Pictures from Tales of a Technogypsie
Fontana Village Resort * http://www.fontanavillage.com/ * Fontana Village Resort | 300 Woods Road • P.O. Box 68 | Fontana Dam, North Carolina 28733 * Phone: 828.498.2211 * We were seeking an escape to the mountains and while this time of year the blue ridge parkway had segments shut down, we ventured via main roads to [...]
Guy Fawke’s Inn* http://www.gfyork.com/ * York, England * In the heart of York lies a little hole-in-the-wall now inhabited by a pub and inn commemorating the exact spot where Guy Fawke’s was born. Infamous for “Remember, remember, the 5th of November, gunpowder treason and plot …”, Guy Fawkes was notoriously known for his 1605 attempt [...]
Couchsurfing* http://www.couchsurfing.org * Facebook * Twitter * I’ve been a member of couchsurfing.org for over 5 years now, and while I’ve done alot of couchsurfing in my life, most of it was done with friends or friends of friends. But this year, I had to try it out directly from the site when visiting Australia, [...]
Canberra YHA * www.yha.com.au * 7 Akuna Street *Canberra, Australia Capital Territory, Australia * (02) 6248 915 * For a night into town for exploring the nightlife of Australian’s Capital Territory center, I stayed at teh Canberra City YHA which is centrally located near all the bars, clubs, museums, and activities that Canberra has to [...]
Narooma Motel YHA * http://www.yha.com.au/hostels/nsw/south-coast/narooma/ * 243 Princes Hwy * Narooma * New South Wales, Australia I was a little hesitant when I saw this Motel converted into a YHA Hostel, but was remarkably surprised at how nice it was. Still had the flavor of a beach front motel, (though not beach front … a [...]
Boscastle YHA * http://www.yha.org.uk/find-accommodation/south-west-england/hostels/boscastle-harbour/index.aspx?hostelid=000026 * Palace Stables * Boscastle * Cornwall, United Kingdom * PL35 0HD * Tel: 0845 371 9006 * Fax no: 01840 250977 * Email: boscastle@yha.org.uk * A nice little YHA is the Boscastle Harbour, nestled right in the fishing village central of the heart of North Cornwall’s amazing coastline. Its a [...]
YHA Albury/Lavington * http://www.hihostels.com/dba/hostel003034.en.htm * 372 Wagga Road * 2641 Lavington * Tel. +61-2-60402999 * albury@yhavic.org.au * Albury, New South Wales, Australia An oddity in the YHA hostel world – a small top floor hostel set of rooms atop a Caravan Park’s restrooms and pool changing rooms/showers. Located in a caravan park, this hostel goes [...]
Bimblegumbie * http://www.bimblegumbie.com.au/ * 942 Alpine Way | Crackenback, Thredbo Village, Kosciuszko National Park 2627, Australia * Bimblegumbie is a eco-resort in the heart of the Snowy Mountains near Thredbo, Australia. It is an award winning location for its gardens, known for its bush walking hikes in the mountains, and is a pet-friendly estate. Whether [...]
Snowy Mountains Backpackers* http://www.snowybackpackers.com.au/ * 7-8 Gippsland St. * JindabyneNew South Wales, Australia * 2627 * Telephone: 1800 333 468 * backpack@snowy.net.au * A precious gem found in the heart of the Snowy Mountains right in the town of Jindabyne and down the road from the infamous Kosciuszko National Park. A popular lodging stop-off for [...]
Brisbane City YHA Youth Hostel * http://www.yha.com.au/ * http://www.yha.com.au/hostels/qld/brisbane-surrounds/brisbane-yha-backpackers-hostel/ * 392 Upper Roma Street * Brisbane 4000 * Phone: (+617) 3236 1004 * Fax: (+617) 3236 1947 * Manager: Tim Hardidge * brisbanecity@yha.com.au * One of Australia’s most popular “hostel” hotspots is the “Brisbane City YHA” in the heart of the bustling metropolis of Brisbane. [...]
