Top 10 Things to Do in Madrid
Top 10 Things to Do in Madrid Blog post by: @hermanasingluten on behalf of Checkout.note by Famous Hostels. Spending some time in one of Spain's most popular destinations and wondering how you're going to fill up your itinerary? Check out our post and discover the top 10 things to do in Madrid! Madrid is an amazing city where you can literally spend hours walking aimlessly and still stumble upon different things. Regardless if it's the people, the climate, the food, or the style, everything
Hostel Love Stories to Inspire You to Travel
Hostel Love Stories to Inspire You to Travel Ever hear of a couple whose story started in a hostel? We're bringing you some of our favourite love stories that started in some of our Famous Hostel locations! What's your dream scenario for meeting that special someone? For those with an adventurous soul, meeting them while travelling is likely high on that list. At one point or another, we've all probably dreamt up a rom-com scenario where you make eye-contact with a local
Top 5 places for an Erasmus + Internship
What does Erasmus + mean? What is it? How does it work? What is the difference between Erasmus and Erasmus plus? We understand that it may be all confusing. Stick with us and we might just be able to help you to discover the top 5 places for an Erasmus + Internship in Europe. Erasmus + is an amazing way for a first living abroad experience around Europe and work part time in fun and exciting industries. Explore new cultures, meet
Qué comer en Edimburgo
There's no need to settle for generic, touristy restaurants in Edinburgh. The city's Bistros and Gastro Pubs serve up anything from the traditional exceptional Scottish beef and fish to the exotic Thai and Chinese flavors. Let's look into What to eat in Edinburgh! Edinburgh, like most large cities in the United Kingdom, is not the cheapest place to eat out, but when you know some tips, everyone will be satisfied here. For example, those on a budget can get a seat
Europe’s Famous Hostels wins ETC competition spot in «Year of Rail» campaign
Europe’s Famous Hostels wins European Travel Commission competition spot in 'Year of Rail' campaign Published: 3 February 2022 Europe’s Famous Hostels (EFH) wins European Travel Commission competition for most promising, 'Year of Rail' campaign. Last night, EFH picked up the award in Engelberg, Switzerland. For years, the topic of travel evoked feelings of wander, exploration, and human connection. It helps many people bridge their own lives to the broader spectrum of the world, and brings people closer together. The idea of international families
¿Qué hacer en Bratislava
Although you should find Bratislava fairly easy to navigate and explore in a fairly short time, here's our What to Do in Bratislava bucket list: Hlavne Namestie Considered by most to mark the centre of the city, Hlavne Namestie literally translates to Main Square, although the square has changed its name many times over the long history of Bratislava. Check out the Old Town Hall, Roland Fountain and if you're lucky enough to be visiting in winter, from late November until Christmas
10 Most Instagrammable Places in Lisbon
10 Most Instagrammable Places in Lisbon Looking for the Most Instagrammable Places in Lisbon? We've scouted out the 10 best places for you to get the perfect Instagram shot! No matter where you go these days, you'll see locals and tourists alike trying to get the perfect Instagram shot. And as you can imagine, Lisbon is no different! The Portuguese capital is full of charming and colourful scenes, and we aren't just sending you to the tourist traps. Lisbon has so much
Mejores bares de jazz de Budapest
Jazz lovers will certainly have a good time in Budapest as there are quite a few bars, events in town continually. Hungarian jazz itself is pretty good too and they teach it in the Liszt Music Academy hand to hand with classical music. We also have an instrument which was modified to its present form in Hungary, called the cimbalom. It has a beautiful sound and we have some extremely talented musicians who play on it. Two bars certainly stand
Pride parades in Europe: Top 7
June is LGBT Pride Month - a month dedicated to celebrating all the LGBTQ+ community around the world. Here are our Top 7 Pride Parades where you can be loud & proud in Europe! What does Pride Parade actually mean? Pride Parades, Gay Pride, also called LGBT Pride is an annual celebration, usually in June, of queer identities in general. Brenda Howard, was responsible for the name "Pride", she was a bisexual New York activist, besides, "Mother of Pride" was her nickname since
Top 10 eventos anuales en París
JANUARY Circus of Tomorrow Fair Before they go on to fame in Cirque du Soleil, the world’s most talented young circus performers and acrobats compete for glory at Paris’ Circus of Tomorrow Festival (Cirque de Demain). Performers come from all over the world to show off their skills in the spirit of friendly competition but make no mistake – this is first and foremost a proving ground, with many big name acts in the audience, scouting around for new talent. It’s held
