By Adam King It’s not your Paris, or your Barcelona, it’s better. Alternative, gritty, beautiful — all words used to describe the City of 100 Spires, Prague. Like walking through a storybook, you’ll see the old buildings that have stood for hundreds of years and the cobblestoned streets which have been stumbled upon oh so many...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
By Isis Hanna As college students we have our whole life ahead of us, the world is our oyster! Every new experience will symbolize growth in our lives. So where do you start? Where do you belong in the world? I find myself asking this question all the time. The best way to answer this...Read More
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
For some, Easter is a time to go home and be with family but for others, it is another opportunity to pack a bag and explore the world. It’s the perfect time to take a trip because Spring has finally come and it is the weather has warmed up to a perfect temperature to be...Read More
At this point in the semester, you’ve probably heard the buzz about Cinque Terre, one of Italy’s most beautiful destinations. If you haven’t yet experienced the five gorgeous coastal towns, what are you waiting for? Book a day trip immediately, because you’re guaranteed to have an awesome day filled with the best of what these...Read More
Irish food isn’t all potatoes, beer, and carbs. A lot of the meals eaten in Ireland are similar to the states. The food comes straight from a farmer’s field and is not genetically modified. The fruit tastes crisper and the veggies are fresher even if they go bad quicker than hoped. But appropriately so, most of...Read More
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
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
