By: Austin Davis It was my first trip to Conad living in Italy. (Newbie mistake number one – I didn’t even bring my own bag). I wandered into the vegetable section and scanned the colorful bins in search of the one food I ate on a daily basis back in the States: sweet potatoes. Not...Read More
By Caroline Schagrin Nestled in the nook of Switzerland, Interlaken is home to beautiful snowcapped mountains juxtaposed with azure colored lakes and majestic forests. Interlaken, in all of its beauty, attracts adrenaline junkies and fondue enthusiasts alike. Whether you find yourself jumping out of a plane, shredding the Swiss Alps, or simply enjoying Swiss chocolates and relaxing,...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
For the true skier or snowboarder, there aren’t many places that feel more like heaven than the Swiss Alps. And if you’re studying in Europe, getting there is finally within easy reach. With just a weekend to enjoy the snow, you want to make the most of your time. The best way to maximize your...Read More
By Sabrina Santilli So, after months of preparation and obsessive bragging to all of your friends (and random strangers) that you’re headed to Europe, you’ve finally arrived! If you’re like any normal Ramen-eating college student this means one thing… you’re probably a little low on cash. But have no fear! Some of the best and...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
“Bus2alps,” you might be wondering, “but how could I travel to the beach with a company that only takes buses to the Alps?” We get it. Back when we started in 2003 our first trips were to the Swiss Alps. Now we travel to over 40 destinations—but the name stuck. That first trip helped some...Read More
If you simply sat in the middle of the field in the center of downtown Interlaken for the entire weekend, this trip would be worth it simply for the unmistakable beauty. Though it is impossible to not take part in the activities of this adventure capital. Skydive, bungee jump, paraglide into the clouds, or zipline...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
Follow @Bus2alps and shoot us a tweet finishing the following prompt: “Studying abroad has taught me…” The funniest, most creative response wins a trip to Interlaken! The competition will start at 11am CET, Wednesday, July 10th and the winner will be announced at 12pm CET on Friday, July 12th.Read More
By Sara Wiseman As Americans, we picture July as a month dedicated to celebrate the awesomeness of our country. Hoards of people storm the streets decked out in red, white and blue and eat an excessive amount of hot dogs to celebrate our independence and may offer digits as sacrifice to fireworks to please our...Read More
By Boyana Georgieva 1. Barcelona, Spain When I try to describe this city to my friends who have not been there before I describe it as the “city of sun”. If you go to Barcelona on a beautiful day, there is no way that you will not love it. It has amazing white sand beaches...Read More
