Calling all music lovers and festival enthusiasts studying abroad this semester! The time has finally come to forget your inhibitions and immerse yourselves in the good vibes of Barcelona’s Abroadfest. Whether this will be your first experience with a music festival or you’re already a festival pro, remember: you’re in Europe this time! To get...Read More
By: Peter Gerolamo Rome has an endless supply of bars, restaurants, and cafes to choose from. From quick stop-and-go cafes to formal dining, you can find basically everything under the sun in the Eternal City. As a student living in Prati, I did most of my shopping and eating near my residence. As a college...Read More
By: Austin Davis It was my first trip to Conad living in Italy. (Newbie mistake number one – I didn’t even bring my own bag). I wandered into the vegetable section and scanned the colorful bins in search of the one food I ate on a daily basis back in the States: sweet potatoes. Not...Read More
By Abby & Walter Instagram: @picnicsnplaces Barcelona 1) Bar Martinez If you’re looking for authentic Spanish food, Bar Martinez is your spot. The bright terrace restaurant is located at the foot of Montjuic with breathtaking views over the city, port, and sea. They are known for their paella and rice dishes, which are fabulous, but be...Read More
To most people, places like Ibiza are mainly known for their beaches and nightlife, so what usually ends up happening is that we revolve our itineraries around water adventures and beach activities. Ibiza is also a popular spot for the rich and famous, influencing many a holidaymaker to travel to the same places as their...Read More
By: Molly Dunn It’s safe to say you feel like a new person after a few months of studying abroad. You’ve experienced multiple new cultures, eaten foods you’ve never even heard of and managed to direct a taxi driver in a language that isn’t your own. You’ve been away from home for a long time...Read More
By Molly Dunn In the spirit of creepy masks, candy corn and pumpkins, Halloween has developed into one of America’s favorite holidays. Maybe it’s the sea of sugar skulls, and all of the Disney Channel references to Dia de los Muertos that we grew up with, but, we all seem convinced that Halloween began just...Read More
By: Matteo Fardella Ah yes, moving away from home is a scary thing, a new culture, new language, new people, new everything. Nobody wants to be that outsider that sticks out like a sore thumb in their new surroundings, that person who knows people are talking about them but can’t understand what is being said. As much...Read More
To fall break or not to fall break? That is the question. Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer, planning a ten day trip alone, or to take arms against a sea of planning troubles, and by opposing, end them. This excerpt from Shakespeare’s Hamlet, truly raises a question of deep thought. Leaves are...Read More
By: Matteo Fardella Firenze, home of the Renaissance and the city of selfie stick salesmen. Aside from its incomparable beauty and bustling daily life, it can become fairly expensive if you have plans to explore all the city has to offer from cuisine to to museums and must-see’s. With Florence being one of Italy’s slightly...Read More
So you’re headed to Europe with your dictionary in hand, but there are a few words they may have left out. Before you arrive abroad, make sure to review our list of the top eight slang words that are used across Europe! And if anything we say here inspires you to travel through Europe with...Read More
