Staying in HOSTELS | 5 Tips to Always REMEMBER!

[@nauticaltwist9088]

This was an excellent video! I consider myself to be an introvert and so I need hostels for their ability to force me to get out of my comfort zone. I like to meet new people, but initiating things is not very comfortable for me, so I like that in hostels many people will reach out and say hello, and it encourages me to get out of my shell. No doubt there is awkwardness at first, but the stories and interactions were worth it. I've met some super interesting people in hostels. And it can actually have a nice community-like feeling, depending on who is in the hostel and the time of day.

[@HonorGuard117]

I'm an Introvert and like to keep to myself so what's your honest thoughts on sleeping with strangers in the same room? Would you recommend it for an Introvert? I can talk but I don't like to initiate much.

[@nauticaltwist9088]

@@HonorGuard117 I found it to be good for my introvert tendencies while traveling, because if I stayed somewhere alone, I think I could accidentally end up not talking to anyone at all for days. lol There is often a good mix of people in a room who are chatty and those who are quiet-so I think there can be some nice balance there. Where I've stayed, people understood that when you go lay down, that means you are done socializing for the time being. : )

[@HonorGuard117]

@@nauticaltwist9088 I'm going to be staying in a hostel in LA but I have some social anxiety and feeling like I won't fit in or being awkward. I don't want to talk too much either but afraid I'll be looked at funny. Is it ok to keep to myself???

[@nauticaltwist9088]

@@HonorGuard117 I think I understand. I get social anxiety too. But whether we are introverted or extroverted, we all have some concern about fitting in or not, so maybe many are looking at each other funny because we worry about that lol. Personally, I think it's perfectly okay to keep to myself a lot of the time; however, I often remind myself to not allow fears to limit potential connections.

[@rifatherapper]

I appreciate you making this video as a Black person traveling the world. You didn’t speak to what it’s like for us specifically but I was more inclined to watch because of our shared background.

[@jojox1904]

This motivated me so much! For this year I have planned to finally get rid of my social anxiety and travel on my own. I was still kinda nervous and not 100% sure I was actually gonna do it but this reassured me that I definitely HAVE to go out there on my own this summer :D

[@jojox1904]

update! just to get a taste, I spent 2 nights at a hostel last week and it was great. It was wayyy out of my comfort zone but I couldn't be more thankful that I did it. Even tho I'm introverted af, I always ended up talking to a bunch of people and had great conversations and overall a good experience. I feel so much more confident to go out and do stuff on my own now!

[@christianlandmann9759]

Lets go to Barcelona 😁

[@dietcokefan11]

@@jojox1904 i'm so happy to hear that!! thank you for sharing your experience :) i'm very introverted as well but hearing that has really motivated me

[@jojox1904]

@@dietcokefan11 I 100% recommend it. Even if you just book a hostel for 2 nights in a city not far from your hometown just to get a taste, so you don't even have a lot to lose EVEN in case it happens to be aweful (which it probably won't) 😂 I had a great experience and it really made me wanna go solo travel and stay in hostels again, so yup I highly recommend 😌

[@stephanienicole9324]

I'm exactly the same! I'm currently planning a week in June for Barcelona and I'm thinking about staying at a hostel. With it being my first international/first solo trip, and with my crippling social anxiety I'm really nervous, but I really want to grow and get out of my comfort zone this year. I hope things go well for you as you travel and branch out as well!

[@angelexi]

I'm terrified of bed bugs. I'm staying in my first hostel in Berlin in a few weeks. I'm low key terrified. I made a anti bed bug spray mixed with water, peppermint oil, lavender oil and eucalyptus oil. I'm going to spray my bed and myself every night LOL

[@dopecaption5035]

Lol I get ya

[@shay4101]

@Sonny Boone >.>

[@shay4101]

@Leonidas Easton

[@mr16325]

I’d suggest not doing that, people could be allergic to things in the spray and not like the smell. That would be inconsiderate if it stinks up the room

[@mr16325]

@Dee R yeah I know a few people allergic to coconut, I just think you should accept that risk if you are staying in hostels. It’s an unspoken rule to not spray things

[@venmis137]

2:40 This is the primary reason why I've been apprehensive about staying in hostels. I'm a very paranoid person so it's nice to see that security is at least accounted for (obviously you would expect it to be that way, but anxiety is a rather irrational affliction).

