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
By Sara Kotcher My friend Hannah went on a food crawl of Trastevere, our neighborhood in home sweet Rome. She ended up at a spot called Da Enzo. When she suggested it to me, little did I know she was offering up a hidden gem of Trastevere’s restaurant scene. Da-enzo was da-mazing! Although the dining experience did not...Read More
From Venice to Rome, Florence to Naples; Italy is a country that you could spend a semester in and still not see every attraction or visit every place that you want to. Yes, Italy is just that vast. However, it should go without saying that there are some attractions that stand out above others – places that you...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
Sitting in my apartment, I can hear tourists pass by on the Florentine street outside my window. Some complain about the rain, others comment on how beautiful the Duomo is. Some girls pass talking about day trips they’ll do while they study here, while others scoff at the fact that there’s a Subway Sandwich shop...Read More
Summertime travel is simple. There’s less to pack, everything is open, people are happy, and the sun is (usually) shining. Trying to decide where to travel – especially with so many options so close and easy to get to, is difficult. Take it from an experienced traveler; go with your gut feeling. Go where you’re...Read More
By Monika Tsimbalov Cacio e pepe, in Italian, literally means cheese and pepper. This is a traditional Roman dish that includes only black pepper and Pecorino Romano cheese. Simplicity is sometimes the best form of goodness! It’s usually made with thin spaghetti such as tonnarelli or vermicelli. How to make Cacio e Pepe Spaghetti: Pour the grated...Read More
By Becca Pilolla You come abroad knowing that you’re going to travel. You’re going to see the world. You’ve decided to study in Italy or Spain, and you want to see those countries. You want to be able to say that you not only studied in that area, but you’ve also traveled and understand the...Read More
By Monika Tsimbalov The easiest decision has been made- studying in Rome! Now the hardest decisions are to follow – what to pack! As we all know, being a girl is quite dificile. In a world where you can never have enough shoes or too much mascara, packing for abroad has its limitations. Hopefully this guide makes...Read More
Everyone get amped cause tomorrow’s the day You can get Bus2Alps trips on sale for a getaway! Ten, fifteen, twenty, and fifty percent off It’s first come, first serve, but don’t be put-off! Prague, Interlaken, and Ireland you’ll adore If you get there quick, you’re more likely to score. Good luck to all with our...Read More
By Lisa Harvey Sitting on the train from Rome to Florence, I look out over the passing landscape and realize that this fall break has come way too soon. And have heard confirmation of this statement echoing though the streets. It’s mid semester and no one is ready for it. The end is near, the...Read More
Thought you were the only one with a Pinterest problem? Well, you’re not! The Bus2alps crew gets just as carried away with pinning everywhere we want to go, everything we want to see and all the food we want to try. But, what’s more fun than your average Pinterest obsession? Turning it into a friendly...Read More