Millenium Biltmore Hotel* 506 South Grand Avenue * Los Angeles, California * 90014 * +1 (800) 245 8673 * http://www.millenniumhotels.com/millenniumlosangeles/ * Conveniently located in downtown Los Angeles, the “Millenium Biltmore” bills itself as the “premier choice for celebrities, presidents and dignitaries for over 85 years” claiming “historic grandeur” and “modern luxury”. It is located within [...]
Cork International YHA Hostel* Cork International – Cork City YHA * 1 & 2 Redclyffe * Western Road * Cork * Republick of Ireland * Tel. +353-21-4543289 * Fax. +353-21-4343715 * jheaney@anoige.ie A comfy 5 star Hostel located in the heart of Cork city. With 96 beds, its a perfect place to lodge when exploring [...]
Ben Lettery Youth Hostel (Hostelling International Connemara Hostel* http://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/Ben-Lettery-Youth-Hostel-Hostelling-International/Connemara/4750 * 085 2713588 * 01 8305808 * Clifden, Ireland * Right in the heart of Connemara, sitting all by its lonesome at the base of Ben Lettery, is the Hostelling International Ben Lettery Youth Hostel. Its a great place to stay for some peace, quiet, solitude, [...]
Hostelling International Bushmills Hostelling International Bushmills Hostel * 49 Main Street* Bushmills, County Antrim BT57 Northern Ireland * Tel. 44-28-20731222 * Fax. 44-28-20730493 * bushmills@hini.org.uk * http://www.hihostels.com/dba/hostels-Bushmills-029013.en.htm * This new hostel was clean, large, and quiet. It has over 80 beds and during our stay, it was empty enough to have a dorm room as [...]
Dublin Hostel Dublin Hostelling International* http://www.dublininternationalhostel.com/ * Dublin International Hostel * 61 Mountjoy Street, Dublin 7 * Phone: +353 1 8301766 * Fax: +353 1 8305808 * It’s probably because I stayed here almost a week and a half, but the Dublin Hostel is one of my most favorite Hostelling International Hostels in the world. [...]
Rock n’ Bowl Hostel Rock n’ Bowl Hostel* 22 Nelson Street * Bristol, UK BS1 2LE, United Kingdom * 0117 325 1980 * http://www.rocknbowlmotel.com/ * A great hidden gem in the hostel world – this hostel is central and is relatively new to Bristol, or at least appears so, as it was under modeling or [...]
St. Christopher Inn* http://www.st-christophers.co.uk/newquay-hostels/location-in-newquay * Telephone: +44 (0)163 785 9111 * 35 Fore Street * Newquay, Cornwall * United Kingdom * TR7 1HR * Very affordable lodging nestled right above the cliff walls of Newquay overlooking the bay onto Towan Beach. A popular hotspot for surfers near and far, this hostel is the right place [...]
Polgwedhen Farm Bed & Breakfast Greenbottom/Chacewater, Truro, Cornwall, England * TR4 8QL * 01872 561566 * 07798 737196 * office@chateaux-du-monde.com * Polgwedhen is a remote ‘elegant manor’ homestyle Bed and Breakfast existing as a hidden secret in the Greenbottom area of Truro and Chacewater. Down a 1/2 mile long private lane off the highway from [...]
The Kings Head Hotel * 0843-208-6749 * http://www.thekingshead-chacewater.co.uk * Chacewater, Truro, Cornwall, England, TR4 8PY * Chacewater has only three pubs – and the King’s Head Pub and Motel is not only one of its most famous establishments, but one of its more popular lodging stays. It is a Traditional English Pub with accomodation upstairs. [...]
Castle Horneck * Alverton * Penzance * Cornwall, England * TR20 8TF * 0845 371 9653 * Fax no: (+44) 1736 362663 * penzance@yha.org.uk * http://www.yha.org.uk/find-accommodation/south-west-england/hostels/Penzance/index.aspx * It was a definitely an enchanting treat to make my way up to the remote location of this castle on the outskirts of Penzance. The remote-factor gave it [...]
