by: The Bus2alps Spring 2012 Staff Well, we are sitting here in Florence not sure what to do since all of our friends left, and we could not help but to reflect on the past semester. It seems like 3 days ago when the infamous New Yorker/ASU crew was going to Interlaken in January, but...Read More
This past week, the Bus2alps team has been all over the map and super busy with Spring trips! The Eastern Loop and Northern Loop Spring Breaks set off for a ridiculous 10 day journey through Europe’s top cities. In Munich, one girl proclaimed that the Eastern Loop was more fun than her wedding day will...Read More
by Erin O’Conner You know, when I think of the word “culture”, a lot of things come to mind… Traditions and customs, languages, music, clothing, history, architecture, the arts. But I must admit: the number one thing that I think of is always FOOD! There are so many delicious, exquisite, to-die-for, unbelievably tasty foods in...Read More
Well guys, it’s February 15. That means two things. First, Valentine’s day is finally over. Thank goodness. Second, Spring Break is right around the corner and I know so many of you still haven’t decided what to do. It’s hard to choose, but thankfully Bus2alps is here to swoop in and save the day. The...Read More
With 400 students joining the Bus2alps team, everyone in Venice put on their masks and partied hard for Carnevale in the snow! And speaking of snow, students this past weekend got the special treat of czeching out Prague in the snow. The whimsical architecture and Prague castle made the city seem even more like a...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
Today is the first full day of the festival of lights, Chanukah (see also spelling Hanukah, Hannukah, and well 17 other ways). To commemorate the Maccabees revolt, we will be spinning you with some fun celebratory party information that is the only thing hotter right now than the Chanukah Candles. Despite their lack of resources,...Read More
Window displays and garland laced metro malls exemplify the commercialized nature of the Christmas holiday. There are few places where traditional Christmas spirit still exists: the holiday markets of Europe-Cologne, Vienna, Bruges, Strasbourg, and Prague. Check out CNN.com’s full article on the top Christmas Markets in Europe. Indulge in aromatic baked apples and roasted almonds while...Read More
Today I am here to tell you a story about a boy. The story is too painful for him to tell himself, so I was chosen to share it for him. Once upon a time, about four years ago, a boy from Marist College studied abroad here in Florence. You guys all know him- His...Read More
Well, as much as we have been avoiding it, fall is finally here. I felt it this morning as I walked to Mama’s Bakery. For the first time this semester, my over-sized Yankee sweatshirt was a necessity, and the leaves were not quite a green as they were when we all arrived in August. Unfortunately,...Read More
Last night, more than 80 student travelers joined Bus2alps for our celebration of our 10,000th passenger of 2011. Osteria Il Gatto e La Volpe was the place to be, with good food, great company, and awesome giveaways! To celebrate our record-breaking booking, we awarded the 10,000th customer a Golden Ticket for free travel! Congratulations to...Read More
This blog entry was written by Allison Baldwin. My eyes are tired. No, it’s not because I was pumping my first at Twice last night…or from attempting to run up to the Piazza Michelangelo this morning… My eyes are tired from looking at so many gorgeous places. It really is a beautiful problem to have....Read More
