Kate Williams
- Current Age?
19 - Nationality
New Zealand - Where do you live now?
Wellington, New Zealand - Occupation
student - 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?
pretty much all the time - Where have you hosteled?
Asia, Australia, Europe, New Zealand - Would you stay in a hostel again on future trips?
Yes - Why or why not?
Because they are so cheap, and the greatest way to meet people! - Out of all your experiences hosteling, what was your:
- Best Moment
- Worst Moment
- Biggest Hurdle, Obstacle or Difficulty?
- Biggest surprise?
- Best Moment
- Do you ever book any of your hostel accommodation in advance?
Sometimes - Why or why not?
I dont always plan where I am going to be, so lots of my booking is really last minute. - Who is the most memorable person you met in a hostel and why?
This dude from Italy, he was my hero. He had been biking all around New Zealand and Australia, and now he was biking around Thailand! - Why do you stay in hostels, as opposed to other types of accommodation?
Because it's a great way to meet people if you're travelling by yourself. They mostly have top facilities for cooking, and internet, and great advice on what you can visit in the city/country. - Is there a hostel you'd recommend to other travelers? If so, what is it and where?
Bordeaux IYHA, Bordeaux, France - What is the biggest myth people have about hostels and hosteling?
That they are all dirty, and have squeaky bunk beds. - Why do you like to travel?
the thrill of navigating your way around a foreign place/city, and Learning a bit of the language along the way. - What is your advice for other travelers wanting to stay in hostels?
GET TO IT!!!
- Destinations by Region
- Hostel Resources
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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.
