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The Best Minca Hostel: Casa Loma in Minca, Colombia

Last Updated: February 10, 2020

We’ve been back to visit Minca multiple times (Lia: 3x, Jeremy: 2x, and counting), each time discovering new things to love about this magical place. And every time we’ve returned, we’ve stayed in the same place: Casa Loma Minca. There is something truly amazing about this eco-hostel, which feels like a rustic tree-house perched on a hill in a mountain. It’s the kind of hostel that turns travelers into backpackers. The kind of place where you make friends that last a lifetime. The kind of hostel that you’ll forever compare all other hostels to. Learn why Casa Loma is the best hostel in Minca, Colombia, and why we keep coming back.

Europe

The Best Boutique Hotel in Vienna: 25 Hours Hotel Review

Last Updated: September 29, 2019

25 Hours Hotel is a carnival themed boutique hotel in the heart of Vienna, Austria. Located in the Museum Quarter, Rathaus, and and Old Town, the location can’t be beat. The rooftop bar is a local favorite hangout, and a restaurant on site serves the most incredible breakfast buffet we’ve EVER had, ever. At incredibly reasonable mid-range prices, 25 Hours Hotel is the best boutique hotel in Vienna!

Europe

Where to Stay in Vienna on a Budget: Hostel Ruthensteiner

Last Updated: March 28, 2019

As budget travelers, we always look for a good hostel in each destination we visit. We’re happy to report that we found a gem in Vienna, Austria. Hostel Ruthensteiner is the oldest hostel in Vienna, and is considered one of the best hostels in Europe.

United States

Where to Stay Near Yosemite National Park

Last Updated: February 4, 2020

Yosemite National Park is one of the most stunning destinations in the United States. But where should you stay during your visit? We’ve found the BEST place to stay just outside of the entrance of Yosemite National Park. And, spoilers, there are UNLIMITED S’MORES. Yes, you read that right.

United States

12 Off-Beat Places to Stay Near San Francisco (on a budget)

Last Updated: December 9, 2019

A lighthouse. A covered wagon. A train caboose. A human nest?!? 12 of the most off-beat, ridiculous, and totally awesome places to stay near the San Francisco Bay Area – on a budget!

Latin America

Best Hostels in Colombia: Where to Stay … & Where NOT to Stay!

Last Updated: February 10, 2020

During our month of backpacking, we slept in a LOT of beds in Colombia, and stayed at at a LOT of different hostels. From cramped party hostels to isolated hilltop retreats, it seemed like no two hostels in Colombia were the same. To make things easier for you, dear reader, we’ve come up with the best list of hostels in Colombia: where to stay, and where NOT to stay!