Lady Falcons notch third straight win
Airess Padda, Adamson’s eloquent, photogenic American coach, knows things are only going to get tougher in the days to come.“We are slowly getting the consistency that we’ve been working for,” said Padda of the Lady Falcons after mangling the Technological Institute of the Philippines Lady Engineers, 25-12, 25-14, 25-13, Saturday in the Premier Volleyball League Collegiate Conference.ADVERTISEMENT Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. BSP sees higher prices in November, but expects stronger peso, low rice costs to put up fight Read Next Nonong Araneta re-elected as PFF president LOOK: Loisa Andalio, Ronnie Alonte unwind in Amanpulo for 3rd anniversary It was a far different Adamson that showed up Saturday afternoon at FilOil Flying V Center.The Lady Falcons were a picture of confidence and efficiency, with Jem Galanza leading the way with 18 points.Meanwhile, Ateneo sprung back from a previous defeat with a dominating 25-23, 25-20, 25-20 triumph over Lyceum for a 2-1 slate.The Lady Pirates fell to a 1-2 record.ADVERTISEMENT E.T. returns to earth, reunites with grown-up Elliott in new ad Frontrow holds fun run to raise funds for young cancer patients LATEST STORIES
WATCH: Streetboys show off slick dance moves in Vhong Navarro’s wedding Trending Articles PLAY LIST 00:50Trending Articles00:50Trending Articles00:50Trending Articles01:37Protesters burn down Iran consulate in Najaf01:47Panelo casts doubts on Robredo’s drug war ‘discoveries’01:29Police teams find crossbows, bows in HK university01:35Panelo suggests discounted SEA Games tickets for students02:49Robredo: True leaders perform well despite having ‘uninspiring’ boss02:42PH underwater hockey team aims to make waves in SEA Games MOST READ The win was third straight for Adamson, which is trying to rebuild itself from a disastrous campaign last year in the UAAP.It also moved the Lady Falcons two wins closer to an outright semifinals stint.FEATURED STORIESSPORTSWATCH: Drones light up sky in final leg of SEA Games torch runSPORTSSEA Games: Philippines picks up 1st win in men’s water poloSPORTSMalditas save PH from shutoutBut Padda knows better than to celebrate this early.“We need to play even better because the competition is going to get tougher for us,” said Padda, who joined Adamson in the previous UAAP season, where the Lady Falcons scored only one win. A time for change Fire hits houses in Mandaluyong City Brace for potentially devastating typhoon approaching PH – NDRRMC View comments
Get the best of News18 delivered to your inbox – subscribe to News18 Daybreak. Follow News18.com on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Telegram, TikTok and on YouTube, and stay in the know with what’s happening in the world around you – in real time. mediapressRoger Federerstan wawrinka First Published: October 26, 2019, 1:36 PM IST Stan Wawrinka pulled out of the quarter-final showdown against Roger Federer at the Swiss Indoors with a back injury on Thursday, just an hour after struggling past America’s Frances Tiafoe in the second round.”The bad news is that I will have to retire,” the 34-year-old three-time Grand Slam winner had said after his 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 win. Wawrinka was twice asked during the press interactions on what he needed to do to get back to his best, and on Friday he lost cool.”There is an impression here, in this room and in Switzerland, that I have not had a good year.” Wawrinka lashed out at reporters.”I am exaggerating, but I have that feeling and, frankly, I have lost the joy of talking to the media in Switzerland.”I’m 15th in the race, could theoretically qualify for the ATP finals. And you ask me: ‘What are you missing to find your best level again?'”Who won Grand Slam tournaments in the last few years? I’m the only one outside Big Four who has won three. This must not be forgotten.”Wawrinka added that it is own wish to be back to hi best be challenging for titles.”I’ve come back from a serious injury, I’m 15th in the race, was injured a month after the US Open and have just reached a final (in Antwerp),” he added.And I’m one of the few who beat Novak, even though he had to give up in the third set (at the US Open). And you ask me what’s missing to win a Grand Slam title again?”Everything I did this year makes it a very good year. I have regained my confidence, have beaten the very best again at certain times.”Sure, I did not win any Grand Slam tournaments, but who won them?”I’m back in a position where I know what I will be capable of next year. And that was my goal for 2019.”Would I like to finish in the top 10 this year? Yes. Would I like to win a Grand Slam title? Yes. But you also have to be a realist.” 
