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Hostel Road Trip Podcast

by Hostel Road Trip

Educate & immerse yourself in the Art of Hosteling as we travel the country and sit down with the best hostel operators in the industry! Gain insider tips on how hostels operate, what makes each facility unique and most importantly the amazing staff who keep them running! The podcast highlights the best hostels by region.

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Episodes

  1. Intimate Chat with Owner of Pacific Tradewinds Hostel and Creator of Hostels.com

    In this episode, we interview Darren Overby, the creator of Hostelmanagement.com, Hostels.com and Pacific Tradewinds Hostel in San Francisco.

  2. Tahoe's First Hostel is the Base Camp of the Future

    In this episode, our crew went to the the beautiful Lake Tahoe and talked about the challenges of having an onsite team.

  3. Bon Paul & Sharky's Hostel on Challenges of Expanding. From 1 to 3 Hostels in 5 years

    In this episode, Joe Gill, the founder of Bon Paul & Sharky's Hostel shares with us how he got into the hostel industry and the challenges of expanding the initial operation to 3 different location.

  4. Cream City Hostel: After years of struggle, Milwaukee is finally getting a Hostel!

    Cream City Hostel is Milwaukee's first hostel! Co-founder Carolyn Weber first dreamed of opening a hostel in 2011. A travel enthusiast, she was inspired by her own positive experiences staying in hostels, and in 2013, she jumped into business planning with both feet with the guidance of Juli...

  5. An inspiring chat with Author of "Inside an American Hostel"

    In this episode, Vikki Matsis, the founder and organizer of the American Hostel Conference and the manager of the Notso Hostel shares with us her amazing journey in the hostel industry. She is the author of Inside An American Hostel, a guidebook for manager and aspiring owners and is a former...

About this show

Educate & immerse yourself in the Art of Hosteling as we travel the country and sit down with the best hostel operators in the industry! Gain insider tips on how hostels operate, what makes each facility unique and most importantly the amazing staff who keep them running! The podcast highlights the best hostels by region.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Hostel Road Trip Podcast have?

Hostel Road Trip Podcast has 5 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 21, 2019.

What is Hostel Road Trip Podcast about?

Educate & immerse yourself in the Art of Hosteling as we travel the country and sit down with the best hostel operators in the industry! Gain insider tips on how hostels operate, what makes each facility unique and most importantly the amazing staff who keep them running! The podcast highlights the...

How often does Hostel Road Trip Podcast release new episodes?

Hostel Road Trip Podcast publishes monthly, based on its 5 episodes since July 2019.

Who hosts Hostel Road Trip Podcast?

Hostel Road Trip Podcast is created and hosted by Hostel Road Trip.
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