What happens in hostels, stays in hostels...


The euphoric moments. The tantalising sensations. The rocking of dorm beds…

Ahh, yes, Reader.

Today I’ve landed in your inbox to explore the weird and wonderful world that is… hostel sex!

Many backpackers, whether by choice or by chance, have partaken in or witnessed the act in action.

It is an enduring part of the hostel experience.

But, is it really okay to get frisky in a room full of fellow backpackers?

Well, that’s the exact question I’m here to unpack.

Nestled into snug rooms where every sound seems amplified and the air feels thick with primal potential… sharing a dorm can make the art of sex on the road both complicated and exhilarating all at the same time.

While indulging in dirty dorm room fun might seem like part of the adventure, you’ve gotta have some respect when going hell for leather next to your fellow backpackers.

With this many years on the road, crashing in more hostels than seems humanly possible, The Broke Backpacker team have become seasoned warriors within the hostel realm.

We’ve seen it all - trust me.

We’ve forged a deep understanding of what’s cool and what’s not so cool and gathered some weird, wet and wild tales along the way.

If you’re after a good chuckle… you’ll want to check this one out.


But hostel etiquette isn’t just about sex…

Hostels are like beacons on the backpacker journey - offering shelter, camaraderie, and the promise of adventure.

Yet, they can also hold the potential for some truly questionable behaviour.

While hostels often come with their own set of rules, you know... curfews, no visitors, and the like, there are also the unwritten hostel rules that backpackers live by.

These rules have been carved by those who have travelled before us, guiding us to become downright magnificent hostel goers.

How many people do you think played Wonderwall on hostel guitars before it was declared an international crime?

If you need to brush up on your hostel etiquette, here are eight must-know rules to keep you on the travelling tribe's good side.


Further Reading 🤓

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Hostelling 101: A Complete Guide

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See you next week.
- Will Hatton

The Broke Backpacker

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