Is it the fact that the drinking age is only 18? Is it the after-hours clubs that stay open until 10am? Is it that you can find every type of subculture within one city? What underground secrets do locals know that makes Montreal the best place to party in North America? After all, Montreal […]
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Of course, it’s easy to love Montreal in the summer time. This vibrant city is filled with festivals, outdoor bars, parks in bloom and opportunities to go to the beach in the Old Port. But just around the corner of the calendar, it can look like a whole different world. Montreal can be described often as two […]
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Why flying with carry-on only is the best way to travel and tips for lightweight packing. Every time I arrive at the airport, I’m more nervous about what my bag might weigh rather than whether I’ve remembered to book my hostel or if I grabbed my toothbrush. Seriously, I’ve been seen (or not seen) […]
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How to make the most of long haul flights, get the best seats and travel tips for a life full of airplane travel. “I spend a lot of time on airplanes and in airports. I actually in some strange way enjoy the whole process, along with the feeling of being somewhere and nowhere all […]
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Listen to the locals to find the best coffee in Venice Beach For many of us travelers (& homebodies too), a good coffee helps us start the morning, ease a hangover, or get over a bad case of jet lag. Whether you sip and linger, people watch, or just grab a cup and go for […]
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Visit Whistler in the fall to see the changing colors of the seasons with snowcapped mountains and thundering waterfalls, all in just one day! Samesun’s new hostel activity will take you from Vancouver to Whistler while exploring the coolest spots along the way. On a chilly but sunny November Monday morning I joined 22 other […]
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Meet the crew: 12 travel questions for our hostel staff These are the fantastic faces that make your hosteling experience memorable! Online reviews are always quick to mention our friendly and helpful staff at all of our Samesun hostel locations. From the moment you check in, until your final departure, our team are here […]
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Vancouver is considered one of the most picturesque cities in the world and perhaps the most beautiful! Photographing Vancouver and its surrounds is an exciting (and budget friendly) way to spend your time exploring the region. The mountains of Grouse, Seymour and Cypress surround the city and are covered in snow during winter […]
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Halloween is an integral part of every American child’s thirst for free candy, a time when nurses & cats become evil & we get to bring our dark sides to the surface. But many visitors from around the world are left asking: What is Halloween? and how to we celebrate it like the locals? You […]
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Meeting new people is easily one of best parts about travel, and the reason why so many backpackers embarking on solo travel choose to stay in hostels. Sure, you see awesome sights and enjoy different experiences from what we do back home. But the people you meet and the friends you make are more than […]
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