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Top Day Trips in Spain
Aracena, Spain One of my absolute favorite day trips in Spain was to the beautiful city of Aracena., There are many attractions that make the trip well worthwhile for a day trip, but there is definitely enough to do in the historic city to fill a weekend, or a couple of days., Top Day Trips in Spain
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/03/10/top-day-trips-in-spainWATCH: Breathtaking Footage of Rome, Milan, Capri & Other Study Abroad Adventures
Most of these trips were individually planned with my housemates, who I met at the beginning of the program, while the weekend trip to Campania and Capri were planned by the CEA staff.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/06/19/watch-breathtaking-footage-of-rome-milan-capri-other-study-abroad-adventuresHow To Make The Most Of Your Weekends
One of the best parts of studying abroad, especially in Europe, are the amazing weekend trips so accessible to your host city., After learning what to do and what not to do during weekend trips, here are a few of my favorite tips: Plan out a few activities before arriving Since traveling weekends usually consists of just one or two full days in each city, it is important to plan out each day prior to the trip., Took a day trip to the Cliffs of Moher while staying in Dublin, Ireland for the weekend. 4., Choose your trips wisely Although it seems like the semester is long, it goes by extremely fast and weekends eventually get away from you., Our last weekend trip to the Amalfi Coast... just in time for the warm weather!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/06/01/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-weekendsFuton Interviews Pt 2: Excursions & More
Thanks to Harrison and Max for sitting down to discuss some of their favorite CEA trips which included Montserrat, Barcelona soccer match, and also some great weekend trips to Madrid and Valencia.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/04/18/futon-interviews-pt-2-excursions-moreLivin' La Vida Tica
Weekends: Depending on the weekend, you may have a CEA excursion planned, a free weekend to plan your own trip or stay in the city, or a field trip with your class., In addition, all of the environmental science classes through CEA have two field trips already planned to different places, and everything is included., This coming weekend, I’ll be going on a two-day field trip to go to Río Celeste with my ecological photography class!, Weekend trip to Bocas del Toro, Panamá
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/11/24/livin'-la-vida-ticaFrontier Farm
My program had four trips included where all we had to do was show up!, Our final excursion was a weekend on a farm!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/06/01/frontier-farmAn Excellent Excursion to Seville!
Over the weekend, my roommates and I all went on a CEA Excursion to Seville, Spain., From the beginning orientation on Day 1 in Madrid—when Álvaro told us all about the different excursions he’d planned—the weekend trip to Seville was what everyone felt the most excited about., He planned amazing activities for us every day, and I would consider it one of my favorite trips we’ve done so far., The juxtaposition of ancient and contemporary served as a great final activity for the weekend, and it was now that I realized how much I loved this small city.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/11/30/an-excellent-excursion-to-seville!The Small Things I'll Never Forget About Madrid
Some small but very important skills that my friends and I have learned and embraced (whether we wanted to or not) was how to stretch every dime when traveling, and how to keep up with schoolwork when we’re in a different country almost every weekend., When at my home university, I’ve never had the challenge of prioritizing homework during the week because I had a trip to France (or Germany, or Portugal, or Ireland, etc.) planned for the weekend., These are some things that I was more or less forced to do to ensure I’d have enough money for the trips to come., Every morning, a highlight of my day is chatting with the baristas about their weekend while they make my café con leche order (which they know by heart).
