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Hostel Horror Stories

By on January 7, 2013 in Hostels & Hotels

I asked my Facebook friends what their most crazy and/or awkward hostel encounters were, and these are the horror stories they came up with!

January 7, 2013 · Continue Reading · Comments { 37 }

Show Me Your Favorite Hostel Art

By on September 26, 2012 in Asia, China, Hostels & Hotels

Where have you found your favorite hostel art? In this post, I share a hostel with some of my favorite hostel art, and then ask for you to show me yours.

September 26, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 14 }
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A Good Hostel Can Be a Refuge

By on September 11, 2012 in Asia, China, Hostels & Hotels

You’d wander around the town wearing yourself down with the trials — like those listed above — and then walk through the big green doors for the Kashgar Old Town Youth Hostel and immediately feel at ease.

September 11, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 1 }

Sunday Snap: The Most Private Feeling Dorm Beds You Can Get

By on August 19, 2012 in Weekend Snaps

Would you like to sink into your bed in a dorm like this? You can, in St. Petersburg, at my new favorite hostel: Soul Kitchen Jr. Check out the photo essay post for more insight into this brand new, luxury hostel.
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August 19, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 2 }

3 Russian Ladies and a Borscht Soup Recipe

By on July 25, 2012 in Europe, Food & Drink, Hostels & Hotels, Russia, Soviet Travel

Topped with a dollop of smetana and a smathering of dill, this traditional borscht soup recipe was brought to you by the 3 Russian ladies at the 8th Floor Hostel in Tomsk — all 3 of which slaved away for hours in the kitchen to give us foreigners a taste of the real deal.

July 25, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 15 }

Could This Be the Best Planned Hostel in the World? You Decide…

By on July 3, 2012 in Europe, Hostels & Hotels, Russia

Hostels of the world, I love you all for who you are, but when it comes to Soul Kitchen Jr., there is just no way for me to not gush forth oodles of “bests” and “favorites”.

July 3, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 24 }
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Hostelworld Match-up: Speak Russian in Bishkek, Stay at Rodem House

By on June 21, 2012 in Asia, Hostels & Hotels, Kyrgyzstan, Soviet Travel

If you’re a lucky traveler heading over to Central Asia — Kyrgyzstan in particular — you might want to read this review of a hostel in Bishkek. Rodem House has several options for travelers in a clean environment and good location.

June 21, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 1 }
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Hostelworld Match-up: Explore Sultanahmet, Stay at Cheers Hostel

By on June 4, 2012 in Europe, Hostels & Hotels, Turkey

When wanting to get closer to Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Hostelworld put us in touch with Cheers Hostel. After evaluating the hostel, we have to admit that Cheers is a friendly and memorable hostel that we’d love to stay at again and again.

June 4, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 5 }
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Hostelworld Match-up: See Troy & Gallipoli, Stay at Anzac Hotel Chain

By on May 28, 2012 in Europe, Hostels & Hotels, Turkey

We told Hostelworld that we wanted to head south of Istanbul to Canakkale so we could explore both Troy and Gallipoli. Hostelworld matched up our plans and set us up with a stay at the Anzac Hotel, right in the downtown of Canakkale.

May 28, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 2 }
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A Cool Time in Istanbul Starts at Bahaus

By on April 16, 2012 in Europe, Hostels & Hotels, Turkey

Pat and I wandered into Bahaus at maybe 8 am — much too early to check in, but we were still able to store our bags and enjoy the Turkish breakfast upstairs. That was when I knew that Bahaus was cool.

April 16, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 8 }