The Hostel Chef blog
The Hostel Chef blogNoah Witenoff (a.k.a The Hostel Chef) is a 31 year old food stylist, living in Montreal, Canada. He became interested in food after travelling around Australia. It was in youth hostels that his passion for fast delicious food was ignited and since then, his life has been all about food. This blog is designed to be a guide for backpackers staying in hostels around the world and can also be useful for people interested in fast easy recipes at home. Each entry starts with a blurb from his actual journal from 9 years ago and links to useful tips and recipes.
Hope you enjoy!
Feature of the Week, October 6th to 11th, 2009
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada
Backpackers Hostels Canada Photos Page
Backpackers Hostels Canada photos page
Check out our photos page for a great sense of the variety of hostels in Canada through photos. We are continually building on the photos page so check back again in the future. Each week we add a new hostel montage to the list from another Canadian hostel!
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada
The city of Thunder Bay, Ontario
The city of Thunder Bay, at the head of Lake Superior, Northwestern Ontario!Thunder Bay and its surrounding areas offer something for everyone. For the rural explorer; a wide range of parks, conservation areas, trails and green spaces within the city limits and short distances away. For the urban enthusiast; the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, Magnus Theatre, OLG Casino and Art Galleries.
Plan an evening at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium to hear the sounds of the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra. Stop by Magnus Theatre, the only professional theatre company in Northwestern Ontario and delight in the skilled acting, writing and direction of the region’s best. Enjoy a first class gaming experience at OLG Casino conveniently located in the heart of the City - play roulette, blackjack, hold em’ poker and slots. Take in one of the many eclectic exhibitions at one of three art galleries. Delve into the contemporary work of First Nations artists with a visit to the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. Observe cutting edge installations, paintings and films at Definitely Superior Artist-Run Centre + Gallery. Tour the Lakehead Visual Art Gallery for a glimpse of original works in a variety of mediums created by regional artists. Get active or relax - just be sure to take some time to appreciate the clean air, culture and stunning environment.
The four hostel locations in Thunder Bay--Sibley Hall Residence Hostel and Conference Centre, Lakehead University Residence and Conference Centre, Sleeping Giant Guesthouse, and Thunder Bay International Hostel--are proud to have the beautiful city of Thunder Bay as a sponsor of Backpackers Hostels Canada. Come spend a few days exploring the scenery of Thunder Bay and you'll never forget it!
To plan an unforgettable vacation, visit www.visitthunderbay.com.
Feature of the Week, July 20th to July 27th 2009
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada
Hotel Details - Best Western Antea Palace
Description
Best Western Amber Hotel is one of Istanbul's premiere boutique hotels. Intimate atmospheric and attentive in all the right ways, Best Western Amber Hotel will make your visit to Istanbul complete.
In a central district of Istanbul, within a walking distance to the most historical sites such as St.Sophia, The Blue Mosque,Hippodrome Square ,The Topkapi palace and the Grand bazaar.
Best Western Hotel Amber offers 58 Ottoman style furnished rooms wih en - suite bathroom ,direct-dial phone, minibar, cable TV and rooms with Air-Conditioned.
Address
Sultanahmet
Istanbul
Turkey
Facilities
- Breakfast Included
- Restaurant
- Internet Access
- Wheelchair Friendly
- Bar
- Luggage Storage
- 24 hour reception
- Travel Desk/Travel Info
- Bureau de Change
- Lift / Elevator
- Bike Parking
- Free Carpark
- Concierge
- Babysitting Service
- 24 Hour Check In
- WiFi in lobby
- Web access in lobby
- WiFi in room
- Air Conditioning
- Health Spa
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Best Western Antea Palace (Hotel)
Best Western Hotel Amber is situated in Sultanahmet, within a walking distance
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Hostal Alcaravaneras (Hostel)
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Luis Antunez 22, Las Palmas de Gran Canarias, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las
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Empedrado hostel is an modern house just four blocks away from downtown Mendoza.
Patricias Mendocinas 1959, Mendoza
Hotel Veracruz *** (Hotel)
golden beaches of Sitges, 40 mts of the shopping center an the gastronomic zone
as well as of the exciting and shameless 'sinned' street, a myth in Barcelona.
Avenida Sofia 12, Sitges, Barcelona
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Tomi�a Stine 3, Dalmacija, Split
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8B Dao Duy Tu Lane, Hanoi, hoan kiem
Noosa River Hostel (Hostel)
busy backpackers and enjoy the relaxing ambience of Noosa in boutique hostel.
52 Elizabeth Street, Noosaville, Noosa, Queensland
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Palace Hotel (Hotel)
The Palace Hotel offers accommodations in rooms, apartments and studio
apartments.
J.J.Strossmayera 10, Zagreb
Paradise Sun (Hotel)
beaches of the C�te d'Or, in one of the world's most romantic locations.....
Anse Volbert, Praslin Island
Solverde Spa & Wellness Centre Hotel (Hotel)
as a calm and...
Avenida da Liberdade, ,Espinho -,Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto
Tibetan House (Guesthouse)
essential and modern style four rooms, each with private bath, air conditioned
and fridge.
Via Dignano 1 - Padova, Padua
Y Hotel Hyde Park (Hostel)
at affordable prices...
5-11 Wentworth Ave, Sydney, New South Wales
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A Paziella (Hotel)
avenue of the hotel driveway, the air heavy with the scent of Mediterranean
flowers and lemons.
Via Fuorlovado 36, Capri
Auberge de Paris Youth Hostel (Hostel)
'Auberge de Paris Youth Hostel is a newly renovated century house providing two
sorts of accommodation - a youth hostel and a hotel.
