S McMullin wrote:
but how does one deal with hostel reservations and the like? did you
reserve in advance with a cheque or money order, or did you take your
chances and waited until you got to your destination?

Hostel reservations?? Unless you are arriving in the middle of a major
festival this is not worth the bother. Just try to arrive in the morning if
at all possible - in the evening it is much harder to find an affordable and
convenient place to stay except in accommodation-glut cities like London.
You'll always find something but you might spend more than you hoped the
first night.

miguel
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