Dorm – VirtualWayfarer

BackpackingJanuary 8, 2015

Hostel Etiquette – Sleep In Your Own Damn Bed

There is a pandemic raging through hostel culture...and no, it isn't bed bugs. In a sleepy dorm room somewhere nearby a tired individual has made the grand trek up four flights of stairs, down a long…

BackpackingNovember 30, 2011July 26, 2013

The Incredible Power of Social Networks Illustrated By Studying, Living and Travelling Abroad

Housing in Copenhagen When I signed the agreement and notified the University of Copenhagen that I was headed to Denmark I assumed I'd face a lot of challenges upon arrival. Things like visa issues, language barr…

BackpackingNovember 22, 2011December 1, 2012

The Emergence of A Third Type of Hostel: The Official Party Hostel

Old vs. New Model Hostels In the past I've talked about two primary types of hostels which I've classified as "Old Model" and "New Model" hostels. To re-hash these two types, Old Model hostels tend to only provide…