train etiquette

Europe On Rails: Train Travel Etiquette

There is something romantic about travelling by train in Europe nowadays. It is one of the best ways to get a true feel for a country and to see some of the real life that goes on there.Here at Generator we know the journey is at least as half the fun as getting there, so we have put together some tips for the newbie passenger who are looking to travel around Europe this summer. Don't forget to pick up your free t-shirt and Generator passport as you hostel hop to each destination.1. Obvious stuffIt’s got to be said probably the most important thing about travelling by train is to make sure you are on the right platform with the...
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Our Top Free Travel Apps Part 1

If you're living the traveller's lifestyle you're probably packing light. While you might have a small laptop with you, you're even more certain to rely on a smartphone for almost everything. While you'll already have a favourite maps app, and you hardly have to hunt for a place to stay (hint: stay at Generator!), we thought there might be room for us to put together our favourite travel apps for your smartphone for while you're on the move.Jibbigo TranslationTranslation can be key in most situations and anyone who has used Google translate will know that there's a world of difference between what you want to say and the way it comes out. But working out the language barrier, even...
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Where do you go?

 Win a 5 night stay at any Generator!Simply answer the questions hereHi there......I would like to make sure that you have the most enjoyable and memorable stay with us. Because I believe, I always could do better than I already do, I need to know a bit more about you as a distinguished globetrotter and hostel expert.I created a short survey in which I would like to ask you about your travels; how you book and organize them; what you expect from your perfect accommodation, and some questions about how you stay connected while travelling. By getting a better insight in how you handle these areas, I can improve my services to you. So that the only thing you...
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WILBCN - Finalist Pieces, Part 2

Here is now part 2 of the finalist pieces of  the 'Why I love Barcelona' (WILBCN) art competition. I was pretty chuffed to see how much talent is out there and what a muse a city like Barcelona can be!To get an inspiring taster* scroll down, additional artists' masterpieces are featured in Part 1 of #WILBCN.From the 26th April, all the finalist will shine on my Facebook cover picture, so share the talent by tweeting or liking it. The next milestone will then be the 14th May,when I will showcase all the artist pieces in the Barcelona hostel.  Join me for a  joyous, exciting and mischievous celebration of talent, art and what lies in between.....  MuzaiWhere you are from, what/where did you study? What...
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WILBCN – Finalist pieces, Part 1

Streetwise, witty, inspirational, quirky, provocative, vivid, surprising, supernatural, fresh - the finalists for the ‘Why I love Barcelona’ (WILBCN) art competition worked incredibly hard on their final pieces. Amazing – so much talent, passion and skill!On the 14th May the artists pieces will be showcased in the Barcelona hostel, and I will have my own bespoke gallery designed by you! The exhibition will be followed by a panel discussion and opening party. Check out what mischievous event I have planned to highlight the artists’ expertise and of course, to put on a good event for all of us.For a sneak peek*, how the artists expressed their love to Barcelona, keep scrolling down. First 10 finalist pieces are below and the...
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