Backpacker Buzz Issue 76: Whistler, the Olympics and the hunt for a new hostel
By Hostelling International
As post-Olympics Whistler copes with a new wave of tourists, HI introduces the brand new HI-Whistler and shares a bit of the old hostel's history....read more
Backpacker Buzz Issue 76: There’s nothing like Australia
By Hostelling International
Hostelling International brings you one-of-a-kind Australian experiences from locals, to help you plan your perfect down-under adventure....read more
Backpacker Buzz Issue 75: Adventure Combos
By Hostelling International
There’s almost too much to do in the Canadian Rockies in the summer. Hostelling International offers some great packages that combine accommodation and adventures at a great price while throwing in some extras like meals, transportation and guides....read more
Backpacker Buzz Issue 75: Get to Know Slovenia
By Hostelling International
Slovenia is a small country with plenty of exciting travel opportunities. Hostelling International is your best bet for budget accommodation. ...read more
Backpacker BUZZ: Issue 74, Springtime in British Columbia
By Hostelling International
Springtime hits the west coast earlier than the rest of the country so it’s an ideal time to visit British Columbia. Crowds aren’t as big but the flowers are in full bloom and summer-only operations are gearing up for the high season. Here are HI’s Top three destinations in B.C. in the springtime.
VANCOUVER
By the time [...]...read more
Backpacker BUZZ: Issue 74, Salsa With The Sarajevans
By Heather Cleland
Sarajevo has only been on my radar for a short time. One day a few years ago, at an old, very boring job, I had a habit of Wikipedia-ing random cities around the world that I knew little about. When I searched for Sarajevo, two bits of information stuck in my head.
1) It hosted [...]...read more
Backpacker BUZZ Issue 73: World, Meet Vancouver
By John Lee
After a teaching stint in Japan and the kind of Trans-Siberian Railway journey that really sticks with you, John Lee decided to give the pie-in-the-sky dream of travel writing a go. Since then, he’s penned many articles for newspapers and magazines around the world but is most well-known as the Lonely Planet authority on Vancouver [...]...read more
Backpacker BUZZ: Issue 72 Croatia’s Charm
By Andrea Bang
Perfectly nestled between Montenegro, Bosnia, and Herzegovina, Serbia, and the Adriatic Sea, Croatia boasts some of the most beautiful surroundings in Europe. It’s difficult to stop drooling at the mere sight of its sapphire-clear waters, red-roofed homes and medieval towns. So when I started showing signs of the travel bug—itchy feet, sweaty palms and restlessness—I [...]...read more
Backpacker BUZZ: Issue 72 British Columbia and Alberta
By Andrea Bang
hi·ber·nate (hī’bər-nāt’) verb: -nat·ed, -nat·ing, -nates.
To pass the winter in a dormant or torpid state; closely linked with seasonal affective disorder (SAD)—where one may feel inclined to go through winter in a semi-reclusive state or to bypass it completely and head overseas to warmer climates. However, with so many breathtaking sites to see and adventures [...]...read more
Backpacker BUZZ: Issue 71
By Heather Cleland
I touched down on African soil for the first time in my life with nervous excitement buzzing through me, completely eliminating any traces of fatigue after a 12-hour flight from London. I was in Cape Town, South Africa, a continent that I’d never touched before but has long held an exotic allure in my mind.
Other [...]...read more
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