A budget-travel sector that grows year after year - and some hostels these days are surprisingly interesting and even fancy!
How to pick a hostel that's right for you
This video provides some good do's and don't's about picking a good hostel from a vlogger who's stayed at 74 of them in 16 countries. There are several no-brainers here but also some observations that might not've occurred to you. So if hostels/backpacking are your preferred means of travel, it's worth a watch!
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