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Sep 28 2016

Hostels Past and Present

Hostels are the best place to spend your nights if you’re backpacking, traveling on a budget, or going on that long-awaited gap year. They’re cheaper than hotels.  And they offer a social atmosphere where you can make new friends from all parts of the world. It’s a common thing among long-term travelers today. But have… [read more]

Written by Joe Flanagan · Categorized: History, Travel · Tagged: Altena, backpacking, dorms, first hostel, gap year, hostel, hostels, travel

May 17 2016

“The Gap Year” Explained

If you’ve worked in a hostel or even stayed in a hostel, you probably heard the term “gap year” used at least once. There are many young international travelers from the UK, Europe, and even Australia, who are taking gap years after finishing high school to travel the world, work on farms, volunteer, and learn… [read more]

Written by Joe Flanagan · Categorized: Travel · Tagged: backpacking, gap year, student, travel, university

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