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Copenhagen: 5 Steps to Biking Like a Dane

Copenhagen: 5 Steps to Biking Like a Dane

When crossing the street in Copenhagen, people look both ways; first for the bikes, and then for the cars. More specifically, most Danes prefer biking instead of relying on cars or public transit. In fact, there are more bikes than people in Copenhagen! As a student...

Recharge Your Batteries in Mykonos, Greece

Recharge Your Batteries in Mykonos, Greece

As you step off the ferry and take your first few steps on Mykonos, you may start to feel something different wash over you. Peace? Relief? Impending relaxation? Perhaps a bit of “all of the above” since there’s something different about this island. You may have read...

How to Have a Safe Night Out in Rome

Whether you are studying abroad or just passing through, Rome is home to many tourist hotspots, from the Trevi Fountain to Vatican City. One popular attraction that always seems to reel people in is the exciting nightlife. From American bars to discotheques, there is...

Tips for Eating Healthy While Traveling in Europe on a Budget

Tips for Eating Healthy While Traveling in Europe on a Budget

When you’re traveling in Europe on a budget, it can be challenging to eat healthy meals, particularly when you have a packed itinerary. Sure, some countries are relatively inexpensive and others have readily available organic and healthy food options. It can get...

Embracing Nature in Sweden? Be Smart about Ticks

Embracing Nature in Sweden? Be Smart about Ticks

Compared to many countries in Europe, Sweden is not greatly affected by tick-related problems. However, when involved in any outdoor activity in Sweden during the summer, it is worth keeping in mind that the Swedish forests and grasslands do have ticks, with can carry...