Dave J
- Current Age?
23 - Nationality
Australia - Where do you live now?
London, England - Occupation
International Sales executive - 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?
Australia, Europe, USA - Would you stay in a hostel again on future trips?
Yes - Why or why not?
Hostels are the best. A great way to meet like-minded people (usually!) and stay somewhere on the cheap. - 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?
Some cities get rammed at certain times, and it's better to be organised than moping around for half a day looking for a place to sleep. - Who is the most memorable person you met in a hostel and why?
You meet lots of interesting people - Why do you stay in hostels, as opposed to other types of accommodation?
Cheap, easy and you meet great people. - Is there a hostel you'd recommend to other travelers? If so, what is it and where?
Used to be called the Camel (or something!) Backpackers, Byron Bay, Australia - What is the biggest myth people have about hostels and hosteling?
A motley bunch of the great unwashed nicking your food and then your bag. - Why do you like to travel?
Travelling is a great way of escaping the authorities! Plus there's a lot of great things to do in the world, and I find that watching it all on TV is pretty damn boring. - What is your advice for other travelers wanting to stay in hostels?
Read reviews of hostels on the internet if you know where you're going, but make sure you read enough on each place to get a general idea. Lots of hostels are good but the people there at the time are wankers, and lots of hostels are crap but it's the top people you meet there that make you love it.
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Travelers on Hosteling
Why hostel? Hear it from fellow travelers.Hostels by Region
See what hostels there are where you want to go.What are Hostels?
A way to have a better trip and stretch your budget.Why Hostel?
Here's just a few reasons.Group Hostel Bookings
Going with all your friends? Book all at the same hostel at once.Why Not Hostel?
It's not for everybody, so read up first.Debunking the Myths of Hostels
Here's the scoop: They're a great way to stay.Submit a Hostel
Would you like your hostel to be part of our online reservation system? Read about the benefits and sign up here.Travel Insurance
Protect yourself and your trip with some travel insuranceFAQ Hostels
The skinny on hostels and booking your bed online.
