If you’re planning a trip this autumn, you’ve likely noticed the standard hotel room is more expensive than ever. So what’s a traveler to do? Stay home? Shorten your trip? There’s another answer! Hostels! But we know…many American travelers hesitate at the word "Hostel." Hostels aren't scary....most of the time! check ratings online before booking. Old stereotypes from 90s movies have a way of sticking around. But if you haven't stepped inside a hostel lately, you’re missing