Rodrigo Chia
- Current Age?
26 - Nationality
Brazil - Where do you live now?
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Occupation
Journalist - 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?
Europe - Would you stay in a hostel again on future trips?
Yes - Why or why not?
For a bunch of reasons, but most of all because I can't afford a decent hotel. And a decent hostel is far better than a so-so hotel. - 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 am too lazy. - Who is the most memorable person you met in a hostel and why?
A woman that acted as receptionist for two different hostels at Rome. As the first was full, she pointed to the other, and there she was as soon as we arrived there - 5 minutes later. - Why do you stay in hostels, as opposed to other types of accommodation?
It is practical, friendly and (almost always) clean. For a nice price. - Is there a hostel you'd recommend to other travelers? If so, what is it and where?
IYHF, Basel, Switzerland - What is the biggest myth people have about hostels and hosteling?
That hostels are a mess. That hostels owners-runners are all crazy Woodstock-like characters. - Why do you like to travel?
To know new cultures, temperatures, landscapes, (cheap) food, people and, I should say, tourist attractions. - What is your advice for other travelers wanting to stay in hostels?
Book in advance. Speak out. And have a good time.
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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?
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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
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Protect yourself and your trip with some travel insuranceFAQ Hostels
The skinny on hostels and booking your bed online.
