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Planning Your Adventure: Where to Go?

Posted by admin on September 11, 2015.

Dom Stanford, WSA Intern

Daunting, intimidating, and downright terrifying are three words that perfectly describe the moment when you decide to up-root and disappear somewhere. It’s no mean feat working out where to go, how to get there, and what you’ll do when you arrive. Here’s a … More »

Tags: 2018 // planning // Adventure

How To Experience Europe Without Breaking Your Wallet?

Posted by Andy Steves on November 20, 2014.

by Agnes Lark, guest columnist

Many have talked about the high consumption in Europe and it's barely something new. Have you been longing for a European trip but worried about your wallet getting thinner? There are actually just a few easy steps and soon you'll find it's possible to realize … More »

Tags: budget travel // Turkey // Travel // Europe // Adventure

3 Things to do When the Sun is Shining in Prague

Posted by Andy Steves on September 17, 2014.

Each summer seems to fly by faster than the last one. But when Summer fades into Fall, there are still a load of things to do in the beautiful city of Prague. When Prague comes to mind, you probably see the striking architecture before your eyes, and you start salivating at the delicious Czech … More »

Tags: Prague // sun // Adventure // Study Abroad // Travel

What to Expect on your first day: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

Posted by Andy Steves on September 14, 2014.

By Lucie Levine, Barcelona Intern

When I arrived in Barcelona, I was jet-lagged, confused, anxious, nervous, and pretty much terrified. I didn’t have many expectations; I guess I had basic ones – to travel, make friends, and, obviously, study. I wish I had known what I know now: the first … More »

Tags: Study Abroad // Barcelona // Spain // Adventure // WSA // Europe

Alhambra

Posted by Andy Steves on November 9, 2011.

 Almost all the famous palaces, churches and monasteries in Spain are built on the skeleton of a building that was destroyed before it, yet the Alhambra is pure original beauty.  The tour begins through a good-luck arch (if you walk through it holding hands with a lover you will married … More »

Tags: Alhambra // Granada // Moorish Sights // Palaces // Sights // Adventure // Gardens