archives: Hostels and hotels

I purchased two glasses of something called a Peach Crush and was set back $35, even with a cheapskate tip. It should be noted that amazon.com sells  More »

YHA’s are often affairs so stodgy that not even sex-crazed rats would breed in them. It’s not about taking off the garter belt – it’s more abo  More »

"The frustrating thing with reviews is that unsatisfied people will be very negative whereas people who like the place won't think of leaving their fe  More »

Ask yourself: What's more soothing than multiple strangers dressed in adult sized, terry-cloth footie pajamas coming into your room and rolling aroun  More »

Adena Harford read our recent melee about hostel films that make us barfy, then decided to take on what might be lurking on the dusty bookshelf next t  More »

It’s not uncommon to see patrons of walking the shore with big, silver bags of goon ripped right from their boxes, spouts pouring freely into mouths  More »

Inevitably, some guy will rush to the DVD player with this one screaming that it’s “brilliant”. He will most likely hail from the United Kingdo  More »

While this may seem innocent enough, a warped mind can come up with a myriad of sadistic games that might be played out in a show of humiliating hamst  More »

While many businesses have used the economic crisis to gouge their customers in secret and insidious ways, it appears that Drury Hotels have made a po  More »

The accommodation was inspired by a Forbes Magazine article about a company offering hurricane-proof living via surplus Boeing 727 airframes.  More »

Would Lonely Planet list The Overstay if they sent someone to see it? Or is re-running another site's review simply enough for them, since they'll pi  More »

What started out as sleazy adult fun meant to titillate and generate a little controversy could have unintended consequences.  More »

The Villa Saint Exupery’s only downfall might not be its own doing. Reviews and articles about the hostel are so glowing that many people booking m  More »

St Christopher's Inn Hostel in London has flipped on a few webcams, hoping to shed light on what really goes on inside of a dorm room. The thing is,   More »

A girl staying here told me that she let out a moan when she saw the bathrooms for the first time.  More »

Matador Goods Editor Lola Akinmade takes a tour of Stockholm's newest attraction.  More »

The hottest art fairs soon to be on every collector's radar screen… get there before they do!  More »

This is a guide to the Nashville you’ve always known existed, but probably never thought was worth visiting.  More »

From where to crash to recommended clothing, beverages, plus pre and post-party tips, here are 8 essential things to know for Carnival.  More »

Our man Matt searches high and low, enduring sleepless nights by the toilet to bring you this report.   More »