Olivia Southgate

Blog Writer

Hi! I’m Olivia Southgate, excited to join the St Christopher's Inn team. I study at Oxford Brookes University and have travelled across Europe, from France and Italy to Greece and the Netherlands. I love warmer destinations for their food and sunshine! I'm passionate about story telling and informing other travellers about attractions, food and travel.

09 Feb

Travel Inspiration

Youth Hostel Trends 2026 – Social Spaces, Tech & Sustainability

Youth hostel trends 2026: Discover how technology, sustainability and social experiences are reshaping budget travel for young adventurers across Europe.

04 Feb

Amsterdam

10 Unmissable Things To Do In Amsterdam For Young Adults

Searching for things to do in Amsterdam for young adults? Discover our 2026 guide to budget eats, nightlife, culture, and hidden gems for an epic trip!

03 Feb

Amenities

Finding Cheap Accommodation in Europe: Your Ultimate Guide

Unlock Europe on a budget. This guide reveals the best cheap accommodation in Europe, from vibrant hostels to insider booking hacks that save you money.

20 Oct

Sustainable travel

Your Guide For How To Become A Green Traveller

Discover how to be a greener traveller without losing the fun. Support local economies by eating at family-run spots and staying in hostels that give back. Embrace slow travel with scenic train rides, longer stays, and hidden gems beyond the tourist trail. Travel off-peak to cut crowds, save money, and protect fragile destinations. Explore Europe’s most sustainable cities like Vienna, Barcelona, Amsterdam, and Berlin, each leading the way with eco-friendly transport, green spaces, and smart initiatives. Sustainability isn’t about perfection, it’s about better choices that fit your lifestyle and budget. Fuel the cycle, experience more, and leave a lighter footprint on every trip

01 Oct

Travel Inspiration

Best Walking Routes to Experience Berlin’s Festival of Lights

The best way to experience Berlin’s Festival of Lights is on foot-wandering the glowing streets, past iconic landmarks and soaking up the city’s brightest side.

20 Sep

Amenities

Propaganda About Hostel's You Shouldn't Fall For

Hostel propaganda travellers should not fall for. There is a lot of hostel myths floating around the internet, from movie horror stories to someone who didn't read the reviews. However, modern hostel's such as St Christopher's Inn are clean, trustworthy, safe and most importantly fun, social, welcoming place to reside after a long day of travel.

18 Sep

Amsterdam

Top 5 Must-Try Amsterdam Foods

Top five foods to try in Amsterdam

16 Sep

Autumn

London Fashion Week 2025 - Everything you need to know as a backpacker travelling in Autumn

London Fashion Week 2025, Autumn/Winter collections. Everything you need to know as a backpacker travelling in Autumn. September 18th-22nd 2025. Including sustainability efforts, hostel fashion week living, the trends in right now, who, what, when and where, and top tips to get you through A/W25 fashion week with the best experience.