Posted in Accommodation on November 12, 2011
As part of my Inter Rail journey through Europe that I am currently on, I stayed at a really good hostel called Sant Jordi. “Sant Jordi Alberg” to be exact, as there are 6 Sant Jordi hostels in Barcelona. I don’t usually write a post completely dedicated to one hostel, but seeing as Barcelona is one [...]
Posted in Accommodation, Travel Tips on September 20, 2011
In my travels through Europe over the past 8 months, and the jaunts I have taken through this continent, I have stayed in A LOT of hostels! Most of these have been small, independents, as I generally find that indie hostels have the best atmosphere. Now and again though, I come across a hostel chain that manages to combine [...]
Posted in Accommodation, Travel Tips, What makes a good hostel... on August 19, 2011
When I first started travelling back in 2006, sometimes finding a good hostel was a bit like pot luck. I didn’t know what to look for, the reviews were often conflicting, and it was hard to decide over price vs location. It’s only through travel experience however, having stayed in 100+ hostels around the world, [...]
Posted in Accommodation on July 31, 2011
I just recently moved into a flat share in Sevilla city centre, while I am based here to learn Spanish. I must admit, after travelling for 5.5 out of the last 7 months, staying in hostels the entire time, it has been a great relief to get my own private room for a change! There [...]
Posted in Accommodation, What makes a good hostel... on June 28, 2011
As a solo traveller, staying in a hostel is good for me for two reasons, they are cheaper than a hotel room, and they are a better place to meet new people. If I pay for one bed in a 14 bed hostel dorm in Sevilla for instance, it costs me around €10 – €11 [...]
Posted in Accommodation on September 22, 2010
You may wish to read Unusual Hotels – Part 1 before this post, if you haven’t already. Your holiday accommodation can put a particular spin on your trip. Knowing that at the end of everyday you can retreat to a hotel that’s made out of snow and ice, or a hotel that will allow you [...]
Posted in Accommodation, Europe on August 28, 2010
Today’s guest post is by Paul Joseph. Paul is a London-based writer and author. He is currently penning a nostalgic book on his home city called “Vanishing London”. He also works for tubehotels.com, offering London hotels near train stations. Anyone who’s visited London will testify that it’s not a cheap city. Food, tube travel, and entrance prices [...]
Posted in Accommodation on August 22, 2010
Today’s post is by Michael Wade from TravelSupermarket.com. A good quality hotel will either put your holiday experience in your one to remember list, or your one to forget. It is your place to unwind, relax and to feel secure in, there are many hotels to choose from out there, each with its own way [...]
Posted in Accommodation, Travel Tips on July 12, 2010
One thing I love about staying in backpacker hostels is the amazing atmosphere and people you meet. It has to be said though; there can be some definite downsides if you happen to get stuck in a room with someone who clearly doesn’t appreciate that they are sharing a dorm room with other people! I’m [...]
Posted in Accommodation, Travel Tips on June 7, 2010
One of the biggest dents into a traveler’s budget is often the price of accommodation. There are some methods and websites that can be used however, to make finding cheap or even free accommodation while out on the road. Below I have listed my top 5 ways of finding cheap accommodation for independent travelers. Look [...]
