How Is It To Travel Alone & Stay In Hostels? (Solo Travel)

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  • How is it to travel alone and stay in hostels? Watch to learn my thoughts on solo travel. ► Be SAFE & USE COMMON SENSE when traveling! :) ► Read the full description below. (SHOW MORE)
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    Studying abroad is also a great way to travel!
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    Update: Because I traveled alone I was highlighting the benefits of traveling alone in this video. However, I've done lots of traveling in the past with friends / family and If you haven't done much traveling, I'd definitely recommend travel with friends / family / a group or organization etc. first then. Traveling is a very new experience. I was just saying there is lots of growth that can happen if you travel alone as you fully rely on yourself. However, you will have lots of growth traveling with some sort of companions too. Traveling with companions or an organization is very fun and not as overwhelming as traveling solo. Most likely safer too.
    Also, if traveling alone, be safe! Use common sense! Really research where you will be! You should be fine, but you never know! Especially for solo female travelers, be really careful and don't trust strangers!
    This travel alone adventure for me has been one of the highlights of my life so far! There were a couple small bumps and a tiny bit of loneliness or feelings of being overwhelmed / out of my comfort zone on an occasion (part of the growth experience), but overall the trip went quite smoothly! I really had a blast, was an adventure, and learned a lot about my self and the world :) Highly highly recommend traveling!!
    BTW, I traveled alone for the first time at age 23. And it seemed like a great age to do that. I had done lots of previous traveling with mainly my family before though.
    You should probably be 20+ before traveling alone and you also need to have a mature personality and a large amount of common sense. There are real dangers in the world, and young solo travelers may be targeted. So please be safe.
    My 27 year old friend was traveling a couple months ago got mugged. Another friend who is 21 traveled last year and got his phone stolen. So be careful out there! Criminals target tourists! That said, I don't want to scare you! If you're smart and have common sense, traveling in most countries (do your research on safety) is quite safe and traveling is one of the best experiences you can possibly have!
    --
    Another thing that surprised me is how many other solo travelers there are here that I'm meeting. More people than I thought enjoy traveling alone. It's an awesome experience that I really think everyone should do at least once in their life.
    I used the "Hostel World" app on my phone to find / book the hostels. So far I've stayed in amazing places. I highly recommend that app because it has ratings and reviews for each hostel so you can get a feel for them beforehand and find the top notch ones. For the best ones, sometimes it's best to book a little early. Hostels can really vary. They can go from being kind of dirty and have weird people.. to being very nice and incredibly welcoming and social. So do a little research!
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Komentáře • 278

  • @GoldJacketLuke
    @GoldJacketLuke  Před 9 lety +33

    Remember to STAY SAFE, practice common sense, be well researched, and be intelligent when traveling! Enjoy :) Read the full description for some additional thoughts.
    ►PREVIOUS VIDEO I DID ON TRAVELING ALONE (MUST WATCH!): czcams.com/video/1PoH33xH0lY/video.html
    It's a really great video. If new to my channel, checkout my other videos and consider subscribing! :)
    You should probably be 20+ before traveling alone and you also need to have a mature personality and a large amount of common sense. There are real dangers in the world, and young solo travelers may be targeted. So please be safe.
    My 27 year old friend was traveling a couple months ago got mugged. And another friend who is 21 traveled last year and got his phone stolen. So be careful out there! Criminals target tourists!
    Research where you will be! You should be fine, but you never know! Especially for solo female travelers, be really careful and don't trust strangers!
    That said, I don't want to scare you! If you're smart and have common sense, traveling in most countries (do your research on safety) is quite safe and traveling is one of the best experiences you can possibly have!

  • @bjorginio15
    @bjorginio15 Před 8 lety +343

    This man piped mad girls I can see it in his face

  • @LinariaFreeze
    @LinariaFreeze Před 8 lety +136

    I'm a girl and travel alone and stay in hostels all the time. They're much better than hotels. It's a great way to get to know people, and I have met so many fantastic people and had great experiences through this type of traveling :) I think that if you travel with a friend, even if you stay in hostels, you don't make new friends at all. It's good to travel with friends once in a while, but I like a nice balance :)

    • @awesomefella69
      @awesomefella69 Před 7 lety +6

      do hostels have ghost?

    • @lacemoon8645
      @lacemoon8645 Před 6 lety +9

      awesomefella69 I sure hope so!! That would make for some good stories! BOO

    • @manueljesuspaucar5951
      @manueljesuspaucar5951 Před 4 lety +2

      How about the hygiene? Not all roommates take a shower and change clothes

    • @jacobconcannon4677
      @jacobconcannon4677 Před 3 lety

      Is it easy to make friends in hostels? Even if you’re not super out going?

