Here at Hostel Apostles, our goal is to help debunk the myths surrounding hostels – their safety, their clientele, and the overall hostel experience. We want to frame hostels in the positive light in which they should be framed! Inevitably…

The sun is shining on the main drag in a small tourist town, while tattooed surfer-types are donning flip-flops and board shorts from Quicksilver and Billabong. There’s a sushi joint on seemingly every corner. While this may sound like a…

Hola! I have returned safely from Colombia after a fantastic 8-day visit to what might be my new favorite South American country (though Chile is definitely giving it a run for it’s money). As I mentioned in my pre-trip post,…

In just 2 short days, I’ll be boarding a flight to Bogota, Colombia for 8 days in one of the most geographically diverse countries in the world. From the Andean Highlands to the Caribbean lowlands, I’ll get a balanced mix…

Welcome to Hostel Apostles, a travel media site focused on highlighting the best of hosteling, budget travel, and the backpacker lifestyle.  Our goal is to differentiate between “vacationing” and “traveling” by giving visitors a view into some of the world’s best…