By Adam King and Scott Heptonstall Just as celebrated as their amazing ability to hold a Guinness in one hand, a Jameson in the other, and explain to you the meaning of life using only obscenities, Ireland is also famous for the way in which they celebrate their pride in a way which no other...Read More
From crystal blue waters to whitewashed buildings, these are just the tip of the iceberg for one of the Mediterranean’s most sought-after destinations. Party in Corfu, marvel at Athens and fall in love with Santorini. Put on your traveling pants and see why the celebs can’t get enough of Greece. Here are 10 interesting facts...Read More
One of the first things you’ll discover in Europe is how easy it is to get to your dream destination. But as fun, as it is to be impulsive, travel in Europe can be sticky without a little bit of planning. So, make sure you follow these steps to avoid rookie mistakes and have the...Read More
By Madison Krigbaum / Originally posted on Brokewildandtraveling.com Can you guess the single most exciting thing for a 20-year-old American college girl moving to Europe? You guessed it. The drinking age. Not that all my interests revolved around hitting the booze, but it definitely was an added bonus. Growing up in a country that allows...Read More
By Kathleen Watz When planning a trip to Europe everyone wants to hit the major cities such as Paris, Rome, and London but there are always those underrated cities that should make your list. One of the most underrated cities in Europe is the capital of Belgium, Brussels. There are 5 main reasons this city...Read More
By Yasi Agah You just got to Europe and you’re ready to plan your semester of travel. You want to hit all the popular spots like Paris, London, Rome, Barcelona…but where else should you explore? Eastern Europe is an absolute must if you’re abroad in Europe. This area of the world has a rich history...Read More
Austria has everything to offer curious minds from the cultural epicenter of art, music, and history that is Vienna to beautiful baroque towns set against the backdrop of the awe-inspiring Austrian Alps like Salzburg. 1.) Warm up your vocal cords for a sing-a-long. “The Sound of Music” was filmed in and around Salzburg and there...Read More
By Samantha Jacobs It’s almost spring break, and you’re in Europe. You have a whole new continent and 10 days to explore it. Now what? You flip open your laptop and start assessing your options. It doesn’t take long to realize that the number of possibilities before you are infinite, but your budget—yeah, not so...Read More
By Marlee Newman So…you are studying abroad in a brand new city thousands of miles from home with a bunch of people you hardly know. Every interaction is a combination of butchered Italian pronunciations and over the top charades and perhaps the most difficult thing of all … there are no cheez-its available to you....Read More
The Venice Carnevale is renowned as one of Europe’s grandest, most opulent parties – how could you pass that up? Walking around Venice any other time of the year it feels as though the locals are already preparing for Venice Carnevale with hundreds of mask shops, party attire, and props to get you into costume. Why...Read More
By Monika Tsimbalov Things To Do Villa Borghese It’s like the Central Park of Rome. Huge park where you can picnic, rent Segways/bikes, or just escape the city life. It’s my favorite part of Rome, maybe because there are palm trees. You can usually catch a weird show there like a bunch of Italian kids having...Read More
The land of green, rolling hills, castles, and more Guinness and whiskey than you could ever imagine. Ireland is home to some of the most beautiful coastlines in the world as well as some of the kindest people. Everyone deserves to test their own luck of the Irish and head to the Emerald Isle for...Read More
