Tips and Hacks

Starting Your Hostel Backpacking Adventure On my first round-the-world backpacking trip, my best friend wasn’t a person – it was my backpack. “Beast” (my Osprey pack) and its smaller zip-off twin, “Mini Beast,” carried me through cobblestone alleys, train platforms, hostel bunks, and border crossings with ease. If you’re planning your first multi-day hostel backpacking…

You know the drill. You’re strolling through a new city, minding your business, when suddenly – BAM! – a tour rep is in your face, promising the most incredible, can’t-miss experience of your life. Best deal in town! Exclusive access! No one else can take you there! Fast forward, and… surprise! You’re crammed into a…