Authentic St. Paddy’s Celebrations
Edited by Wendy J Betts
According to an old adage, "Everyone is Irish on St.
Patrick's Day." From the emerald Isle to the farthest reaches of the planet,
the Irish put on unforgettable "St. Paddy's" parties. Many of these events bleed
green – that is, they are hosted at hostels with unique Irish twists to keep it
real. So paint your face green, lift your pint of the black stuff and toast
being an honorary Irish person for the day!
Loki Backpackers, La Paz, Bolivia
 Located
in "the city that touches the clouds," Loki Hostel is preparing for its grand
opening on St. Patrick's Day with a celebration worthy of its majestic stature.
A hearty helping of pork sausages and black and white pudding, an endless litany
of Jameson and Guinness, and a healthy dose of Irish goodwill will commemorate
the highest Irish-owned bar on the planet, opening its doors at a height of
12,000 feet.
Rates start at $4/night
Durty Nellys, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Durty Nelly's Hostel is an Irish island in a Dutch sea.
Famous for its authentic Irish pub, which includes full Irish breakfasts and a
lengthy beer menu, Nellys caters to the traveler wishing to kiss the blarney
stone without leaving the bar stool. Offers pool tables, big screen TVs, and
fellow partygoers.
Rates start at $21/night
Irish Murphy's, Brisbane, Australia
A stop for backpackers looking for Irish hospitality down
under, Irish Murphy's is one of Brisbane's largest and busiest venues, located
in the Brisbane central business district. Irish Murphy's is the self-proclaimed
"drinking consultant," offering its guests access to a restaurant and bar,
featuring an extensive menu of modern Australian and traditional Irish
favorites. Living their motto, "Life is not about the breaths you take but the
number of times your breath gets taken away," Murphy's offers live music,
providing enough entertainment for even the most rambunctious partiers.
Rates start at $25/night
The InnCrowd Backpackers Hostel 2, Singapore, Singapore
Rooftop sundecks, barbeques and sunbathing are not
activities normally associated with St. Paddy's Day, but when you're celebrating
an Irish holiday in Singapore, things are destined to be different. Located in
the heart of Little India, the InnCrowd Hostel offers clean, air-conditioned
rooms and celebration of St. Patrick's pub crawl that leaves its participants
green in spirit and body.
Rates start at $11/night
Paddy's Palace, Dingle Peninsula, Dingle, Ireland
 Paddy's
Palace offers "Cead Mile Failte," (100,000 welcomes) to all who wish to visit.
Located in a genuine, Gaelic-speaking Irish village on the Dingle peninsula,
Paddy's treats its guests to mountain hikes, gold sand beaches, lakes, and
ancient Irish oak forests. Guests enjoy a turf-burning fireplace, regular Irish
dancing classes with local professional teachers, and Paddy's very own Irish
pub, the "Randy Leprechaun." Packed to the rafters with live music and locals,
the pub displays a unique blend of local characters and international travelers.
To celebrate St. Paddy's Day, they offer a scenic trip around Ireland, ending
atop the Guinness Brewery to "prepare" for the parade.
Rates start at $20/night
For more information about any of these Hostels visit
www.hostelworld.com.
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