Once upon a time, before I was The Hostel Girl, I was a fresh graduate a few hours away from staying in a hostel for the first time. Looking back…

Spain doesn’t feature much on this blog. I’ve fallen in love with Valencia, and discovered just how much was on offer for free in Madrid. But when friends have showed me their…

Staying in touch in the digital age can be costly when travelling. If you’re not trying to find the best pay-as-you-go data plan, then you’re looking for the best smartphone for international…

Hi guys! Today I’m really excited to share my 2016 Reader Survey with you, for two reasons: I love getting to know you better and finding out what you like/dislike…

In my opinion, Leake Street Graffiti Tunnel represents the best of London’s street art scene. And before you go there and decide if my opinion is valid or not, just take a…

Some people still think hostels are cheap and dirty. But with the rise of luxury and boutique hostels in Europe came a rise in costs per bed. So if you’re…