Kampala — A young woman on her way to the bathroom walks past a man OK. a boy answering natures call. The urinals at the boy's wing of the hostel have no doors (they are still being made). She moves ...

The nightly rate can be as low as $9, but your roommates are strangers and no bellhop will tote your luggage. Oh, and that luggage is a nylon-and-metal sack, not a suitcase. As traditional tourists ...

Editor’s Note: Prices shown reflect nightly rates per person in shared rooms. They are based on reserving a bed one month in advance. Rates fluctuate during different times of the year.

It's not just awards season for the entertainment industries — the world of travel has it's own sprinkling of glamour and prestige. The winners of the 17th annual "HOSCARS" (Hostelworld Customer ...