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How To Pick The Perfect Hostel

Finding the right hostel can be crucial when you are abroad. There are many factors which can make or break a hostel and prevent it from being included on your favorites list. I know this from personal experience, trial and error. Sleeping Through the Night- Are you a light sleeper? If so, you won’t want…

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Europe, Stories From a Female Traveler

Stories From a Female Traveler: Meet Saana

Saana, our adorable tan, and blonde roommate had just finished saying she was from Finland and the words gushed out. “Have you ever seen a reindeer!?” I have no filter. I sat on my bunk at the City Stay Mitte in Berlin, eager-eyed and genuinely curious about these animals. I know, there are a lot…

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Europe, Mistakes I've Made, Travel Tips

Should I Book A Mixed Gender Hostel Room?

“But it’s so much cheaper!” I remember saying as we scoured hostels online. “Does it really matter? We will hardly ever be in the room! Let’s book it. What could go wrong?” Those were the words we would come to eat for breakfast our first morning in our hostel. We woke up and began…

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