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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

I've been in Europe since the beginning of January and have traveled every weekend. This Easter Weekend was by far the best one. The hostel was perfect and super convenient, I made a ton of new friends, and our guides (Andy, Rhianne, and Elena) made sure we saw absolutely everything in the city. The meals included were all absolutely delicious, and Andy even brought snacks every once in a while to hold us over in between meals. We were given our Easter Mass tickets the night before and strategically planned to be in the front for mass. We followed Andy's suggestions and got to sit in the very front for Mass. The wait was worth it and so was every cent of the trip's cost. I barely spent any of my own money, just on transportation to and from the airport, gelato, and food on my last day there. I would 100% recommend this company to all of my friends!
Crystal Cascante, University of Florida ~ AIFS London, Spring 2016
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