New friends, tons of activities, budget-friendly options and more. Start your working holiday at a hostel.

Cowtown knows how to go big, but your budget doesn't!

While travel has been on hold, these hostels have been busy updating their looks and opening up.

Even if bunks aren't for you, there's a lot to love about hostelling.

Well, at least the ones we have words for.

If ever a year needed some laughs, this was it.

Your next ski trip doesn't have to break the bank. Head to a ski hill with a hostel instead!

Travel-you somehow always seems a lot more adventurous than home you.

A broken back shook up who she was and how she travelled. Or did it?

Some of those fleeting meetings can become long-lasting friendships with just a little bit of creative care and attention.

After a year like this, focus on these mood-boosting places to visit around the world.

The real magic of backpacking is in the tiniest details.

If you’ve been told you’re too shy to travel alone—pssht, don’t listen.

Just when you think summer is over...

The dos and don’ts (and perks!) of being the odd one out.

We’ve officially reached the bargaining phase of the pandemic.

We asked. You answered.

A travel-minded to-do list that takes your mind off not travelling.

It is better to have met and moved on than to never have met at all.

Going is easy. Coming back is a different story.

You’re more prepared for this than you might think.

You don’t need a car to get your fill of Atlantic Ocean views.

We’ve got special deals all over the place to help you save money.

A little extra cash never hurts, whatever the currency.

If you didn’t Instagram it, did it even happen?

Discover a little bit of Euro living for less in la belle province.

As the clock ticked down on New Year’s Eve, getting lost help me figure out how to slow down.

Not sure where to go next? We got you covered.

If ONE more person asks me where I’m from...

Warm yums for cold tums

Even living the dream has its downsides

Nothing can tear you two apart, right? But have you ever been hangry in a foreign country?

Pack less stuff and more joy.

We did this very important research so you don’t have to.

Top bunk vs. bottom bunk and other existential quandaries.

Is it too much to ask for summer to last forever?

Sticking around for a bit? Some words of advice from a pro.

Paying less is one thing. Saving more is even better.

The nomadic bloggers tell us all about their road trip across the country.

On ultra low cost carriers, you get what you pay for.

These films will inspire wanderlust.

Count yourself lucky.

Don’t sacrifice health and wellness while on the road

Spring has sprung in these cities.

The open road awaits.

Even budget travellers can afford these little luxuries.

Here are four of the best African countries to visit.

Take a tech break while staying at a hostel.

New time zone? No problem.

We promise, it’s easier than you think.

10 reasons why you should go travelling right now

You don’t have to drink and party to enjoy staying in hostels

Hoi An is the place to go in Southeast Asia to get the outfit of your dreams made to measure.

Embrace the snow in these magical destinations.

May Saint Christopher bring you luck when you travel.

The age limit on visas has been raised to 35, so there’s no better time to spend a year down under.

I didn’t know it at the time, but meeting Mirella changed my life forever.

Backpacking in Canada, eh?

Koalas, steam baths and jumbo jets are just the start.

Celebrating your birthday without anybody who cares is slightly bizarre.

I came back with more than just memories.

What’s two days on a train or bus when you’re prepared?

For someone who likes to stay at home, travelling can be scary.

In Morocco, there are no set prices. Instead, goods are bartered over a hot cup of mint tea.

Never overpack again.

The struggle is real.

Nope, ‘What’s your name?’ isn’t one of them.

At home they don't faze you. On the other side of the world? Let's dance.

Hitting the road with your 63-year-old pops—what could go wrong?

Forgot your home address but have your passport number memorized? It might be time to go home.

Backpacking isn’t just for 20-somethings anymore.

It means so much when mom says go when she wants you to stay.

HI Canada helps support and fund conscious travel among Canadian youth.

Who knew coming home could be so hard?

I was the most alone I had ever been. And thus, according to my own definition, I was a loser.

Not quite sure how the whole shared room thing works? Yeah, we can tell.

What happens when a Canadian and a Brit find love and hit the road?

Sometimes the best thing you can do after a breakup involves going far, far away.

Sometimes it happens. And yes, it’s weird. And yes, it’s awesome.

Figured out how to take your work on the road? Your own Google Campus awaits.

Need some inspo for your 2018 travel bucket list? We’ve got heaps of it.

Travel definitely leaves a mark on us… sometimes literally.

Not sure if you should take the leap and go travel? Spoiler: yep, you really, really should.

While apps are great for meeting other travellers, they are just as great for meeting locals you never would’ve met otherwise.

A big part of travelling is keeping your eyes open and your wits about you. But even the smartest travellers get caught sometimes.

Leaving home for a few months is stressful enough. Here are some tips to make your arrival in Canada nice and smooth.

Australian slang you'll probably hear while travelling or if you take a trip to the Land Down Under.

We often run short on time and money when traveling, but that’s no reason to get out of habit and lose taste for good things.