Hostels and AirBnB are just cheaper, shittier versions of pre-packaged vacations, which is even worse.
Pro-tip: Don't travel anywhere without being invited there.
If you were invited there, you likely wouldn't need to be staying at a hotel or AirBnB.
Kinda-related side-note: When I was about 18 or so, someone told me never to go to concerts or clubbing without being a VIP. Same thing.
Don't be the rando-stranger-in-the-crowd-reduced-to-nothing. Always be the VIP. You'll be a lot happier that way.
