HOSTEL 24 – A STEP AWAY FROM THE DRAGON BRIDGE
Hostel 24 is a small family hostel which opened its doors in June 2012. Its excellent location, friendly staff, and clean rooms make it one of the highest rated hostels in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Hostel 24 offers you everything for a pleasant and safe stay, and their staff wants to be part of your story when…
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5 FACTS THAT WILL MAKE YOU PUT SLOVENIA ON YOUR BUCKET LIST
Slovenia is small. Maybe you’ve never even heard of it. Not like in “I thought Europe was a country” video, but you get the idea. It’s so small that there is a hilltop there, and you’re standing on it, with an empty Coke can in your hand, and if you were that awful kind of…
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CHEAP&EASY WAYS TO TRAVEL TO SLOVENIA
As a small country, Slovenia has only one international airport, 30 km from Ljubljana. So it’s most likely there are no cheap flights from your nearest airport to this lovely destination, host of HostelSkills #3 Conference. Don’t be discouraged by your first airfare search! With some planning ahead there ARE easy and affordable ways to…
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DISCOVERING DRESDEN
Wandering the streets of Dresden is always a good idea. Martin and Michael from Lollis Homestay will be the perfect hosts when you are there. How did you decide to open a hostel? After staying in many hostels and enjoying this very special open, social, international atmosphere, after getting to know this unique “backpacker spirit” I decided…
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VILNIUS: PARTIES, HOT AIR BALLOONS AND ARTISTS! AND SO MUCH MORE…
Vilnius, Lithuania, should definitely be on everyone’s must see list. Just imagine flying in a balloon over the old rooftops. Priceless! Here are some tips from Irutė Vaškelaitienė, from Kablys Hostel. How did you decide to open a hostel? The owner had an idea of adding additional content to his complex of recreational services in…
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A BRUSSELS HOSTEL DEDICATED TO SOCIAL SUPPORT
There is one special place in Brussels which should be your choice for a place to stay when you’re there. Marie Ange from Sleep Well Youth Hostel explains why. How did you decide to open a hostel? I didn’t open the hostel. Sleep Well was born in 1977, so nearly 40 years ago… Here is…
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PEREIRA… A PEARL TO BE DISCOVERED
Enjoy the heart of the Colombian Coffee Region, its mega-biodiversity, culture and landscapes – by foot, bicycle, Chiva. Pereira, with its forever-spring climate, phenomenal road infrastructure, and culinary options, has it all! And the place to stay is Kolibrí Hostel. Daniel tells us why. How did you decide to open a hostel? We first decided we…
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GREETINGS TO THE SUN FROM ZADAR
When you put Croatia on your travel map, you are sure to face a tough task on deciding what to see. The choice of amazing places is soooo big, but whatever you choose, you will not be wrong. One of our many suggestions is Zadar, so we asked Martina from Boutique Hostel Forum to help…
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FEEL THE CHARM OF PORTO IN TATTVA DESIGN HOSTEL
When in comes to Portugal’s unprecedented charm, Porto fits right in, and is a must see. Himali from the Tattva Design Hostel, shared some of her thoughts with us, before we all get the chance to meet at HostelSkills #2 conference this in Barcelona. How did you decide to open a hostel? My husband and…
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UNSUNG WONDERS&HIDDEN GEMS OF BUCHAREST
In the words of one of our team members here in HostelSkills, Bucharest is one of the most amazing places she ever visited. Went there without any expectations, even a bit prejudiced, and came back the biggest promoter of the city. The atmosphere, the people, the food… Our friend Irina from Bucur’s Shelter hostel will…
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