    • @eneodyrmishi1648
      @eneodyrmishi1648 Před 2 lety

      Then you don’t have REAL REAL
      friends ☹️

  • @Briller5
    @Briller5 Před 9 lety +6

    Nice info, thanks bud

  • @6263chris
    @6263chris Před 7 lety +192

    I feel like this guys main focus is to pick up girls and drink.

    • @Tinseltopia
      @Tinseltopia Před 7 lety +112

      I'd say that's a pretty good focus!

    • @singsingel
      @singsingel Před 6 lety +26

      Same here. That was my first thought. So weird. "Meet a lot of nice girls, amazing girls". Wtf

    • @sunseacity7349
      @sunseacity7349 Před 6 lety

      PAHAHA THE GIVEAWAY

    • @mx67
      @mx67 Před 3 lety

      but u don't know whether they have a boyfriend n once u find in can be bad depends on their reactions

    • @Brian-oo6fm
      @Brian-oo6fm Před 2 lety +1

      Same with every other guy lmao

  • @TheNewTravel
    @TheNewTravel Před 8 lety +14

    Watching this gets me pumped up for my next hostel, moving to Vietnam in a week... great video Luke

  • @AJ-ep9is
    @AJ-ep9is Před 7 lety +8

    I'm doing a solo UK and Ireland tour this June and I'm staying in 14 different places, all in hostels. This video was more than a reassurance! Thank you!

  • @lisaamonty
    @lisaamonty Před 8 lety +56

    I travelled to London last Sept. I stayed in a hostel...it was nice to meet lots of different people around the world. At first I felt out of place because I'm in my 40s and my roommates were so young, but pretty quickly I forgot about the age difference and had a blast!!

    • @morenajedr4life
      @morenajedr4life Před 7 lety +2

      Lisa Adams hey im goint to london in march by myself what part of london did u stay??

    • @mylittlescienceproject
      @mylittlescienceproject Před 4 lety +1

      This what I'm worried about too. I was supposed to go to Europe back in 2004 I'm now 32....... Ughhhhhhh

    • @alwaysaaugustt
      @alwaysaaugustt Před 6 měsíci +1

      off topic but you're stunning lisa!!!!

    • @lisaamonty
      @lisaamonty Před 5 měsíci

      @@alwaysaaugustt aww thank you so much

    • @lisaamonty
      @lisaamonty Před 5 měsíci

      @morenajedr4life hello I stayed at royal national hotel in 2019, in 2017 I stayed at a hotel in camden and in 2015 is when my friend and I stayed at a hostel.

  • @temporary_youtube_channel

    Yes I want to travel again soon myself. I went last year a short trip to Berlin and Amsterdam and visited hostels for the first time. It was a great experience. Very fun and easy to hang out with the people in the hostels!

  • @GrowingUpWithoutBorders

    awesome video!

  • @arthur78
    @arthur78 Před 9 lety +58

    That's a coincidence. I stayed in a hostel last night for the first time ever. It was in my own city though, I wasn't traveling, I just decided to try it out of curiosity, and it was a very positive experience!

    • @MrMhidoTheBoss
      @MrMhidoTheBoss Před 5 lety

      Paris for sure

    • @madisongrace4851
      @madisongrace4851 Před 5 lety +1

      Omg what a beautiful idea love that!! Where do you live?

    • @colmflaherty3963
      @colmflaherty3963 Před 2 lety

      Yes i was thinking of doing that as well. Just to get the feal of it. I live in Galway Ireland. Most people recommend this place. Summertime would be better. I'm 63 but lively, and with it. I think Ha. I'll soon find out , Ha

  • @HelenBettyAnn
    @HelenBettyAnn Před 9 lety +2

    You cover everything really well :)

  • @scarrick2011
    @scarrick2011 Před 9 lety

    Awesome man!!

  • @HornedDemoN
    @HornedDemoN Před 9 lety +1

    I'm starting to like your videos a lot, dude, please keep going! I'm considering travelling alone too and this really helps me out. Thank you!

  • @Lifeszu
    @Lifeszu Před 9 lety +17

    I love Hostels. Everytime i meet nice People :) // I'm Always travel solo because everytime my friend make me excuse like exam work ... Travel is the best thing we can do :) // I like yours videos Luke

    • @GoldJacketLuke
      @GoldJacketLuke  Před 9 lety +4

      Lifeszu I like your comments Lifeszu // :)

    • @Lifeszu
      @Lifeszu Před 9 lety +2

      ***** If u come to Italy i want to meet you man, because you are an ispiration... For real :)

    • @manueljesuspaucar5951
      @manueljesuspaucar5951 Před 4 lety

      I use hostels when I had no choice, but I live in hotels most, because give me privacy and not share the room and suffer their smell, most Europeans I met dont like to take a shower

  • @tanyatressler3132
    @tanyatressler3132 Před 7 lety +3

    What a nice guy who will be very successful in life, for sure!

