Working in hostels can be frustrating. It can often involve cleaning up a lot of alcohol-induced vomit from shared bathrooms and too often involves answering the same question of ‘how…
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A big part of my role as ‘The Hostel Girl’ is to keep track of the latest developments and trends in the hostel industry. I figure this is the best…
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The Flying Pig Uptown Hostel Amsterdam Review Contents: The Atmosphere | The Staff | The Room | The Location | The Price I’ve been travelling in and out of Amsterdam for a…
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It wouldn’t be the start of a New Year without a recap of my favourite 50 photos from 2016. If I’m completely honest, going through a whole year’s worth of…
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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…
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Gear ReviewsTravel Tips
Obi Worldphone MV1 Review – The Best Smartphone for International Travel?
by Katie DawesStaying 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…
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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…
When I first began writing this blog, the only camera I owned was my trusty iPhone. Some bloggers swear by their iPhone to photograph European landmarks and city scenes. But I…
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…
Leake Street Graffiti Tunnel: How To Find Secret London Street Art
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…