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Review – Bob Marley Hostel in Luxor

April 29, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Bob Marley Hostel in Luxor adores the King of Reggae. It is manifested in its decorative themes throughout the building. And of course, a portrait of the singer and his words are on the walls, too. You can’t expect reggae music blasting inside here, but the television is 24 hours

Egypt

Hostel Review – Egyptian Night Cairo Hostel

April 4, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

There is no doubt that Egyptian Night Cairo Hostel has the best location in the city if you want to stay downtown. My stay here was very comfortable and I can’t wait to be back here sometime in the future. Hostel Review – Egyptian Night Cairo Hostel BOOK EGYPTIAN NIGHT

15 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD EXPERIENCE LIVING IN A JAIL

Canada

13 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD EXPERIENCE LIVING IN A JAIL IN OTTAWA

May 13, 2015 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Last weekend, I was booked in jail in Ottawa. I committed no crime but I was locked up for two nights—without bail. It’s an odd thing, right? I was handed out a key to my cell, some white bed sheets, and a fresh towel. No burly, intimidating police or guards

International Travelers House - Adventure Hostel in San diego

USA

My Adventure at the International Travelers House in San Diego

October 8, 2014 KeepCalmAndWander 2 Comments

I almost fainted as soon as I stepped inside the International Travelers House in San Diego. Few feet before I reached the reception, a shirtless, blonde hunk was mopping the floor, his toned muscles were flexing like they were teasing a stranger—and those smooth muscles already got me at hello.

USA

PodShare is the New Backpacking Pad

September 16, 2014 KeepCalmAndWander 7 Comments

The PodShare is the new backpacking pad. It’s Hollywood’s coolest, innovative backpacking accommodation for the tech-savvy travellers. While the bunk bed style living quarter is a hostel-like concept, each pod is equipped with technology you would experience in a hotel room. In fact, it’s even better. No hidden fees. No

San Francisco Downtown Gay Friendly Hostel Review

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Where Fun and Hospitality Reside – San Francisco Downtown Hostel

September 5, 2014 KeepCalmAndWander 2 Comments

In the City of Hills, I know a place where fun and hospitality reside—at the San Francisco (SF) Downtown Hostel. After one missed flight, a connecting flight that brought the inner Usain Bolt in me (running from Terminal 1 to Terminal 7 at LAX), a lost luggage and a mixed-up

Cuba

Where To Stay in Cuba

May 28, 2014 KeepCalmAndWander 1 Comments

Cuba can be expensive for backpackers who travel solo. For a third world country, one might think its cheap—but it’s not. It’s a tourism-fueled economy where most tourists go with hotel and flight packages and stay in well-known beaches like Varadero, Cayo Coco and Playa Ancon. Thus, even accommodations aren’t