  • @unibayyinah6009
    @unibayyinah6009 Před 8 lety +3

    i cant wait for my first ever solo trip. thanks for the video!! keep it up!

  • @tonysoto6455
    @tonysoto6455 Před 6 lety +2

    Wow sounds really fun and exciting. Met some foreign exchange students my senior year in high school and really got a interest in traveling. I’m 20 and I really wanna push myself to exploring places and meeting people from a different culture.

  • @bencox9592
    @bencox9592 Před 9 lety +5

    Your presentation in this video was different to all your others in the way that you spoke and presented your ideas ( in a good way) it felt as if you were a more grounded person and possessed a deeper confidence than usual. I think this travelling is working out for you! I'll definitely try solo travel in summer. Thanks for all the videos mate.

    • @GoldJacketLuke
      @GoldJacketLuke  Před 9 lety +3

      Ben Cox Thanks:) I feel like I've grown a lot and really found myself through this travel. Enjoy your adventure this summer Ben!

  • @satveerc9003
    @satveerc9003 Před 9 lety +1

    Great video luke, lots of value keep up the good work you got some loyal people supporting you.

  • @leeandmel8768
    @leeandmel8768 Před 7 lety

    Keep it coming!

  • @xxVeronica92xx
    @xxVeronica92xx Před 8 lety +2

    Ahh! I'm backpacking in Europe this coming May-June. So nervous but so excited! This video is super helpful!

  • @ram0n_h
    @ram0n_h Před 7 lety +32

    lol I love how you say to "be mature" but your main focus is on drinking and getting with girls

    • @njvega6692
      @njvega6692 Před 5 lety +9

      Mature people still drink and hook up..

    • @jasonchou7289
      @jasonchou7289 Před rokem

      I can't agree with you more.
      You don't need to do both....that's his opinion !
      Just be yourself,enjoy the trip!

  • @haveless
    @haveless Před 8 lety

    Hi GoldJacketLuke Great Video, looking forward for more

  • @LiamSilverman
    @LiamSilverman Před 2 lety +5

    can confirm this, i met my girlfriend by traveling and working at a hostel. It work svery well, in the normal day to day work life, it can be really hard to just meet someone becaues everyone is in their set routine.. In terms of travel, people are not in a set routine and are much more open to letting you into their lives and day to day activities.

  • @madsmathiesen9821
    @madsmathiesen9821 Před 9 lety +4

    Travelling Scotland for 3 weeks in August/September, planning a few stays in hostels, so I don't have to camp in the wilderness every day (showering etc.). This was a great watch. Will definetely be useful for my trip around Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia in January/February. Thanks

  • @hueysanchez9415
    @hueysanchez9415 Před 5 lety +1

    Quick question- how safe are hostils? Do you feel safe in them? im not trying to be all paranoid, but i think i would have a hard time sleeping when there are complete strangers around me. Any advice ect?

  • @craigmollins6746
    @craigmollins6746 Před 6 lety

    Interesting insight I've only travelled abroad by myself once but stayed in a hotel. But this would be a cool way to meet people.

  • @mdefrancesco92
    @mdefrancesco92 Před 8 lety +4

    im actually traveling solo to costa rica next month. so excited to start traveling alone. love the video luke :)

  • @KimCrumby
    @KimCrumby Před 9 lety +7

    I really liked this video. I'm currently planning my next travel and I wasn't quite sure about staying in hostels, but you definitely encouraged me to try it out!

    • @LambentLizard
      @LambentLizard Před 9 lety +1

      Wanna go travelling together bb ;)?

    • @GoldJacketLuke
      @GoldJacketLuke  Před 9 lety +3

      Kimxstef Definitely do it Kim! I've been really surprised by how many female solo travelers I've met in hostels here in Europe. I think I've met more girls traveling alone than guys maybe. It's been around the same.

    • @Pmaki7
      @Pmaki7 Před 9 lety +7

      Kimxstef just do it, choose carefully a good hostel! go to a big city and do it by urself! sometimes if u wait for friends to travel, u will remain in ur home forever! just a tip as a traveller

    • @KimCrumby
      @KimCrumby Před 9 lety +3

      Okay, thanks guys :)

  • @user-sb4xy8ki1k
    @user-sb4xy8ki1k Před 9 lety

    Yay! I'm gonna be travelling through Europe alone in a week good video

    • @GoldJacketLuke
      @GoldJacketLuke  Před 9 lety

      Amelia Wilson Awesome. Have fun!! Comment again when you've come back to share your experience!! :)
      Stay safe!!

  • @shinymoon9169
    @shinymoon9169 Před 9 lety

    Such a helpful video, what did you enjoy most about Berlin? You should make more videos about traveling and your trips in general!

