Dance a jolly jig with the merry leprechauns of the Emerald Isle on a free weekend in Ireland! Traverse the country to take in the breathtaking views of the Cliffs of Moher after exploring the history and culture of Dublin, not to mention stopping by the Guinness Storehouse for an informative tour and a pint...Read More
The weather is getting a bit chillier and the yearning to gut a pumpkin lingers in the air. It’s obviously time to dress as something scary or scandalous and eat a ton of sugar. Students studying abroad may be nervous that their Halloween traditions may be in danger. Fear not, the Celtic holiday is in full force...Read More
Massive hills, plunging cliffs and bustling metropoli, the Celtic Loop seems to roll right off of legendary film strips. These destinations have set the scene for countless films and have birthed some of the most remarkable staples in popular culture like Harry Potter and Guinness beer. 1) The Queen of England is super old. As...Read More
It’s August. Breathe in. Breathe out. Stop looking at those plane tickets sitting on your desk. Stop counting down the days. It’ll come soon enough. Stop stressing about what to pack, will I miss home, will I miss peanut butter too much, how will I make friends, what will my room be like, will I...Read More
By Tori vanSambeck St. Patricks day is coming up and if the luck of the Irish is upon you then you’ll be celebrating with good friends, shamrocks and plenty of Guinness. If you happen to be in Ireland on March 17th then lucky you! Dublin is the best place to be for the holiday. The...Read More
By Lisa Harvey Don’t forget your passport, the travel toothbrush, a new book. Make sure you have that new shirt you bought for nights out, camera charger, phone charger, iPod charger, debit card. Bikini for Greece, snow boots for Interlaken. Jeans. Sweaters. Tank tops for tan lines. Walking shoes for Prague. Don’t forget your journal,...Read More
By Lisa Harvey If you’re one of the lucky ones that has either found love in Europe or brought it with you, here are a few recommendations as to where you should celebrate your relationship. Regardless if it is now, with the snow falling softly in the northern cities, or later when the sunlight paints...Read More
By Jenna Intersimone Even though it is literally raining half of the days of out the year in Ireland, trust me, it does not bring anyone down. Instead, no matter what the weather, the season, or the occasion, you can find the Irish being their jolly selves… usually jollily getting drunk. This is only one...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
Dubh Linn Gardens Ireland was such an amazing place to go. Seriously, I want to move there. Everyone, and I mean everyone, was so unbelievably nice.. it was kind of like being in the South again (no offense to all my Northern friends). Quite a nice change from how rude some of the Romans can be at...Read More
This past week, over 900 students were traveling with Bus2alps all around the continent to Venice Carnevale, Ireland, Interlaken, Vienna/Salzburg, Prague, and Stiges Carnival! The clear blue skies, warmtemps, and fresh powder made for unbelievable conditions on the mountains for all of the skiers, snowboarders, and explorers in the Jungfrau Region. Goggle tans mean more...Read More
Aer Lingus has slashed prices on many of their flights to Dublin. Aer Lingus wants you to “get the year off to a flying start” with flights as low as 39 euro from many of Europe’s major cities. You must book your flight by January 20th to get in on the sale action. The sale...Read More