“But we cannot put a blanket sealing on states, who have”But we cannot put a blanket sealing on states, who have their prerogative within the ambit of the law,” he said. When asked if a bureaucrat knows that he is not going to be transferred before two years, will it led to increase in corruption, Singh clarified, “we are not compromising on corruption, we are making very strict laws on corruption. In fact, we are coming out with laws related to foreign bribery. Even stricter punishment has been mooted for bribe givers also and not just those who accept bribe.” “But our only concern is that any officer, who is performing, he should not be intimidated. I am not saying that transfers are not made for genuine reasons, our concern with state governments remains that these should be done in good faith and we keep in touch with state governments to ensure there is no unnecessary intimidation..,” he said.Singh said the Narendra Modi government has taken up a number of youth centric initiatives especially for North Eastern states like providing venture funds for ?Start Ups? in the region, sports university in Manipur and Brahmaputra study center in Guwahati University.”These initiatives will help to tap up potential in the region and will help in bringing misguided youth into the mainstream,” he said.Replying to a question, Singh, however, said that there were some problems which had arisen regarding land acquisition in Manipur for setting up a Sports University.advertisement”We have been pursuing the matter with the Chief Minister there, but we have not moved one step forward. The land which was made available, a part of that is under dispute, so we are asking for separate land,” he said.Singh also said his ministry has initiated a number of development projects in the North East region which include train connectivity in the region.He added that very soon entire North East except Sikkim will have train routes. He said his ministry will fund entire Indian section of proposed rail route from Agartala to Bangladesh.Regarding reforms being made in the area of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension, the Minister said that a number of forms concerning requirements of common people have been simplified, most of them have been made one page, remaining are also being made people friendly. Singh also said that efforts are being made to popularise use of space technology in various sectors like housing, construction of roads and lying of railway tracks and construction of airports. He said that universities have been requested to setup space technology departments to popularise the subject among the youth. PTI SUN RG
Student leadersrunning the University of Ottawa’s orientation week events won’t be allowed to administer the opioid antidote naloxone in the event of an overdose due to liability concerns if the injection were to go wrong.Hadi Wess, president of the undergraduate student union that runs the events, said the group initially planned to have about 100 student leaders carry naloxone kits to combat any overdoses that could occur during the parties and events that get underway over the long weekend. The measure was to prepare for the possibility that substances such as the deadly opioid fentanyl could be mixed with other drugs that might be consumed.That plan was recently abandoned, however, after the union consulted with lawyers, local health organizations and protection services on campus and realized it could be held liable if the antidote was injected improperly and led to a person being injured, Wess said.A large portion of the University of Ottawa’s orientation week activities are run by the student union, Wess explained, a situation that is different from many other schools where the university administration is in charge.“This is why we have to take a lot of extra measures when it comes to insurance and when considering liabilities,” said Wess. “We are under the Ontario Corporation Act for not-for-profits, so it is a liability for us if (naloxone) is administered in a wrong way.”Student leaders at orientation events are being trained to call on-campus emergency personnel in the case of an overdose who can administer naloxone if needed, Wess said.“These people are all 17, 18 year olds, it’s the first time they’re away from home, they’re vulnerable, and they could go through substance abuse and peer pressure, so we want to make sure they’re safe,” Wess said.Student leaders will also be allowed to carry naloxone when they’re off duty and not wearing orientation week uniforms, he added.Some other universities said they had not encountered similar concerns.The University of Toronto said it had not heard discussion among student groups regarding the use of naloxone kits at orientation week. And Ryerson University said student leaders haven’t shown a desire to carry naloxone this year, but noted that emergency medical services on campus will have the kits.Meanwhile, the University of Calgary said it doesn’t have a policy on the matter and doesn’t direct students on what to do, but it does allow anyone to carry and administer naloxone if they wish to.“We don’t see a downside,” said Debbie Bruckner, senior director of student wellness, access and support at the university. “What’s clear to us from the medical officer of health is that if someone is struggling in terms of breathing, there’s no need for a certain diagnosis. You administer naloxone because there’s no negative side effects.”Rosana Salvaterra, an officer of health in Peterborough, Ont., said naloxone is a “powerful tool” against overdoses and said she was surprised student leaders won’t be allowed to carry it at the University of Ottawa’s orientation.“Frankly, I can’t see what the problem is,” said Salvaterra, noting that injecting naloxone is no more dangerous than using an epi-pen. “I think the risk of injury is very, very minimal.”There aren’t any negative side affects if naloxone was to be administered when it wasn’t needed, Salvaterra said.The biggest concern may be needle-related injuries, but Salvaterra said chances of injury during injection are mitigated by the fact that training is mandatory when receiving a naloxone kit. She also said naloxone needles are designed to retract after the injection takes place, which further reduces risk of injury.
