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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 /