by: Carrie Roberts Let’s be real. Traveling is stressful. Buying tickets, pushing your way through train stations and airports, trying to read signs that are in another language….that can all be overwhelming. Once you get to your destination you want to RELAX, see the sights, eat some great food, and then go home. One thing...Read More
Kelley Robinson: We’re here with Allie Perkins, who has taken multiple trips with us. Allie is a junior Marketing major at Clemson University in South Carolina, and studying at Lorenzo de Medici Allie Perkins (left) and friends in Greece. here in Florence this semester. She now has a lot of insight to share with others. Allie,...Read More
By Tom DeFeo Once the epicenters of all human civilizations, city markets have always acted as the centers of any region’s commerce, but more importantly, they served as primary vehicles for the flow of the world’s religions, arts and ideas as well as epic diseases. Today, with the advent of modern amenities, city markets may not...Read More
by Kelsey Flanigan “You won’t look like this lost tourist with Bus2Alps” read the sign, as I walked through the Rutger’s Involvement Fair. My outfit for the “lost tourist,” safari hat and all, was a visual representation of what will never happen with Bus2Alps. With us you will never be staring at maps (and missing the scenery)...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
by: Kelley Robinson It’s true, our adorable friend was out in Munich by herself. In the rain. No phone, no map. Completely lost. And instead of enjoying the night with friends, there I was, also a bit lost and looking for her. Not in the charming “oh, I’ll explore the city” kind of lost. It...Read More
This spring is going to be the best semester of your college career. But you already know this, right? Well one thing you may not realize is that it’s super beneficial for you to start planning ahead, especially when it comes to trips involving flights. If you know you want to go to Paris in...Read More
by Lauren Foley You’re finally abroad! It’s time to embrace all that is Europe and with that all that is travel. Your dream trip to Greece or Paris awaits you…but only if you plan smart. Don’t get stuck missing out because you have skipped too many classes. Regardless of what your schedule is most programs...Read More
Don’t be victim of the dreaded pick pocket – we’re here to make sure you don’t What an incredibly exciting time this is for you. You’re finally in Europe (or are getting here very shortly) to begin the best semester of your life on the old, fun side of the pond. In the next few weeks, you’re going...Read More
You’re all embarking on your semester in Europe and rumor has it Europe is an extremely easy place to get around. Maybe you have heard the same and chose to study abroad in Europe for this exact reason. Here are some travel tips we at Bus2alps use when studying or traveling abroad that will help...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
You would think the most stressful part of the holiday season is crossing off every gift on your shopping list. Well how about checking everything off of your packing list? With many of you leaving for Europe, Australia, South America and more in the coming weeks, the question lingers: “What the hell do I actually...Read More
