My Hostel: Paris, France

Paris is my last stop before I head home. I will be staying in the Vintage Hostel.


I'll have one full day and a night in Paris. I literally get off the train from Barcelona and either hit the hostel to check in or drop my backpack off at a locker at the train station and start checking Paris out. Because I had to take an extra day to catch the night train out of Switzerland to Barcelona, I had to remove a day from Paris. I sure did not want to give up a day in Switzerland, and Barcelona was just too far of a trek to not spend two days in.

I have to catch the Sunday morning Eurostar train through the chunnel (under the English Channel) to London the next morning so I don't really plan to stay out really late.

I think if I hit the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, I'll get my share of Paris.

My Hostel: Barcelona, Spain

I will be staying at the Sant Jordi Alberg in Barcelona. Barcelona is a city that I have to travel by night to get to and from. I'll be arriving from Interlaken, Switzerland. Technically it is Bern, Switzerland. I am going to travel up to Bern during the morning and check it out and then board the night train. The night trains from Bern to Barcelona are available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday only.


I plan to visit La Rambla, hit up the beach and also check out the Barcelona nightlife. Sant Jordi Alberg does regular club/bar crawls.

Barcelona is quite the trek. I sure hope it's worth it!

My Hostels: Prague, Czech Republic

I have booked a room at the Czech Inn. I'll be there June 10th and 11th. I'll arrive in Prague on the 10th at 10:30pm. I decided to fly to Prague from Brussels. The train ride would be so long otherwise. Once I arrive, I'll have to find the Prague bus stop at the airport. It runs until 12:10am so I'll be able to take public transit to get to this hostel. I plan to head out that evening and do some exploring as well.

From the Czech Inn website:

Czech Inn is the only design hostel in Prague. The stylish cafe and bar is a nice place meet fellow travelers over a local Czech beer. Located close to the town center, and on two of the best tram routes, Czech Inn Hostel is an ideal base to explore ancient Prague.

My Hostels: Interlaken, Switzerland

I will be staying the most consecutive nights in Switzerland. I've decided to try two different hostels as well. I'll spend two nights at Balmers Herberge and then move to Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof the last night. I've been told Backpackers Villa will allow you to substitute your free tea/coffee passes for laundry service. I plan to take advantage of that! I'll spend my birthday in Switzerland and I am looking forward to it!

Balmers:

Backpackers Villa:

Interlaken City Guide

My Hostel: Brussels, Belgium

Brussels will be my third city I visit. It is a short train ride from Amsterdam. Trains run frequently between the two cities. I will be staying at 2G04. It is located near the city center.

One of my must hits for Belgium is the the Déleirum Café. They have over 2,000 available beers to choose from. Belgian waffles are a must and I've been told that the best waffles are available from street vendors.

There are many comic art displays throughout the city as well. I am hoping the 2G04 has walking tours available. (I didn't see one.)

Brussels City Guide

My Hostel: London

I searched high and low for a hostel that was centrally located, clean and had good reviews. I've chosen to stay at the YHA Central London (pictured above). Hopefully I have chosen the right one! My time, like in every other city I plan to visit is limited so being close to everything is an absolute must. I checked out some other places near Hyde Park but I'd really like to avoid hopping on the tube to get back to the city center. I am hoping to be able to beat the jet lag when I arrive. I'm sure the excitement and adrenaline will be pumping the minute I get dropped off at the airport. However, I HAVE to find a way to sleep on the plane.

In addition to the regular London sightseeing hotspots, I'd like to visit the Tate Modern art gallery (pictured below) while in London. I recently saw a video about it and it looks like something I would be interested in.



London City Guide