Bristol Youth Hostel:http://www.hihostels.com/dba/hostel018011.en.htm * Bristol YHA * International YHA * Hayman House, 14 Narrow Quay * Bristol * BS1 4QA * England & Wales * Tel. +44-117-9221659 * Fax. +44-117-9273789 * bristol@yha.org.uk Always a big fan of the International YHA and my visit to the Bristol hostel was no different – an excellent experience. This [...]
HI-Wakiki, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii Hostelling international Waikiki, Hale Aloha Hostel2417 Prince Edward Street, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96815 * 808 926 8313. http://www.hostelsaloha.com * $33.75 cash for room *The HI-Wakiki is a friendly youth hostel within a couple of mini-blocks from the beach. Excellent and affordable hotspot for budget tourists from around the world. The rooms are [...]
Part A figures by Brian & Wendy Froud Saturday, 11 April 2009Mons, Belgium Today is the revelation of the key. Such as sacred day indeed. The adventurers awoke at the hostel, packed up their gear, and headed down for a decent breakfast. It was quite obvious many other Trolls-et-Legendes Festival-goers were there, as one could [...]
Mons – Auberge du Beffroi Hostelling International HostelRampe du Château 2 * 7000 Mons * Belgium * Tel. +32-65-875570 * Fax. +32-65-875571 * mons@laj.behttp://www.hihostels.com/dba/hostel007010.en.htm?linkid=985020A fabulous hostel hidden away by the historic cathedral, nestled within its own castle-like structure. In the heart of the historic centre of the capital of the province of Hainaut, at the [...]
Amsterdam Zeeburg Hostelling International StayOK Hostel Dining Hall Zeeburg Hostelling International StayOK Hostel* Timorplein 21 * 1094 CC Amsterdam * Netherlands * Tel. +31 (0)20 551 31 90 * Fax. +31 (0)20 623 49 86 * zeeburg@stayokay.com * http://www.hihostels.com/dba/hostel040050.en.htm?linkid=985020Facebook Stay page A very spacious hotel-like Hostelling International public-transit accessible to the heart of Amsterdam’s city [...]
Jugend-Hotel Nurnberg* Rathsbergstr. 300 * 90411 Nürnberg, Germany * +49 911 5216092 * www.jugendhotel-nuernberg.deA bit far off the beaten path lies this charming hostel with decent sized rooms, beds, and tiny bathrooms. They have over 120 rooms. Set in the woods by the airport, its like an old-fashioned adventurers hostel with nice natural scenic beauty [...]
Jugendgästehaus Worms Jugendgästehaus Worms (Youth Hostel) * Betriebsleitung Andrea Klauck * Dechaneigasse 1 * 67547 Worms * Telefon 06241/25780 * Telefax 06241/27394 * worms@diejugendherbergen.de A very spacious and charming Hostelling International hostel right in the heart of the old town of Worms. Enormous building, with two dining halls, a snack bar, outer courts, and private [...]
Hostelling International – Washington, D.CHostelling International – Washington, D.C : * www.hihostels.com * 1009 11th Street NW * Washington DC 20001 * 1-202-737-2333 (Facebook)As any on-the-budget world traveller knows, Hostelling International is you cost-effective solution to any city in the world that you care to travel. It’s certified, safe, clean, and can always expect the [...]
IYHA downtown Portland Hostel IYHA Downtown Portland Youth Hostel425 NW 18th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209 * Tel. 1-503-2412783 * Fax. 1-503-5255910 * info@nwportlandhostel.com http://www.hihostels.com/dba/hostels-HI—Portland,-Northwest-060112.en.htmPortland’s most centrally located hostel within walking distance to city centre, Amtrak/Greyhound, Washington Park (Rose Garden, Japanese Garden, Oregon Zoo), Powell’s City of Books, museums, downtown, the Pearl, Chinatown and more. In [...]
William Penn House * A Quaker Center on Capital Hill * http://www.wmpennhouse.org/ * 515 East Capital Street SE, Washington, D.C. 20003 * 202.543.5560 William Penn House One of D.C.’s most comfortable and heartwarming hostels is the William Penn House within walking distance of the Capitol and the National Mall. A little on the spendy side [...]