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to bey in thepeciallyhcentrygarden.ravelersown forurprise).Stop #6: MunichSee: Dachau – Thiswas the first Naziconcentration camp.Though it may not bethe most fun part ofyour trip, it is a hugepart of world historyand should be visited inperson.Stay: Wombat’s – Weirdname, but it’s one of thebest hostels in Europe.Backpackers often windup staying here longer than anticipatedbecause they enjoy it so much.Eat: Hofbräuhaus – This may be a touristtrap, but who cares. The enormous mugsof beer are delicious, and they even havefood if you want to do something crazy,like eat.Stop #5: PragueSee: Charles Bridge – the connectionbetween Old Town and New Town, it isone of the most gorgeous sights in theCzech Republic. Get there at sunrise,because you can barely walk throughthe mob of tourists when the weather isnice.Stay: Hostel Sokol – It was once a riversidemansion. Enough said.Eat: U Fleku – Triple threat: it’s a large pub,restaurant, and micro-brewery. Featuresinclude stunning architecture and great,authentic Czech food.Stop #4: ViennaSee: Donauinselfest – A popular, open-airmusic festival that takes place annuallyat the end of June. It is Europe’s largestoutdoor festival, with about 3 millionvisitors each year. The best part? It’sfree.Stay: Hostel Ruthensteiner – Run byincredibly friendly owners, a handmadewooden bar, and a lot of personality.Eat: Schnitzelwirt Schmidt – What woulda trip to Vienna be without a Wienerschnitzel?Stop #3: RomeSee: – A trip toRome just isn’tcomplete withouta visit here.Stay: Casa diSanta FrancescaRomano – a comfyinn run by a localchurch. Prettyrooms, and thereis even a waterfall.Eat: San Crispano –Forget real food- this is the best gelatoin town. Try the honey sorbet.traveleuropeon ashoestringFor years,backpacking throughEurope has beena rite of passageinto adulthood. ButEurope is enormousand overwhelming—just where exactly areyou supposed to go,and how much freeflowingcash do youneed to have a goodtime? Travel EditorMelissa Kong givesyou a breakdown ofthe places you mustsee and the price tagyou should expect fora month’s worth oftravel.the continental | spring 2008 97