"That gender is as pertinent in the world as it is infuriates me, but that doesn’t mean it can be ignored"

Even if some Europeans insist on saying that there is no good coffee in Canada, there are actually many places to visit to get your fill of caffeine… good and tasty caffeine.

This was it. I was in Iceland. This trip would make me the most carefree and happy I have ever been.

Nothing but the wide-open road and an entire country to explore. Get ready for your next road trip in Canada.

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.

You've heard about Banff, but come see for yourself what the hype is all about.

How will you experience Canadian parks without breaking the bank? 5 easy picks to get you started.

No more excuses. You've got to see the city.

If you're planning on visiting Quebec soon, here's a guide on how to understand French in the region.

For those who aren’t familiar with the destination, you might not yet know that Squamish is in fact an adventurer’s paradise.

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

Planning a road trip this summer? These are the podcasts you'll want to download in advance and listen to while you drive.

The German capital has a fascinating story and a unique vibe.

Firsts are full of both kinds of surprises, good ones and less good ones. To help you experience fewer of these last ones, I whipped up the below pieces of wisdom.

It's possible to visit Whistler without breaking your piggy bank.

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

As travelers, we’re always looking for new and exciting experiences, so try taking a chance and steer clear from the cliché spots. You might find something wonderful.

An illustrated look at the hidden restaurants along Kyoto's Kamo River

Head west—far west—to visit some of the best BC has to offer and explore Vancouver Island.

Follow our tips to avoid overpacking for your next trip!

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

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

If you love nature as much as we do, you'll want to learn more about World Environment Day, a perfect opportunity to get outside and make a difference. #WorldEnvironmentDay

Here are some discoveries made during a day wandering the winding streets of this trendy and charming 'hood in the heart Tokyo.

It's not exactly tropical here, but there's still a ton to see under the sea.

Here are ten facts on Québec much more useful than Céline’s discography.

Exceptional cycling routes that will show you way more than any highway ever could.

You don’t need to be vegetarian or vegan to enjoy an amazing meatless meal. Here are 10 spots that will definitely hit the right spot.

Here are some of the cute little (and not so little) creatures you might spot during your trip across Canada.

Here’s a guide that is sure to keep your day and your belly full.

With a bit of paperwork and a lot of perseverance, here’s how you can ace your Aussie working holiday

When young people come together from all around the world under the same roof, you can’t help but start to appreciate our similarities and differences. Here’s how hostels do it.

Ready to embrace fall in all its cozy and colourful glory? Here’s where to do it.

Sorry, bears: you snooze you lose.

Think Canada is all flannel and Celine Dion? It’s not! Well, not usually. But sometimes. Maybe.

Cheap, easy and… super close? Your big, beautiful backyard awaits!

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

Travel definitely leaves a mark on us… sometimes literally.

Hostels and holidays can (and should!) mix.

There's no doubt that Old Québec is stunning, but there's so much more to the capital than what's inside the gates.

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

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

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

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

Taken down by a mosquito in Nicaragua, Lena learns a thing or two about strength.

You don’t want to miss the long winter nights up here.

We don't all canoodle the same way.

There’s a lot to love about Banff’s lesser-known next-door neighbour.

If an Aussie can adapt, so can you.

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.

There's a brand new hostel coming to Jasper, Alberta

There’s nothing quite like crossing Canada in a train.

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

Loonies and toonies and toques, oh my.

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

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, Canada geese might just be our long lost best friends.

You don’t need a car to explore this chunk of Canadian paradise.

Who knew coming home could be so hard?

When the pull of adventure and lamb season collide in rural Scotland.

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

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

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

Backpacking isn’t just for 20-somethings anymore.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sometimes everything's perfect until it’s not.

They sure look cute and cuddly but they definitely have their etiquette rules.

The struggle is real.

Never overpack again.

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

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

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

I came back with more than just memories.

Celebrating your birthday without anybody who cares is slightly bizarre.

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

Discover some of the world’s tallest trees on Canada’s west coast.

Backpacking in Canada, eh?

Cycling my way to confidence.

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

Environmentally friendly travel is possible.

Capture memories, not things.

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.

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

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

Mulled wine and nutcrackers are just the beginning.

There’s so much to do in this friendly prairie province.

Hint: it actually can get boring.

10 reasons why you should go travelling right now

We promise, it’s easier than you think.

Welcome to new Amsterdam.

A Valentine’s Day getaway awaits.

New time zone? No problem.

We need your votes to win the Hostelling International Sustainability Fund.

Travel off the beaten path.

Amazing photo ops await if you are up for the challenge.

Get out there, girl!

Take a tech break while staying at a hostel.

Here are four of the best African countries to visit.

You never know when you’ll benefit from the kindness of strangers.

Travel guilt-free to these 10 environmentally friendly destinations.

Even budget travellers can afford these little luxuries.

There’s supersize fun in the Big Easy.

The open road awaits.

Spring has sprung in these cities.

These are the best things to do in Jasper.

Don’t sacrifice health and wellness while on the road

Count yourself lucky.

These films will inspire wanderlust.

Enjoy these freebies from coast to coast.

Stretch your legs in the Maritimes with on these scenic trails.

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

There’s more to Calgary than the Stampede

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

If thousands of travellers could do it, why couldn’t I?

Avoid burnout with these 10 tips

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

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

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

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

No car? Wanna hike? Vancouver’s the kind of place where that doesn’t matter one bit.

