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It's difficult to name a reason why Interlaken shouldn't be your first trip of the semester, especially if you're into picture-perfect views, cheese fondue, and chocolate. But as the adrenaline capital of Europe, there are some Interlaken activities thrill-seekers couldn't possibly experience anywhere else.
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By Allie Filmanowicz Interlaken is an ideal weekend getaway during your semester abroad in Europe! Embrace the winter wonderland vibes and head to the Swiss Alps for an epic adventure. Whether you’re into pretty views or adrenaline-fueled activities, it’s all here. We’re based in Interlaken and love showing off how incredible this mountain town truly...
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By Isis Hanna As college students we have our whole life ahead of us, the world is our oyster! Every new experience will symbolize growth in our lives. So where do you start? Where do you belong in the world? I find myself asking this question all the time. The best way to answer this...
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By Jennifer Leavy It is an almost universally accepted fact that chocolate is one of the sweeter things in life. Life without chocolate would be cold, dark, miserable—it’s impossible to imagine. Chocolate is enjoyed all over the world, and one country we have to thank for producing some of the world’s best chocolate is Switzerland....
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By Grace Woodrow I went to Interlaken and it blew my mind. We traveled through the night and when I opened my eyes in the morning I thought I might still be dreaming. The views of the Swiss Alps are incomparable to anything I’ve ever seen in real life before. Even the walk to the...
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For the true skier or snowboarder, there aren’t many places that feel more like heaven than the Swiss Alps. And if you’re studying in Europe, getting there is finally within easy reach. With just a weekend to enjoy the snow, you want to make the most of your time. The best way to maximize your...
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“Bus2alps,” you might be wondering, “but how could I travel to the beach with a company that only takes buses to the Alps?” We get it. Back when we started in 2003 our first trips were to the Swiss Alps. Now we travel to over 40 destinations—but the name stuck. That first trip helped some...
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If you simply sat in the middle of the field in the center of downtown Interlaken for the entire weekend, this trip would be worth it simply for the unmistakable beauty. Though it is impossible to not take part in the activities of this adventure capital.  Skydive, bungee jump, paraglide into the clouds, or zipline...
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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...
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By Lisa Harvey “It’s simple really,” Moos began as he stood at the top of the mountain, bathed in the light of headlamps from the other Outdoor guides that had accompanied us up the gondola. He sat on the bright blue sled and demonstrated to us how to turn, stop, and gain as much speed as humanly...
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Interlaken, Switzerland is well-known for its extreme activities culture.  They have got it all from canyon jumping to canyoning (not to be confused with one another), from skydiving to paragliding, from skiing to snowboarding and if normal sledding in the Swiss Alps isn’t edgy enough for you there is also the opportunity to sled in...
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Tell us why you deserve this!  Bus2alps is giving away a free weekend trip to Interlaken, Switzerland.  Tell us why you are the most deserving and be creative- entries can be in any format- words, picture or video.  Winners will be judged by the number of “Likes” on our Facebook page. Rules To qualify for...
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