Game-Changing Hostel Facts: Did You Know There Are Hundreds Of Hostels in the US!?
Yep, hostels aren’t just “across the pond!” There are hundreds of hostels across the U.S.! Here are some other facts you might not know about hostels…

North America isn’t just big—it’s big big. You can go from moose country to neon lights to canyon cliffs in the same week, hell, the same day.
A lot of my favorite travel memories in North America came from long drives across entire countries, unexpected detours, and conversations with people I never would’ve met otherwise.
Yep, hostels aren’t just “across the pond!” There are hundreds of hostels across the U.S.! Here are some other facts you might not know about hostels…
Today’s travel experiment started with a 1-way flight to Mexico City and included overland travel by bus to Oaxaca. Getting around Mexico is kinda crazy…
The streets of Oaxaca City, Mexico are full of sweet murals and graffiti, all accented by the amazing colors of the city, its buildings, and people.
I recently went from Mexico City south to visit Oaxaca City, and the change in scenery was night and day. The smaller vibe combined with the beautifully painted buildings, murals, trees and overall atmosphere were welcome after the concrete jungle of Mexico City…
The Hostelling International Baltimore hostel is definitely full of charm; rightfully so since it’s in the Charm City! The hostel walls are adorned with hand painted murals and there are tons of places to settle in around hostel. Definitely worth a stop when you travel through!
Mexico City, Mexico is full of visual deliciousness, whether murals, graffiti or any other kind of street art. Travel to the Calle Regina area to find these…
Took my first trip to Philly recently and, regardless of the “advice” tossed at me by countless people, I thought it was pretty bad-ass! Check it!
Heading to Portland, Oregon and looking for a hopping hostel with tons of room and a really unique atmosphere? Definitely check out HI Northwest!
Heading to Seattle, Washington and looking for a Hostel? Here’s my review of of the Green Tortoise Hostel, right next to Pike’s Place Market!
Here’s my ten point quick, nitty-gritty review of of the Portland, Oregon Hawthorne hostel. Here’s a hint…I loved this place!
NoDa, the art district in Charlotte, NC, is a hotbed for sweet murals & art. Check out this free tour of a cozen spots all within a 1/4 mile of each other!
Check out this quick video of all of the cool stops along the McKenzie Pass / Santiam Pass scenic byways, outside of Bend, Oregon!
Airboating the Everglades, perusing Duval St and Snorkeling in Key West, and all sorts of fun stuff in between.
If you haven’t yet seen the phone app that REI and the National Parks Service collaborated on, you really need to check it out!
I had a great two week trip to Bend, Oregon. Tons of hiking, mountain biking, waterfalls, award winning beers…yet I lost 5lbs over two weeks! Here’s the itinerary!
On a recent trip to Bend, Oregon, I was lucky enough to celebrate the 4th of July bungee jumping with the fine folks at Central Oregon Bungee Adventures!

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