What does hostel etiquette entail?? This is a question that is rarely asked but often thought. What can and cant we do when staying in hostels?
As a group of girls we often enter a room and take over by spreading all our clothes, toiletries and other items found in our bags, all over the floor. Not on purpose of course, this just seems to happen whether we like it or not. Living out of a bag is never an easy task. So other 'roomies' walk into the jungle with shocked looks on their faces. We always try to pack up before leaving for the days adventure but nevertheless our stuff is still lying around. However, this I classify as.. acceptable.
Lets face it, we all go out and party, come home at ridiculous hours and 'quietly' get into our bed. Needless to say there are sometimes people who may wake up to the rustling and giggling. Again.. acceptable.
Snoring. It often cant be helped. I know, its frustrating and annoying, and can possibly drive someone mad, but again.. it happens everywhere we just have to try extra hard to fall asleep, which equals.. acceptable.
Coming home at 3am in the morning and peeing on the radiator is UNACCEPTABLE!! yes its true. A guy came home, walked into our 14bed dorm, and cleverly decided that hey walking all the way to the toilet, the whole 2 doors down, is too much of a mission so why not pee on the floor?? I was woken up the the American below me shouting 'Man, are you peeing??' Right next to my bed 'pee boy' had urinated all over the floor. I wanted to cry. He then spent the next few hours vomiting out the window onto to the sidewalk. Again, the toilets were too far away. We reminded him of his disgusting little excursion the next morning, where the reply came..''haha did I??" All class.
Living in hostels has been an amazing experience, interesting, but amazing. You meet people who automatically become your close friends, and with 'the book' aka Facebook you continuously keep in contact with them. So lets keep the positive hostel vibe going.. Note: No peeing on the floor!! Go to the toilet!!
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
The Travel Bug
Being a traveler, do we all let ourselves go? Just a little? I mean, we all seem to wear dirty clothes, socks, undies (if desperate) until we come across a washing machine! We let our hair get a little bit dirtier between each wash, we eat and eat and eat some more, even when we aren't hungry! So the weight starts packing on, the funds diminish, and yet we have more and more fun!
So what are the things that make your trip the 'most amazing experience of your life'?? Is it the places you visit, the people you meet, the nights out, the moments you will never forget or the moments you try your hardest to forget??
I like to say its all comes down the 'Travel bug'. An addiction to traveling that encompasses all the wonderful things that are associated with seeing the world. You experience such a number of fascinating things that to go home and face reality is a nightmare. How can you go home and lead an everyday life when there are more people to meet, sights to see and memories to be made???
Top 3 things of the travel experience...
1. The places you go!
Europe has a never ending supply of history, sights, beaches, parties and events. It combines so many factors that you dont even know where to start. The Loney Plantet guide becomes your travel bible, and its such a great feeling to 'tick' a place off the to-visit list.
2. The people you meet!
In every place you go you always meet new people. Its these instant friends that make the destination. You share an 'travel' bond that include all the hilarious adventures that were undertaken. Plus of course.... Two words.. 'The Book' or better known as Facebook, has connected all the travelers together! 'I'll add you to Facebook' has got to be the most commonly used sentence! love it!!
3. The person you become!
By the time the travel adventure has come to an end, there is no way you are still the exact same person you were when you left home all those weeks, months or even years ago. You learn so much about yourself, who you are and what you can endure, i think going home will be quietly petrifying.
The 'Travel bug' will continue to play a role in our lives, especially in mine!! Good times!
So what are the things that make your trip the 'most amazing experience of your life'?? Is it the places you visit, the people you meet, the nights out, the moments you will never forget or the moments you try your hardest to forget??
I like to say its all comes down the 'Travel bug'. An addiction to traveling that encompasses all the wonderful things that are associated with seeing the world. You experience such a number of fascinating things that to go home and face reality is a nightmare. How can you go home and lead an everyday life when there are more people to meet, sights to see and memories to be made???
Top 3 things of the travel experience...
1. The places you go!
Europe has a never ending supply of history, sights, beaches, parties and events. It combines so many factors that you dont even know where to start. The Loney Plantet guide becomes your travel bible, and its such a great feeling to 'tick' a place off the to-visit list.
2. The people you meet!
In every place you go you always meet new people. Its these instant friends that make the destination. You share an 'travel' bond that include all the hilarious adventures that were undertaken. Plus of course.... Two words.. 'The Book' or better known as Facebook, has connected all the travelers together! 'I'll add you to Facebook' has got to be the most commonly used sentence! love it!!