The person whose body was found among the debris of an intentionally set fire Sunday has been identified as a Vancouver woman who worked at the Sifton neighborhood market.Amy Marie Hooser, 47, of Vancouver died of smoke inhalation and blunt force injuries to the head, according to the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office. The agency ruled the death a homicide.Clark County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Duncan Hoss said that Hooser was an employee of the Oasis Food Mart and was opening up the store when the crime occurred.Detectives are still investigating whether the death was a result of a robbery or caused by someone who knows Hooser, Hoss said, adding that investigators are not releasing any more details, including whether they have identified a suspect. Hooser’s body was found following a fire that originated in the food mart at the Sifton area strip mall. Amy Hooser
Local leaders and elected officials are lobbying the Air Force to select the 911th Airlift Wing at Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station to host a new C-17 Globemaster squadron.An Air Force Reserve Command team recently evaluated the base, and officials could make a decision in the next month, reported the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.Replacing the unit’s eight C-130s with eight C-17s would add 100 to 200 full-time jobs and increase its reserve ranks, said 911th spokesman Jacob Morgan. The wing has about 1,200 reservists and 300 full-time military and civilian employees.In a letter to Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James, Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey (D) noted that the 911th has been used extensively around the globe. “The 911th averages 800 airdrops annually and has supported combatant commands in more than 80 locations abroad over the past five years,” Casey stated.Because the Air National Guard’s 171st Air Refueling Wing also is located at Pittsburgh International Airport, the two units could conduct air-to-air refueling training, Casey added.The Allegheny County Airport Authority has offered to extend the base’s lease to 2048 and add 25 acres to the site to accommodate the larger aircraft. “We are working with our military partners to put them in the best position possible to be successful in their mission or any future changes,” said airport authority spokesman Bob Kerlik.Lt. Gov. Mike Stack, chairman of the Pennsylvania Military Community Enhancement Commission, said the host community would provide outstanding support for a C-17 mission.“Our state would enthusiastically welcome the C-17,” Stack wrote Lt. Gen. James Jackson, chief of staff for the Air Force Reserve. “The 911th Airlift Wing has a half-century-long history of service to our country and a strong community presence, one in which Western Pennsylvanians take great pride.” Dan Cohen AUTHOR
Screenshot from the video Silavut Atlannuraqtuq, Our Changing Weather, about climate change in Northwest Alaska. (Image courtesy of the Maniilaq Association and ANTHC)Alaskans have heard stories for years about how climate change is affecting subsistence hunting and fishing. Now researchers are trying to quantify that impact– and they’re finding the biggest problem is access.Listen NowThis summer, Maija Lukin set out to document changes around her home community of Kotzebue.For Lukin, the impacts of climate change are personal. She said her six-year-old niece is learning different rules for hunting and fishing than she did growing up.“She’s going to grow up learning, oh, we (always) have to check the ice,” Lukin said. “I never had to check the ice, ever.”Lukin heard similar stories all over the region, when she visited several villages this year with a videographer in tow.Lukin was the tribal environmental manager for the Maniilaq Association, the regional nonprofit. She’s now moved on to the National Park Service. She didn’t tell people she was making a video about climate change. She just asked, how has the weather changed in your lifetime?And, Lukin said, people talked. And talked. And talked.Iditarod musher John Baker told her, when he started running dogs 20 years ago, he could train year-round.“This year, I started running first of September,” Baker said. “And I’m having to run them only early in the morning because it’s so warm.”Carl Thomas of Deering said unreliable ice has made it difficult to hunt bearded seals, or oogruk.“This year, me and my friend actually shot an oogruk, and we tried to walk to it, but we couldn’t get to it because the ice was so rotten,” Thomas said.Their stories and more were captured in Lukin’s video, Silavut Atlannuraqtuq, or Our Changing Weather.Above all, people talked about how unpredictable the weather is now, and how that makes it harder to get out on the land.Those are exactly the kinds of issues University of Alaska Fairbanks biologist Todd Brinkman and his team found when they set out to assess the impact of climate change on subsistence use.