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From an early start in David to the bustling streets of Panama City, this episode captures the scenic bus ride, a quick stop at Santiago, and a comfortable hostel stay at Casa 33. We tour the hostel’s ...

In this tropical swathe of countries, shoestring travellers can unwind in jungle tree houses as monkeys swing from the balcony, sleep over the sea, or watch lightning crackle behind an active volcano ...

Once a niche market for frugal, globetrotting young people, hostels are becoming a popular form of alternative lodging. No longer just rows of bunk beds, some hostels now offer private rooms and ...

FROM Panama to Mexico, Elissa Doherty gives the lowdown on six of Central America’s best hostels. In this tropical swathe of countries, shoestring travellers can unwind in jungle tree houses as ...