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From solo traveller to social butterfly: how to make friends on the road

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The idea of exploring alone in a foreign country can be daunting for many of us, and for shy or introverted people approaching strangers in hostels might be even more anxiety-inducing. Most Hostelworld travellers are solo explorers, and one of the main reasons they book hostels is to find friends to hang out with. Whether…

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Travelling with a purpose: Volunteering for NGOs during your travels

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For many people travel is about enjoying a well-deserved break, switching off from problems back at home and enjoying new and exciting destinations to the fullest. But long-term travellers, especially those that have been on the road for a long time, can find themselves wanting a deeper purpose alongside their endless cravings for more adventure….

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How to make friends while travelling as a Deaf solo traveller

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Travelling as a Deaf solo adventurer has been a journey filled with unique encounters and meaningful connections. Through my travels, I’ve experienced the joy of meeting new friends from diverse backgrounds and cultures across the globe. While the added challenge of communication can be daunting, I’ve learnt simple, yet effective ways to bridge the gap…

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Sustainability Stories: Volunteering at El Rio Hostel

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Sustainable travel isn’t just a trend, and for our planet to survive, it needs to be the norm. Travel is well and truly back up and running, but you know what isn’t? Greenwashing. Not around here! Climate-conscious adventurers want to know how to travel sustainably, and ensure they leave a positive mark on the communities…

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Like dogs? Then you’ll love these places

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If you’re a dog lover, leaving your pet pooch behind to go travelling can feel ruff. But your dog days don’t have to be over, there are plenty of international good boys (and girls) wagging their tails to meet you. They may not speak the same language or live in a house, but the sight…

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Your guide to solo travelling in Bristol, UK

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Diverse, hip, and a playground for creativity and multiculturalism, Bristol has everything a solo traveller could want in an English city. Located in southwest England, Bristol has a history rooted in engineering and was once an important trading port thanks to its harbour. Nowadays, Bristol balances modern and historic architecture, while being renowned for its…

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Time for a Buda-party! The best party hostels in Budapest for every wild traveller

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What is a Budapest party hostel? When you hear about the best party cities in the world, Budapest is at least on the list, if not topping it. Home to the famous ruin bars (abandoned spaces turned into trendy drinking spots), epic Sziget Festival and thermal bath parties, Budapest will show you a great night…

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Time for a Buda-party! The best party hostels in Budapest for every wild traveller

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What is a Budapest party hostel? When you hear about the best party cities in the world, Budapest is at least on the list, if not topping it. Home to the famous ruin bars (abandoned spaces turned into trendy drinking spots), epic Sziget Festival and thermal bath parties, Budapest will show you a great night…

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Time for a Buda-party! The best party hostels in Budapest for every wild traveller

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What is a Budapest party hostel? When you hear about the best party cities in the world, Budapest is at least on the list, if not topping it. Home to the famous ruin bars (abandoned spaces turned into trendy drinking spots), epic Sziget Festival and thermal bath parties, Budapest will show you a great night…

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Don’t miss your shot(s)! The best hostels for the Full Moon Party

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How to find the best hostels for the Full Moon Party When you think of the biggest parties in the world – Rio Carnival, Glastonbury, Mardi Gras – most of them take place every year. But Thailand’s Full Moon Party attracts crowds of more than 20,000 people every single month! Not only is it one…

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