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2 Entries Tagged with "Weekend"

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
The Top 5 of Florence

Posted by Andy Steves on June 24, 2014.

As many people around the world know, Florence, Italy is the European capital of renaissance history and art. It’s incredible to think back to the early 1400s when architecture, literature, science and fine art began a whole new movement of change. Before you go across the pond, make sure these … More »

Tags: Europe // Travel // weekend // Italy // Florence // art // history // 2014 // Tuscany

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