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3 Entries Tagged with "Rick Steves"

On My Own….

Posted by Intern on November 11, 2013.

Since I've been over in Europe, I have taken the idea of independent travel (or, more literally, traveling independently) and have embraced it a little more than when I think about it before August. Solo traveling is a concept that either some have shuddered at (like me) or that some have … More »

Tags: Independent Travel // Solo Travel // Rick Steves
The Best Dinner of My Life… and a Bad Pork Sandwich

Posted by Andy Steves on September 15, 2010.

On Friday I had the best meal of my life. I staggered out of the restaurant holding two things in my hands: my belly, and a button that popped off my new suit jacket.

Claudio, the owner of Ristorante il Gabriello near the Spanish Steps, welcomed us down into his subterranean … More »

Tags: Rome // Rick Steves // Family // 2008 // Study Abroad
Parents: A Welcome Sight

Posted by Andy Steves on September 15, 2010.

About a month into my study-abroad experience, my family came to visit me. For a college student, seeing your parents has many benefits: one, it's great to be back with family again, but also it means a break from budget eating. I was about to have some of the finest dining … More »

Tags: Rome // Rick Steves // 2008 // Study Abroad

Happy Backpackers

Everything was so organized and the tour guide was AWESOME! They had everything planned out and I got a really good feel for life in the city. We even got to cut the lines for the Anne Frank House and Van Gogh museum. It was definitely worth the money and I would recommend to anyone looking for a fun filled weekend.
Ben Swick, University of Dayton ~ ISA Maynooth University, Fall 2015
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