Louise Blomberg
- Current Age?
21 - Nationality
Sweden - 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, Europe, New Zealand, South America - Would you stay in a hostel again on future trips?
Yes - Why or why not?
To meet people, and get tips on the way. Cheaper than hotels and friendlier. More on a budget. - 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?
Never - Why or why not?
Don't know how it looks before. Maybe there is one much better. - Who is the most memorable person you met in a hostel and why?
The owner of a hostel in Gibraltar, called something like "Johns", nice and friendly person when you're a little bit lost. - Why do you stay in hostels, as opposed to other types of accommodation?
Cheaper, friendlier, get to know more people, get tips on routes and destinations. - Is there a hostel you'd recommend to other travelers? If so, what is it and where?
Rapala, Railay, Krabi, Thailand - What is the biggest myth people have about hostels and hosteling?
That the bathrooms are often dirty and not tidy. - Why do you like to travel?
Change, people, get to know my self, experience. - What is your advice for other travelers wanting to stay in hostels?
Bargain, you can always get a cheaper price.
- 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.
