During (my recent journey to Ecuador, where I shared the inspiring story of the Pelgrim family from the Netherlands who took over the Mudhouse Hostel in Mompiche), I next had the chance to visit another lifestyle hostel that was actually for sale on HostelManagement.com—Hostel Coco Loco.
You know how we're always talking about the importance of fire safety? Well, I’ve got some blazing hot info for you.
How many of you have memories from your earliest days of backpacking that include finding dorms ranging from ‘I guess this will do’ to ‘this is appalling but hey, it’s cheap!’ A main fixture was of course the rickety bunk bed that woke you every time the other person slightly moved in their sleep
After my recent trip to Ukraine, I would like to ask you a question.
We often don't like to think about these things but how could YOUR hostel serve the citizens of your country in an emergency?
The video above is not the best I can do, but there is limited time these days.
Message from Darren Overby
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The Childers Backpackers Fire happened in 2000 and it had a profound effect on me as a hostel owner. 15 backpackers died and many were injured. Since 2000, there have been many other hostel fires so fire safety is something every hostel owner should pay attention to.
I routinely talk with aspiring owners to help them realize their dream of owning their own hostel. However, I felt this conversation with aspiring hostel owner, Brett Berghauer, was unique. Brett's questions really seemed to get at the heart of what hostel ownership is all about.
Headlines in OurHostels - Episode #3
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