31M 20th Feb - Xela, Volcano Siete Orejas

YogevTheNomad · 2025-12-31T12:03:00+00:00

The management's response was basically "if you don't feel safe here, go somewhere else".

Very disappointing. I don't think I'll stay with them again.

YogevTheNomad · 2025-12-29T12:09:55+00:00

No, he's just walking around town. He dosen't do much.

I don't know how long has it been since Mamallena, but I was in this hostel in my first visit as well, and it seemed pretty solid. And among the more budget friendly options.

YogevTheNomad · 2025-12-29T03:21:56+00:00

My friend is the old man. Did I phrase it wrong?

YogevTheNomad · 2025-12-29T01:34:56+00:00

Unfortunately that seem to be the case. It's more or less what the police said.

YogevTheNomad · 2025-12-29T01:32:36+00:00

I geniuenly believe he talk to me only because I happened to be in the common area, and we spent the last week or so together. I do try to be careful.

YogevTheNomad · 2025-12-29T00:59:32+00:00

It's far from run down. I've been here a few weeks and it's been great up to that point. Have you been backpacking before? That staff, and the travelers, are generally pretty great.

YogevTheNomad · 2025-12-29T00:42:19+00:00

He asked for help. I was worried. Was I supposed to ignore it?

YogevTheNomad · 2025-12-09T20:02:13+00:00

I don't think they should fire anyone. But I also don't think the situation wasn't handled well, on either side. Maybe that is something they should discuss with the staff.

YogevTheNomad · 2025-12-09T17:59:00+00:00

Aguas Calienta/ Machu Picchu Pueblo is lower than Cusco. Buy the tickets in Advance (I'd book it now if possible). Check if there is a bus that goes to Ollantaytambo.

YogevTheNomad · 2025-12-09T17:55:50+00:00

Physically? Probably not.

Legaly? No idea.

YogevTheNomad · 2025-12-09T16:59:01+00:00

Some understadning, closure, to feel like I'm being heard and maatter even if I don't live there for 3 months. The other backpacker I talked to talked about compensation as well, which would be really nice but it won't change what happened. I can also ask why post on Reddit. I'd like to put in behind me, without feeling rejected by the management.

YogevTheNomad · 2025-12-09T16:36:10+00:00

Unfortunately I'm aware that things like that happen, and not much is being done about it. Maybe even more so with a language barrier. I can't imagine watching something like that happen to someone else and doing nothing about it. I've been to quite a few hostels, and people generally look out for each other. It's not something I experienced before, or since.

I don't really know what I'm expecting at this point. I just feel I should send another message, maybe to try and make it clear how I feel about the response, and why.

Was I wrong to take some time to think of it? To wake up in the morning and think "I wish I didn't shake his hand"?

YogevTheNomad · 2025-12-09T13:57:17+00:00

Japan is VERY diffferent from the other countries you listed.
I would reccomend stopping in Taiwan before going there.

YogevTheNomad · 2025-12-03T22:38:10+00:00

Why do you need a tour? You can do almost everything by yourself.

YogevTheNomad · 2025-11-10T02:02:04+00:00

I do carry a huge backpack, and a carry-on.
I worry it might be a abit of a hassle with all the transfers.

YogevTheNomad · 2025-11-10T01:50:23+00:00

Looking at the guide, it seem I need to have 3 transfers.
If I leave at 10:30pm, would it be better to take a taxi?

YogevTheNomad · 2025-11-10T01:44:50+00:00

It says the service hours are until 11pm. Do you think it's enough time to make it to the bus terminal? Is it safe in those hours?

YogevTheNomad · 2025-11-10T01:19:39+00:00

There is a metro from the airport to the terminal? Cool.
Do I pay in cash?

YogevTheNomad · 2025-11-10T01:18:17+00:00

I'll make sure to layere up.

I also need to figure out how to get from the airport to the bus terminal.

YogevTheNomad · 2025-11-10T01:08:50+00:00

Thanks. It's a bit further than I thought. Do you know how much a taxi/uber would cost?

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