The anticipation is killing you; the days are slowly ticking by before you get to experience the thrill of packing your bags and spending a semester abroad. What are you most excited for? Let the day dreaming commence! We’ve got your travel inspiration covered with our Spring 2020 bucket list. Here are our top 20 things...Read More
By Nicole Souza Well known for its pasta, pizza, and gelato, on my spring break, I was lucky enough to travel all throughout Italy through the Bus2alps Best of Italy trip, trying all different sorts of delicious foods. But Italy’s well-known basics aren’t the only things you have to eat when you go. Here’s a...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
By Michelle LaPorte There’s no argument that Florence is an absolutely amazing city. From the Duomo at the epicenter of the city, to Piazza Republica’s gorgeous archway and carousel, to Piazzale Michaelangelo’s breathtaking view of the city, there’s beauty around every corner in Florence, but there’s a number of other destinations only a few short...Read More
In Europe? Better yet, in Italy? Then you cannot miss out on a day in Venice! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDm6PuGdfzM&w=560&h=315]Read More
Follow @bus2alps on Twitter and tweet us a cool Instagram video from your study abroad city. Our favorite wins a seat on a day trip of your choice! Begins 10am CET Wednesday, June 26th and ends 11am CET Thursday June 27th. Winner will be announced at noon.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 Grace Graham Florence, as the birthplace of the Renaissance and a cultural and social hub of epic proportions, attracts tourists, travelers, students, and the like throughout the entire year. Never is there a time when the streets are not singing with the songs of countless languages all taking in the splendor that resides within the Tuscan capital. While...Read More
This is an entry for our Spring 2012 Why We Ride Blog Contest. Click here to read the original blog post on Lyndsey’s blog, “In Constant Revision”, as well as her other adventures while studying abroad. ~ Cold seems to be that small word often used by an innocent child, who shivers on a cool autumn day. Cold...Read More
by Tom DeFeo Carnival is a traditionally Catholic celebration that takes place in the days leading up to Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent, a 40 day Two masked figures at Venice Carnevale period traditionally marked by peninental practices and the exclusion of meat, parties and other festivities.The first recorded Carnival took place in...Read More
This past week, over 900 students were traveling with Bus2alps all around the continent to Venice Carnevale, Ireland, Interlaken, Vienna/Salzburg, Prague, and Stiges Carnival! The clear blue skies, warmtemps, and fresh powder made for unbelievable conditions on the mountains for all of the skiers, snowboarders, and explorers in the Jungfrau Region. Goggle tans mean more...Read More
Check out Lynds blog about here time abroad, and her trip this past weekend in Venice. http://inconstantrevision.tumblr.com/ Thanks for the shoutout and the great time in Venice this weekend.Read More