  • @andynewman7103
    @andynewman7103 Před 9 lety

    I like traveling alone , going to places unknown , its great experience and I make friends like that as well

  • @YoutubeTravelerSoloVagabond

    your vids are still being recommended after 9 years. yea hostels can be colorful for sure.

  • @pokeflirt
    @pokeflirt Před 9 lety +1

    man this is amazing brah ahahah i really want to build up a personal michael channel now and do videos like this haha

  • @collinf9334
    @collinf9334 Před 9 lety +2

    your chill as fk. keep up the great vids dude

  • @princehas
    @princehas Před 7 měsíci +1

    another subscriber you are just plain i like the simplicity

    • @GoldJacketLuke
      @GoldJacketLuke  Před 7 měsíci +1

      I appreciate the comment and sub prince.

    • @princehas
      @princehas Před 7 měsíci

      @@GoldJacketLuke keep growing bro dont give up

  • @fredymendez3864
    @fredymendez3864 Před 5 lety

    About to book my flight to Amsterdam thanks for the video gona travel alone by myself thanks bro

  • @sanderviergever8874
    @sanderviergever8874 Před 7 lety

    this year my first experience with hostels. met cool girls and guys. It was very very nice and fun to stay in a hostel in San Francisco this year. Now moving on to the next experience.

  • @dalialourenco1035
    @dalialourenco1035 Před 7 lety +1

    I would love to see more of your works.

    • @GoldJacketLuke
      @GoldJacketLuke  Před 7 lety

      Here are my best videos: czcams.com/play/PLYy6GDb6c3Mq_NIsTW_evIAVtGNWR3IkP.html :)

  • @colmflaherty3963
    @colmflaherty3963 Před 2 lety

    Thanks, man, Yeah i intent to travel next year to London. I've never stayed at a hostle. I'm 63. But very livly. I think Ha. I have no problem mixing with younger people. And I'm fine staying by myself too.

  • @mitchellrobinson1656
    @mitchellrobinson1656 Před 7 lety

    Hey man this video is really cool, I'm a real traveler at heart and love meeting new people especially ones who love travel too where is your favourite place you have been and would you recommend for a 18 to 19 year old 🌏👍🏼

  • @Malik_Hoff
    @Malik_Hoff Před 9 lety

    Tbh.. I'm kind of a "rely-er" it will be big for me to start going out and enjoying myself and traveling a lone. I'm so used to having/wanting a Friend.. this is awesome. Thanks for putting your experience on display for us Luke.

    • @GoldJacketLuke
      @GoldJacketLuke  Před 9 lety +1

      SOZZYLAND It would be an amazing growth experience for you then! Having friends' energies is great.. But the best growth and really finding out who you really are deep down really happens when doing things alone. :)

    • @Malik_Hoff
      @Malik_Hoff Před 9 lety +1

      Thanks luke!

  • @jakefastf
    @jakefastf Před 3 lety

    Can I get some advice? im gonna be 16 this summer. And im traveling the world for 3 months. Alone, most of the time. Im fluent in spanish and english, and only have 4,000 dollars. First things first, I wanna base jump and skydive. I already have alot of experience cliff jumping (Im from maui, Hawaii) And i surf too. Generally athletic and hopefully levelheaded, any spots u guys know? How am I gonna get a skydiving license with only 4k? How muchs a parachute? I have friends in greece, and spain?

  • @sweetvonbettie1
    @sweetvonbettie1 Před 6 lety

    Im super excited to do solo trip ..ireland and amsterdam here i come..

  • @markdownes7758
    @markdownes7758 Před rokem

    Do they have lockups or safes to keep your bags and gear during the day while your out of the hostel

  • @evolve101
    @evolve101 Před 8 lety

    Cool. Nice video. I was thinking about backpacking around europe. havnt happen, yet.
    I bet its fun. Travel alone, might be more fun, even..And a good way too expand as a human being.
    ffs, i need to travel the world. If i got the money, i would do it. Need to work on that. Havent even been to the US. (yet.) Good vid.

  • @openconverse
    @openconverse Před 9 lety +1

    Hey luke, i'm quite new to your channel, but already a very big fan! I live in Berlin myself and wannted to ask if you meet up with fans at all...? Lemme know
    Matt

  • @dmanakell
    @dmanakell Před 4 lety

    Which hostels do you recommend?

  • @EvaniaFasya
    @EvaniaFasya Před 9 lety

    I agree with the studying abroad part of your video description! I just moved to The Netherlands this month to study. It's a whole different place, since I lived in Asia before. I want to do some solo trips while I'm here, maybe to the nearest countries first, like maybe German in October?

  • @Sunny-wc3rt
    @Sunny-wc3rt Před 6 lety +1

    Hey nice video thanks for sharing.
    I'm traveling to Quebec this weekend and planning to stay at a hostel, was just wondering is it safe with all your belongings and stuff like that?

