Have you ever done independent traveling/backpacking?
If not, please imagine if possible. Types of countries: have you been abroad? been to developing economies like China, Thailand, India?
Do you consider yourself to be ....
In this section, please choose the combination of Design, Location, Sociability, and Price that most suits your backpacking preference.
Step 1 of 4 | | | | | Moderate distance from your attraction (15-30 mins walk+bus) | Moderate distance from your attraction (15-30 mins walk+bus) | Far, detached from your attraction | | Moderate sociability: Smile at one another, some communal areas (shared kitchens, etc.) | Low sociability: no talks, no encouragement for communal activities, information sharing among guests (like a hotel) | High sociability: Friendly people, communal lifestyle, high information sharing, sociability among guests from different countries (YHA) | Price-Benchmark against Average Price: Hostel Price = 3 GBP/ bed; Guest house Price = 10 GBP/ double room; 3-4 star hotel = 15-50 GBP/ double bed | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Service (cleanliness, staff helpfulness, complementarity products/services, information on local attractions) | | | | | | | Design (good surrounding, nice roomy area, comfort, non-smoking, no noise) | | | | | | | Private Bathroom (not sharing with anybody) | | | | | | | Room privacy (most important = single/double VS least = dorm is fine) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Sociability (friendship, communal sense among guests, etc.) | | | | | | | Brand of hostel (YHA, recommendation by guidebooks) | | | | | | |
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