How much does a trip to Bangkok cost?
Thinking about a trip to Thailand's dynamic capital? You'll want to know what to expect for your travel budget, so check out this guide to overall costs before you go!
Amsterdam’s Unmissable Activities for Your Next Trip
Amsterdam is one of Europe’s most rewarding cities to explore, with a mix of world-class museums, scenic canals, lively neighborhoods, historic architecture, markets, parks, and local food experiences. The city is compact enough to explore on foot, but varied enough that each neighborhood feels a little different. First-time visitors often come for the canals, art museums, and historic sights, but Amsterdam is also a great city for slow wandering, café-hopping, cycling, browsing markets, and discovering creative areas beyond the old center.
Two campervan road trips: north from Sydney, and out of Los Angeles into the desert
I've spent years chasing the quiet version of places everyone else rushes through, and nothing gets you there faster than swapping a hotel booking for a set of van keys. A room ties you to one town and a check-in time. A campervan lets you follow the coast until you find a beach with nobody on it, then simply stay the night. This year I mapped out two trips that work the same way on opposite sides of the world: one heading north from Sydney up the New South Wales coast, the other looping out of Los Angeles through the California desert and back along the Pacific. They suit very different landscapes, but the freedom is identical. Here's how I'd do each.
The Best Time To Do Scuba Diving In Koh Tao
Koh Tao is one of those islands where the water almost always looks inviting. But if you are planning a diving trip, timing still matters more than most people expect. The best time to do scuba diving in Koh Tao depends on what you want to see, how experienced you are, and how much you care about crowds. Understanding the Koh Tao dive season can help you plan a trip that actually matches your expectations.
When Is It Worth Spending More on Travel?
The problem with travel is that the cheapest option isn’t always the best option, and anyone who’s ever booked something just because it was the lowest price has probably discovered that at some point. Of course, we’re not saying that spending more automatically makes the trip better, because there are plenty of expensive things that aren’t worth the money. So, the question really has to be whether spending more improves the experience enough to justify the cost. Sometimes the answer is yes.
The Practical Packing List for Long Travel Days Without the Misery
In my years of traveling, not only have a done multiple long-haul flights, but also overnight bus rides, overnight trains without a sleeper car, and the much dreaded overnight sleep on the floor of the airport waiting for an early morning flight. So, here are my tips and advice for things you need to make yourself comfortable and survive those annoying super-long trips.
Hostelworld Social Pass: The New Way to Meet People While Traveling with No Booking Required
Hostelworld has launched Social Pass as a way to access the social side of the Hostelworld app without needing to book a hostel bed. It gives travelers access to chats, events, travel plans, and nearby traveler profiles through the app, even if they’re not currently staying in a Hostelworld-booked hostel.
Finding the Right Hotel for Your Travel Style
Picking the right place to stay can totally make or break a trip. There are tons of options out there, from huge resorts to smaller boutique hotels, and all those choices can feel super overwhelming. But finding the perfect place isn't just about having a bed for the night. It's your home base for adventure, and it should really fit your budget, your plans, and your travel style.
How to Travel Long‑Term on a Budget by Teaching English Abroad
Most trips start with a clock. You know when you leave, and you know when you have to come back because your money won’t last forever. That pressure is always there in the background, even when you are having fun. Teaching English abroad changes that story. Instead of watching your savings disappear, you’re earning money in another country, paying your bills locally, and turning travel into something that doesn’t need an end date. But there's another option if you're looking to work while you travel to make extra cash.
International Travel Prep: What to Do Before Departure
The excitement of an upcoming international trip can make it easy to overlook the practical side of getting ready. Flights and hotels tend to get booked early, but the smaller logistics, the ones that actually determine how smooth those first few days abroad will be, often get pushed to the last minute. Here’s a practical checklist of things to take care of before heading to the airport.
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