Barbara Bumatay
- Current Age?
23 - Nationality
USA - Where do you live now?
New York City, USA - Occupation
Financial Consultant - When it comes to travel accommodation (but leaving out crashing with friends, family or people you meet on the road), how often do you stay in hostels?
Sometimes a hostel, sometimes a hotel or B&B, etc - Where have you hosteled?
Europe, USA - Would you stay in a hostel again on future trips?
Yes - Why or why not?
Because it is the best way to meet people. Even if I have plenty of money I prefer a hostel for the reason that it is fun and he people you meet are quality people... generally. - Out of all your experiences hosteling, what was your:
- Best Moment
- Worst Moment
- Best Moment
- Do you ever book any of your hostel accommodation in advance?
Sometimes - Why or why not?
According to the time of year. Sometimes though it is better to just see what happens on your trip and let the road take you. - Why do you stay in hostels, as opposed to other types of accommodation?
Because I meet people like me, it is always a blast! - Is there a hostel you'd recommend to other travelers? If so, what is it and where?
Any hostel in the Lake District, England is gorgeous! - What is the biggest myth people have about hostels and hosteling?
That it is dirty, I mean some are... but some are also pristine. You can almost always get a private room in hostels, which most people fail to believe. - Why do you like to travel?
To me, all types of people and experience all types of cultures. - What is your advice for other travelers wanting to stay in hostels?
Go alone to a hostel and see how much fun you can have. Don't judge anything until you have experienced it!