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9 Entries Tagged with "Backpacking"

Packing Tips and Tricks For Weekend Getaways

Posted by kmeyers on September 26, 2017.

By: Ashley McDermott

There are all sorts of travelers in this world, all of whom foster different habits with regard to packing luggage. There's the "I'll do it ten days in advance" type and those who complete the task in ten minutes. There are the over-packers and minimalists; the packing … More »

Tags: packing // Backpacking // Study Abroad // budget travel // packing list // 2017 // intern article // weekend
Help us pick our NEW BOOK cover!

Posted by admin on November 25, 2015.

Andy Steves' Europe - City Hopping on a Budget is a guidebook for the modern budget traveler, for students, backpackers and gap-year explorers who want to make the most of their travels throughout Europe. It's packed with all the necessary travel hacks for navigating our favorite continent, … More »

Tags: Student Travel // Study Abroad // Backpacking // Europe // europe travel tips
Getting Around Europe: Rail vs. Air

Posted by admin on August 9, 2015.

By Eric Miller, WSA Core Team

Traveling around Europe can be quite confusing to the inexperienced traveler, as commuting options and price variability seem to be infinite. One of the questions we're asked most is whether rail or air is a more efficient option. Simply put, there is no one … More »

Tags: Study Abroad // Transportation // eric miller // planes // Trains // Travel // Backpacking // budget travel // planes vs. trains // wsa blog // WSA Europe /
Finding and Renting an Apartment in Europe

Posted by Andy Steves on July 8, 2014.

There are two routes you can choose from when you are looking for an apartment in Europe. You can use a direct booking website or you can go through a rental agency.

Direct Booking Websites

homeaway.com VBRO.com

greatrentals.com roomorama.com

airbnb.com

Direct booking websites … More »

Tags: Study Abroad // student // Travel // WSA // WSA Europe // budget // Backpacking // apartments // hostel // rental // flat // Europe // Weekend Trip // semester /
Positively Positano

Posted by Intern on May 16, 2014.

From Venice to Cinque Terre, Florence to Siena, Pisa to Rome, I recently soaked in so many different experiences and cities on a two-week holiday traveling all over Italia. My favorite spot though, was a bit more off the usual Italian hotspot itinerary. While definitely still a major tourist … More »

Tags: Italy // 2014 // positano // Amalfi Coast // WSA // Travel // WSA Europe // Student Travel // Europe // Backpacking /

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Happy Backpackers

I definitely have WSA to thank for my exceptional experience in Amsterdam. One would think 4 days isn't enough to tour a city but WSA facilitated an optimum weekend full of sightseeing and fun. Amsterdam may have a notorious reputation for its lax drug and sex culture but there’s so much more to the city. Luckily, our tour guide, Arthur, native to the Netherlands, steered us away from the tourist traps and showed us around his beloved city, highlighting all of its gems. I'd definitely like to try other WSA trips in the future. It's hassle free traveling with an awesome itinerary - nice that the tour guides are flexible with the schedule and willing to cater the itinerary to the group's interest! Highly recommend WSA to any student with only a weekend to see a city.

Lauren Wallender, Elon University ~ Fall 2014
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