The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel

This month I will be taking a week long voyage to Indianapolis. There will be many stops along the way. One city I will be visiting is Columbus, Ohio. I don't know very much about Columbus other than it being the writer James Thurber's place of residence for most of his life. I will be staying in Columbus for only one evening before I go to Indianapolis. I will be coming back to Columbus for about 8 hours on my way back to Toronto.

The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel is where I will be staying while in Columbus. I have booked a bunk for less than $30 for 1 evening. This hostel is on a residential street in a former duplex. I have been exploring some of the websites to learn more about where I will be staying. This will help me know what to expect when I arrive in the city. I will be traveling by bus to get to Columbus from Buffalo, New York. When I get into the city I will need to take a bus to get to The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel. It is not within easy walking distance of the bus stop.

The hostel has many wonderful looking features which will enhance my visit. They offer the free use of bicycles so you can sight see in this manner. I am not sure if I will be doing this. It has been a while since I have rode a bike outdoors. I only use stationary bikes while I am at the gym. In Toronto we have a very congested city. Bicycling is something many people feel safe doing, but I am not one of them. It still seems like a fun idea for those accustomed to bike rides. When I was younger I used to enjoy packing up camping gear and cycling from village to village in the region I grew up in.

The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel seems like a great for a summer visit. It is an air conditioned facility. Frequently I read reviews of other hostels where people complain about the heat in the summer being an issue. There is a back patio and yard which can accommodate musical performances. There is a fire pit and BBQ which can be used. I might do this while I am there. Veggie dogs might make a wonderful dinner for the evening. There is also a hot tub in the backyard which can be used.

Breakfast is included in the reasonable price they charge. Hostel Reviews I have looked at say the breakfast is cereal, bagels, and cream cheese. As a vegan I imagine this will be adequate for me. I am a vegan and sometimes I need to omit many foods which are provided by different hostels. Cereal and bread products are usually okay for me. These products don't include butter as far as I know. Some hostels have croissants which are very delicious, but not good for a vegan. In the past the hostels I have attended have provided soy milk for cereal. It is not easy to predict what will be provided at a hostel before arriving. Within most hostels there is a kitchen where you can prepare your own food. This hostel includes this as well. It makes it great for travel where you are watching your money. 

There are towels included for free. Many hostels will charge you a couple of dollars for clean towels. There is also a washing machine for people on longer voyages. A book exchange is also onsite.