“Our take-home finding was relatively surprising, in that we found that climate effects on the environment are having the largest impact on people’s ability to travel across landscapes and access these resources,” Brinkman said.In other words, the biggest effects right now aren’t on, say, the populations of caribou or seals. The biggest effects are on people’s ability to get to those animals.Brinkman and his colleagues conducted interviews in four villages — Wainwright and Kaktovik on the Arctic coast; and Venetie and Fort Yukon in the Interior — for a paper published this fall.Residents told them ice is thinner. Rivers are shallower. Permafrost is deteriorating. The biggest problem is just getting places.Brinkman said that’s a surprise for wildlife biologists, who are used to focusing on a species’ population size.“We make this assumption that if there’s an abundance of fish or game, hunting opportunities will follow suit, and they’ll be just fine,” Brinkman said. “But we found despite abundant resources, people were having trouble accessing them because of how the climate was changing the local environment.”One example of this: Bowhead whales. The bowhead population is growing. But harvests have been uncertain because of thinner sea ice and unpredictable weather.“Whalers have to be much more careful when they’re spring whaling, which occurs on sea ice — getting out to their whaling location, and finding a landing that’s stable enough to actually get the whale back onto after they harvest it,” Brinkman said. “So they may just be spending more time looking for ways to get out to their whaling area.”The question is, how big a deal is all of this? Are these changes just inconveniences — or something more?That’s what Brinkman’s newest research is focused on.“Are people not able to meet their needs?” Brinkman said. “Are they forced to make serous sacrifices? Are they forced to abandon hunting areas altogether?”To answer those questions, Brinkman and his colleagues have distributed GPS-equipped cameras in nine villages. As residents travel around the region, they’re asked to take photos of the kind of landscape changes that get in the way — from open water on rivers to fallen trees from recent wildfires.Researchers will then cross-reference that data with satellite and aerial images from NASA dating back to the 1980s, to determine whether these kinds of disturbances are happening more frequently than in the past.Another big question is how communities are adapting to these changes, whether through new technology or new approaches.Maija Lukin has one answer: Facebook.“Because it’s real time,” Lukin said. “If you have enough friends who are hunters, berry pickers or fishers, then you know where the safe ice is, and so you can see them posting pictures, and you can say, hey, Onion Portage, tons of caribou, go right now!”
Chiranjeevi and Pawan KalyanTwitterMegastar Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan and other members of the mega family have stayed away from campaigning for power star Pawan Kalyan’s Jana Sena Party in the impending Assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh.It is known that Chiranjeevi had floated his own political outfit called Praja Rajyam party in 2007. Along with his brother Chiru, Pawan Kalyan had toured the united Andhra Pradesh and campaigned for his party. But the mega brothers failed to bring the party to power and later, the party was merged with Congress. The power star, who was not happy with the decision, kept himself away from the mega family.Pawan Kalyan floated a new political outfit called Jana Sena Party in 2014. Instead of contesting, the power star went on to extend his party support to the TDP and BJP in the previous elections and was helpful in bringing both parties to power in both the state and centre. However, all these developments did not go down well with the mega family, which stayed away from the events and activities of the party.Over the years, Pawan Kalyan and Chiranjeevi sorted out their differences and appeared together on some events. The megastar and his other family members were expected to campaign for the power star’s party. But they have stayed away from the party, while the Agnyaathavaasi star toured the state all alone for a year and a half. Pawan Kalyan inducts his brother Nagababu in to Jana Sena partyTwitterChiranjeevi’s other brother Nagababu recently joined Jana Sena Party and is contesting as MP candidate from Narsapur constituency. On the other hand, mega fans expected the megastar to support of Pawan Kalyan but decided to let his brother canvass alone. Chiranjeevi was in an awkward moment when the angry fans of his brother mobbed him during a recent public appearance.Mega fans gathered around Chiranjeevi during a public appearance and forcibly made him shout the slogan – ‘Jai Jana Sena’. After this awkward situation, Chiru is said to have decided to avoid public meetings and media appearances until elections are concluded in the state.Mega power star Ram Charan, who is fond of his uncle very much, has stayed away from the election campaign for the Jana Sena Party. The mega family has nearly ten film heroes and hardly anyone of them is coming forward to support the actor. Even Varun Tej is not helping his father Naga Babu win MP seat.However, Andhra Pradesh, which goes for its assembly polls on April 11, is set to witness a triangular battle among three parties – TDP, YCP and JSP. Jagan Mohan Reddy has put out a tough fight for incumbent Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu. Pawan Kalyan knows that he can not win this tough fight, but he hopes to be a game changer like JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy in Karnataka.