‘Cause I’m freeee, free-falling...

Top bunk vs. bottom bunk and other existential quandaries.

Insider tips for landing that travel #dreamjob

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

Pack less stuff and more joy.

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

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

Even living the dream has its downsides

Warm yums for cold tums

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

Mountain life doesn’t have to be pricey

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

Capture Canada in all her wintery, shimmery, ‘grammable glory.

Who needs vacation time when your whole job is a holiday?

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

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

If you haven’t heard about Vancouver’s mild winters, you probably don’t know anyone who lives there.

What happens when things go wrong and you’re the one in charge?

Joining the 9 to 5 grind doesn’t mean your travel days are done. Far from it.

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

I don’t need the marriage-house-dog life. Not yet, not when there’s so much world to see.

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

A little extra cash never hurts, whatever the currency.

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

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

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

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

It’s like regular travelling but you can pack way less.

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

Going is easy. Coming back is a different story.

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

Don’t worry, Eat, Pray, Love didn’t make the cut.

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

They look almost as good on a screen as they do in person. Almost.

Let your taste buds be your passport to the world.

Think summer travels will be boring this year? Nope, nope, nope.

We asked. You answered.

International travel is tough to do right now, but who needs it with these homegrown gems

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

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

Need some inspiration for a staycation? Start here.

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

Hit the road and discover a few undeniable truths about this country (and yourself)

Just when you think summer is over...

Should I stay or should I go? This expat decided to stay in Ecuador but now that she can’t easily come home, nostalgia has set in.

Culture, crêpes and charm. No passport needed.

2020 hasn't exactly been the year of the century. But there’s still plenty of good in the world.

Dig deep and find out which iconic creature you embody the most.

Homegrown inspo from here and abroad to tide you over til you can get back to it.

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 you, your bubble and nothing but nature.

Find out how the pandemic has affected working holidays into and out of Canada.

Need a little more homegrown gear in your life?

Thanks to your support, we’re now powered by even more sunshine

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

Start planning, but follow these tips to protect yourself

Find out how the pandemic changed how HI contributors feel about how, where and why they’ll travel.

What happens to dreams when you need to put them on hold?

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

Stop working to travel, and start working while you travel.

Is there one song that always brings you back to your fondest travel memories? Here’s why that happens.

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

Two hostel managers share their thoughts on the heart-breaking effects of the pandemic.

One mom’s reflections on a decade of wilderness adventures with kids.

All the best stuff in Vancouver happens outdoors

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

Find flavours from around the world in these international food markets, delis and shops in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax

Up your al fresco dining game this picnic season with these pro tips.

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

The sisters who created North America's first hostel have been commemorated in a park overlooking the city they called home.

When in Flúðir, you do as the locals do

Learn more the hostel's vibrant history as an air force base, a hippie haven and, most of all, a home away from home

Hikes, bike rides, lakes and a ton of adventures are waiting for you outside the village gates up in Whistler

Now that you've mastered the art of working remote, it's time to take your skills on the road.

Cycling is a fantastic way to get around the Lake Louise area no matter your skill level—here are the spots to do it.

When your world expands, your mind and heart go with it.

Get the most out of Quebec City's old-world charm and fun without spending a fortune.

Where to go is easy, but here’s how to get the most out of this must-do road trip

There's no better way to experience the grandeur and wonder of Banff than by bike. And you don't need to be a seasoned pro to do it! 

With wide open valleys and lots of sunshine, Jasper is a cyclist's paradise. 

Kananaskis offers miles and miles of paved and gravel riding path riding and it's a great way to explore this wilderness playground.

For road cyclists or mountain bikers, Canmore has it all. Here are our favourite trails.

The endless wisdom from two self-described Old Ones who have been there, done that and have no plans to stop.

It hasn't been for nothing! You've actually been becoming a better traveller this whole time.

Let's settle the debate—for the best reds, oranges and yellows, which province puts on a better show?

Ready to go? Here's how to wrap your head around actually travelling abroad again.

When your budget's already tight, are carbon offsets worth it?

Chances are there's a ton left to explore and learn right in your own backyard. Here's how to find it.

Is there an expiry date on being a backpacker?

When it comes to sustainable travel, focus less on doing everything, and more on doing something.

The borders are (mostly) open (ish) and international travellers can finally come back to Canada!

Keep your eyes peeled for these subtle clues that you're definitely dealing with a Canadian far from home

There is no wrong way to make a s'more but there is definitely a right way

Feeling the need for some holiday cheer? Here are our favourite spots to find just that.

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

Well, at least the ones we have words for.

There's a whole lot more to winter fun than skiing and hockey.

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

Our top picks for getaways when you really need to disconnect and digitally detox.

Getting away for a bit feeds the soul and it just might be the mental health break you need.

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

Stand where great things have happened, right here in Canada's host cities.

Think it's time to pack away your winter gear? Nah, the fun is just getting started.

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

Uh, because it's magical tree juice that transforms into candy?

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

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

Get in, we're going wildlife spotting!

Canada is a big place! Discover our fav places to work, travel and live like a Canadian.

In 2018, I backpacked Colombia’s Caribbean coastline alone. What I discovered was the unconditional support offered by the sisterhood of solo female travellers.

Taking small actions like the ones suggested here can lead to positive change—for us, the earth and generations of travellers to come!