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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.
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Manager's Blog
The Pleasing Principle
As illustrated by a few folks who commented on my last post, "What Kind of a Hosteller Are You?", you can't please all of the people all of the time, and as a hostel manager I"m well acquainted with that truth. 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!
Fun! What trail is that in the video?
Sorry to hear that you chose not to come. We had over 100...
Love the annual BBQ's but a group of us did not go this year...