Kolkata: Election strategist Prashant Kishor on Thursday again met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the state secretariat here on Thursday, sources said. Kishor was seen walking out of ‘Nabanna’ accompanied by Trinamool Congress MP and Banerjee’s nephew Abhishek Banerjee. This was Kishor’s second meeting with the Trinamool Congress supremo this month after he held a meeting with her for about 90 minutes on June 6 at the same venue. Also Read – Rs 13,000 crore investment to provide 2 lakh jobs: Mamata Speculation is rife that Banerjee’s party might hire Kishor’s services for the next state Assembly polls in 2021 though nothing has been officially communicated by Banerjee or the Trinamool. Trinamool Congress suffered a significant blow in 2019 as it managed to win just 22 out of 42 Lok Sabha seats in Bengal, 12 less than what it had won five years ago, while the BJP made massive inroads in the state by taking its tally of seats from two to 18.
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in WentzvilleMidas Hospitality wins eight industry awardsMidas Hospitality – a leading hotel development, management and investment firm – recently won eight Marriott awards for its properties located in Kentucky, Missouri and North Carolina. These awards represent commitment to exceptional guest service and highest overall quality for Marriott franchise partners.Midas Hospitality’s Residence Inn Charlotte, NC Airport property received a Diamond Circle award, which is given to hotels in the top 5% of the brand in overall guest satisfaction. Hotel manager Randy Rushakoff earned the Diamond General Manager of the Year as one of the brand’s top GMs for his leadership at the Charlotte property. The hotel also was honored with the RevPAR Index Improvement award for the highest year-over-year revenue increase.Silver Circle awards were given to Midas Hospitality for its Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Paducah, KY; Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Wentzville, MO; and Fairfield Inn & Suites-Airport property in Charlotte, NC. The Silver Circle award is presented to hotels in the top 20% of the brand in overall guest satisfaction.Fairfield Inn & Suites St. Louis-Westport’s Breakfast Manager Diane Chandley received the Breakfast Ambassador of the Year award for exemplary service and guest experience consistently demonstrated throughout 2018. With General Manager John Kudla at the helm, Residence Inn St. Louis-Westport was awarded the Opening Hotel of the Year.“I have the honor of working with developers and hospitality companies throughout North America, and Midas Hospitality consistently stands out as a company we trust will do the right thing and execute with excellence,” said Benjamin C. Jones, Senior Manager, Project Management at Global Design Americas at Marriott International. “Their people bring tremendous passion and expertise to everything they do. It’s a pleasure doing business with Midas Hospitality and their recognition is well deserved.”“We are very proud to be associated with Marriott in the development and management of their brand,” said David Robert, Midas Hospitality’s CEO and Co-Founder. “These awards reflect and inspire our ambition to be a company where people love to work, partners love the results, and everyone loves the experience.”For more information, call (314) 692-0100 or visit http://www.midashospitality.com.Midas HospitalityFounded in 2006, Midas Hospitality specializes in the development, management and investment of award-winning hotel properties across the U.S. The firm focuses on select-service and extended-stay experiences for global brands including Hilton, Marriott, and IHG. Midas’ headquarters are located at 1804 Borman Circle Dr. in Maryland Heights, Mo.Source = Midas Hospitality
Cheap, fun and social – hostels are amazing places to stay while you travel. They are a great way to meet fellow travellers and explore the world at a low cost and these days hostels are more and more determined to receive your approval via online reviews by providing great services and amenities. However, some places still may not live up to expectations and there will always be little irritations that arise from communal living. So, from bad roommates to mouldy showers we reveal the most common hostel horrors and how to handle them!1. The unexpected locationSo you arrive at your destination, feeling happy that you’ve got a bed pre-booked in a hostel with good reviews at a budget price. But wait – how many tube stops away from the train station is it? Where on the map is that street? Let’s face it, a hostel that isn’t slap bang in the centre of town might exaggerate a little about its proximity to the biggest attractions. It’s something we all fall foul to at some point in our travels. It can put a bit of a damper on the start of a trip, knowing that you will