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Friends in a hostel

A Guide to Picking a Hostel Part 2

Last time we talked about making a priority list when choosing a hostel. Now, we’ll go into things to consider when choosing one. I hope that this list, and my experiences, will help you with finding the perfect hostel for you in the future. Note: the less you bring the more you can buy -> […]

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Person in a hostel

A Guide to Hostels Part 1

There are a lot of horror stories with hostels. There’s even a movie franchise dedicated to depicting them as horrendous places, just waiting for naïve travelers. However, they’re also one of the best ways to travel cheaply abroad. I’m sure it’s not just me that has heard of how expensive it can be to study […]

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Evan Carter

Meet Evan

Hello everyone! My name is Evan Carter and I’m studying English with a minor in Spanish here at UMaine. I studied English literature and creative writing at the University of East Anglia (UEA) through UMaine’s Direct Exchange program. For the 23’-24’ academic year in England, I was encouraged to flourish as a writer while experiencing […]

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