Backpacking isn’t just a way to travel; it’s a crash course in freedom. With nothing but your bag and a good pair of shoes, ...

In peak travel season, Sanjana S (name changed) set out to backpack through Mussoorie, expecting quiet trails and like-minded travellers. She checked into a hostel near Kempty Falls, hoping for the ...

A robe one night and a bunk the next taught me this: luxury smooths the edges, hostels widen the circle—and the best life uses both ...

Homeless women calling for more female-only services have said they avoid mixed-sex hostels because they can be "ruthless" and "terrifying". One, who found herself in a mixed-sex hostel in Sunderland, ...