Sitting in my apartment, I can hear tourists pass by on the Florentine street outside my window. Some complain about the rain, others comment on how beautiful the Duomo is. Some girls pass talking about day trips they’ll do while they study here, while others scoff at the fact that there’s a Subway Sandwich shop...Read More
Summertime travel is simple. There’s less to pack, everything is open, people are happy, and the sun is (usually) shining. Trying to decide where to travel – especially with so many options so close and easy to get to, is difficult. Take it from an experienced traveler; go with your gut feeling. Go where you’re...Read More
You did it– you crossed the pond, you moved into your apartment (still can’t figure out why the washing machine is next to the sink…), and you picked up a few of those famous Italian scarves. You’re eating prosciutto for lunch, and asking for the vino rosso. You’ve realized that the bus will never be...Read More
Lauren N., with her blog “Take me back to Switzerland.” Apparently, everyone who knows whats good for them knows that Switzerland is the place to go, and Lauren knows how to do it right. Thank you Lauren for your submission and knowing how to travel, and most of all thank you to all of the...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
Tips to Avoid Getting Scammed or Lost in Europe Europe is a wonderland – some study abroad students see it as one massive playground and they’re ready for the thrills. You can travel to tons of different places, experience old cultural traditions and taste new dishes, all while learning a lot about yourself along the...Read More
There used to be a time when the word “hostel” left images of backpackers wandering down dark, gloomy hallways and sleeping in squeaky beds from the 1920s. Those days, my friends, are long gone. The quality of hostels around Europe has dramatically increased as many top accommodations across the map have set the bar very...Read More
“Guuuurrrrrg-oOooh-LooOooL!” You hear that? That’s the sound of my belly cuz I’m hungry. I’m hungry for more delicious, authentic food and free trip giveaways! That was basically the theme this past week in Florence, Rome, and Barcelona… In Florence, almost a hundred students joined the Bus2alps crew in a huge Welcome Dinner at one of...Read More
This is the biggest thing to hit Europe since the Beatles (other than every other great Bus2alps trip that was newly orchestrated, of course). Our brand new Summer Break Trips are up on our website! These tours will be 15 days long, and will take place in May and June. Be part of the next generation of travel....Read More
You’re all embarking on your semester in Europe and rumor has it Europe is an extremely easy place to get around. Maybe you have heard the same and chose to study abroad in Europe for this exact reason. Here are some travel tips we at Bus2alps use when studying or traveling abroad that will help...Read More
