Oh, Canada! A sparsely-populated country of scenic views, multi-cultural cities, friendly residents, maple syrup, and of course, poutine. While it seems that everyone has their own ideas of what it means to be Canadian, one thing everyone can agree upon is that…
The 5 travel hack websites that will keep you wandering
The single biggest worry when embarking on a trip in any country: money and staying on budget. Being broke at home is bad enough, let alone in another country. And no one wants to make the call home for extra…
Backpacking: A step-by-step guide to planning your next trip
Planning a trip can be a daunting and stressful task. Between saving up money, booking your flights, and making sure you don’t end up on the wrong side of town, trip planning can get extensive and time-consuming. To help you…
The Pros and Cons of Staying in a Hostel
Hostelling appears to be a growing trend as more people are packing their bags and jetting off with every passing day. Post graduation, recent dropout, gap year adventurer and even those recently retired are taking off in the name of…
What to look for when booking the perfect hostel
Booking the perfect hostel can seem an impossible task with all the endless options. Nothing beats experience when it comes to getting it just right but for those new to #HostelLife these are the key specifications to look for. Price This…
How to fall in love with #HostelLife
My first night in a hostel I was 19, in Guatemala, thinking I had no idea what I had gotten myself into, and that I really needed a drink. So much has changed over the last 4 years. From being…
Hostels: Everything from free food to free rent (to help save your travel budget)
Being a backpacker and being broke basically go hand in hand. We save like crazy, pick a country to jet off to then simultaneously spend all of our savings doing things everyone back home only dream of. Learning new languages, making…
Backpacking Europe: What every first-timer needs to know
Europe truly has it all. From quaint villages to bustling cities, scenic vistas to world-class nightclubs, and baguettes to paella; there is something for everyone. Perhaps what makes the continent so unique however, is its incredible diversity. Planning for such a…