[@thewhitewolf58]

As an autistic person this triggers the shit out of me. Just having to sleep in a room with strangers that could kill me or even worse have a motor mouth who has an addiction to talking. Then the risk of having my shit stolen by for the crime of charging my phone. Yeah prefer a hotel more.

[@21350ctw]

Couldn’t have said it any better

[@RebeccaShanks]

also autistic and I found hostels valuable for all the reasons mentioned in video. I did need to limit use of them to once or twice per week. I did well by choosing only ones with bed curtains and individual power points, and having noise-canceling headphones.

[@danielbrockerttravel]

Agreed! That's been my experience with hostels as well. Honestly, pods with curtains and a pull out luggage storage is the gold standard for hostel rooms. If all hostels did that, the industry would definitely become more popular.

[@Brownin4lyfe]

Thank you for this video, I stumbled across it when I was looking for her a place to stay in San Antonio Texas, it's an unexpected travel and finances are really tight at the moment. I believe this is God way of saying" it will be alright, I am here". Thank you and God bless

[@LittleRUSKI95]

I'm not a solo traveler but I had a chat with my bestfriend over this past summer, and he said I would have a great time going solo. I have thought about it a lot, and finding this video really got me excited to plan something and stay in a hostel! Thanks for the tips and the info! Cheers!

[@chalfontelark9882]

love the energy brother! Great video

[@MyLifeThai371]

I've never stayed in a hostel, but I've seen the movie hostel. lol

[@namorn30nyc]

Hey Luke because of you recommendation I'm staying at St, Christopher's in Barcelona. I tried to make a reservation for Paris in December unfortunately. I was sold out. As a solo traveler I tend to mix my accommodations which may sound crazy.. Hostel one city, hotel the next. As for this year in December Paris will be my first time..it's hotel for a few day and then hostel ..As usual Awesome tips.. and one more thing I've learned about hostels. Bring a power strip with multiple outlet and everyone will be your friend...lol

[@mofimo1536]

My problem is I can't sleep when there's a bit sound. I've tried once to stay in hostle and I couldn't sleep all night. Actually it's a nice place cause we could interact with others and mostly of them are so friendly and interractive.

[@kellyswanfeldt4218]

Earrplugs may help

[@daniel38808]

Staying in a hostel for the first time starting tomorrow, thank you for the helpful and encouraging video!

[@LukeLifeCharms]

Ohh amazing!! It will be a whole new experience for you !! Enjoy!! And let me know if I can help in any way 🙏🏽

[@thinkingoutloud8460]

Loved this! Good tips. Planning to stay in a hostel in Hawaii, hoping it is filled with people like YOU! Thanks!

[@ericafigueiredo2839]

i loved your energy. I will do my first solo trip next year! That helped me a lot !

[@chrisbowyer7525]

I do my first hostel in 2 days

[@owennbeats]

@@chrisbowyer7525 how was it

[@warrenf5821]

Thank you for your insights! My wife and I were thinking about using a hostel when we can travel again. It may not be for us, but I think it's worth a try!

[@theadventuresofmarley3145]

I stayed in a hostel in jackson hole..the bed was actually nicer than my bed at home 😆

[@pietaish]

Thank you for this! Going to stay in my first ever hostel in a few months in Portugal and I was nervous but this has really helped. Now I’m excited! 🥳

[@chrisj3055]

ho was it

[@shesallovertheplace]

First black man I have seen in hostel videos ! I just stayed at one in south beach Miami it was amazing !!!!!!

[@compassionatepeercounseling]

So good!! Thank you. I never thought to mess up my bed.

[@MsLashun]

OMG, Yes I was thinking to myself "am I too old to stay at a hostel" I booked my 1st hostel for my upcoming trip to Lisbon. I plan to stay overnight in Porto and decided to book a hostel. Don't think I could do a long term stay so I'm looking forward to my 1 night. Thanks

[@teodorapirvu284]

How did it go?

