Welcome to The Hostel! Join us every Thursday where you'll meet two traveled Americans, Sean and Logan, who enjoy discussing the nuances of culture, traveling and living abroad. When you visit a hostel, you never know who you're going to meet, but you can be sure that you will always meet somebody interesting who has something to share that you can learn from. We'll have guests from all corners of the world to share their perspective on where they come from and where they've been. When you're out of your comfort zone, you can always find a safe place to relax and converse in The Hostel. Enjoy your stay.
Podcast
14 episodes
2023-05-03
Salzburg, Austria
Salzburg, Austria, the birthplace of Wolfgang Mozart is one of the most popular and historic tourist destinations in Europe, lying in the center of the Alps bordering Southern Germany. It's about a 2-hour train ride from both Vienna and Munich, and less than a 5-hour train from Prague, Venice, Budapest, Ljubljana and Bratislava. Salzburg is a clean, bustling and picturesque city that looks like paradise on the outside, but what is it like to live there? We talk about our impressions and suggestions in Salzburg after having lived there for a while and reminisce on our favorite things to do in the city. Visiting Salzburg briefly would make for a great vacation, but living there may prove to be even better. Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/clctr5466030b01va5x476yip/comments
2023-04-21
Working to Travel or Traveling to Work?
Do you want to experience living abroad for a short period of time, but are worried about the price of accommodation? Would you volunteer three months of your time to work in a hostel if it meant getting fed and having a place to sleep in a foreign country? Linked services: worldpackers.com wwoof.net workaway.info yachtiecareers.com In this episode, we talk about the different opportunities that are available to people who want to travel on a budget for a long period of time and make connections abroad. Through services like WOOF and Worldpackers, there are a plethora of volunteer opportunities that are immediately available to able-bodied people who are willing to spend the time to put themselves out there and try something new. Working on a farm, garden, with animals, on a hostel, or even doing NGO work. These may seem like small jobs, but it is an experience you might take with you for your entire life. Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/clctr5466030b01va5x476yip/comments
2023-04-13
Germany Chancenkarte 2023
Germany has launched a plan to open their borders to those who want to migrate to their country for work! In 2020, Germany introduced the Skilled Workers Immigration act, which allowed it to be easier for people to migrate to Germany who were outside of the EU. However, they are still faced with over 1.7 million vacant job positions and are changing their migration legislation in response to this. This is a big deal for anybody who wants to move to Europe in general, as it will also likely change the citizenship requirement to live in Germany from 8 years to 4, and allow dual citizenship which is not yet possible! The point system requires you to earn at least 6 points to qualify for the card. Education: Up to 6 points Work experience (pertaining to education): Up to 3 points Language: Up to 3 points Previously lived in Germany at least 6 months: 2 points Spouse qualifies: 1 point Would you be interested in moving to Germany? Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/clctr5466030b01va5x476yip/comments
2023-05-03
Salzburg, Austria
Salzburg, Austria, the birthplace of Wolfgang Mozart is one of the most popular and historic tourist destinations in Europe, lying in the center of the Alps bordering Southern Germany. It's about a 2-hour train ride from both Vienna and Munich, and less than a 5-hour train from Prague, Venice, Budapest, Ljubljana and Bratislava. Salzburg is a clean, bustling and picturesque city that looks like paradise on the outside, but what is it like to live there? We talk about our impressions and suggestions in Salzburg after having lived there for a while and reminisce on our favorite things to do in the city. Visiting Salzburg briefly would make for a great vacation, but living there may prove to be even better. Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/clctr5466030b01va5x476yip/comments
2023-04-21
Working to Travel or Traveling to Work?
Do you want to experience living abroad for a short period of time, but are worried about the price of accommodation? Would you volunteer three months of your time to work in a hostel if it meant getting fed and having a place to sleep in a foreign country? Linked services: worldpackers.com wwoof.net workaway.info yachtiecareers.com In this episode, we talk about the different opportunities that are available to people who want to travel on a budget for a long period of time and make connections abroad. Through services like WOOF and Worldpackers, there are a plethora of volunteer opportunities that are immediately available to able-bodied people who are willing to spend the time to put themselves out there and try something new. Working on a farm, garden, with animals, on a hostel, or even doing NGO work. These may seem like small jobs, but it is an experience you might take with you for your entire life. Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/clctr5466030b01va5x476yip/comments
2023-04-13
Germany Chancenkarte 2023
Germany has launched a plan to open their borders to those who want to migrate to their country for work! In 2020, Germany introduced the Skilled Workers Immigration act, which allowed it to be easier for people to migrate to Germany who were outside of the EU. However, they are still faced with over 1.7 million vacant job positions and are changing their migration legislation in response to this. This is a big deal for anybody who wants to move to Europe in general, as it will also likely change the citizenship requirement to live in Germany from 8 years to 4, and allow dual citizenship which is not yet possible! The point system requires you to earn at least 6 points to qualify for the card. Education: Up to 6 points Work experience (pertaining to education): Up to 3 points Language: Up to 3 points Previously lived in Germany at least 6 months: 2 points Spouse qualifies: 1 point Would you be interested in moving to Germany? Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/clctr5466030b01va5x476yip/comments