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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.

Season Two is Out Now!

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Meet The Hosts

Jimmy Black

Jimmy Black

Jimmy Black

CoFounder
International Travelers House

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Bobby Dyer

Jimmy Black

Jimmy Black

CoFounder

International Travelers House

Contact Bobby

Eric Faria

Jimmy Black

Eric Faria

CoFounder

Worldpackers

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Season One

E.1: Homestyle Hostel

Justin Hyjek owner of Homestyle Hostel in Ludlow, Vermont on Running a Neighborhood Friendly Hostel with Bar/Restaurant

E.2: HI Boston Hostel

General Manager Marc Johnson from Hostelling International on Building a 400 Bed Hostel Experience in Boston, Massachusetts

E.3: Burlington Hostel

Sam Lucci the Manager of Burlington Hostel in Burlington, Vermont on Safety & Security Issues

E.4: Providence Hostel & Guest House

Alina and Joe, Founders of The Providence Hostel and Guest House on The Challenges of Expansion and Regulation Issues in New York

E.5: Liberty Clipper Tall Ship

Ben the steward on the Liberty Clipper Tall Ship explains what it is like running a hostel on a boat.

E.6: The Black Elephant Hostel

Heather, the founder of The Black Elephant Hostel shares the process of fully remodeling a building to opening and being sold out in the first 2 weeks!

E.7: The Notch Hostel

Our friend Serena, from The Notch Hostel, tells us how she got started in the business and how she has created a top rated hostel focused on through hikers on the Appalachian Trail.


E.8: American Hostel Assocation

Listen to Founder Byron Bunda tell his story about the creation of the American Hostel Association.

E.9: D Acres Organic Farm Hostel

Learn the story of the D Acres Farm Hostel in New Hampshire And The Peculiarities Of Running An Organic Farm with Hostel stay.

Season One Stops In New England

Thanks to all of the hosts and hostels who joined the show for Season One.

  • Black Elephant Hostel - Portland, Maine
  • Hostel Tevere - Warren, Vermont
  • Homestyle Hostel - Ludlow, Vermont
  • Burlington Hostel - Burlington, Vermont
  • D Acres Farm & Hostel - Dorchester, New Hampshire
  • The Notch Hostel - North Woodstock, New Hampshire
  • Liberty Clipper Tall Ship Hostel - Boston Harbor, Massachusetts
  • HI Boston - Boston, Massachusetts
  • Providence Hostel & Guest House - Providence, Rhode Island
  • American Hostels

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