If you’re studying abroad in Italy, wine tastings are a no-brainer. Some of the world’s most famous wines like Chianti Classico and Montepulciano come from Tuscany, a convenient hour’s drive away from Florence or Rome. Not only are wine tastings a great way to relax under the Tuscan sun (see what we did there), but...Read More
By Jennifer Leavy Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, has it all. An eclectic bohemian nightlife, gorgeous architecture from every era mixed together, and a richness of history unlike any other city in Europe. And while Prague is known as one of Europe’s more budget-friendly cities, there are still ways to spend a fairy...Read More
By Michael Bernstein 1. John Lennon Wall Duh. This vibrant rainbow wall attracts many artists and tourists daily to snap that perfect picture to make your Instagram feed pop with color. You’ll for sure want to save these ones forever. 2. Charles Bridge This is one of the oldest bridges in Europe filled with vendors,...Read More
By Yasi Agah We all would like to show off our wine tasting skills and talk about a full-bodied merlot with oaky notes and a fruit-forward finish. Huh? Yes, so let’s see how much you really know about vino, and if you don’t know a lot then prepare to get learned. [interact id=”5c0eafcef612ea0013a44f5c” type=”quiz”] Need...Read More
By Elizabeth Norton What if I told you there is a place where your wildest food dreams could come true and not only that but you could go to this place for free. In reality, the only place this dream could really exist is in the country where the most iconic foods were born, Italy. FICO...Read More
By Chas Ellis Well hey there friend, looks like you just booked a trip to Springfest. You are probably stoked out of your mind and can’t wait to drink with your friends in a giant beer tent. What could be easier than that?! Hold it. That was a test, and you failed. You can’t just go...Read More
By Madison Krigbaum / Originally posted on Brokewildandtraveling.com Everyone knows that Italy is responsible for some of the best food in the world. Take it from someone who’s lived there, it’s true. Although not the place to go if you’re buying into the low-carb craze, Rome has more than its fair share of delicious Italian...Read More
By Jennifer Leavy When you ask someone what they’re afraid of, chances are they’ll say they have a fear of heights. Acrophobia, or the fear of heights, is one of the most common phobias in the world, afflicting around 5% of the world’s population. Yet, despite this, millions of tourists pour into Interlaken, Switzerland each...Read More
We decided to have a look into our own backyard, and dial-up our top 5 places in Europe to revel in the NYE (that’s us trying to sound cool by using the acronym for New Year’s Eve). Honorable mention is Barcelona only because of its reputation – The Catalans don’t go out until 2am on...Read More
By Jennifer Leavy It’s almost here, the semester you’ve been waiting for. You’ll be spending spring overseas in Europe! But with all the excitement of spending a semester abroad comes the stress of properly preparing for it. A semester in a European city is as wonderful as it is overwhelming, especially if this is your...Read More
By Jillian Giannelli 1. Sit in an air-conditioned place for an entire day Whether it be your living room, the library, or your local Starbucks (which you should fill up on as well), savor the moments you have in air conditioning. Before you know it, you will be living without AC, taking cold showers 4-7...Read More
By Jennifer Leavy It is an almost universally accepted fact that chocolate is one of the sweeter things in life. Life without chocolate would be cold, dark, miserable—it’s impossible to imagine. Chocolate is enjoyed all over the world, and one country we have to thank for producing some of the world’s best chocolate is Switzerland....Read More
