Backpacking Malaysia: A Guide for Easy Asia Travel
Backpacking Malaysia is great for easy Asia travel. Easier than South America, easier than Thailand. We traveled the length of the Malaysian peninsula from Malacca to Penang, Kuala Lumpur (KL) to the Perhentian Islands through the Cameron Highlands. The people are friendly, welcoming, and excited to have you in their country. The buses are clean […]
Hostel Holidays : Sharing Traditions Around the Globe
Hostel Holidays are the best holidays. You meet friends from all over the world and share a special time together. It’s an incredible opportunity for travelers to learn about new holidays they don’t celebrate at home. Sharing holidays is an important part of cultural exchange. It creates a bond between the traveler and the local […]
Street Food Heaven – Penang, Malaysia
Penang, Malaysia had been on our bucket list since before we even knew what country it was in (😳embarrassing)! One sleepy afternoon years ago, we were watching Anthony Bourdain on “Parts Unknown” stuff his face at Line Clear in Georgetown and decided then and there that any trip to Asia would have to include Penang. […]
5 Things All Great Hostels Have In Common
While spending years traveling the world, we’ve stayed in a LOT of great hostels. Sometimes we check out the trendy new ones, sometimes we try to save money and go bottom budget. Besides the obvious necessities like cleanliness and safety, here are some things that make for great hostels: 1) Activities: Hostel activities are the […]
Why Your Hostel Needs A Marketing Consultant
We are hostel marketing consultants and in our years of traveling we have stayed at a LOT of hostels. The difference between a good hostel and a GREAT hostel is often so small that it’s hard to notice from an inside perspective. We have worked with almost 50 different hostels and hotels on five different […]
The Perhentian Islands – Paradise in Malaysia
From the Cameron Highlands we left early in a van headed east, our destination was the Perhentian Islands, Malaysia’s diving paradise. Down the hill we drove super fast through heavy rain. We passed some amazing rock walls that I hoped to come back to climb someday. The culture became more and more Islamic with most signs […]
Yim Yam Hostel & Garden in Bangkok, Thailand
Yim Yam Hostel & Garden in Bangkok, Thailand, epitomizes the new generation of hostel life. It’s chic design emanates feng shui calmness to chill you out in the midst of your big-city adventure. The dorms offer big, comfortable bunk beds with privacy curtains and the private rooms provide hotel-level luxury at a hostel price! The […]
Hotel Temazcal in Creel, Mexico
Hotel Temazcal in Creel, Mexico Hotel Temazcal is a cozy refuge in Creel, easily accessible to all the Copper Canyon (Barrancas del Cobre) activities. The friendly staff can help you arrange tours and recommend local restaurants. They also offer periodic “temescal” sweat lodge ceremonies, which we sadly couldn’t try out because we weren’t there on […]
Equity Point Hostel – Marrakech, Morocco
Equity Point Hostel – Marrakech, Morocco Equity Point Hostel is located in the heart of the medina in Marrakech, Morocco. The entrance is slightly hidden down a small alley, but once you are inside the hostel opens up into a huge complex. There are different rooms for every traveler’s needs and budgets, along with a […]
Hotel Sherazade in Marrakech, Morocco
Hotel Sherazade in Marrakesh provides a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere with rooms that fit any budget! Its location in the heart of the Medina just a couple minutes’ walk from Djemaa al Fna (the main square) is perfect for both exploring and finding your way back home! Hotel Sherazade takes its form from a gorgeous old “riad” building- a […]