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Have you ever lived in shared accommodation where numerous people use the same cooking space? If you have, like me you'll be familiar with what kind of a state these places can be left in. The bigger hostels tend to have worst kitchens due to the number of people using (and abusing them). Personally, I don't particularly like trying to cook in these types of conditions so I tend to have a "a quick as possible" approach. Over the last few days I've noticed ... Read More

I recently got into a heated discussion on a travel forum. The discussion was about whether it was acceptable to sleep in the same single bed as your girlfriend/boyfriend within a shared dormitory (With no funny business involved). Most people concluded that they would be somewhat annoyed if the couple in question hadn't paid for two single beds and were trying to get by using just one. I understood where they were coming from, no one wants an extra person in an already crowded ... Read More

Have you ever stayed in a dormitory before? If not, you're in for a unique experience. At some point during your travels you’re likely to have to stay at least once in a hostel dorm, especially if you are traveling on a budget. Dorms are great for meeting lots of new people but also have a tendency to give you the odd sleepless night. Here are the top 8 things that annoy me about dormitories: 1. The Squeaky Bunk It amazes me that any hostel would think ... Read More