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28 Entries Tagged with "Travel"

The Key to Happiness: Buy Experiences Not Things

Posted by admin on February 16, 2017.

by Ellie Jordan WSA Intern

It took me a 3,500 mile flight, a four hour bus ride, a tumultuous boat ride, and a steep, uphill hike to the edge of a cliff on an island off the western coast of Ireland to understand what the purest form of happiness felt like.

I had on a backpack containing my … More »

Tags: Study Abroad // Travel // Ireland // happiness // intern // intern blogs
Essential Travel Apps for Your Next Trip

Posted by Andy Steves on February 19, 2016.

By Andy Steves, WSA Head Backpacker

Your smartphone is so much more than a camera—use it as a tool to plan travels, stay organized, snatch last minute flight deals, book accommodations and more. Here are some of my favorite tried-and-true apps that I use while I travel in Europe:

PLANNING … More »

Tags: apps // flights // currency // hostels // 2018 // Travel
Top Movies to Inspire European Wanderlust

Posted by admin on January 28, 2016.

By Marina Shea, WSA Intern - Seville, Spain

Whether you’re planning to travel to Europe or are just a lover of all things European, movies are the best way to temporarily transport yourself to another place and get excited for the sights you may soon see in the flesh! Here’s a list of the … More »

Tags: Study Abroad // wanderlust // 2018 // movies // Travel
29 Things You’ll Miss about Studying Abroad

Posted by admin on December 14, 2015.

As told by Study Abroad Alumni. The nostalgia is real.

“Sitting on the metro and people watching. It was so fun trying to decipher French conversations and international languages surrounding me.” - Maddie, Paris

“Walking past the Duomo on a night out. It never got old” - … More »

Tags: Study Abroad // Europe // Travel // Paris // Spain // Florence // Rome // France // London // 2018 /
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 /

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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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