    • @GoldJacketLuke
      @GoldJacketLuke  Před 6 lety +1

      Most hostels have lockers or drawers (with a place for a lock) next to the beds. Just make sure to bring a lock! Hostels are generally safe, but you never know who's staying there. As long as you use common sense and use the lockers / drawers you should be fine! Maybe call the place your staying at before hand if you are concerned and ask them if they have lockers, etc. Best of wishes! :)

    • @Sunny-wc3rt
      @Sunny-wc3rt Před 6 lety +1

      GoldJacketLuke Thank you for the heads up.

  • @ape444able
    @ape444able Před 9 lety +3

    Dude that's awesome, i live in Berlin too. I hope you have been enjoying your stay here so far. :)

  • @itsyagirlindica3505
    @itsyagirlindica3505 Před 5 lety

    Lmao! I never skip the postmates commercial where the black guy answers the door and it's him delivering himself food. Cracks me up every time. Why does he say who's ringing the door all awkward and then he says hello? And lastly I love you. You coulda at least said it back! 😂😂😂

  • @dma3480
    @dma3480 Před 5 lety +2

    Hahaha dude you described basically my month in Europe.. just remember to carry ear plugs if you wanna stay in hostels

  • @DrakoNoHoe
    @DrakoNoHoe Před rokem +1

    “Meet girls… some… really really cool girls 🙂” lmaoooo

  • @meccool54
    @meccool54 Před 8 lety

    walking i a foreign city alone, discovering it, taking some photos is cool. What I don't like about travelling alone is to visit museums or go to the restaurant , this is not fun. I personally rent a flat through airbnb, I love that. When there is a problem during your trip, being alone is a nightmare

  • @usus9us
    @usus9us Před 7 lety +1

    I'm gonna visit Madrid in the Summer and am planning to stay at a hostel. I'm 20 and this will be my first time going to Europe. I'm pretty nervous but this video really boosted my morale.

    • @Lucas-qr7ul
      @Lucas-qr7ul Před 7 lety

      I'll be in Spain at the summer too, but I'll probably won't be going to Madrid. I'm from Europe, same age as you haha there's nothing to worry, good luck.

    • @niqeltravels
      @niqeltravels Před 9 měsíci

      How was it?

  • @masteruniter
    @masteruniter Před 9 lety +1

    looking good with the beard bruh

  • @Pmaki7
    @Pmaki7 Před 9 lety +1

    I believe what you say but there are 2 hints! choose carefully the hostels reading reviews and so on!
    I did my first travel alone to new york city 2 years ago (for 11 nights) and it has been one of the best experiences of my life. I think I also could make a video about that but i do not have audience!
    I just live 3 hours away from Berlin, pitty we could not meet, would have been a great video together!
    cheers

    • @GoldJacketLuke
      @GoldJacketLuke  Před 9 lety +1

      Jose De Lorenzo Just added a blurb in the description about reading hostel reviews! Awesome, NYC is a great city. Cheers mate

  • @nataliastg97
    @nataliastg97 Před 8 lety +21

    I didn't even watch this video, just read what you wrote. I'll be 19 soon and I was thinking about travelling solo. And to be clear, it will be my first time abroad. So... wish me luck because I'm doing it anyway.

    • @iluvdant
      @iluvdant Před 8 lety +4

      Good luck! I'm going to do my first solo to South Africa! Nothing or nobody is stopping me! I want to experience the WORLD!

    • @nataliastg97
      @nataliastg97 Před 8 lety +2

      +iluvdant Good luck to you too! :) Nobody will tell us that we can't haha :p

    • @awesomefella69
      @awesomefella69 Před 7 lety +1

      good luck

    • @awesomefella69
      @awesomefella69 Před 7 lety +1

      why would somebody stop you?

    • @doublej7257
      @doublej7257 Před 5 lety +1

      Did you do it? How was your experience?

  • @shadowclanbizz6290
    @shadowclanbizz6290 Před 4 lety +1

    Whats the weed like when traveling?

  • @philboytano
    @philboytano Před 9 lety

    how much did your travel expenses in Europe totaled to? I just wana get an idea how much to save.

    • @aarongarcia1608
      @aarongarcia1608 Před 8 lety

      For one month I spent about $4000 total, which includes all airfare to Europe and in Europe. Though my friend went around the world in 3 months for $3000. He really penny pinched his way though.

  • @colorfulflowers574
    @colorfulflowers574 Před 5 lety

    how about I already found my self and don't need traveling

  • @Beyonder374
    @Beyonder374 Před 2 lety

    Would advice traveling with a car through europe?

  • @NobaDyKnowZ
    @NobaDyKnowZ Před 9 lety +1

    I'm also in Berlin right now. Live here

  • @REDPotriats757
    @REDPotriats757 Před 7 lety

    Im still trying to get enough nerve to try solo travel in another country and staying at a hostel. I almost went to Australia by myself but backed out last min..