3. The person you become!
By the time the travel adventure has come to an end, there is no way you are still the exact same person you were when you left home all those weeks, months or even years ago. You learn so much about yourself, who you are and what you can endure, i think going home will be quietly petrifying.
The 'Travel bug' will continue to play a role in our lives, especially in mine!! Good times!
Monday, September 24, 2007
the fund situation!
The biggest drama being a backpacker has got to be the financial situation! We all look for the cheap option and how to make your money last! From bargain hunting in the op shop to stocking up on food at the supermarket to stuffing our pockets with jam and rolls at breaky time! Making your money last is the key to a trip! We met this crazy guy who saved $20,000 for a 6 week trip - that is insane!!! if only we all had money like that...
so our fav tips to a good trip ...
1. Don't underestimate the power of op shopping! we found some GREAT stuff! i even found myself a Gap cardy! Stacey found a jacket which she has literally not taken off since she made the purchase!
2. Traveling from place to place gobbles a lot of cash! We did a fair bit of research and found that busabout can save you so much money! They pick you up from the designated hostel and take you to the next destination! FABULOUS! No stress - just the way we like it!
3. Talk to the people running the hostel! we are in Vienna and were told about this theatre where you can buy standing tickets to any opera, ballet or musical for E2.50! We watched this amazing musical called Rebecka where seats were going for around E70! yea so were standing right at the back and it was in German (which for me is great seeing as can understand it! but the girls kinda struggled with the story line) but it was so beautiful and the set was gorgeous!!
4. Ever heard of 'treat them mean, keep them keen'... walking away can sometimes seal the deal! When buying things, especially people selling on the street, which you will see all over Europe, make sure you put those bargaining skills to good use!!
5. Buy your food in bulk and cook at the hostel! I cant cook to save my life so this trip has definitely improved my cooking skills! Its actually a lot of fun and social!
so our fav tips to a good trip ...
1. Don't underestimate the power of op shopping! we found some GREAT stuff! i even found myself a Gap cardy! Stacey found a jacket which she has literally not taken off since she made the purchase!
2. Traveling from place to place gobbles a lot of cash! We did a fair bit of research and found that busabout can save you so much money! They pick you up from the designated hostel and take you to the next destination! FABULOUS! No stress - just the way we like it!
3. Talk to the people running the hostel! we are in Vienna and were told about this theatre where you can buy standing tickets to any opera, ballet or musical for E2.50! We watched this amazing musical called Rebecka where seats were going for around E70! yea so were standing right at the back and it was in German (which for me is great seeing as can understand it! but the girls kinda struggled with the story line) but it was so beautiful and the set was gorgeous!!
4. Ever heard of 'treat them mean, keep them keen'... walking away can sometimes seal the deal! When buying things, especially people selling on the street, which you will see all over Europe, make sure you put those bargaining skills to good use!!
5. Buy your food in bulk and cook at the hostel! I cant cook to save my life so this trip has definitely improved my cooking skills! Its actually a lot of fun and social!
Sunday, September 23, 2007
cesky krumlov adventures!
we started busabout from prague and made our way to cesky krumlov which has got to be the most gorgeous little city! walking through the town you seriously feel as though you are walking through a storybook - its just beautiful!! this is a great place to chill out and relax! we stayed at a really cool hostel (the one that is connected to busabout!) where everyone is so easy going and lovely! you can go visit the castle and its gardens which are really pretty and go to all the restaurants and cafes (its all so cheap! love it!)
our favourite day would definitely be going rafting down the river! there was a big crew of us so we had 3 boats - the boys lovingly decided to let all the girls go in one of the boats together! we made the most of it and cracked open the champagne and chips! mmmm... ! you stop at all the bars along the river and keep drinking all day which is hilarious! we had a few close calls where we nearly fell out the boat and ran into a few random bushes!
there is also the most amazing chocolate shop called bon bon which is right in the old town! divine divine divine chocolate!! basically cesky krumlov is a gorgeous little place!
our favourite day would definitely be going rafting down the river! there was a big crew of us so we had 3 boats - the boys lovingly decided to let all the girls go in one of the boats together! we made the most of it and cracked open the champagne and chips! mmmm... ! you stop at all the bars along the river and keep drinking all day which is hilarious! we had a few close calls where we nearly fell out the boat and ran into a few random bushes!
there is also the most amazing chocolate shop called bon bon which is right in the old town! divine divine divine chocolate!! basically cesky krumlov is a gorgeous little place!
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