Chris Backe's Blog, page 72
August 5, 2018
32 Best Hostels in London [Unbelievable Hostels • Bargain Guide 2018]
London boasts world-class entertainment and restaurants, an avalanche of culture from museums to galleries, grand architecture hosting treasures and marvels from around the world. It’s a city where it’s impossible to be bored. With all this going on in the vastness of London, it can be tricky to decide where to stay – plus London can be very expensive, so hostels are a good...
August 4, 2018
15 Best Hostels in Ubud in 2018 [What No One Tells You…]
Ubud is Bali’s centre for Balinese culture, arts and crafts and it’s got a chilled, laid-back, yoga-centric atmosphere to match. It also features some incredible scenery, with ridge hikes and rice terraces to sate your adventurous spirit. But Bali has hundreds of hostels… and not all of them are great. Which is exactly why we created this bargain guide to the best hostels in...
10 Best Hostels in Nice [Serious Money Saving Guide • 2018]
Nice is one of the major travelling focal points on France’s glittering Côte d’Azur. Its mix of Old World feel, seaside charm and lively life – both day and night – make this famous French city a must-visit location. But it’s not just the sun on the sea that sparkles and glitters: this city is majorly expensive and has a massive reputation for lavish, decades-old...
20 Best Hostels in Amsterdam [Hip & Kickass Hostels in 2018]
Amsterdam is known as much for its loose cannabis laws and red light district as it is for its canals and beautiful, centuries-old architecture. Culture and progressiveness go hand-in-hand in this European capital and it’s always a joy to explore. But because of its status as a city of vices, there’s not really anywhere to stay other than crumbling, dive-y, backpacker hostels in the...
August 3, 2018
25 Best Hostels in Tokyo [Killer Bargain Guide for Japan 2018!]
Tokyo is a futuristic metropolis unlike anywhere else on earth. Charming narrow streets, modern skyscrapers, and one of the world’s best food scenes – Tokyo is intoxicating. But unfortunately Tokyo is also notoriously expensive. There are luxury hotels here, well established department stores and expensive areas of the city that can make it feel like it’s not for backpackers. But...
August 1, 2018
12 Coolest Hostels in Split in 2018 [The Only Guide You’ll Ever Need!]
With all of its history, beautiful beaches and incredible sunsets, Split is the perfect Croatian seaside resort. Enjoy days spent lazing in terrace cafes, soaking up the Mediterranean sun and nights dining in the city’s best restaurants. The only thing with Split is that it can get really busy in peak season with visitors enjoying their summer holiday – or trying to seek out the...
July 26, 2018
How To Be a Traveller and Not a Tourist
Don’t be a tourist – be a traveller with these easy travel tips! You might be flying to the other side of the world, trekking along forgotten paths or visiting some of the most famous cities in the world, but no matter where you go, being a good traveller makes your globe trotting experience more enjoyable. Not just for you, but for everyone you meet along the way! Here you’ll find some easy...
Gift Ideas For Travel Lovers
Excellent Gift Ideas for Travel Lovers Everyone loves being given a gift especially when it reflects their interests and tastes. When you receive something like that you feel that the person giving it to you has spent time tracking down the perfect gift for you. Whether you are a traveler wanting gifts for a friend or are looking for something nice to give to the globetrotter in your family you...
July 23, 2018
15 Best Hostels in Chiang Mai [Epic Bargain Guide for 2018]
The northern Thai hub sits among misty mountains and is brimming with streets littered with night markets, temples and cafes. Chiang Mai is a traveller magnet. A chilled-out, cultured city that brings together all that is amazing about Northern Thailand inside its old crumbling city walls, The problem with Chiang Mai is that is such a backpacker enclave that there is almost too much choice when it...
12 Best Hostels in Dubrovnik in 2018 [Brutally Honest Reviews]
The glistening Croatian city of Dubrovnik with its huge old city walls, array of architecture and delicious dining is the perfect holiday town on the Adriatic Sea. There are so many sights packed in and around Dubrovnik that you will never be lost for things to do. The only downside of Dubrovnik is its popularity: the streets in the old city get packed in the summer months with hordes of tourists.