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/12/12/the-small-things-i'll-never-forget-about-madridA Much Needed Change of Pace
We also have friends studying all over Europe and we have made plans to meet up on weekend trips around Europe., I have learned that if I spend every second worrying about planning my days and weekend trips, then I miss the little moments in between., It’s going to be tough to head back to the US, because I have really come to appreciate the laid-back Spanish lifestyle, last minute weekend trips, and all the new friends I have made through CEA.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/04/11/a-much-needed-change-of-paceRome is Where the Heart is
This past weekend, I visited Prague with my friends to experience life in a different city., And for me it meant a lot more than just your typical study abroad weekend away., For me Rome is home, and I love visiting different countries and taking day trips away and experiencing new places, but when it comes down to it I really love and miss Rome when I’m away!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/10/22/rome-is-where-the-heart-isCEA Paris Excursion to Senlis & Pierrefonds
With three weeks of living in Paris officially under my belt, the perfect opportunity to venture outside city limits arrived last weekend., Whether students want to stay close to “home” or hop over to a different country, CEA study abroad programs offer both day-trips and weekend getaways that whisk students away to new and exciting destinations., Just last weekend, I embarked on the first of three CEA Paris study abroad excursions.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2020/01/21/cea-paris-excursion-to-senlis-pierrefondsFieldtrip to Firenze
In fact, they mainly focus on traveling and figuring out what country they want to spend their next weekend in., Classes at CEA are offered Monday through Thursday, leaving Fridays open for an extra day on the weekend to travel and experience your host city., Depending on the activity, they are scheduled on weeknights, as day trips, or overnight trips on the weekend., This past weekend was our excursion to Firenze., I really enjoy going on excursions and trips with CEA staff and all of the CEA students.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/11/10/fieldtrip-to-firenzeThe True Value of CEA Excursions
Me on the Valencia City Tour CEA Barcelona offers a variety of immersive cultural activities such as guided tours to the ever-evolving Sagrada Familia, Tapas workshops, and my favorite - weekend excursions to neighboring cities with their own charming quality., Therefore, they may not receive the information regarding health and safety, city tours (a great way to get to know the city), and learning about the provided weekend excursions., A good amount of students book so many weekend trips to other countries that they end up losing out on all that Barcelona has to offer, and what the CEA staff have planned., It’s a good idea to wait until you arrive to book your own personal trips on weekends where there aren’t excursions planned already., La Ciudad de Artes y Las Ciencias, Valencia The weekend trips vary depending on semester.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/09/14/the-true-value-of-cea-excursionsCEA Alicante Takes On Granada
Excursions are offered from a small scale -- like hiking the Santa Barbara castle in Alicante -- to larger-scale overnight weekend trips., We arrived at our four-star hotel for the weekend and had the rest of the night free to eat dinner and explore., This especially stands out on the trips through CEA because they book programs and tours that will be sold out months in advance!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/03/13/cea-alicante-takes-on-granadaAnchors a Wales
Because of this, all of the interns had a long weekend, which meant my big opportunity for traveling had arrived!, The ferry to Wales Since I only had the weekend in Wales and I wanted to make the most of my time, I got on the ferry at 6:00 in the morning so that I could have the whole day to explore., The train to Snowdonia was one of the most beautiful trips I have ever taken., South Stack Lighthouse in Holyhead Overall, my little weekend away was quite the adventure.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/06/13/anchors-a-walesHow to Fit Your Life in Two Suitcases
I would refill my travel size toiletry bottles to bring with me on weekend trips and it was very handy., You never know where your weekend adventures may take you., I recommend bringing a carry on that is a good size for your weekend adventures abroad.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/05/03/how-to-fit-your-life-in-two-suitcasesCEA Mojo in Prague visits Poland: Excursion Photographs.
Of course, my budget isn't unlimited, so I was happy to hear that the CEA includes some weekend trips in their program: the biggest and most emotionally trying one being a trip to Krakow, Poland, with a day spent at Auschwitz and Auschwitz II- Birkenau, and a seminar with Holocaust survivor Bernard Offen., If you ever find yourself in central or eastern Europe, take a weekend to visit gorgeous Krakow and the important part of history that is Auschwitz.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2012/11/12/cea-mojo-in-prague-visits-poland-excursion-photographsAu Revoir, Chère France!
I'm thankful for learning through real life experiences, as if I walked straight into a history book. 1) For my first weekend trip to Barcelona: What a way to open up a semester full of travels!, 2) For countless day trips to lovely, quaint villages in Southern France with breathtaking views, charming people, and new adventures alongside new friends. 3) For having the ability to climb to new heights, literally, and feeling the inexplicable sense of accomplishment and invigoration when I reached the top.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/06/03/au-revoir-chère-france!How to Travel Abroad While Already Being Abroad
After four months of having my own personal traveling experiences around Europe and four months of hearing about other students'experiences as well, I have become a pro at the art of creating the perfect weekend excursion., Although it's really easy to plan your trips the first week while abroad and have everything planned for the rest of your semester, make sure that you plan trips with people that have traveling interests that correlate with yours., Even if taking a bus to one city, flying from that city, and then taking another bus from that city to your destination saves you money, remember that the time it took for that whole process is time you will lose from the already short weekend that you have available.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/05/13/how-to-travel-abroad-while-already-being-abroadCreating a One-of-a-Kind Study Abroad Experience
I had this perfect plan in my mind to stay there for a long weekend, but after looking at Airbnb costs and ticket availability, my roommate and I decided on a day trip instead., You'll never see it all, you'll just be sitting in your apartment half the weekend, you're doing this wrong, you're wasting your chance!", Stay in one place for the whole weekend or stick to day trips to nearby cities?
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