I have too many hospital stories from abroad. Each and every time I was sick, I stayed at a horrible hostel. I just want to sleep, rest, no one to bother me, and to be comfortable. I don’t want to pay for an expensive hotel either though. Is it really too much to ask for just comfort while I’m sick?
Accommodations
Looking for budget accommodations on Ambergris Caye? Check out the Conch Shell Inn, located on the beach in the central part of the island’s town of San Pedro.
Unfortunately, renting an apartment is not easy. Many of the landlords like to take advantage of the foreigners and change them more. With some preparation, it’s easy to avoid getting ripped off and have an enjoyable experience in what I call my second home.
How I managed to get ripped off in Buenos Aires twice. Seems to happen to many foreigns who rent an apartment in Buenos Aires.
We’ve all done it fast: the whirlwind trip. You skid into town and visit a good cafe, an interesting church/temple/museum, a quirky market, sleep in a 5-40 person dorm, strap on the money belt and the backpack, and roll out again on an early morning bus between 24 and 72 hours later. But what about the slow?
Here’s episode two of our Travel Talk series. We decided to do something different with this one and asked other people in the hostel for tips. We were staying in Quito, Ecuador at the Secret Garden Hostel. The hostel had a beautiful view of the city. We enjoyed it so much that we stayed for a week and a half to celebrate one of Ecuador’s biggest holidays.
This is my open letter to you hostel owners so you can create an even better environment for backpackers and make traveling even better.
I’ve stayed in my fair share of hostels. Small ones, big ones, stinky ones and downright awesome ones. All throughout Europe (and indeed the world), you’ll encounter different types of people sharing your space when you bunk down in budget accommodation. Some people will be cool and you’ll stay in touch, others you’ll want to get as far away from as possible. From my personal experiences, here’s a few of the very many different walks of life you’ll encounter in hostels on your travels.
The party doesn’t stop on Haadrin Beach, Koh Phangan, Thailand. Everyday music is blasting throughout the beach and buckets of alcohol are sold in every corner. Once a month though, the Full Moon Party takes the beach on full force. Many backpackers flock to Koh Phangan making it difficult to find accommodation in such a small town. Most places require a minimum of three to four nights stay for the party as well. Booking ahead is essential and finding the proper place to stay is just as important to take full advantage of the party.
If you have traveled anywhere on a budget, you have likely experienced the joys of hostel living. I’ve been traveling for the last nine months, and in that time I’ve grown to love hostels. The friends that are made, the stories that are shared, the beers that are consumed, and the connections that are solidified.
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