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Hostels are a brilliant concept if you’re looking for an affordable place to sleep at night during your world travels. They’re ideal for young people, budget travelers and those looking for ...

Whether you’re traveling long-term on a budget or you’re just looking for a cheap bed to spend the night in when you visit a new city, hostels—and hostel kitchens—can be special places: places that ...

Life in a student hostel is exciting but also comes with its fair share of challenges, especially when it comes to food. Between tight schedules, limited budgets, and restricted space, cooking often ...

When German teacher Richard Schirrmann converted a former classroom to accommodate young travellers on a budget in 1909, no one could have predicted the global movement he would inspire. Three years ...

But students and administrations are now collaborating to manage resources and offer comforts big and small, using a mix of technology, entrepreneurship and an overall more professional approach.

Dhar (Madhya Pradesh): In Dhar district, approximately 250 hostels operate under the tribal department, providing education and shelter to tribal children. About 50 of these hostels, including Kanya ...