Wanted list
Ng Ping Ho of BackHome shares some tips on what backpackers look for in a hostel:
1. Comfort
Backpackers walk a lot in the sun or rain, and in congested, smoggy, noisy cities. At the end of their day, they just want to return to somewhere comfortable and cosy, where they can rest their weary bodies.
2. Cleanliness
Nothing puts off a guest more than bed bugs, cockroaches and dirt! You don’t have to be a five-star hotel to be spotless.
3. Kindness
You can be clean and comfy but what makes a place stands out is its warmth, personalised service and friendliness.
“I’ve met people who can afford hotels but prefer to stay in a backpacker establishment for these reasons and to talk to locals and mingle with fellow travellers,” says Ng.
4. Experience/adventure
Convenience is key for most backpackers.
But what really sells a place is also the experience — say, a hostel at the edge of a cliff or in a jungle.
People travel to look for adventure, so if you provide it, they’ll come, Ng adds.
5. Sincerity
Deliver what you promised. Backpackers are used to being ripped off. So they’re always on their guard.
They appreciate honesty.
http://thestar.com.my/lifestyle/story.asp?file=/2009/11/28/lifetravel/5194511&sec=lifetravel
Also read: http://thestar.com.my/lifestyle/story.asp?file=/2009/11/28/lifetravel/5173573&sec=lifetravel
Architectural award: http://www.theedgeproperty.com/multimedia/photo/1204-impressive-regeneration-of-back-home.html
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