Camden is and area of London home to Camden Town, that is world renowned for being a hot spot for a clash of different cultures and styles. Camden is always bustling and busy with locals flooding to the area for wild and wacky nights to remember. Camden is a central point for music in London with many different artists from many different genres playing each week. Amy Winehouse was a regular performer in Camden while she was young before making it big. Other artists also started out performing on the streets and bars of Camden such as Blur, Madness and Pink Floyed.…

If you’ve only got a few days in Florence, you’ll want to pack in as many sights as you can. So once you’ve checked in at the hostel, dropped your bags off in the room and headed off into the city, what should you go and see?   SANTA MARIA DEL FIORE CATHEDRAL (AKA IL DUOMO) The world’s 4th largest cathedral. Construction began in 1296: such a gravity-defying design, with a dome that size, had not been attempted since the building of the Pantheon. Filippo Brunelleschi took up the “Duomo” challenge in 1418, devising some new building techniques along…

Never been to Vienna? Well, it’s about time then. There is a lot to be seen, and our tips how to see Vienna in three days may be a good start. Day 1: Encounter the old city After breakfast, start the day with a tour of the Imperial Palace, viewing the private rooms of Emperor Francis Joseph (ruled 1848-1916) and those of his wife, Empress Elisabeth. In the Imperial Apartments, the Sissi Museum gives an insight into the life of the beautiful empress. Certainly a must here: the Treasuries with the magnificent crown jewels. Full-dress performances at the Spanish Riding…

The whole month they are celebrating 10 years ROOM with tours, special deals, and more bands and DJ’s. Time flies when you are having fun! The 26th of June it's already 10 years ago since we opened our doors! Countless international tourists have found “a home away from home” at ROOM and have taken the story of Rotterdam out into the world. We have seen the city change; a new Central Station, The Markethal, a city full of life, now more than ever. The same we feel about ROOM, we are bursting of ideas and energy. Program in June: - Every Friday in June there will be…

Lisbon is a city full of surprises and will leave you completely lost for words if you stop around for long enough to enjoy all that it has to offer. It has a very different feel to most other European cities, being split into seven very different districts (bairros), with each of them having their own unique character and atmosphere. From the sleepy district of Alfama (the old town), to the lively district of Bairro Alto (nightlife scene) there really is something for everyone, and absolutely everything that you could ever want from a trip to the city. Here are five reasons why…

London is a treasure trove of brilliant activities and days out worth boasting about. We're completely spoilt for choice with things to do in London, whether you live and work in the capital or you’re planning a holiday, and there's always plenty of ways to fill a free day with fun. A trip to the city of London wouldn't be complete without visiting the musuems and art galleries, and if you're not careful then you can easily spend the whole day trying to fit them all in, so here are the top 5 must-see destinations that you should consider checking out. #1 - British Museum The…

Barcelona is now one of the most popular cities in Europe situated in the eastern part of Spain in the region of Catalunya. It became more and more famous during the last century due to the Olympic games, and thanks to the monumental buildings of Gaudi's brilliant mind. Barcino (Barcelona) was originally populated by various iberic inhabitants, before the Roman settlers installed a camp, and the city started growing near the Mediterranean sea becoming one of the most relevant port town, competing with the Genova's main harbors. Parc Guell is an amazing surreal parc made up by Antoni Gaudi,…

Paris has a way of romancing visitors with its elegant beauty and magical ambience. This incomparable city is filled with grandiose monuments, yet the charm of Paris lies in the small details: the cobblestone streets, prettily trimmed trees, perfectly puffed pastries, dainty tea salons, Belle Epoque brasseries, and avant-garde art galleries. Paris is synonymous with the finer things in life, it will cast a spell of enchantment on you. It may be the most famous monument in the world and is certainly the most emblematic of Paris. The Eiffel Tower was designed by Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel…

Try about 100 flavours of Italian-style ice cream, created for the 2016 Gelato Festival. You will find some of the best ice cream makers in the country, challenging for the title of the best Gelato. Every Festival venue will also include unique and original flavours. If you love traveling and gelato, why don’t you plan your trip around Italy following the venues! FLORENCE (21-25 APRIL) Piazzale Michelangelo PARMA (28 APRIL - 1 MAY) Piazzale della Pilotta ROME (05-15 MAY) Terrazza del Pincio NAPLES (19-22 MAY) TURIN (26-29 MAY) MILAN (02-12…

In Rome, try to vary your experiences as you explore. Take your time and enjoy la dolce vita in a park or sidewalk café. The National Monument to Victor Emmanuel II was built to celebrate the success of the Risorgimento and achievement of Italian unity. It is immense: 135 meters long by 130 meters deep, and rears up to a height of 70 meters. The east part of the monument houses the Museo Centrale del Risorgimento, an interesting museum of the Italian independence movement. Diocletian's baths were so enormous that today, they contain two churches, large parts of a Carthusian…