By Allie Filmanowicz Interlaken is an ideal weekend getaway during your semester abroad in Europe! Embrace the winter wonderland vibes and head to the Swiss Alps for an epic adventure. Whether you’re into pretty views or adrenaline-fueled activities, it’s all here. We’re based in Interlaken and love showing off how incredible this mountain town truly...Read More
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 Grace Woodrow I went to Interlaken and it blew my mind. We traveled through the night and when I opened my eyes in the morning I thought I might still be dreaming. The views of the Swiss Alps are incomparable to anything I’ve ever seen in real life before. Even the walk to the...Read More
By Adam King Switzerland = skiing, snowboarding and all winter activities, right? Wrong. While the skiing in the Swiss Alps is beautiful, no question, the biggest tourism season for Switzerland is actually in the Summer. “Why?” you might ask. Here are 5 reasons why Interlaken is better to hit in the Summer rather than the...Read More
Studying abroad is a million times better than studying at home, right? Right. Then why do I constantly hear students complaining about what they’re missing out on at home? You mean to tell me that while you’re spending your Friday night partying at Lucerna in Prague, you’re jealous of your friends dancing in the sweaty...Read More
By Tyler Scheff This weekend I was given the great opportunity to travel to Cinque Terre (Five Lands). You could consider it to be a city, but it’s five separate towns spread across a few miles of land all sitting in the hills over the water. From Florence, it’s a good 2 hour bus ride....Read More
By Lisa Harvey I’m lying on the beach in southern Italy in a bikini. I’ve built a wall of sand to try and block the wind coming in from the ocean, but I still am covered with goosebumps. It’s my spring break in April of 2010 and I went as far south as possible to...Read More
By Reid Fay Welcome to Barcelona, one of Europe’s most unique and sought after destinations. While you could spend a lifetime relishing in all this city has to offer, we realize that during your semester abroad, you only really have the weekends to explore each place you are fortunate enough to visit. Our crew in...Read More
By Chelsea Colvin Ciao! Rome can be overwhelming when you first arrive since it’s such a big city. As a former study abroad student in this wonderful city I have some insider info that can help you see your city in a couple of days! Day One The best way to get all of your...Read More
By Becca Pilolla For many people passing through Italy, they make sure Florence is a stop. By the end of most people’s trips they claim Florence to be there favorite, but they still have no idea what to do while they are here. In the simplest, and most beneficial way we’ve been able to break...Read More
By Kelsey Flanigan I like to do one thing everyday that scares me, big or small. I went to Interlaken, Switzerland this past weekend and did just that – in a big way. I jumped off a canyon 90 meters above a small and narrow gorge with only a harness around my body. I essentially...Read More
This is an entry for our Spring 2012 Why We Ride Blog Contest. Click here to read the original blog post on Lauren’s blog “la bella vita”, as well as her other adventures while studying abroad. This past weekend I went to Interlaken, Switzerland! This was probably one of the most spur of the moment, random trips I’ve...Read More
