I am always one to support someone leaving his or her job to take some time off and travel the world. While I have never done it myself (I’ve always done my extended travel in between jobs), my college classmate…
Samesun Backpacker Hostels – Los Angeles, CA
In this inaugural “Made for Snapchat” episode, we head to Los Angeles, CA to check out Samesun Backpacker Hostels 2 SoCal locations. First, we walk amongst the start along Hollywood Boulevard. Then, it’s off to the Pacific to hang with…
Epic Emails: A No-Concerts, No-Sports Milwaukee Weekend!
So my high school friend Laura is about to embark on her first trip to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a city that still holds a special place in my heart after having spend nearly 5 five years of my life there. She…
Introducing “Epic Emails” and More Changes Coming to Hostel Apostles
Greetings Fellow Travelers, Digital Nomads, and Assorted Vagabonds of the Globe, It feels that it has been far too long since our paths have last crossed, and we here at Hostel Apostles are sad that we have left you out…
Episode 1 – Firehouse Hostel – Austin, TX
Are Hostels Safe?
In 2005, director Eli Roth released one of his most notable films – Hostel – that turned an Eastern European hostel into a torture factory. In a heavily Quentin Tarantino-esque fashion, a post-college backpacking trip for two average American…
How to Conquer Montreal in 3 Days
This time of year, Montreal is a frozen tundra, covered beneath feet upon feet of snow. Whether you’re here during the long days of summer or searching for cozy escapes during the depths of winter, this world-class city provides plenty…
Hostel Packing List
Last month, I posted an article called Backpacking Essentials to give both new and experienced travelers an idea of some of the “tools-of-the-trade” that I always make sure I have with me on my international jaunts. That list could have…
Chile: South America’s “Left Coast” Culture
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…