Starting in 2007 Justice has quickly become one of the most talked about and listened to electro bands in the music industry today. Now is your chance to hear this chart-topping electro band perform live in one of Amsterdam and the world’s top counterculture and rock venues, Paradiso. Having been host to The Rolling Stones, Joy Division, The Cure, Nirvana, Electrosexual, Amy Winehouse, Nine Inch Nails, Muse and many more, this weekend’s Justice concert is sure to add even more to Paradiso’s colourful history. Be sure to ask at your youth-hostel for the appropriate directions to this iconic venue within the heart of Amsterdam.

With many affordable youth-hostels in the area the Justice show is perfect for backpackers up for a good party. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the excitement! Tickets start at €37.30 so be sure to reserve them now and book your youth-hostel accommodation with me by following the links below.

Happy travels everybody!

Starting in 2007 Justice has quickly become one of the most talked about and listened to electro bands in the music industry today. Now is your chance to hear this chart-topping electro band perform live in one of London’s leading and top-rated music venues, the Brixton Academy, which has a history hosting such bands as Eric Clapton, Dire Straits and The Police. Be sure to ask at your youth-hostel for the appropriate directions to this top venue within the heart of South London.

 With many affordable youth-hostels in the area the Justice show is perfect for backpackers up for a good party. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the excitement this weekend! Tickets start at £20.00 so be sure to reserve them now and book your youth-hostel accommodation with me by following the links below.

Happy travels everybody!

Starting in 2007 Justice has quickly become one of the most talked about and listened to electro bands in the music industry today. Now is your chance to hear this chart-topping electro band perform live in one of the most charismatic theatres in Paris, Olympia, which was founded by the creator of Moulin Rouge and has been host to everything from ballets to circuses since the turn of the 20^th century. Be sure to ask at your youth-hostel for the appropriate directions to this magnificent theatre within the heart of Paris.

With many affordable youth-hostels in the area the Justice show is perfect for backpackers up for a good party. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the excitement this weekend! Tickets start at €37.30 so be sure to reserve them now and book your youth-hostel accommodation with me by following the links below.

Happy travels everybody!

Berlinale is not only set to be one of the largest cultural events to happen in Berlin all year but is also the host of the largest film festival audiences in the entire world, expecting over 200 000 people per day within this 10 day spectacle! With over 400 films from 120 different countries fellow film lovers and youth travellers alike will have no trouble immersing themselves in everything cinematic this February in Berlin. Whether you enjoy large international productions, the more artsy and experimental side of the business or are just looking for a unique travel experience, Berlinale is guaranteed to have just what you are looking for! Be sure to ask at your youth-hostel for the appropriate directions to this ten-day extravaganza.

Berlinale is shaping up to be one of the most exciting cinematic events of the year so don’t miss your chance to be part of the action this February. Be sure to book your youth-hostel accommodation with me by following the links below.

Happy travels everybody!

The Melkweg is an old brick warehouse which has been converted into a cultural center which not only features many rock and pop concerts but also photo exhibits, film screenings, dance performances, and all kinds of cultural activities. Big names as well as local groups perform here, making it a popular attraction for youth. You can ask the receptionist at your youth hostel which bands will be playing.

Adress : Lijnbaansgracht 234a, 1017 PH Amsterdam

(Picture Wikimedia Commons)

There is no guided tour, however, a detailed leaflet available in a variety of languages (which may also be available at your youth hostel) is given to you at the entrance.  Completing the full tour takes about an hour and a half and is sure to leave you full of emotion.

The house is open daily from 9am. Closing hours vary by season, during the summer months it can be open until 10pm. If interested in visiting the museum you can ask the receptionist at your youth hostel what time the museum will be closing. Your youth hostel can also provide you with directions to the museum.

The entrance fee is 8.50 € for adults and 4 € for children under 18. The I Amsterdam Card is not accepted. Tickets can be purchased online for an additional cost of 0.50 €.

The Van Gogh museum portrays more of Van Gogh’s famous works than any other museum in the world. Famous paintings such as  The Sunflowers, and Van Gogh’s self-portrait are part of the permanent collection. You can ask at your youth hostel if any special exhibitions are being showcased.

Guided tours are not offered by the museum but can be booked (possibly at your youth hostel) with an outside guide. If you prefer to visit the museum by yourself it is recommended that you acquire the booklet which explains Van Gogh’s life. The booklet which is available in many languages including English can be found at the museum’s information desk and at many youth hostels. The booklet also contains a map of the museum to further facilitate self guided tours.

If you are passionate about art and especially Van Gogh, know that the Van Gogh Museum has a specialized library containing over 24,000 books on Van Gogh and other artists of the nineteenth century.

Directions
The Van Gogh Museum is located on the Museumplein. The entrance is at number 7 at the Paulus Potterstraat. The museum is easily accessible by public transportation (tram lines 2, 3, 5 and 12 and buses 170, 171 and 172) which may be very close to your youth hostel.
The museum is open daily from 10AM to 6PM, however, on Fridays it closes later at 10pm.
Admission is 14 euros but is free for those under 18. Unfortunately, there is no student discount.

If you spend a weekend in Dublin in early June, do not miss the Maritime Festival, organized by the Dublin Docklands Authority. In a lively area where new attractions keep appearing, this festival celebrates everything that is maritime! You can ask at your youth hostel which days the festival will be taking place.

Most activities take place on the docks of the northern and southern banks of the Liffey: street theater, music, and a great outdoor craft market where you can taste the cheeses and other specialties of Dublin.

You can also visit the three-mast vessel Jeanie Johnston, a replica of a ship built in Quebec in 1847, and a enjoy mini-cruise on the Liffey River.

The Docklands quarter is only minutes from downtown and several youth hostels. You can get there by different ways: walking, cycling or using public transport. The extension of the red line (C1) streetcar, Luas, which opened last December, serves this quarter very well.

This same festival received 150,000 visitors last year, so remember to book your accommodation! Use our secure reservation system and go in peace to discover the treasures of Dublin. We offer a large selection of youth hostels and hotels at affordable prices.

Here’s another tapas bar that is a must for Barcelona: La Plata.

This is a tiny bar, you will not find a lot of seating. Chances are that you’ll be eating standing up, but you will not soon forget the sardines you will eat at this place! Not a fan of sardines? Try anyway, it’s worth it! Add to your meal a glass of wine, poured right from the barrel, and you have an authentic experience that will give you the feeling of having lived as a local.

La Plata is located in one of the many small streets near the Passeig de Colom in the Gotic quarter.
Carrer Mercè, 28, near Carrer de la Plata
08002 Barcelona
Phone: 93 315 10 09

(Photo Ana bzz)

With a capacity of 23 seats, Barrafina offers tapas in the purest tradition, which are cooked with the finest ingredients. The prices are affordable and what better way than to go with friends to share dishes and taste everything!

Open Monday through Saturday from noon to 3PM and from 5PM to 11PM.
Ouvert on Sunday from 1PM to 3:30PM and from 5:30PM to 11:30PM.

Address: 54 Frith Street, London
Subway: Leicester Square or Tottenham Court Road