Backpacker Buzz Issue 84– Go Hostelling 12 Months of the Year!
By Ceri Jones
Do you ever wonder when the best time to stay at a particular hostel or visit a particular destination may be?
Hostelling International - Canada - Pacific Mountain Region’s diverse network of hostels means there’s always somewhere to visit in every month of the year....read more
Backpacker Buzz Issue 84– Winter Warmers
By Carla Caruso, Photography by: James Elsby
Don ’t Ignore the Call of Adventure in Australia’s Red Centre: From Alice Springs at Night to Contemplating Uluru...read more
Backpacker Buzz Issue 84– New Orleans: Music and Life after the Storm
By Jon Azpiri
In our second piece on travel and rebuilding after a devastating natural disaster, Jon Azpiri takes a look at New Orleans and life after
Hurricane Katrina...read more
Backpacker Buzz Issue 83 –Indonesia: Tourism After The Tsunami
By Jon Azpiri, Forward by Shelbey Sy
In part one of Hostelling International's Tourism After Disaster Series, Jon Azpiri looks into life in Banda Aceh after the devastating tsunami. ...read more
Backpacker Buzz Issue 83 –A Day in the Life of a HI-Whistler Front Desker
By Joanne Okey of H.I. Whistler
Joanne recounts how life has been after working at H.I. Whistler for a full 365 days!...read more
Backpacker Buzz Issue 83: Happy 1st Birthday, HI-Whistler!
By Hostelling International
On July 1, 2011, HI-Whistler celebrated its first birthday—and what a year it has been! HI-Whistler could not have chosen a better year to open, with the 2010-2011 winter season in Whistler enjoying its second snowiest season on record, and the slopes staying open until late spring.
The energy following last year’s Olympic Games is [...]...read more
Backpacker Buzz Issue 82 – Rocky Mountain Canada
By Hostelling International
Visit one of Canada’s National Treasures this summer!...read more
Backpacker Buzz Issue 82 – Forget Paris in the Spring
By Hostelling International
Nothing Beats a Sizzling Continental Summer! Summer in Europe. It’s a great time and a perfect place to take a road trip, island hop, go inter-railing on the continent’s amazing rail network, or
try a combination of all three!
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Backpacker Buzz Issue 81 – Books That Inspire Your Travels
By Hostelling International
All but one of these books about travelling have been made into films—which I think shows just how inspiring they are. So, for some great travel inspiration—or just a great hostel read!—pick any of these books.
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Backpacker Buzz Issue 81 – A Local Favourite: The Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand
By Hostelling International
New Zealand has many towns and settlements that have retained their old school charm, and offer a taste of a simpler life. One area that typifies this quiet and beauty is the Coromandel Peninsula, on the North Island. A favourite vacation spot among locals, it has managed to keep off the proverbial tourist radar.
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Salomon Techamphibian 3 Sandals (Women's)
Roam between land and water with this evolved hybrid of shoe and sandal. The Techamphibian 3 blends the protection of a shoe with the lightweight comfort of a sandal. More details
MEC Travel Pouch
This handy travel pouch carries grooming accessories, medication, and other personal items. Available in three sizes to suit your personal care needs. More details
MEC Merino Lightweight 2 Hoodie
This hoodie is built in nature's own technical fabric – merino wool. It's warm even when it's wet. Plus it's soft, itch-free, stretchy, and buffers well against sudden temperature changes. You'll appreciate its antimicrobial properties. More details
Chawel Chawel Sport Change Anywhere Towel
This portable changing room you can wear also doubles as a neck pillow or a small blanket. Great for use while camping, at the beach, or at paddling put-ins and takeout’s. Made of quick-drying 100% polyester with an anti-snag and antibacterial finish. More details