901A, Sherbrooke E., Montreal, QC
Bestplace' in Paddington (Hostel)
drinking! Clean, Comfortable, Safe and Fun! Any questions? See you soon
308 Edgware Road, London
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Bestplace' in Waterloo (Hostel)
meal deals+FREE POOL from midnite till dawn, all that and great accommodation.
41-42 Cosser St, London
T-Walleke (Guesthouse)
of love, to make your stay in Bruges an unforgettable event...
Carmersstraat 41, Bruges, West-Vlaanderen
Villa del bosco' Farm Holidays (Guesthouse)
over the world as well as guests from right here in Sicily...
Villa del Bosco, contrada Marzuco, Castellammare del Golfo, Segesta, Trapani
KM Hostel (Hostel)
Lingkor North Avenue, Lhasa Tib
No. 13, Lingkor North Avenue, Lhasa
Central Hostel (Hostel)
with modern facilities, 06 Central Hostel offers varied and comfortable
accommodation, and the best location to visit Buenos Aires at a very accessible
price...
'Maipu 306, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
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equiped high class apartment, with high space/guest ratio. (74sq. m.)
A. Starcevica 20, Dubrovnik
Apartment Aurora (Apartment)
Spanish Steps and Via Veneto...
Via Aurora, 31 (apt.# 14), Rome
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Cora Terrace (Hostel)
city. Built in the 1850's, this backpacking lodge is full of character
PO Box 7171, Newton Park, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
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backpacker-s.blogspot.com Blog Launches!
Our funky new site is centred around a Travel Blog, updated daily, with two major themes: upcoming festivals and highlighted destinations. Plus, as before, you can make online hostel bookings and air your views in our ever-popular travel forums!
Upcoming Festivals
We’ll be bringing all you party animals out there the scoop on the best upcoming festivals around the globe.
From the more famous festivals like the Running of the Bulls (San Fermin) in Spain and the beer-guzzling Oktoberfest in Germany, to the weird and the downright quirky ones like Camel Wrestling in Turkey, we’ll get you all the latest news and tips for survival.
Plus, like we’ve done before, we’ll organise ticket giveaways and festival passes for awesome dance parties like Godskitchen’s Global Gathering and Creamfields!
Destination Highlight
We’ll continue with our habit of featuring a new destination every month. But, we’re not going to try to be just another destination guide. We’ll point you in the direction of traditional destination websites, sure, because they do know their stuff, but who better to tell you about a place than someone who’s there right now, or a traveller who has visited recently and wrote about it?
Every day we hear about great sites, old and new, covering the ins and outs of each and every known destination, from first-hand experience. From now on you’ll get the story from the horse’s mouth, so to speak.
Plus, every backpacker loves freebies, so we’ll have loads of destination-related competitions and giveaways to help you stretch that ever-restrictive budget a little bit further!
Hostel Bookings
As before, you will be able to choose from over 10,000 hostels world-wide, at the best internet rates available (no mark-ups!). No waiting in line, no frantic phone calls, just a simple online service you can access from anywhere at any time.
BE Hostels, Discover Spain!
Be Hostels in Barcelona and Zaragoza"Stay at any of the Be Hostels in Barcelona and Zaragoza. Be Hostels offers more than lodging in the centre of the most interesting cities of Spain.
Zaragoza has an historical transcendence in Spain with monumental buildings from the Inquisition times and is considered the world capital of water in 2008. The colourful Barcelona always surprise for its unbelievable Architecture, Mediterranean beaches and sunny streets full of music… In both cities you can enjoy the many of popular festivities, shopping and party areas and of course a lot of fun!
All our Hostels have an excellent location, and host a cool and young environment with international and helpful staff. At Be Hostels we also provide all sorts of cultural activities and daily excursions for groups or individuals, so you can see more of what the beautiful cities of Zaragoza and Barcelona have to offer.
Be Hostels: We always have more than a bed for you!"
Feature of the week, June 30th to July 6th, 2008
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada
Banff Adventures Unlimited
While staying at the Y Mountain Lodge or the Samesun Banff Backpackers Lodge,
find your adventure at Banff Adventures Unlimited in Banff, Alberta
"For over a decade, Banff Adventures Unlimited has helped visitors experience the best of Banff National Park and the Canadian Rockies. Offering the full array of winter and summer activities available, we specialize in providing convenient service, allowing our guests to spend more time playing in the mountains and less time planning for them. Whether you seek a calm retreat or a heart-pounding adventure, we are sure to have a trip to satisfy.
Your adventure starts here."
about Backpackers Hostels Canada
What is a backpackers hostel? There are varying definitions, but we include accommodations that are friendly, warm, healthy and safe places for budget travellers. Usually hostels have dorm beds available in a room that they share with other travellers. This gives hostels the opportunity to give guests cheaper prices than they would at a hotel or B&B, but best of all gives the traveller further chance to meet other fell0w-travellers. A hostel is a great place to meet young men and women from other countries that have come to Canada in search of adventure. One great feature in every hostel is a comfortable common room, which gives the hostel a home-away-from-home or in any case, a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. Common rooms in hostels usually include tv, dvds, Wifi Internet (or internet terminals), games, and big comfy couches and chairs allowing for socializing and relaxing.
Hostels are great places to stay while visiting a particular city, or while on the move across Canada. Each week for the last couple of years we've been featuring on our website (www.backpackers.ca), a different hostel, or adventure company catering to the adventurous budget traveller. We've decided its time to blog our feature each week, and redo some of the features from the past as blogs to give more permanent stay to the feature on the web. In this way, travellers will be able to get a good sense about what a particular hostel is about, and what the network, Backpackers Hostels Canada, as a whole, has to offer.
If you have an interest in starting a hostel in Canada, or if you have any questions for us, please email us at info@backpackers.ca.
Happy trails to you!
-Ken Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada
(807)-344-1384
info@backpackers.ca
