Hostel Tips
Best Locks for Hostels: Which Padlock Fits a Hostel Locker
Which padlock fits a hostel locker? Five locks compared on shackle size, combination vs key and TSA, with manufacturer specs and prices checked 6 Oct 2026.
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The Portugal Best Hostels blog
Hostel know-how for travelling Portugal on a budget
Long-form guides that answer one question properly: which lock fits a hostel locker, where to surf from in Ericeira, how to travel Portugal on your own.
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Surf Hostels
7 Best Surf Hostels in Ericeira, Portugal, for Every Budget
Seven Ericeira surf hostels compared: dorm prices checked 6 Oct 2026, which ones sell surf lessons or camps, where each sits, and Ericeira vs Peniche.
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Solo Travel
Solo Travel in Portugal: Social Hostels, Safety and Where to Start
Solo travel in Portugal: where to start, social hostels where it's easy to meet people, and safety advice taken from the UK and US governments.
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The blog covers the questions around a hostel trip. The city, surf and planning guides cover where to sleep.