Chris Backe's Blog, page 49
April 26, 2019
10 Best Hostels in New Orleans [The ONLY Guide You’ll Need in May 2019]
The “Big Easy” as it’s known is famous for jazz, Cajun food, and being a huge melting pot of cultures, all wrapped up in a ghostly, grisly, and mysterious past. And if world-famous Mardi Gras is on during your visit, you certainly won’t forget it! With everything going on in New Orleans, it can be very difficult to choose where to stay. Furthermore, the Big Easy can be pretty pricey...
April 25, 2019
7 INCREDIBLE Neighborhoods in Bilbao [May 2019]
Bilbao is the largest city in the Basque Country in Northern Spain. Though often overlooked by tourists to Spain, the city has a lot of unique attractions that are worth exploring. Though the Guggenheim Museum, designed by Frank Gehry, is its most well-known attraction, there are plenty of other great reasons to visit including Basque culture, pintxo restaurants and great bars!
21 Best Hostels in Tel Aviv [BARGAIN GUIDE • May 2019!]
Tel Aviv offers some of the best nightlife in the Middle East as well as a never-ending glut of culture, history, and art. You’ll find important architectural treasures and artefacts from Israeli history in the museums and galleries. With everything going on in Tel Aviv, it can be hard choosing where to stay. It can be pretty expensive too, so hostels are a good idea. If you’re worried that you’ll...
April 24, 2019
7 Awesome Hostels in Banff [BARGAIN Guide • Coolest Hostels May 2019]
No one travels to Canada for the urban sprawls of Toronto or Vancouver. It is the breathtaking scenery in the mountains which captivates the minds of many travelers and inspires them to book that plane ticket to the Canadian wilderness. Banff showcases all of the rustic beauty that Canada has to offer, while still being accessible from most major cities. With some of the most beautiful hiking...
7 Awesome Hostels in Banff [BARGAIN Guide • Coolest Hostels April 2019]
No one travels to Canada for the urban sprawls of Toronto or Vancouver. It is the breathtaking scenery in the mountains which captivates the minds of many travelers and inspires them to book that plane ticket to the Canadian wilderness. Banff showcases all of the rustic beauty that Canada has to offer, while still being accessible from most major cities. With some of the most beautiful hiking...
April 23, 2019
25 Best Hostels in Kathmandu [UNBELIEVABLE Hostels • Bargain Guide May 2019]
Kathmandu is not only the capital and biggest city in Nepal but also the biggest city in the Himalayan hill region. The city has many artistic and cultural treasures, with the backstreets opening up onto UNESCO listed temples, beautiful flower gardens, and market stalls full of food. This city is a sensory overload, and that’s before we mention the Himalayan trekking and the fact that it’s less...
25 Best Hostels in Kathmandu [UNBELIEVABLE Hostels • Bargain Guide April 2019]
Kathmandu is not only the capital and biggest city in Nepal but also the biggest city in the Himalayan hill region. The city has many artistic and cultural treasures, with the backstreets opening up onto UNESCO listed temples, beautiful flower gardens, and market stalls full of food. This city is a sensory overload, and that’s before we mention the Himalayan trekking and the fact that it’s less...
April 22, 2019
21 Unbelievable Hostels in Ljubljana [EPIC Bargains for May 2019]
Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia and it boasts interesting art, history, and culture. There are museums, galleries, all in the shadow of a massive castle perched atop a city centre hill. The charming old town is easy to fall in love with, with outdoor cafes and restaurants lining the curve of the Ljubljanica River. With everything that’s going on in Ljubljana, it can be tricky deciding the...
April 21, 2019
15 Awesome Hostels in Airlie Beach [BARGAIN Guide • Coolest Hostels May 2019]
Airlie Beach is the gateway for visiting Australia’s natural paradise of the Whitsunday Islands, where you’ll find one of the top 10 beaches in the world! It’s also a vibrant and enjoyable hub for great adventures. To cap it all off, there are a number of great restaurants and cafes to enjoy some tasty food too. With everything going on in Airlie Beach, it can be tricky to know where to stay. It’s...
April 17, 2019
25 Best Hostels in Costa Rica [BARGAIN GUIDE • May 2019!]
Costa Rica is one of the hottest destinations in the world. This little country in Central America boasts some of the globe’s most incredible biodiversity in its rainforests, white sand beaches with incredible surfing on both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts, and towering volcanoes. It’s a nature lovers’ dream! With everything going on in Costa Rica, it can be so difficult to choose how to stay –...
