“Whilst the concept of The Hostel Girl began as a personal blog to share my own experiences in my hostel life, it has instead become a platform where I can share the way in which hostelling advances international understanding and acceptance amongst thousands, if not millions, of travellers worldwide.”
Above is a small section taken from my about page, in which I talk about why I write this blog and what hostels mean to me.
Every so often, I can forget to remind travellers just how eye-opening and educational hostel travel can be. So many blog articles that encourage hostel travel focus on reasons such as the party lifestyle and the budget cost of bunk beds. But…
[Tweet “The promotion of multicultural understanding is, in my opinion, the hidden jewel of hostelling.”]And never has it been more evident than in the outpouring of love and support by hostels after the Paris Attacks last Friday night…
Hostels #PrayForParis on Facebook
Tonight was the #imigrarte (immigration art festival) in Lisbon. A good example of tolerance and respect for different cultures. We need more events like this one.
Posted by travellers house hostel on Sunday, 15 November 2015
Update: Paris SituationWe have now contacted, registered and safely accounted for all 890 guests staying with us at…
Posted by St Christopher’s Inns on Saturday, 14 November 2015
“When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” – Jimi Hendrix
Posted by Hostelling International USA on Saturday, 14 November 2015
All of us Piggies here in Amsterdam would like to send our love to our guests, colleagues and everyone in Paris at this hard time. Stay strong #peaceforparis
Posted by The Flying Pig Downtown Hostel on Saturday, 14 November 2015
#prayforParisPhoto by Timo Elliott
Posted by Goodmorning Hostel – Lisbon on Saturday, 14 November 2015
All our thoughts, love and light are with people of Paris! No words…
Posted by Multipass Hostel Budapest on Saturday, 14 November 2015
Our thoughts go to all our friends in Paris.
Posted by Kex Hostel on Saturday, 14 November 2015
All of our thoughts and prayers go out to Paris..#peaceforparis
Posted by Hostel Room Rotterdam on Friday, 13 November 2015
Hostels #PrayForParis on Twitter
Sending sympathy, love and support to all those affected in Paris, and to friends and colleagues in our sister hostel network @AubergesFUAJ
— Hostelling N Ireland (@HostellingNI) November 14, 2015
Hostel guests #PrayForParis on Instagram
Love and prayers on our hostel walls in Paris. ???? #prayforparis
A photo posted by Nessa Hsieh (@hsiehmus94) on
Did you stay in a hostel this weekend?
How was a culture of international understanding and accepting fostered where you were?
Lots of love,
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