  • @dan21reddevil
    @dan21reddevil Před 9 lety

    Nice blog bro, however, we do have hostels here in in the USA. They're located in the major cities such as LA, SF, PO, NY etc. obviously you won't find any in the suburbs.

  • @hakimchannel
    @hakimchannel Před 4 lety +1

    The guy is telling us about girls, to give advice, why are you hating on him, and according to my experience in travelling solo, it is difficult to meet girls, but not impossible, but i havent tried Hostels yet

  • @Sumrsnothere
    @Sumrsnothere Před 6 lety

    What if you don't drink alcohol ???

  • @allieclapp7689
    @allieclapp7689 Před 8 lety +3

    This really helped. I'm super nervous because I'm going to Australia on a working holiday visa for 12 months by myself. I'm 21 and have never really left Texas. My family isn't ok with the fact that I'm a girl and going alone.

    • @GoldJacketLuke
      @GoldJacketLuke  Před 8 lety +1

      +Allie 4795 Have fun! You'll have a blast! Here's a great website for you. :-)
      www.girlabouttheglobe.com/first-time-solo/

    • @allieclapp7689
      @allieclapp7689 Před 8 lety +1

      +GoldJacketLuke oh that helps so much! Thank you!!

    • @giosaqu8679
      @giosaqu8679 Před 8 lety

      The soon you do the soon you grow. I'm 32 and unfortunately I couldn't travel when I was younger because of financial issues and visas but now I'm trying to filling this gap. I was in South Korea for Christmas by myself and now I'm in Brazil, I hope to stay here for 6 months. I think Australia is a cool place and if you have the opportunity to go there don't give up. After all you speak the same language and this is an advantage. I think when you travel alone you have to trust in your personal temper. I mean ifv you are a trouble maker in your country probably you'll problems find you in other country too. In my case I'm a kind of "naive" person in my native country and so I'm in Brazil too I guess. Good luck.

    • @Hehawtyragu
      @Hehawtyragu Před 8 lety +1

      I'm from Aus you'll love it here, we are all very friendly! have fun!!

    • @GoldJacketLuke
      @GoldJacketLuke  Před 7 lety +2

      Hey it's been a year now. How has your trip been??

  • @potatolikesgames321
    @potatolikesgames321 Před 7 lety +1

    When I get older I'm gonna travel Te whole world transit with a group of friends

    • @mr16325
      @mr16325 Před 3 lety

      Don’t wait for friends, if they don’t go when you want go by yourself. You could wait on them forever

  • @BenRangel
    @BenRangel Před 8 lety +1

    Travelling alone for a long time must suck unless you find some new friends at a hostel.
    I don't get lone travellers who stay at hotels. Even if you're great at finding new friends - if you find people living on the other side of town chances are you'll only hang out with them for one day. Living at a hostel is a much easier way of finding friends to hang out with for the entire week.

  • @douglasazevedo6150
    @douglasazevedo6150 Před 7 lety

    Hello bro!! I'm going to my first travel in Europe and will be alone. I'm so scared, I should?
    Oh, my english is upper intermediate

  • @asdfkie
    @asdfkie Před 5 lety +2

    basically travelling in europe gets pretty repetitive at night time when all shops are closed and people can only drink. americans are generally more naive and are easily spotted by scammers. also they only really start drinking at 21 so probably can't handle their alcohol that well if they're at that age or younger. stay safe kids

  • @townshipgamers9235
    @townshipgamers9235 Před 5 lety +1

    I am traveling alone by myself and im 22 , im enjoy it . But yes be mature and know what’s your plans to do

  • @Thomas2488
    @Thomas2488 Před 7 lety

    how old are you?

  • @rebeccamouse9294
    @rebeccamouse9294 Před 2 lety

    There ARE hostels in the US. Indianapolis is awesome! Boston is fun! Chicago has a great hostel! Amerucns do not know a lot Bout hosteling, but there are lots of hostels.

  • @RiderInHell
    @RiderInHell Před 6 lety +1

    Hey, Luke. Good tips.
    I have only travelled once, with family, but if all goes well I'm planning to do it again next year. This time, solo travel!
    I'm waiting to see if I get a remote job I've been applying for. I hope I get, which I'm confident I'll get, but we'll see. And then I'll able to do work and travel. Isn't that great?
    The idea of that alone keeps me excited for next year. Although, very anxious too. I hope no to die of a heart attack until then. haha
    Anyway, if all goes well I'm planning on going to the Philipines (don't know which city, yet) and Tokyo, in Japan.
    Also, meeting girls is very nice but you shouldn't travel just to meet girls. It's very expensive for a resource we have on our own countries. haha

  • @juliejensen7370
    @juliejensen7370 Před rokem

    Hostelling International has many U.S. hostels. Thanks for the video though.

