Stephen ‘Beaver’ Harris was the lucky winner of the competition to become the Ambassador for Europe’s Famous Hostels, which meant he had the challenge of visiting all 51 of the hostels across Europe on an amazing 3 month adventure. After beginning in Italy he travelled from coast to coast from Naples to Rimini and up through the Alps to Switzerland to the awesome Balmer’s Herberge in Interlaken. Let’s find out what he’s been up to since.
Canyoning in Interlaken, Switzerland
Sky Diving in Switzerland at Balmer’s Herberge
“Don’t worry mate. We’ve all gotta go sometime.”
Skydiving in Interlaken, Switzerland
Next up was the awesome Bavarian beer heaven of Euro Youth Hostel in Munich...
"A special thanks goes out to Nuria, Bastian, Anthony, Timmy and Chris who did their best to make me feel like I was a part of their team!"
Cheers with a proper beer, at Euro Youth Hostel Munich
Then it was time to visit Czech Inn Prague
Luckily Beaver hit Prague at the same time as the Islands of Prague music festival and enjoyed it there with some beer and goulash! Heading for Prague Castle and taking in the local vibe, Beaver checks out Prague with some ladies in tow..
"I bought a banana and pointed it at the middle-aged Czech woman behind the counter when I went to pay. She threw both of her arms in the air for me and acted scared. It was ridiculous! I love it when people surprise you with humour."
The Train from Vienna
Moving on to Salzburg and YoHo Hostel
The hills are alive with the Sound of Music! Salzburg is famous for being home to the Von Trapps, and more importantly, Mozart. Find out what Beaver got up to in this scenic small city in the heart of the mountains, enjoying a beer from the Augustiner beer hall and Austrian snacks before headed to the Red Bull head quarters and of course, the town of Fucking.
"I needed pictures in front of the sign to show where I had been: ‘Fucking.’"
Euro Youth Hostel Bad Gastein, Austria
Find out about his thermal pool adventures here..
Follow Beaver on his adventures throughout the Famous Hostel network and see what it's like to visit them all!