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Hostelling International's blog from Western Canada. We'll bring you news, information and tips about hostels in Canada and around the world.

December 2008

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Been backpacking in Oz?  Partied at an awesome festival in Europe?  Visited a mosque in Timbuktu?  Backpacker Buzz has a new Flickr group where you can share inspiring and awesome travel photo's with other Backpacker Buzz peeps.  

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Pacific Northwest Paradise

2009 is set to be an historical year for change. Travel trends are showing that people want to holiday closer to home and an increasingly diverse mix of travellers are smartly choosing to stay in hostels. So, when you're done decking the halls and making resolutions, why not escape the hustle and bustle and head to a Pacific Northwest Paradise. Read more »

RTW: One Month til Go Time

I've left my job to travel the world. Read more »

What Kind of a Hosteller Are You?


From the staunch traditionalist packing little more than a change of underwear and a few ZigZag papers to the tricked-out 'flashpacker' (an obnoxious buzz word in the industry) carting a laptop, iPod and wheely luggage - as a hostel manager I see these people, and all types in between, every day. Each faces challenges adapting his or her travelling style to hostel life.
 
What type of hosteller are you and what advice can I offer to enhance your stay with us? Take our quiz and all will be revealed!
 

Comments

  • HI-Membership said:

    Thanks for your comments!

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    Commercial Drive is better then all those places with it's...

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    Roman, if the hostel is near the Museum of Natural History (...

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