When traveling, there are always the traditional lodging options. But the classic examples of lodging options for travelers, hotels, motels, and inns are usually intended for people staying a few days in a certain place. And usually these establishments can charge a good amount because the people staying with them are either a) on vacation, and therefore willing to spend money … [Read more...] about Hostels, Hotels, Homestays,
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The Zen of Bernard and Holiday Insurance
Hostels are a great place to meet people. They are also a great place to learn about the many things that can go wrong with travel. Usually these kinds of lessons are communicated over the complimentary coffee and breakfast which you have to make yourself, in a big common kitchen. Sometimes you hear horror stories about travelers who have lost passports, lost debit and credit … [Read more...] about The Zen of Bernard and Holiday Insurance
Nightime in Rio De Janeiro
In Brazil, and maybe all of South America, cigarette packages look like this. It makes you want to think twice about smoking. I would feel outraged if I were a cigarette company because of having to put a big gross warning on every cigarette package. My flight back to Rio went uneventful. I immeadiately caught the bus back to Copacabana and … [Read more...] about Nightime in Rio De Janeiro
Just A Few Weeks Makes A Veteran Traveler
In a backpacking culture where the most time a traveler will spend in one place is rarely more than 1 week, I became a veteran backpacker of Rio entering my second week. But during my third week I became an expert. Almost a native. No, I do not take myself and what I just said to seriously but really, in El Misti hostel, I quickly became a longtimer and the resident tour … [Read more...] about Just A Few Weeks Makes A Veteran Traveler
The Hostel of My Dreams
I have been thinking about opening a hostel. I actually did a little research about what kind of money it would require to open one here in Philadelphia, since there does seem to be a lack of hostels in U.S. cities in general. I had visions of starting an American hostel empire. Then I actually looked at the money (and work) it would require. Needless to say, I don’t have the … [Read more...] about The Hostel of My Dreams