The Melkweg is a very popular attraction in Amsterdam whose name means "Milky Way". The Melkweg is located in downtown Amsterdam, near the Leidseplein and several youth hostels. The Melkweg is an old brick warehouse which has been converted into a cultural center which not only features many rock and pop concerts...
Located in the Jordaan district near many youth hostels, the home where Anne Frank hid from the Nazis for two years is another must see. In 1960 it became a popular museum which now sees over one million visitors per year. There is no guided tour, however, a detailed leaflet available...
The number one paid attraction in Amsterdam is the Van Gogh Museum which is dedicated to the life and works of the prolific painter. The museum, which opened in 1973, received a wing for modern architecture in 1999. It is visited by approximately 1.5 million people each year. Located near...
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...
Gastronomy in Barcelona obviously extends beyond the tapas bars, but it goes without saying that this remains the ideal formula for eating well without breaking the bank! 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....
