Chris Backe's Blog, page 61
January 30, 2019
11 COOLEST Hostels near Tokyo Station [February 2019 • Local Tips]
Tokyo Station is located in the Chiyoda part of the city. It provides access to two major business areas: Marunouchi and Ginza. The station is a hub for the Shinkansen high-speed bullet trains and is also served by many lines of Japan Railways (JR) as well as a number of private lines and the metro. The Marunouchi side is a popular tourist sight. You’ll find Tokyo Ramen Street, a great for noodles...
11 COOLEST Hostels near Tokyo Station [January 2019 • Local Tips]
Tokyo Station is located in the Chiyoda part of the city. It provides access to two major business areas: Marunouchi and Ginza. The station is a hub for the Shinkansen high-speed bullet trains and is also served by many lines of Japan Railways (JR) as well as a number of private lines and the metro. The Marunouchi side is a popular tourist sight. You’ll find Tokyo Ramen Street, a great for noodles...
11 GREAT Hostels near Phuket Airport [February 2019 • For all Travelers]
Phuket Airport (HKT) is located on Thailand’s largest island. A major gateway to Thailand’s southern provinces, it is the country’s busiest airport outside of the capital. The airport is 32 kilometres (20 miles) from the heart of Phuket City. Finding good accommodation on such a big island can be tough. Public transport isn’t so great on Phuket, which means if you stay far from the airport it can...
11 GREAT Hostels near Phuket Airport [January 2019 • For all Travelers]
Phuket Airport (HKT) is located on Thailand’s largest island. A major gateway to Thailand’s southern provinces, it is the country’s busiest airport outside of the capital. The airport is 32 kilometres (20 miles) from the heart of Phuket City. Finding good accommodation on such a big island can be tough. Public transport isn’t so great on Phuket, which means if you stay far from the airport it can...
January 29, 2019
11 GREAT Hostels near Yosemite [February 2019 • For all Travelers]
Located in the Sierra Nevada, spanning four counties, and covering more than 3,000 square kilometres, Yosemite National Park is one of the biggest national parks in the region. A World Heritage Site, it is famous for its gigantic granite cliffs, gorgeous waterfalls and lakes, glaciers, and towering sequoia trees. Yosemite has a diverse animal and plant life with scenic views around almost every...
11 GREAT Hostels near Yosemite [January 2019 • For all Travelers]
Located in the Sierra Nevada, spanning four counties, and covering more than 3,000 square kilometres, Yosemite National Park is one of the biggest national parks in the region. A World Heritage Site, it is famous for its gigantic granite cliffs, gorgeous waterfalls and lakes, glaciers, and towering sequoia trees. Yosemite has a diverse animal and plant life with scenic views around almost every...
17 AMAZING Hostels near Victoria Station [Updated February 2019]
Victoria Station, London (also often referred to as London Victoria) is a major transportation hub for services to the South of England and Gatwick Airport. There’s also a connection with the London Underground or the Tube. Located between Westminster, Pimlico, Abbots Manor, Belgravia, and St James’s, the busy Victoria Station is close to many of Central London’s major attractions. Nearby, you’ll...
17 AMAZING Hostels near Victoria Station [Updated January 2019]
Victoria Station, London (also often referred to as London Victoria) is a major transportation hub for services to the South of England and Gatwick Airport. There’s also a connection with the London Underground or the Tube. Located between Westminster, Pimlico, Abbots Manor, Belgravia, and St James’s, the busy Victoria Station is close to many of Central London’s major attractions. Nearby, you’ll...
January 27, 2019
15 AMAZING Hostels in Koh Phangan [Updated February 2019]
Koh Phangan is notorious for its Full Moon Parties. But away from all the partying, this Thai island is a veritable paradise. White sand beaches, turquoise seas, lush rainforests, it’s a gem of a place to explore. However, because of its reputation as a party island, it can be tricky to find budget accommodation that isn’t totally geared towards drinking all day and night. But don
15 AMAZING Hostels in Koh Phangan [Updated January 2019]
Koh Phangan is notorious for its Full Moon Parties. But away from all the partying, this Thai island is a veritable paradise. White sand beaches, turquoise seas, lush rainforests, it’s a gem of a place to explore. However, because of its reputation as a party island, it can be tricky to find budget accommodation that isn’t totally geared towards drinking all day and night. But don
