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I'm pushing half a century soon and i'd like to do some more international travel. i used to rent a car and sleep in the back when i traveled previously, but that can make for some uncomfortable evenings. so for the bucks and does on here who don't want to spend $300 a night on a fine star hotel, let alone even 100, how do hostels work for middle-aged people? is it even a thing?

I'm pushing half a century soon and i'd like to do some more international travel. i used to rent a car and sleep in the back when i traveled previously, but that can make for some uncomfortable evenings. so for the bucks and does on here who don't want to spend $300 a night on a fine star hotel, let alone even 100, how do hostels work for middle-aged people? is it even a thing?

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I didn't know that. So do people mostly stay in Airbnb now?

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I did that a while back for a month. Bit pricey for a single traveler, but a smooth option to have inside info from the host.

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That's just it, I'd be traveling on my own. And I don't need a gigantic space. I just want to have sound sleep. Maybe I should just go back to renting a car and bringing a cheap tent, sleeping bag and whatnot for camping.

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Tent or hammock+tarp is a great way to find peaceful spots.

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Airbnb has gone to shit as well. If I was you I would stay in hotels or B&Bs with good reviews.

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So I guess there's no way to budget travel anymore huh?

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Unfortunately, from my perspective and experience, not in Europe.

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Try this thing called couch surfing. You stay at people's homes who are rated on that site.