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After being ghosted in Colombia, my hostel mates saved my trip

Sometimes everything's perfect until it’s not.

July 23, 2018

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14 conversations you always hear in every hostel

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

July 20, 2018

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The broke backpacker's guide to Vancouver

One of Canada’s most expensive cities has a TON of free stuff to do.

July 17, 2018

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Hostelling in Canada is officially kind of a big deal

There’s a plaque. It’s official. We’ve made it.

June 27, 2018

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12 songs Canadians will always dance to in another country

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

June 22, 2018

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British Columbia is a wild swimmer’s paradise

Dip into some of BC’s most epic wilderness swimming spots.

June 20, 2018

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Travels with my dad

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

June 13, 2018

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19 signs you’ve been travelling too long

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

May 23, 2018

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Why you should stick with hostels in your 30s

Backpacking isn’t just for 20-somethings anymore.

May 10, 2018

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An ode to the moms who let us travel

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

May 10, 2018

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HI heads to Puerto Rico to help with hurricane recovery

HI hostel managers from across North America recently descended on Puerto Rico with helping hands.

April 26, 2018

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Need travel funds? Apply for a travel grant

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

April 23, 2018

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