U.S. hostels struggle to live up to European counterparts

By Josh • June 29th, 2006

A recent AP story talks about how U.S. hostels often struggle to live up to European counterparts.

“But while independent European hostels often draw the most travelers – popular, most likely, due to the lack of rules and order – their counterparts in the U.S. are often dull or unalluring, according to backpackers. Many are converted motels or houses bearing no resemblance to the hostels’ typical dormitory-style accommodations crawling with travelers.”

You can read the full story here.

 

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