The anticipation is killing you; the days are slowly ticking by before you get to experience the thrill of packing your bags and spending a semester abroad. What are you most excited for? Let the day dreaming commence! We’ve got your travel inspiration covered with our Spring 2020 bucket list. Here are our top 20 things...Read More
By Allie Filmanowicz 1. Do not over pack. It will be easy to fall into the “well, what if I need this?” mentality, causing you to be tempted to pack everything you own! Don’t go down that path. Instead, stick to the essentials. If it ends up you forgot something dire, you will be able...Read More
Written By Madison Krigbaum When I think about the fact that college students used to spend a semester in Europe before the invention of smartphones…my mind is blown. During my four months abroad, I spent more time on my smartphone than I did on my hair (which is saying something). There were a few times...Read More
You’ve been lectured, re-lectured, then lectured again for good measure endlessly by parents, professors, and loved ones about safety while abroad, but how much does this wisdom really sink in when your thoughts stray to all the fun you have to look forward to? But take it from someone who has witnessed at least some...Read More
Fall is in full swing, and winter is just around the corner. The leaves are already changing color, and colder weather is sweeping in. It’s time to throw on a scarf and pack your bags for a new weekend trip abroad. You might have gone river rafting in Croatia, cruised along the Amalfi Coast, or...Read More
Halloween weekend can be difficult in Europe for study abroad students since so many countries do not celebrate in the same way America does. If you're a true Halloween fan, we've got two destinations you've absolutely got to go to in order to celebrate: Ireland & Prague. They're stunning in their own right, but really...Read More
Internationally, people often associate only St Patrick's day with the Irish, but did you know Ireland is the actually the birthplace of Halloween? That's right! Witches, goblins and all that goes bump in the night started in Ireland over 3,000 years ago as the pagan festival of Samhain. The Celts believed that as summer changed...Read More
What does your dream Halloween look like? Whether you love eerie backdrops, haunted strolls, over-the-top costumes, or just an excuse to have a boozy, fun night. Prague has you covered!Read More
We know you just arrived, but Fall Break is coming, and you've got 10 glorious days to fill with travel all over the world. We're crossing off cities and countries from our bucket lists on The Western Loop and we're island hopping our way from Athens to Santorini and Corfu. How will you ever decide...Read More
In Europe while studying abroad, Fall Break is just like that sweet Spring Break in the US. It’s the perfect amount of time to put down the books and jet set off to a whole new destination to party it up or relax by the beach. The only difference is that now, all of Europe...Read More
Our Western Loop trip takes you to 5 countries and 5 cities in only 10 days. It’s a whirlwind trip, so you’ve obviously gotta pause every now and then to grab a shot for Instagram! Below, we’ll list 20 of our favorite photography locations. BERLIN 1. Checkpoint Charlie @aran_sonrisa_viajera During the cold war, this was...Read More
You’re abroad, traveling every weekend and taking the best photos of your life. You may have already hit a personal best like-count on your first abroad post, but now what? Keep up your Instagram streak and bring in the likes with help from these caption ideas. Travel to Tuscany Making pour decisions Wine not!? You...Read More
