Comments on: Backpacking Basics Part 3: What Is A Hostel?

By: How To Make The Most Out Of Your Stopover In Iceland | foXnoMad

How To Make The Most Out Of Your Stopover In Iceland | foXnoMad — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 20:01:21 +0000

[...] shopping district with a good selection of restaurants and bars. Here’s a quick primer on what is a hostel if you’ve never stayed in one.Sites In and Around ReykjavikThe Hallgrimskirkja Church Tower [...]

By: Basic Hostel Planning To Be The Least Annoying Person In The Dorm | foXnoMad

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:25:28 +0000

[...] the next morning to catch a flight, tour, or are simply an early-riser. For those of you new to what a hostel is, the definition of “early” can vary quite a bit. In your particular dorm that might [...]

By: Combating 2.5 Million Years Of Evolution – How To Prevent Your Paleolithic Brain From Scaring You Out Of Travel: Part 2 | foXnoMad

Tue, 24 May 2011 06:01:50 +0000

[...] 4th most visited city. More than 60% of travelers in the US, EU, and Turkey are over 30. Hostels can look like this, or [...]

By: Quick Answers To 5 Common Questions New Backpackers Ask Most | foXnoMad

Quick Answers To 5 Common Questions New Backpackers Ask Most | foXnoMad — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 17:35:49 +0000

[...] backpackers and budget travelers have at least heard of hostels (in case you haven’t) but there are many more ways to save before and during your trip. Although it seems [...]

By: How To Find Pet Friendly Hostels | How To Travel With Pets

How To Find Pet Friendly Hostels | How To Travel With Pets — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 17:27:36 +0000

[...] is fairly difficult at best. Most people associate hostels with dorm rooms and backpackers but hostels aren’t necessarily comprised of either. You can save money by making your next vacation stop in a pet-friendly hostel but you have to find [...]

By: Anil P.

Anil P. — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:28:20 +0000

hahaha, puked on! That’s one I haven’t heard of before in a hostel

By: Priyank

Priyank — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:57:19 +0000

Oh hostels… by staying in private rooms one can skip several annoyances but lose out on lot of other kind of fun. This is where I learnt how critical ear plugs are. Its a great place to find travel buddies, not to mention occasional hookups. However once I got puked on, and some stuff stolen, but hey that can happen anywhere.

By: Melvin

Melvin — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:09:51 +0000

Backpacking and hostel/couchsurfing thing is definitely NOT for me though.

By: Anil P.

Anil P. — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:25:01 +0000

Absolutely, although I think hostels are for many more people than most think.

By: Melvin

Melvin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:48:31 +0000

Hostels and couchsurfing aren’t for everyone though.