Guide to Hosteling in Chicago
Annually, Chicago hosts 35 million travelers, both domestic and international, a number steadily on the rise as Chicago strives to be a center for film making, green technology and independent music. Listed below are the city’s most prominent hostels, providing you the means to visit without breaking the bank.
AAE Chicago Parthenon
314 S. Halsed Street
Chicago, IL [...]
Minshuku, I’m Sleeping Over Tonight!
October 7, 2009 by Sebastien Lavandon
Filed under Countries, Japan, Lodging
Once, a French cameraman made up a new concept on television, trying to ask people in other countries if he can sleep over at their place. As he progressed, he found much more difficulty in Japan than any other country he had been during all his experiences abroad! However, a more convenient way is to [...]
Your Guide to Hiroshima: Part 2—Lodging & Accommodation
Once you arrive in Hiroshima, you are going to want to find a place to stay—that is, if you plan on staying overnight. There are about five hostels, two hotels, and four ryokans (旅館) in the city as of: August 11, 2009. (If you haven’t already familiarized yourself with them, ryokans are traditional Japanese hotels/hostels, [...]
A Guide to Hostelling – Guest Post
July 18, 2009 by Guest Poster
Filed under Lodging
Guest Post From HostelBloggers.com
Today’s hostels have come a long way since their origins as bargain-basement places to stay. No longer the preserve of school trips and young backpackers, hostels are popular the world over with thrifty travelers looking for good-value accommodation.
But if it’s your first time staying in a hostel, the experience can be daunting [...]
Eight Excellent Eco and Outdoor Hostels
In reality, true eco-tourism is almost impossible. Unless you’re walking, biking or moving at extremely slow paces, you’re still creating a large carbon footprint. The irony of eco-tourism is that it can sometimes be more destructive than just staying at a traditional hostel, and native peoples can often be displaced in the pursuit of authenticity.
While [...]
Hosteling 101: Finding The Perfect Hostel Part 2
Did you miss part 1? Read Hosteling 101: Finding The Perfect Hostel Part 1
If you missed part one of this two-part article on finding the right hostel, don’t forget to refer back to it afterwards. In part two, we will analyze hostels from a safety standpoint—what to look for in a bathroom, and a [...]
Hosteling 101: Finding The Perfect Hostel Part 1
Hostels can save you hundreds while you travel. They allow you to meet new people, find spots that are off the beaten path, and have a different experience than a hotel. People always have qualms about staying in hostels because of movies, rumors, and horror stories. Let an experienced hosteller give you the skinny on [...]
