Jazz Hostels Blog

“Dig The Beach” Vollyball Championships, Miami

Jazz Hostels — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 14:13:20 +0000

Miami Beach heats up for the Dig The Beach’s 2010 International Volleyball Championships! On September 11th and 12th Miami Beach gets even hotter than it already is when Dig The Beach takes over. This International Volleyball Championship is the end of the season event. Saturday you can see Men’s/Women’s Open and Men’s/Women’s AAA. Sunday’s games are the [...]

Where to Find Great Live Music and Karaoke in New York City

Jazz Hostels — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:54:57 +0000

There are so many intimate live music venues and karaoke bars in New York City, it can be overwhelming trying to figure out which ones to go to. Well, we’re here to make your life easier – here are some top picks of where to chill out, dance and sing the night away in New [...]

Montreal River Cruises

Jazz Hostels — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 13:24:30 +0000

This summer, take advantage of Montreal’s beautiful waterways by cruising down the St Lawrence River and around the Old Port. With wet and wild speedboat rides, tranquil day tours, night cruises with firework displays and budget boat rides, Montreal has a cruise for everyone. Photo of Speedboat Cruise, Montreal Canada © Ken Curtis Rapids For a wild ride, [...]

Vegan Travel Tips from Vegan World Trekker

Jazz Hostels — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:07:49 +0000

We interviewed Maria from Vegan World Trekker to get some advice on how to travel as a vegan. There are also some great tips on where to find vegan food in New York City and Montreal! Photo of tasty vegan food © norwichnuts Jazz Hostels: You just went to Montreal – What were some of the highlights [...]

Find Live Music in Miami

Jazz Hostels — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:29:32 +0000

Miami’s music scene is filled with sounds that are enhanced by Miami’s soft and sultry subtropical climate. From Reggae to Afro-Cuban to Jazz, here are some of the best places to get funky in Miami. Jazid Located on Miami Beach, Jazid has a great variety of live music all week long. There’s reggae on Friday [...]

Cool and Cheap Ways to Beat the Heat in NYC

Jazz Hostels — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:55:20 +0000

Check out these cool and cheap ways you can beat the heat while in New York City this summer! Photo of Washington Square Park Fountain, New York City © Ed Yourdon Go Swimming Photo of Swimming Pool, Central Park, New York City © Joe Shlabotnik What better way to cool off than to go swimming! New York City has [...]

What to Pack When Travelling in Hostels

Jazz Hostels — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:45:21 +0000

My name’s Craig Martin, and I’ve been travelling around the world since February 2006. Trust me when I tell you I’ve seen a lot of hostels. And trust me when I tell you I’ve carried a lot of useless crap around with me. I’m currently on a mission to get down to one airline carry-on sized [...]

Visit Montreal’s Chinatown!

Jazz Hostels — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 13:07:35 +0000

Montreal’s Chinatown is filled with interesting sights, smells and sounds and it’s a great place to explore, especially when traveling on a budget. Photo of Chinatown, Montreal Canada © Mai Le Montreal’s Chinatown (Quartier Chinois) is one of the oldest Asian communities in North America. It’s not large compared to Chinatowns in other cities, but it is [...]

Things to Do in Miami’s Bayfront Park

Jazz Hostels — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:07:01 +0000

There is always something going on in downtown Miami’s Bayfront Park. From free yoga classes, live music and extreme water sports, Bayfront Park is offers something for everyone! Photo of Bayfront Park in Miami Florida © Tysto Free Yoga and Self-Defense Classes Free yoga classes are held in Bayside Park three days a week. Space is available on [...]

Governors Island: New York City’s Other Island

Jazz Hostels — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:02:15 +0000

Next time you’re in New York City, come visit Governors Island – New York City’s “other” island! Photo of Governors Island Promenade, New York City © STC4blues There are tons of things to do on Governors Island and it becomes a lively place during the summers. Visitors can rent bikes, play miniature golf, enjoy performance and [...]