Thanks to some wonky weather patterns, the hot hot heat of the Sahara has descended upon much of Western Europe. We’re feelin’ it here in Italy. Luckily, we’ve got trips to some pretty “cool” locations ?.Read More
By Yasi Agah You just got to Europe and you’re ready to plan your semester of travel. You want to hit all the popular spots like Paris, London, Rome, Barcelona…but where else should you explore? Eastern Europe is an absolute must if you’re abroad in Europe. This area of the world has a rich history...Read More
Austria has everything to offer curious minds from the cultural epicenter of art, music, and history that is Vienna to beautiful baroque towns set against the backdrop of the awe-inspiring Austrian Alps like Salzburg. 1.) Warm up your vocal cords for a sing-a-long. “The Sound of Music” was filmed in and around Salzburg and there...Read More
By Jennifer Leavy The holidays are over, but your vacation doesn’t have to be! January is considered the off-season in most European cities, but with fewer tourists and better prices, it’s the best time to go. If you’re not sure where to get your next passport stamp, check out these four European winter wonderlands, where...Read More
By Tori vanSambeck Christmas in Europe is different than Christmas in the States. Back in the States as soon as it gets close to Christmas time the stores are always packed, Mariah Carey Christmas songs are blasted on the radio and the whole holiday is way more focused on gifts than anything else. In Europe,...Read More
By: Michelle Campbell [slideshow] Because I had the time of my life in Interlaken, thanks to Bus2Alps, I decided to book another weekend trip with them. This time I planned to go to Austria. I’d never really heard anything specific about the country, besides it being the birth place of the famous Marie Antoinette and the location...Read More
Did you ride camels in Africa this past weekend? If you were part of the Bus2alps first Morocco trip of the season, then the answer is YES! A group of students from all over Europe flew into Marrakech to spend a weekend in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, going canyoning, bargaining in the Souks...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
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
Our weekend trips just keep on getting better and better. With Switzerland and Austria under our belts this past weekend, our Bus2alps crew had an awesome time. From living life on the edge in Interlaken to hearing the sound of music in Vienna and Salzburg, we created memories that will last for a lifetime. The...Read More
Austria is a nation of many layers- stunning architecture and a turbulent history are contrasted by breathtaking mountains and nature. It is considered to be one of the Europe’s premier destinations and it’s shaped like a guitar for a reason – it rocks. This past weekend Bus2alps took 26 students to the nation’s capital, Vienna,...Read More
