The Barcelona Hot List
1. Park Guell The famous mosaics by Gaudi at Park Güell. (Photo by Maggie Pentek) The view seems to be a painting, I can ensure you that it’s not. With the ticket price at 7 euros, making it a bang for your buck, this is a must see. Schedule your visit towards the end of […]
European Christmas Markets: Salzburg, Austria
Salzburg, Austria The Christkindlmarkt originated in 15th century when elderly women began selling handcrafted items in front of the cathedral during advent season. Today, this middle age christmas market boasts a cozy and intimate atmosphere with only 85 vendors. Each offering traditional and seasonal crafts and trinkets, coats, gloves & scarves, tree ornaments, mulled wine, […]
Love Your Temporary Home
I will never forget the first time I walked through this city. Everything was interesting, everything was worth looking at, and everything was so “European.” For weeks I walked past the Duomo and with everyday that passed, it caught my attention less and less. Even the food started to taste different. If you saw my […]
European Christmas Markets
It’s that time of year again – the most wonderful time of the year! If I’m going to say Europe does one thing right it is absolutely and without a doubt got to be Christmas. In late November when the weather really starts to get cold every historical city starts twinkling with fairy lights and mulling […]
Photo of the Week: Le Tour Eiffel
The iconic Eiffel Tower sparkles as people look on… Definitely not a destination to be missed during your semester abroad!
Travel Tip Tuesday: Handy Travel Apps
The Best Travel Apps! The semester may be ending, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop traveling! These are the top ten must have apps to make your travels easier. Download a few and see how they help you out on your next trip!
The John Lennon Wall – Prague by Maggie Pentek
While spending a weekend in the beautiful city of Prague, a stop at the legendary John Lennon wall was a must. As the FlorenceForFun guides lead us the this historical landmark my anticipation continued to grow! When I first saw it, I was extremely impressed with the vibrant colors of graffiti displayed across this long […]
Gelato, Gelato, Gelato
Italy, the country of wine, cheese, salami, and GELATO. In Florence every corner turned is a chance to run into a new gelato spot (or Gucci model). But, if you have yet to find an Italian model of your very own that’s alright because we’ve got a MUCH better idea. Taylor and Alli have been […]
Munich Strong Beer Festival
Raise your glasses to Strong Beer Fest! Hofbräu München Heard all of the crazy Oktoberfest stories from your friends from Fall Semester? Well don’t fret, in early spring there is the another opportunity to party with the Germans. So get ready, it’s almost time for Starkbierzeit, Strong Beer Fest!!! We want to share this article […]
What the heck is Venice Carnival?
Maybe you’ve heard of Venice Carnival, or seen pictures of those funny looking people in masks and costumes. Whatever the reason, here’s the lowdown on what to know (and when to go) for Venice Carnival. So what is Carnevale, anyways? Venice Carnival, or Carnevale in Italian, is a festival held each year in the weeks […]