By Kathleen Watz Springfest Aka the Oktoberfest of the Spring. Springfest or Frühlingsfest (the fest’s name in German) is sometimes referred to as Oktoberfest’s little bro. While it is not as popular as Oktoberfest, it can be argued that it is equally just as good, & some may even say better. Here are some reasons...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
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 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
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 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
This upcoming weekend is our last for our Summer trips as we wrap up another amazing fall in Croatia, the French Riviera, and the Amalfi Coast. Keep it light, keep it airy, and most of all don’t let the end of Summer get you down. It just means you get this sweet playlist and it also means you...Read More
You waited last minute and have not planned a Fall Break, or maybe are dying to get a weekend trip to Greece in… Bus2alps has your back. Tonight, Wednesday, October 2 starting at 5:00pm CET, we will be putting multibookings on sale. 2 SEPARATE trips booked in the same package= 15% discount. Book with...Read More
Surrender yourself to Barcelona, home to eclectic culture where passionate nightlife, unique architecture, and delicious tapas all come together. Culturally diverse with works of art by Gaudi, Picasso, and Dali, Barcelona is also a modern metropolis with performances by Tiesto, Guetta, and Van Buuren. Whether relaxing on the beach or getting caught up in the...Read More
This summer I spent six weeks studying abroad in Italy. Best time of my life? That doesn’t even begin to describe it. You have an entire semester in Europe ahead of you, so get excited for the amazing adventure that awaits you! By the time you return home you will be well-versed in European life. In the meantime...Read More
Bus2alps will be rolling out to Interlaken next weekend, Thursday, September 12th. #TweetForASeat and join us to one of Europe’s most beautiful locations! Here’s what’s up: – Follow @bus2alps on Twitter – Complete the following prompt: “Before I leave Europe, I want to…” – The funniest, most creative response will have a free seat...Read More
