Practical Wanderlust

Off-Beat Couple's Travel Blog

As budget travelers, we prefer to save on accommodation so that we can afford to splurge on food, drinks, and unique experiences. Read our favorite accommodation reviews here!

One of the beautiful private thatched roof huts at our favorite hostel in Minca, Casa Loma!
South America

The Best Minca Hostel: Casa Loma in Minca, Colombia

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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.

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The check-in desk, reception area and Kiosk store at 25 Hours Hotel in Vienna, Austria. 25 Hours Hotel is the best boutique hotel in Vienna!
Europe

The Best Boutique Hotel in Vienna: 25 Hours Hotel Review

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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!

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Yosemite National Park is one of the most beautiful destinations in the United States, especially in the winter. But which Yosemite National Park lodging is the best? Here is our pick for where to stay in Yosemite!
United States

Where to Stay Near Yosemite National Park

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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.

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Best Hostels in Colombia Where to Stay
South America

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

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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!

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