By Ally Kroft By now you’ve probably heard how absolutely amazing Barcelona is. With its beautiful beaches and architecture, delicious tapas and wild nightlife, it is at the top of just about every study abroad students’ bucket list. Now… imagine when study abroad students from all over Europe flock here for a weekend dedicated to...Read More
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
The idea of packing the right amount and right type of belongings can be very daunting when you prepare to venture to another country for several months. If you’re anything like me, you are somewhat convinced that each article of clothing you own will experience major FOMO if it doesn’t take the trip across the...Read More
By: Tom DeFeo Your officially in Spain, it’s time to start acting like a Spaniard. Stop being such a noob and learn everything you need to know about tapas. You’ve heard of them before in Spanish class. You see the word written on all the signs outside all the city’s unassuming cafes, but what are they? where...Read More
By Reid Fay Welcome to Barcelona, one of Europe’s most unique and sought after destinations. While you could spend a lifetime relishing in all this city has to offer, we realize that during your semester abroad, you only really have the weekends to explore each place you are fortunate enough to visit. Our crew in...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
No, it’s not quite the dog days of summer, but we’re getting close! As the heat warms up our European cities, the need to get away for the weekend grows too. So we’re here to save you! Save you from the heat, but also save you money! Escape to thewaterfalls of Croatia or get a breath of...Read More
Take a chance, grab an adventure. Four years, ten years, 45 years later you will never regret it. This summer you will be given the opportunity of a lifetime, one that, contrary to popular belief, does not include a suit and briefcase. Seize the opportunity and take a trip to Europe, drive cross-country, trek...Read More
Ahh, new beginnings. Here we are, starting off the Spring 2012 semester abroad with big things happening around Europe in the Bus2alps world. Students from all over the place have been arriving in their new home cities, settling in, seeing the sites, meeting new friends, and soaking it all in. What’s one of the most...Read More
Back in the US we enjoy a formulaic way of tipping which we’re used to. Living and traveling in Europe will present you with a few questions when it comes to showing your appreciation for a service. It’s not the same in every country, or situation, so we’ll go through several countries and circumstances to...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
