The Continental - Hamilton College

travelStop #8: BrusselsSee: Grand Place – This is the centralmarket square in Brussels, surroundedby gorgeous buildings such as the townhall and Hôtel de Ville.Stay: 2G04 Quality Hostel – The namedoesn’t lie. This hostel is among the bestin Brussels, centrally located in case youwant to crawl back in bed after a longnight of pub crawling.Eat: Taverne du Passage – GreatBelgian food. Be ironic and try the ‘filetamericain’ and frites.Stop #9: ParisSee: Finally, you’ve reachedyour last stop on your veryown Eurotrip. Yes, the EiffelTower is a must. You also haveto see both the Cathédralede Notre-Dame de Paris, aswell as the Musée du Louvre—one of the best museumsin the world.Stay: St. Christopher’s – Abrand new hostel.Eat: Oh, the joy of Parisianfood. Don’t leave Paris without a stop atDomaine de Lintillac. This intimate Parisianbistro is a great place for taste testing varioustypes of foie gras and pates.Stop #7: AmsterdamSee: Don’t lie to yourself,you will at some point windup in the Red Light District.It’s a fascinating place topeople watch and explore acompletely different side ofEurope.Stay: Flying Pig DowntownHostel – this place has a sort ofgrungy charm, complete witha pool table, DJs blasting music, and abasement called the ‘Happy Room’.Eat: Have a quick bite at Maoz for afalafel and mingle with Dutch students—it’s a popular hangout for the collegecrowd. Then head to Paradiso, a musicclub where some of the most famousartists have performed, such as DavidBowie and The Rolling Stones.Stop #1: BarcelonaSee: Las Ramblas – One of Spain’s mostpopular areas, Las Ramblas is filledwith fresh flower and food stands, smallshops, and street performances byactors and mimes.Stay: Hostal Lausanne – Pretty rooms,high ceilings, and a central location.Eat: Cervecería Catalana – Delicioustapas and flautas (skinny sandwiches).the bottom lineRound-trip ticket from NYC to Paris during the summer: approximately $900Global Eurail Pass: $779 (www.eurail.com)30 nights in hostels @ approximately $35/night: $1,050A strong backpack: $175Money for food, souvenirs, museums, and going out: approx. $50/day: $1,50096 the continental | spring 2008Trip Total: $4,404Stop #2: FlorenceSee: Galleria Degli Uffizi – Rumoredthe greatest Renaissance art gallerworld. Book a ticket in advance, esduring the summer months.Stay: Ostello della Gioventù – A 17 tvilla turned hostel, located in a lushYou are sure to meet a lot of fellow there.Eat: Mario’s – A popular trattoria, knthe delicious pasta dishes (surprise, s