[@MsLashun]

@@teodorapirvu284 hey! It didn’t happen. I canceled my trip to Porto due to the weather. 😐

[@pragueexpat5106]

Stayed in a hostel dorm couple of years ago in Salzburg, Austria. I was in the room with 2 cool guys, one from Ireland who were there to hike in the Alps (obviously :D), and the other guy was from Switzerland, but lived in Germany and had cycled from Germany to Salzburg. We had a fun evening, sharing weed and beers.

[@LukeLifeCharms]

Ahh glad to hear you had a great time 😊😁😁

[@zed9zed]

Great perspectives, and some solid tips! Messing up the bed is a definite hostel-hack :)

[@lidianetoledo8482]

Thanks for recording for the second time. It’s really helpful

[@AgnieszkaMPVlog]

This hostel looks very clean and safe! I admit that I rarely sleep in hostels, because I like to be alone... it's easier to relax... But I see that you have some privacy here, so it looks fine to me 😊🙌

[@CierraLeone]

Thanks for this video! I have desires to travel and I know in order for me to save money hostels are a great option. None of my friends are brave enough to stay in one with me, so I guess I have to toughen up for these solo travels.

[@Zwierzak981]

Thank you for this video. I'm going for my first solo trip ever, I must say i'm nervous but at the same time super excited to finnaly see the world!

[@MKMonsterr]

I'd been traveling solo for seven years before I ever stayed in a hostel, mostly because I was going to events with hotel blocks that were discounted and I got to be surrounded by people who were at the same event, until the event took place in Boston in October. The time of the year where everyone jacks their prices way up. So I decided to save hundreds of dollars by staying in a hostel. And now I'm kind of annoyed it took me so long to stay in one! But this time I'll be flying out to Seattle to hang around the city by myself and I want to know How to Hostel when I have no rigid plans when I get there. So thanks for the tips! I'll do my best to be more social this time!

[@eddhostelcafe4654]

Don't forget to visit hostels in small town next time ;) ,It is often easier to get to know other travellers as it is smaller places! We will be happy to welcome you in Brittany!

[@iStorm-my5fp]

You have great energy btw

[@tarek2872]

Respect brother! im off to europe next month and cant wait to start hostel hopping! great video too!

[@ahhdash69]

Going to be travelling alone for the first time and I booked a hostel.. I’m excited and nervous about it.. but this video gives me a peace of mind.

[@boginyafay]

Thanks a lot! Finally a short and informative video.

[@danv4253]

What do guys wear to bed in a hostel? Boxers? PJ pants? Shirt or no shirt?

[@amiewest681]

Like your attitude! Thinking about it soon!! Want to wander around Europe 🤠

[@nikosroom1913]

Thank you so much dude this was so helpful, love your energy

[@sarahdohring1551]

I'm staying at the Society Hotel Hostel in Portland in a few weeks, and it is fancy! Very modern with so many features. I'm excited!

[@FlyingwithDreaallday]

THANK YOUUUUU!!! I needed to see this video!!

[@colmclaurin9452]

An absolute beauty Luke. Blokes with a personality like yours really open up the reasons why its so good to stay in hostels to meet people like you. It epitomoses why we humans are a comunity based race of indivduals who should integrate and meet and enjoy the experience to share one anothers' cultures and to travel to one anothers' countries. A great pity about all the borders though, are they really needed?

[@Louie914]

Bless you bro. I feel much better going to San Sebastian,Spain now.

[@Kyle11117]

4:37 Man, I don’t know those females look super excited you were there, I wouldn’t know what to do lol

[@latoya_241]

tysm this is incredibly motivational

[@garrettledwick2891]

I used to stay in one for 6 months

[@psycholog4490]

Hey, I’ve got a question which is, should i book hostels in advance? Or is it okay to just walk in and ask for a dorm. Do you pay more if not booked in advance? Thanks in advance guys ✌️

[@nantawong123]

Good stuff, my man!

[@LonerBecause]

I appreciate you dropping gems

[@gregh5802]

Excellent video. I'm trying to plan my first ever trip to western Europe (and plan on going solo) and strongly considering using hostels instead of hotels. I'm in my 60s, am very outgoing and active. My question: how well are older people received in hostels? I know there are no age limits, but realistically, do a lot of older people use hostels?

