By Sydney Scheiter Where can I buy a hair straightener? What’s the most hipster restaurant in Berlin? How can I make sure I don’t buy alcohol-free beer at the supermarket? These are all valid questions, but who do you ask if you don’t know who to ask? My first instinct is of course to Google...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 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 Chelsea Colvin Ciao! Today I’m going to talk a little bit about my ideal semester studying abroad.. when I spent a semester in Rome in fall 2010 I had an amazing experience, there are not many things that I would change. Let me tell you a bit about it.. The second weekend that I...Read More
By Melanie Faxon A friend of mine once said that her biggest fear was to be mistaken for a tourist. Now, she was probably trying to be slightly ironic, but for the most part I think she was serious. She really hated the idea of standing out and being recognized as someone who didn’t belong....Read More
It’s that time. The summer sun is fading and we’ve seen your Facebook posts that you are ready to start your European adventures. Pronto. Yes, yes, we know you’re excited – but do take some time for those of us that miss the things you take for granted in the good ol USA and make...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
We are kicking off the new school year with our Back to School Sale! New polos from Express, a pair of kicks from Foot Locker, and a set of Yikes pencils are great, but the cool kids are coming back to school with the hottest travel destination. This year you will be looking good on...Read More
When I studied abroad in Florence, Italy two summers ago, the first thing that I learned in Italian was, “L’Italia è un forno” meaning Italy is an oven. Let’s face it. Italy in the summertime is hot. The cities tend to be full of mosquitoes and heat rests on the shoulders of the city. Don’t...Read More
Happy 4th of July! Today is the day we celebrate Will Smith, Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman, and Randy Quaid saving our freedom from the alien herd. Today is the dress up in all your patriotic glory and sing songs from our forefathers. While in Amurica we would get a high five for parading around like...Read More
Check out this blog post by Gomio.com about the latest social travel applications! This blog offers the traveler tips and tricks to get the most out of their experience abroad. Technology: Awesome Social Travel Apps Part 1 As a backpacker, we know that you need to pack light. We also know that you’re trying to...Read More
In my opinion, the best way to travel is in style like the celeb you really are while still being within the college kid budget. Allow me to present to you how you can do just that; the ‘Ferrari Train’. Luca di Montezemolo, chairman of Ferrari and NTV, is crossing barriers with the Italo train...Read More
