When we first booked this trip I had no idea just how far the US dollar would take us. As it turns out, Peru is one of the most affordable countries I have ever been to. Meals are consistently around $5 and accommodation (at hostels) is always $10 or under. A big bonus for us…
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Hostel Ruthensteiner | Vienna, Austria
After a rough first few days back in Europe, I can’t begin to explain the solace that came when I walked into this Vienna hostel. I was greeted with a welcome card, a bottle of wine and endless smiles. They literally turned my entire trip around! I’m always rattling off about how important the staff…
The Backpack | Cape Town, South Africa
As soon as I got off the plane in Cape Town, I got that feeling again…butterflies! In my head there was music playing, people smiling and I knew…I just knew right away. “I’m really going to like this place.” I traveled over 24 hours to get to Cape Town from Bangkok. Three trains, a bus…