Originally posted on The Girl Abroad Whether you are a backpacker or a jet setter, seeing a city in its entirety is nearly impossible when you are crunched for time. Here are a few major European hot spots and the highlighted places to go and things to do while you take the fast route. Paris,...Read More
Rage in four of Europe’s best cities over the span of a week? Why not? Prepare to have the Spring Break of your life on the Northern Loop with pub crawls in Prague, Berlin, Amsterdam, and Paris, not to mention plenty of time to soak up the culture, history, and unrivaled beauty of these metropolitan...Read More
By: Cara Esposito When my roommates and I set out to plan our fall break, there were an incredible amount of factors to consider. We had 10 days ahead of us, 10 days to venture out beyond Italy, 10 days to experience Europe as only a college student can. We sat for hours around our kitchen table, deliberating...Read More
We pulled into Paris at 4:00pm, the perfect time to freshen up and hop on the metro to enjoy the breathtaking sunset at Basilica of the Sacré Coeur. After we snapped a few photos, we headed to the Montmartre District and explored the Parisian cafes and pubs. We woke up early for our final New Europe...Read More
Fall Break is over and with it any long length of time to explore the countries surrounding you. Oh wait, that is not true! All Saint’s Day is upon us, holiday not known to many students besides an extra day off school to be used to travel. In actuality All Saint’s Day is the day...Read More
After leaving Berlin we traveled through the night to our next destination. Bright and early in the morning we rolled into Amsterdam. Gone are the historical facts about the Capital of Germany and in we come to the tolerant, liberal and beautiful country of The Netherlands. We showered up, gorged on European style breakfast and...Read More
Midterms have ended. Let that small sentence reverberate in your skull for a little bit, it carries a lot of weight. It means you spent a lot of time studying, writing, practicing and wishing that it would all just come to a screeching halt. Well, it finally has. And you’ve finally hopped aboard with Bus2alps to have...Read More
Alright, you’re here! Europe is everything you have dreamt of and more! You drink cappuccinos only in the morning, you’ve finally conquered the Tube & you’re used to dinner not being served until 11pm! We want to welcome you to our home & we figured the best way to do that would be to...Read More
There are countless attractions and sites to experience in the great city of Paris. Home to the Eiffel tower and the elegant Notre Dame Cathedral, we often picture landmarks that resonate across the world. But it is the culture of Paris that seems to present a touch of something truly special in this one of a kind city....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 Lisa Harvey For the second time in my life, I can’t wait until Christmas…can be over. I know, I know. A horrible thing to say. “It’s the most wonderful time of the year! You’re a scrooge!” I’ve heard it all but really, the most wonderful time of the year begins with a plane ride...Read More