[@hfhrfhrrhr1347]

The last hostel I went to in Croatia, I was in a room with women over the age of 50. Many older people are now choosing hostels

[@colmflaherty3963]

Yes i have the same question myself. I'm 63 and intend to try using hostels In London. I think personally it should be fine. I have no problem around younger people. I too would much in and be friendly.

[@MKMonsterr]

I think it's really dependent on your personality! I've been traveling for while and met everyone from teenagers on their first trips, to retired mothers coming out to go to a convention. My experience with hostels is small, but I've been socializing with strangers on vacation for years since I solo travel. If the vibe is right, you'll do well with any age group. From personal experience, young women are often on guard when it comes to strange men, so take that into consideration if they keep you at a distance. Especially if they are solo traveling. Also, and someone can correct me on this if they want, but I have heard that some people find the friendliness of Americans surprising and unusual so I wouldn't take it too hard if people were hesitant to match you on your level.

[@rupert-j8f]

I have seen 60 year olds in hostels yeh. I am 49 and like hostels as it's dirt cheap and you always meet people. Just enter into it with a positive attitude and you will be fine.

[@Samalrawash]

Great advice, thanks

[@katiekuang986]

Such a helpful video! Thank you so much for this!

[@mypandadiary8439]

Amazing! I’m planning to travel solo soon. This is very helpful since im gonna stay in hostel

[@GDoggProductions]

Thank you for this video I love your energy! I'll be travelling real soon and the hostel life looks to be the best budget for me right now, I hope to love it just as much as you do 😅

[@cristisfood1018]

Thanks

[@LukeLifeCharms]

My pleasure 🙏🏽

[@darionwinters2542]

Brilliant video, amazing energy and positivity. Thank you. By the way, what is the title of the last song or melody (right in the outro)?

[@maakrzy9648]

Well done video brotha

[@JanBanJoovi-ol1qv]

Staying in hostel played in my mind every now and then coz it’s much cheaper. But the fear of staying with a psychopath who’s on killing spree mode the night you stayed always prevails.

[@agdollsnikki]

super helpful thank you

[@lennat5150]

You're great! This was helpful!!

[@macsen2290]

travelling the world in 2 weeks at 18, cant wait but also terrified as am a bit of introvert

[@LukeLifeCharms]

Ohh that’s amazing!! So proud of you for making this decision!!!! If I can help you in any way just send me a message or email!! And you will love it after the 2nd day 😊😁🙏🏽

[@Smashingpumpins]

I RESERVED for A NOMADS HOSTEL IN AUSTRALIA AND THE BEDS *DONT HAVE OWN LIGHT + SOCKETS!* =( BUT ITS IN FRONT OF THE BEACH (st Kilda !!) but I guess they can borrow socket extensions or I might take one and ill take a personal lamp anyways

[@elmegapitondelnorte]

great advice/suggestions man

[@edwardvargas4488]

Im just watching this cusbits my first time traveling ever and I’m thinking of barcelona and being there alone

[@unclefester831]

Don't they have hostels where you have your own room? I don't think all hostels are shared with multiple people.

[@Motha.Essence]

Hostels are a great business.

[@kuba8452]

Come back to Poland:) 😉🇵🇱🇵🇱

[@LukeLifeCharms]

Hopefully again soon one day 🙏🏽

[@jacobtacosta]

Great video! Going to my first hostel in Vancouver this February. This video made really excited!

[@TheZhozephine]

Aren't those hostel beds too short for you? Are they comfortable? 😀

[@LukeLifeCharms]

Almost every bed is too short for me!! Hahaha

[@TheZhozephine]

You should make a blog with a title - life above two meters Haha

[@nauticaltwist9088]

@@TheZhozephine Haha! Awesome blog title idea!!

[@johnnynunes4293]

Awesome vid man

[@chrispin3604]

I am visiting Italy for the first time and l am alone and am still deciding if l should book a hotel or hostel .. the truth is .. am an extremely extrovert easy to get along with people

[@omnientertainment5852]

Thanks for this video man. I have no qualm about mixed hostel but is there a bit of privacy just incase something pleasant goes down?