  • @donvito2682
    @donvito2682 Před rokem

    I've never stayed in a hostel.
    I use to think that they were no different than homeless shelters.
    But from what I've seen on utube they are alot nicer and the people are much better than the ones in homeless shelters.
    Homeless shelters in the U.S like Gospel missions have alot of freaks, weirdos and the mentally ill.
    It's a very negative environment because everybody looks down on each other.
    I was so glad to get out of there.

  • @boardingpss
    @boardingpss Před 8 lety

    good tips.. I'm bout to do a Europe Trip.. So i'm stoked on that

  • @icedcoldbrew
    @icedcoldbrew Před 8 lety +4

    recently i've heard that hostels are for backpackers and i was wondering if you're not a backpacker and just want to stay and travel around the cities are hostels still an option? also is there a time limit? i'm planning a month stay in australia. (:

    • @kaisailona685
      @kaisailona685 Před 6 lety

      Liz Lopez There is no time limit as long as you pay ;)

  • @TrueCarpenter
    @TrueCarpenter Před 6 lety +1

    3:20 "meeting really cool girls"........ giant grin on his face. man, sometimes these trips thats what its all about....hahahaahah

  • @leemorrell9912
    @leemorrell9912 Před 2 lety

    Watching the movie Hostel puts me off doing anything like this 😂lol

  • @YazzieBean
    @YazzieBean Před 7 lety +1

    Ill be travelling through Spain for 2 weeks in may / june 2017 and staying in hostels. Im just worried about feeling safe as a lone woman who looks young for 25 years old.
    But im so excited too

    • @GoldJacketLuke
      @GoldJacketLuke  Před 7 lety +1

      Awesome, have fun! Here's a good site for you: www.girlabouttheglobe.com/first-time-solo/ :)

    • @alexiachambi7680
      @alexiachambi7680 Před 7 lety +1

      Don't worry, Spain is so safe. People are super friendly and helpful. Lots of travellers/tourists as well. I travelled around there a lot when I was 17, nobody ever tried anything bad :)

    • @Lucas-qr7ul
      @Lucas-qr7ul Před 7 lety +1

      I'm from Portugal currently living abroad, and I'll probably be in Portugal/Spain this August, awful time to be there, but that's the only time I have! Since you'll be in Spain you should take the chance to go to Portugal as well, cheap paradise, but I may be bias hahah

    • @YazzieBean
      @YazzieBean Před 7 lety +1

      One day i will! not enough money saved to cross the border this time im afraid, Im travelling to Barcelona getting a train to Madrid, then a train to sevilla then a bus to malaga.

    • @pron426
      @pron426 Před 7 lety

      YazzieBean Have you already travelled? Going to Madrid for a week by myself & staying in hostels throughout, all I can think about is 'is this safe?' 😭 I'm such a dork.
      If you have how was it?

  • @acajudi100
    @acajudi100 Před 6 lety

    We do have hostels in the USA.💯❤️📚🇺🇸🌹

  • @maxnboommax8131
    @maxnboommax8131 Před 9 lety +1

    travelling Thailand in August, should be fun

  • @TheDabdus
    @TheDabdus Před 9 lety +6

    Question luke, aren't you afraid of getting your things stolen when sleeping or something?

    • @GoldJacketLuke
      @GoldJacketLuke  Před 9 lety +7

      TheDabdus Great question! Every hostel so far has had a locker next to the bed. So I've just locked up my stuff there and have had no problems. :)

    • @TheDabdus
      @TheDabdus Před 9 lety +13

      ***** well but there's something you can't lock in... your virginity, I'm joking haha thanks for these vids, they are really interesting options when on vacation

  • @NefertitiHeru
    @NefertitiHeru Před 7 lety

    i prefer staying in nice hotel! enjoy some private sleep and rest. love your new hair.

  • @hollieriley488
    @hollieriley488 Před 5 lety +1

    Take a shot every time he says “girls”

  • @flyers
    @flyers Před 5 lety

    Who wants to travel somewhere lol ? I went alone to Amsterdam and Brussels it was nice and unique but I wished I’d go with someone. I want to go Asia but not alone :(

  • @runawayturtle4830
    @runawayturtle4830 Před 8 lety +12

    For an American it maybe makes sence to say you have to wait until you're over 20. In Europe it's different, your 21 is our 18, when you are seen as 'adults' as 21, we are seen as 'adults' as 18. So to say you have to wait until you're 20 is just odd. I was 19 when I set off alone for the first time(even tho most people I met thought I was around 15). I met 17 year old girls traveling alone, no big deal. Really! While I agree 15 is too young, I don't think you should set the line at 20. 15 is too young cuz most hostels wont allow people under 16 to stay alone there.

