A pivotal point in Ireland’s long journey to gain independence occurred on April 24, 1916, a bloody affair in the streets of Dublin known as Easter Rising. On the day after Easter with a waif of revolution in the air, the heart of the city became a battle zone as rebels commandeered the General Post…
Ernest Hemingway is quoted in his memoirs of his time as a young writer in Paris as saying, “If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast.” But that is…
Andalusia is one of the most popular regions of Spain and is visited by millions of tourists and travellers yearly. To steal a secluded beach for yourself might be hard, but not completely unrealistic! Discover the most gorgeous waters in Andalusia with our guide to some of the less-discovered beaches in this beautiful part of the world.
I admit, I was one who didn’t think too much about Palatine Hill until I returned to Rome. The hill wasn’t on my radar as something I was desperately wanting to see, but that quickly changed when I walked through the gates.
For a month now, I have been living in Ghent, Belgium with a dear friend who I met while studying abroad. Despite having visited Belgium twice before, I had never given it too much attention – I visited quiet Bruges and bustling Brussels, but I never knew that smack in the middle was an absolute…
Planning a trip to Ireland but don’t know where to visit or what to see? Perched on a strategic harbor with a history that spans more than six hundred years, Kinsale brings to life the scenery, charm and beauty that epitomizes the Republic of Ireland.
The final segment, and perhaps the most important to my own study abroad experience (specifically the drinks and nightlife), puts Graz on par with nearly any city in Europe. By discovering the culinary scene and nightlife in Austria’s second largest city, you will stumble upon a lively, youthful, and cosmopolitan mecca hidden in Central Europe.…
Tempting as the turquoise green pool looked, a swim would’ve been painful. Steam rising from the water was barely visible, but as I came closer, I didn’t fail to notice the significant increase in accumulated heat – and a moment later I was oozing buckets of sweat, struggling to avoid my inevitable funky smell. Plai-Poo…
Outside of the city, Graz boasts landscape completely unique to Austria. Despite being further from the Alps than most of Austria, the area presents chances to soak up a beautifully unique outdoors scene. Whether you are looking to hike, bike, explore the country side, or be guided through wine country, Graz and its surrounding area…
Austria is a country that attracts millions of tourists each year. For a country its size, it consistently attracts relatively high numbers of visitors who take in the Alps or make a city trip to the capital of Vienna or backdrop of the Sound of Music, Salzburg (Austrians have likely never seen this movie and…