be sacrificing time and money to visit the main attractions. Top tips: There isn’t really anything you can do about it (unless you want to lose your deposit and search for a new hostel). The best thing you can do is see the positives. You may have ended up further off the beaten track than you were hoping for, but it means you can see a side to a city that no one else will. Try out the local cafes or bars, mingle with the locals and get some authentic (and usually much cheaper) food from the surrounding restaurants. RelatedThe ‘luxury hostel’ revolution: are hostels the new hotels?We speak to the author of new e-book Luxury Hostels of Europe, Kash Bhattacharya about the hostel revolution.How to survive a flight with the hangover from hellDealing with a hangover is never fun, but adding a long flight into the mix is a recipe for disaster. Our prescription? Skyscanner’s ultimate guide to surviving a flight the morning after the night before…10 best backpacking tips and tricksTen essential backpacking tips; from how to pack, to how to save cash on the road. 2. The too small/ overcrowded dorm roomYou check in and get shown to your eight-bed dorm-room only to discover that the eight beds have been crammed into a shoebox of a room. You knew you were having to share space but you weren’t expecting to be THAT close to a stranger within five minutes of meeting. Top tips: Turn your bed into a blanket fort. It’s horribly claustrophobic but a welcome alternative to constantly bumping shoulders with people. Use your pillows and rucksack to make walls and hang up clothes over your bed for privacy. If anything, a shambolic room is a good excuse to get out and about as much as possible.3. The noisy roommatesAren’t they the worst? The people who seem to have no concept of manners, let alone noise levels. They pick inappropriate times of day to stomp around, having loud discussions and treat the room like it’s their own. Top tips: Earplugs or music. The two items that will get you through many an aggravating situation. It’s a heck of a lot easier than getting into an argument with someone. They also work a treat if you end up in a party hostel or a room that looks out onto a main street in the centre of town. 4. Friendly roommates (bear with us on this one)As nice as people you are sharing with may seem, you have to remember that they are still strangers. As nice as it is to believe in a sort of traveller’s code of conduct while backpacking, it can be easy to fall into a false sense of security and put your trust in people you know nothing about. Top tips: Always use lockers when they are available and keep a padlock on you as many hostels don’t provide them. Try to avoid taking valuables with you but if there isn’t a secure place to store important items then carry them with you rather than leaving them under your pillow! No matter how cosy a situation may feel, always keep your wits about you and exercise extra caution when staying in shared rooms. A little bit of paranoia is better than a stolen laptop. 5. The food thiefThose lovely cherries you bought at the market, labelled in the fridge one minute, in another traveller’s backpack the next. Beware the communal fridge thief!Top tips: Sometimes taking someone else’s food can be a genuine mistake – so if you have to store food in a shared kitchen, label it as clearly as possible and store it at the back of the fridge/cupboard. However if you want to make sure you are never left foodless, buy food and cook/eat it as you go. 6. The filthy bathroomThe inexperienced backpacker’s nightmare, an inevitability for the seasoned traveller. Even in the most looked after hostels, you never know what mess another backpacker has made before you. And in some hostels it is simply just bad housekeeping. Top tips: Have a soap bag with some essentials – flip flops, wet wipes, hand sanitizer and a foot towel. This may not seem like much but can make the experience of a mouldy shower a (tad) more bearable. 7. The constant farewellsYou meet a fellow traveller, you hit it off and then you have to say adios. It’s a sad reality of being constantly on the go.Top tips: We live in the 21st century. Keeping in touch is easier than ever before and although you may not be pen pals for life, having some point of contact with someone you meet means you’ll have a local tour guide if you ever decide to visit the country they are from. These chance encounters with fellow adventurers make all the irritations of being in a hostel incredibly worthwhile! More: Holiday helpline: 10 common travel problems and how to deal with them5 places you’ve got to go to before you’re 25Looking for hostels? Check out Skyscanner Hotels for some great deals!ReturnOne wayMulti-cityFromAdd nearby airports ToAdd nearby airportsDepart14/08/2019Return21/08/2019Cabin Class & Travellers1 adult, EconomyDirect flights onlySearch flights Map