…

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