//jetsetgenerationa magazine for the globetrotting studentdecember’10

//amsterdamagecanals, coffee shops and culture.we explore all aspects of the dutch capital.

//flight checkerscouring the web for cheap flights

//contents//regulars-travel news p4-image collage p6-weather watch P24-flight checker p28-mailroom p30

//features-”amsterdamage” p8-faro, faro away p14-planes, trains or automobiles? p20

//amsterdamage-accomodationAs one of the major tourist cities in the world, with around 15 million visitors each year, Amsterdam is a city with accomodation to cater for any of your needs.

JetSetGeneration stayed at many different locations throughout the city of Amsterdam, but we most enjoyed our time spent in the Flying Pig Hostel. Located on Nieuwendijk, the hostel really is in the heart of Amsterdam and is only a 5 minute walk from CentraalStation. Friendly staff, good prices, comfortable bedsand a brilliant atmosphere makes the Flying Pig well worth having a look at.

Flying Pig, Amsterdam, Nov ‘10

Prices - 8/10Hospitality - 8/10Location - 10/10Atmosphere - 10/10

Overall - 36/40

-food & drinkAs expected, there is an abundance of places to eat and drink in Amsterdam.

Located on the Damrak, just round the corner from the Flying Pig, is popular chip shop Manneken Pis. Despite the peculiar name and logo, Manneken Pis delivers consistently perfect chips for a low price, with a dollop of mayo smothering the chips in true Dutch style.

Wok to Walk offers a fresh, quick and fairlypriced Chinese meal to customers, with fast service. Simply choose your ingredi-ents and watch the chefs whip up a stirfry right before your eyes.Definitely worth looking out for - located throughout the city.

//amsterdamage

Known all over the world for many rea-sons, Amsterdam is one of Europe’s top tourist destinations, being the 5th most visited city in the continent. A centre of Dutch culture, relaxing atmo-sphere and liberal attitudes, Amsterdam has more than enough for the student

tourists to enjoy.In this feature, we explore Amsterdam and report to you what we feel are some of the main attractions in the city, where to stay, where to eat and give you a gen-eral feeling of the city before you go.

Words by David Mann

//amsterdamagejsg travels to amsterdam and covers the ins & outs of the dutch capital.

//places of interest420 Cafe, located just off the Dam-rak on the Oudebrugsteeg, is one of the busier coffee shops in Am-sterdam. Friendly service, good prices and a fantastic atmosphere make this one of the prime coffee shops to visit in the city.

Artis Zoo is more commonly known to tourists as Amsterdam Zoo. Located outwith the city centre, taking the 9 or 14 tram from the Damrak can get you straight to the Zoo within ten minutes. Plenty of animals to see and activities to do.

The infamous Red Light District is known across the globe for being home to hundreds of hookers, all fully legal and seriously eye open-ing. Though we do not recommend you use the services available, it is definitely worth having a wander.