Not feeling dorms? What about a caboose? A cabin? A yurt?

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.

Need a little more homegrown gear in your life?

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.

A hostel road trip through the Rockies was just the safe, comfortable and fun trip I needed this summer

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

You asked, we answered!

We asked. You answered.

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.

It’s not in our DNA to tell you to stay home, but now we’re doing it.

This little spot in the wilderness is in the running for an HI Sustainability Fund grant.

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

Sorry, Tim Horton’s, we don’t need you where we’re going.

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

Warm yums for cold tums

Even living the dream has its downsides

A deep dive into the facts

Having kids doesn’t mean you have to stop staying in hostels.

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

Pack less stuff and more joy.

Insider tips for landing that travel #dreamjob

Top bunk vs. bottom bunk and other existential quandaries.

A week in Cape Town had me and my parents worried… til I met my dorm mates.

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

Avoid burnout with these 10 tips

Count yourself lucky.

Don’t sacrifice health and wellness while on the road

Even budget travellers can afford these little luxuries.

Take a tech break while staying at a hostel.

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

The struggle is real.

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

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.

Every night can’t be the best night ever, and these people are usually why.

 Follow our tips to avoid overpacking for your next trip!

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.

Staying in hostels has so many advantages, starting with the savings and the chance to meet amazing people. But living with strangers 24/7 can also be a challenge. Here is a quick how-to guide to hostels.