Monday, November 29, 2010

Hostel of the Week...




For such a travel-friendly nation, New Zealand really doesn’t have an impressive hostel scene. An exception to that rule may be YHA WELLINGTON. This hostel is a great place for the Dirty Hippie looking for a comfortable hostel in a prime location. YHA Wellington is located right around the corner from the ultra hip Courtnay Place section of the city where bars, cafes, restaurants, and nightclubs are all in walking distance to the hostel. The dorm rooms at YHA Wellington are clean and spacious; and the double rooms rival that of a hotel, complete with views of the Wellington Harbour. The YHA has an enormous kitchen to serve all your cooking needs. If you don't feel like cooking, they also have weekly deals with local restaurants, giving you the chance to taste Wellington on the cheap. There is also Internet with printing capabilities, TV room, lounge, game room, laundry, tour desk, and bike rental. The staff at YHA is extremely friendly and always helping guests get the best out of their stay. This YHA is so comfortable that they had to put a maximum stay limit of ten days because guests would come and never want to leave. Need way say more.


THREE REASONS TO STAY AT YHA WELLINGTON:

1. Perfect location. Whether going out to a café or for a beer, you can always stumble on back with ease.

2. Free bagel Mondays; Totally free breakfast once a week!

3. The staff is made up of young travelers who know Wellington and know what they are talking about.










www.yha.co.nz


Friday, November 26, 2010

Dirty Words...

Any sensible traveler knows that it's always a good idea to try and learn the local language of where you are. In this new "Dirty Words" section, you will find the translation of some words and phrases that will help you earn the respect of the locals... Or not, depending on the situation:

"WHAT THE F*CK"

GERMAN: was zum teufel
FRENCH: putain
DUTCH: krijg nou wat
ITALIAN: e che cazzo
SPANISH: qué coño
SWEDISH: vad fan

Monday, November 22, 2010

Hostel of the Week...



THE MOLINO ROJO HOSTEL in San Jose, Costa Rica, is a stylish new haven for the budget backpacker. The Molino Rojo Hostel is located right in the heart of the Costa Rican capital, and nearby you will find buses, restaurants, and various shops. The Molino Rojo serves a free continental breakfast from 6:30 a.m. daily and sells snacks, beer, soft drinks, and even cigarettes, for your convenience. The rooms and dormitories all have private bathrooms. And the hostel can arrange transport to and from the airport. If you are driving through, the Molino Rojo has a free car park. So if you are looking for more than a place to sleep, it is fair to say that the Molina Rojo Hostel is for you.

THREE REASONS TO STAY AT THE MOLINO ROJO HOSTEL:

1. Centralized location, safe neighborhood, right in the heart of the capital.

2. Free breakfast. (What Dirty Hippies doesn’t like FREE!)

3. New Hostel. Only one year old!

www.molinorojohostel.com