    • @alanning9385
      @alanning9385 Před 5 lety

      The same as you ,when I first take my own trip I was only 17,but that is old enough.And I pretty enjoy the trip,I had learnt too much than ever since and something that you can know from school.

  • @jenniferorr938
    @jenniferorr938 Před 7 lety

    Where are you staying in Berlin? I am looking for one there.

    • @GoldJacketLuke
      @GoldJacketLuke  Před 7 lety

      I stayed at Grand Hostel Berlin for 2 nights and Wombat Hostel for 2 nights. Both were great! If I had to pick one, I'd go with Grand Hostel. I had an excellent time there.. But that may be just because I got lucky and met some awesome people there.

  • @Ashleycb97
    @Ashleycb97 Před 8 lety

    I am 18 and planning to go to Copenhagen by myself, I have picked a hostel to stay in with the hope that Ill meet new people and plan on going to the local nightclub, but it all seems so nerve racking. Independence wise I can support myself hence why Im planning to go by myself since my friends aren't so flexible but Im still quite nervous that I might not meet anyway. Any advice mate ? Thanks

    • @XperfectlyClearX
      @XperfectlyClearX Před 8 lety +1

      +KillerReviews97 Just make sure you picked a popular hostel and it will be almost impossible not to meet people.

    • @Ashleycb97
      @Ashleycb97 Před 8 lety +1

      Thank you mate decided to take the leap, im flying out Thursday morning, so excited :)

    • @GoldJacketLuke
      @GoldJacketLuke  Před 8 lety +1

      +KillerReviews97 Make sure to come back to this video after your trip and leave a follow up comment sharing how everything went! Best of luck my friend! It's going to be an amazing experience! :-)

    • @Ashleycb97
      @Ashleycb97 Před 8 lety

      ***** Will do. Thanks for the useful

    • @bailey_jc
      @bailey_jc Před 8 lety +1

      How did it go?

  • @travelingsunny5134
    @travelingsunny5134 Před 8 lety +1

    No hostels in America... where do you stay when traveling there?

    • @FM-uz8kn
      @FM-uz8kn Před 8 lety

      motels I think

    • @BronzeBellaBria
      @BronzeBellaBria Před 8 lety

      +Traveling Sunny There are hostels in NYC, D.C, New Orleans and many more! Just Google your desired city.

    • @aarongarcia1608
      @aarongarcia1608 Před 8 lety +1

      American goes have Hostels. All the major cities in the United States have Hostels. You can find them all on Hostelworld. com

    • @joncastillian8389
      @joncastillian8389 Před 6 lety

      Hostels arent too big most stay in motels or cheap hotels

  • @giosaqu8679
    @giosaqu8679 Před 8 lety

    Personally I think when you travel alone you look more approachable and so it is easier talk to locals but it's not easy to truly make friends in no for other reason that your time is so limited and usually don't see those people anymore :(

  • @TAVideos786
    @TAVideos786 Před 9 lety

    Where did Shugo go after you left Buqrest?
    Hostel life is okay, but sometimes some pain in the ass people create disturbance in hostels also. You have to live with 4 to 10 persons in a tiny room with bunk beds, and you have to be careful, because everyone has a different personality ans taste.
    Why didn't you make a travel video to show us the beauty of Prague, Berlin, and other places?

    • @GoldJacketLuke
      @GoldJacketLuke  Před 9 lety

      My So-Called Life Shogo is staying in Bucharest for business reasons.
      Yeah, I've heard some bad stories. Overall my hostel experiences have been great & really smooth tho. Once I took it easy and some guys were loud coming in at 4am and woke me up for awhile. Other than that, no real complaints at all. That wasn't too bad
      I'd rather enjoy the sites and not think "this would be cool to film" all the time.

  • @mylittlescienceproject

    Hey dude cool video, I'm just worried about my age though. I'm 32 isn't that old compares to others??? I was supposed to go to Europe back in 2004.... Blew that chance, now fast forward to now, and I need to leave the U.S.

    • @GoldJacketLuke
      @GoldJacketLuke  Před 4 lety +1

      Never too old to do what you want to do. You're still young. 32 is fine my man! 👍 Do you.

    • @mylittlescienceproject
      @mylittlescienceproject Před 4 lety

      @@GoldJacketLuke awesome man!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!! I really wanna go over there it's always been my dream to take my music to where it all began.

  • @imbeachedaybro
    @imbeachedaybro Před 9 lety +2

    hey i recognise that room!
    are you staying in wombat hostel ? i travelled alone aswell and stayed there
    roof bar is where its at! enjoy!

    • @GoldJacketLuke
      @GoldJacketLuke  Před 9 lety +2

      Dj Mac WOW!, yep that's where I filmed this video. Good eyes! haha

  • @lewiss626
    @lewiss626 Před 2 lety

    I’ve traveled alone 18/19 and it’s makes no difference