Posts Tagged ‘Europe’

Watch Your Step: A Guide to Walking the Famous Wales Coast Path

While studying abroad a few years ago, I had the opportunity to go with the International Students Club’s coordinator (Tony), his wife, and another international student to Wales for a lively four-day walking adventure. I had been in love with Wales since I was fifteen and found The Welsh Fairy Book in my local library, so of course I jumped on the opportunity!

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7 Fairytale Places in Copenhagen

Once upon a time, there was a traveler getting ready for the next journey. A special one, filled with fairytale places. The plane ticket displayed the upcoming destination, a Scandinavian one: Copenhagen, Denmark.

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7 Best European Cities for Beer

While our summer navigating the hostels of Europe may lay recessed in our memories, those European cities are still brewing world-class beers steeped in a history much richer than our decade old boom. In fact, many of our own craft breweries make pilgrimages to Europe to learn from centuries old traditions.

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15 Jaw-Dropping Castles in Bavaria

You’ve arrived in a land that’s ready to amaze you with its beauty, history and one of a kind atmosphere. I won’t tell you much; I’ll let you discover it by yourself. I’ll only mention that Bavarian castles are featured in several movies and inspired many of Disneyland’s iconic buildings.

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Must-Dos on Inishmore, Aran Islands, Ireland

On a rare clear day in early spring, some friends and I left Galway bound for Inishmore, one of the Aran Islands in Ireland. Several tour companies run day trips from the city, and it was very easy to set up. We traveled by bus into the countryside, and then caught a ferry across the Atlantic to the island.

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5 Pieces of Advice for Chocolate Lovers Traveling to Belgium

Think about the yummy land you saw in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. If you ever want to visit a magical, candy-filled place just like Willy Wonka’s factory, just go to Belgium! Fountains of chocolate, truffles and pralines — small refined masterpieces lure you from hundreds of elegant stores.

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