[@alli1471]

Really helpful video, thank you!

[@Heideberry]

What do you do about alarm clocks on your phone? I'm worried about disturbing others in the morning as I have trouble waking up without a couple of alarms. I'm staying in a hostel for the 1st time in July for a wedding. My family are staying in other accommodation places.

[@teodorapirvu284]

Never do multiple! I put mine on vibration on my fitness bracelet.

[@biakrmr]

thanks for the video s2

[@productorbrand8455]

I'm a new subscriber and I enjoyed the vlog

[@Jthegreat84]

Hi, which location is this? I stayed at their Gare De Nor location and loved it!

[@jilv.1784]

Is it considered disrespectful to set an alarm, other than a vibrationalarm?

[@arturodede3074]

Hello.... very energetic...love it ..can ask what is the name of the Hostel Thanks you very much

[@xpaiinzexstasii979]

Great Video buddy ❤️🇵🇱

[@LukeLifeCharms]

Thank you!!! 😊🙏🏽

[@marzhayez3428]

You are lucky to have all them girls around you 😂😂💀

[@MyLifeThai371]

Some guys have all the luck

[@emalov98]

If i stay ever in a Hostel i would take all of my stuff with me whenever i go.

[@LukeLifeCharms]

Ahh I can understand that, depending on where you are and if they have lockers or not, that might be a great idea 🙏🏽

[@rosahairsalon]

What if your neighbor snores

[@vegetalover1009]

Stab them in their sleep

[@seby826]

@@vegetalover1009 ........ you are joking right .......... you are funny ....

[@MyLifeThai371]

I always make some noise to wake them up and then I go back to sleep. With my job we always had 6 bunk beds that were full of workmates.

[@Pressplay_Media_EU]

Cinematography is a real word, Cinematics also used. They are pretty much synonymous I think

[@LukeLifeCharms]

Hi, thanks for let me know. I have no idea back then! And to be honest, I still don’t know

[@cyclingcourier.]

Quick question what about your phone at night should you just keep it in your pocket when you sleeping like I have these like sweatpant with zipper pockets like when I go to sleep wear those and and zip it up with your phone in your pocket

[@LukeLifeCharms]

I usually put it under/ in my pillow, in my little bag on the bed with me, or in my shoe 🙏🏽

[@cyclingcourier.]

thanks so much for the reply and tips keep up the good work @@LukeLifeCharms

[@timer4524]

did you go cinmata cinama cinemagraph in the first take as well?

[@boejiden.11]

I got bed bugged # Barcelona , first time in my life lol

[@eraybulgaria]

Thanks for the video. I am a young mfer just trying to find a good deal xd and you make it seem nice so i will give it a shot

[@mont9150]

Im in hostel rite now and luckily we have single bed, and yes, thieves everywhere, i always lock my laptop in locker everytime i goes outside plus lock the door. And yeah, i miss home lmaooooo fk my life 😳😳😳

[@Lisbergone]

How do you find a hostel in the town

[@dennisescobar6246]

Thanks bru liked the vid

[@Youngs_RV_]

I’m 6’5”. Will I fit in a hostel bed?

[@charlottekloos3112]

What hostel did you stay in in this video in Paris? ❤️

[@ciarankane8246]

In Dublin hostels are free

[@iStorm-my5fp]

What do you do with your passport when you go out?

[@LukeLifeCharms]

Ah thank you. And I put it in the locker inside a book or a little bag. 🙏🏽

[@heidiosborne6638]

which hostel in paris is this?

[@nathalierohou8991]

This vidéo is veeery good. Super utile 😊

[@guillermoiracheta1661]

How much is the security deposit for a hostel?

[@africanlion9453]

What’s different between airbnb and hostel plz

[@ThePeachyCat]

In airbnb you can book a room alone, a whole flat alone, a boat alone, a mansion alone and so on.

[@dopecaption5035]

Yoh can meet psychopaths that scares me 💀😂😂😂

[@NoneofyourBusiness-hy5ln]

And they can live right next door to you for years and you'd never know.

[@blizzaroxxx]

Yo my snores could collapse a building. Would people beat me up for that hahah

[@isabellongoria7479]

So your from the states or wyf???