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Bucket list: Halong Bay
Beautiful and inspiring, Halong Bay should be a must on any Asia itinerary. Find out more about this World Heritage site here…
Travelling Hearts: Love on the road
It's Valentine's Day! A few years ago we asked our members for their tales of love on the road. The stories you sent us gave us so many warm fuzzy feelings we decided to share them with you again this year. Have your own story to share? Tell us in the comments and maybe your story will make next year's edition. Read more »
Finland's Hostel of the Year: Pori's Hostel River
Hostel River of Pori, Finland, has convinced both customers and the executive board of Hostelling International Finland of its excellence as a hostel. The national hostel association nominated Hostel River as Hostel of the Year 2013. Pori is an industrial city on Finland’s western coast and known as a lively centre of culture. Read more »
HI's Big Blog Exchange is coming!
Are you a blogger? Have you ever thought about swapping lives, places, cultures and BLOGS with someone across the globe? We’re offering a unique, once in a lifetime chance to do just this.
With over 170 million of them on the web at the moment, there is no doubt about the fact that blogs are fast becoming a popular news source, a place for everyday inspiration and a social hub. But we want to take the power of blogs that one step further. What if we could change the world using the power of blogs? Read more »
Travel Packs vs. Backpacks: How to Choose
When it comes time to lay out a bit of cash for the piece of luggage you're going to pack your life into and take on an extended adventure, there's a lot involved in the decision-making process. One of the big decisions to make is whether you'll buy a backpack or a travel pack. Here are a few tips to help you figure out which one is right for you. Read more »
Five Cocktails and Iconic Places to Sip Them
Singapore Sling
photo credit: Flickr user danheap77
Enjoy this gin, cherry brandy, and pineapple juice drink at its birthplace at the Long Bar in the Raffles Hotel, Singapore. Read more »
Bucket list: Chicago, USA
Chicago, known as the Windy City, a city of fine architecture, home to deep dish pizza and the Chicago White Sox plus much, much more. Find out more here >>
Want to do a naked bungy? Head to Nanaimo!
Free fall 150 feet and fall into bed for $150!
If you have always wanted to try, or have already tried and LOVE, bungy jumping,it's time to leap for a life change! If you’re brave enough!
Five places to lace up your hiking boots
West Coast Trail – British Columbia, Canada
photo credit: Flickr user Paxson Woelber
This is a rugged, challenging but extremely rewarding trail. The 75-kilometre path takes you through old growth forest to deserted beaches and headlands in this totally stunning part of the world. Read more »
HI-Nordegg N-Ice Rack Events happening now through April
N-Ice Rack Events have started to roll out for the winter season. Already this January HI-Nordegg has had two successful events - ‘Intro to Ice Climbing’ and a ‘Bunch of winers and snowshoers weekend’. Read more »
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