Thesolowanderer

I have stayed at enough budget backpackers to believed I am qualified to advise backpacker owners and managers on certain things. In no order of importance, here it goes: Free unlimited WiFi should be a basic at a backpackers. You have no idea how much publicity you get from budget travelers checking in on Facebook at your establishment. Most solo travelers have blogs as well, as a way to keep their families updated of what is going on in on their travels. Do yourself a favor and stop limiting the WiFi. And what's the point of WiFi if Whatsapp has been blocked from working on it? This is madness, please stop it. Some of us really pick which accommodation establishment to stay at based on availability of WiFi. Thank you. A "Free for all" box in the kitchen. This is useful when travelers have have left over groceries that they don't need. Instead of throwing it away, you keep it for other guys coming. If I'm here for 2 days it doesn't ...

As a traveler, you seldom miss the backpackers you stayed at while traveling, you are more likely to be homesick. I have traveled through Namibia, Botswana and right now I am in Zimbabwe and my heart doesn't seem to yearn for South Africa, I'm homesick but I want to be back at chameleon backpackers in Windhoek. Back with a family I shared meals and laughs with for a week, an amazing bunch of wanderlusters who came together and became a family. The best part about chameleon is everyone is part of this family, you can't really tell who works there and who doesn't. All so helpful and kind, always with a smile. Chameleon Backpackers is in Windhoek a 5 minute walk away from town. The beauty about Chameleon is it isn't just a backpackers establishments. They offer dormitory beds from approx US$15 per night, a guesthouse with spacious rooms and en-suite bathrooms and a commune available for stays of more than 3 months. What Ienjoyed the most about being in the...

Welcome to Once. You know that feeling you get when you walk into a new place and you are instantly inspired? When you are a creative good energy is everything. An environment that inspires you is everything. Let me introduce you to Cape Towns All star hotel and backpackers – Once In Cape Town . Eat. Sleep. Explore. Once In Cape Town Welcome Pack This is a home for budget travellers. After checking and walking around my home for the next 3 days, I just wanted to get on my social media accounts to tell everyone about this amazing place I would be staying in. Once in Cape Town reminded me why I love doing what I do and why I do what I love. Also, my true purpose in Cape Town and my mission to promote budget African travel and lifestyle. Minnie Mouse eats a giant slice of  pizza The beautiful thing about staying at Once is you will never feel like a tourist or a stranger. There is a community of travellers from all over the world. There is a fun fill...

Welcome to Sunflower Stop Backpackers When I think of Sunflowers, I imagine a happy field filled with sunflowers and myself running through the field with no worry in the world. In my life, sunflowers symbolise happiness . Welcome to the Sunflower Stop – a home for travellers and backpackers. Sunflower in my books has to be one of Cape Towns’ happiest places. This has been my home for the first two days of my adventure. The backpackers is situated on Main Road in Green point, it really is easy to find. I am just geographically challenged even when armed with a GPS. Reception It is also centrally located – ·          5mintute walk to Sea point. ·          2 minutes to Green Point Stadium (It really is across the road) ·          10 minute walk to the V & A Waterfront ·          G...