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Walking into the coffee-scented bookstore you make a B-line toward the Travel section., Enrollment weighs in: “Eyewitness is kind of a touristy book, but if you only have amount of time to spend in a location they have a lot of great stuff to help you out!”
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/mojo/2013/08/07/find-the-best-travel-book-for-youSpeaking English Abroad (or Not)
The fact is that until you speak the language, it will be much harder to find opportunities to build relationships with many locals, learn about things to do and see that are far off the beaten tourist path, and gain deeper cultural insights., Shopping, eating the food, walking the streets and attending classes, will show the culture to you.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/mojo/2017/12/16/speaking-english-abroad-(or-not)Turin, Torino, Totally!
Walking through the museum takes you through the history of car development., Besides the museums, we also toured the breathtaking Royal Palace of Turin with its intricately decorated rooms., Imagine waking up in the morning and walking through rooms with gorgeous paintings on the ceiling surrounded by delicate gold structures., Our tour guide told us to not stir it because everything is supposed to mix together in your mouth., Sorry, tour guide, but next time I'm mixing it.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/mojo/2015/10/13/turin-torino-totally!3 Must-See Places in Seville
Parque Maria Luisa Any decent tour guide will tell you that the wonders of Parque Maria Luisa are not to go unseen., This area of town is more artsy than the central, touristy area of Seville., View of a bridge from the walking path along the Guadalquivir River A boat on the Guadalquivir River The Guadalquivir River Lastly, but certainly not least, the Guadalquivir River is not to be overlooked., During warm, sunny days, locals and tourists alike flock to the area to picnic, drink, and enjoy the day., Along the river are bike and walking paths, overlooks, and parks.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/mojo/2018/05/14/3-must-see-places-in-sevilleA Week in Granada: The Beginning of a Journey
I’ve been continually amazed by how many different things you can see while walking down the streets here on a normal day, and that’s what I want to try to show you., To introduce me to my new home, my host mom took me on a quick tour of the city., After a long day of traveling and walking, my Señora made me Tortilla Española., Views from Señora’s asking tour of Granada Wednesday After a visit to the Alhambra and the Generalife gardens, all I can say is wow., Reflecting pool in the Alhambra More from the Alhambra Generalife Gardens with Granada in the background Friday Jorge led us on another tour, this time through El Albaycín.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/mojo/2017/11/01/a-week-in-granada-the-beginning-of-a-journeyHow to be Brave
This can mean trying a new food for the first time, like me recently with fried squid, or it can mean walking to a new part of town., I went on a walking tour by myself, and then grabbed an empanada from a market.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/mojo/2016/04/01/how-to-be-braveMy Favorite Things: Barcelona Edition
Picking a list of my favorite places in Barcelona would require a 50 page guide filled with dozens of amazing restaurants, tourists sites, and neighborhoods along with rationalizations explaining why I made the difficult decision to exclude pretty much every other place I've been in the city., Walking around Gracia makes me feel like I live in a student town as opposed to a large city., Less of a tourist site than other popular viewpoints, the Bunkers are free to visit and are an easy walk or bus ride from Gracia.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/mojo/2017/03/24/my-favorite-things-barcelona-editionThe French Riviera in Five Courses: Exploring Cuisine in Nice
Living in Antibes, you get the benefits of a smaller city (everything within walking distance, friendly people, and it’s difficult to get lost) while being close to a big, busy city: Nice., And we had la tourte de blette., La tourte de blette This meal was more than I usually spend on a dinner, but it was worth it.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/mojo/2014/02/05/the-french-riviera-in-five-courses-exploring-cuisine-in-niceActive Learning in the French Riviera
While visiting the town of Avignon we toured thePopes’ residence in the 14th Century which Pope Clement V moved to because of violence in Rome., Not only did this experience further my understanding of the matter, but I felt like I could relate and understand it so much more as I was walking through the same halls as the Pope did so many years ago., My curiosity leads me to chatting with the old French lady next to me on the train, to the cab driver zooming me around Barcelona, or to the waiter in Florence who takes us on a tour of the ancient catacombs below the restaurant.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/mojo/2013/03/23/active-learning-in-the-french-rivieraSaying Goodbye to Florence – “A Presto, Firenze”
One of my biggest goals in studying abroad in Florence was learning what it’s like to be a local rather than a tourist., A marching band (I think) with no instruments walking down the street… to name a few.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/mojo/2014/01/17/saying-goodbye-to-florence-a-presto-firenzeWeekend Trips: Amsterdam
Though this was about a 25-minute walk from the middle of town, I enjoyed every second walking the cobblestone streets full of art galleries, unique coffee shops, and what felt like hundreds of pastel-colored bikes lining the canals., Day 2: We woke up early to get breakfast at The Avocado Show before our busy day of tours., We rushed next door to the Heineken Brewery, and began our Rock the City Heineken Tour., After the tour, we went to dinner at Moeder’s near Jordaan, a classic Dutch restaurant whose name literally translates to “Mother’s,” with walls covered with, well... photos of people’s moms., We were guided around by our handheld audio tour, which included personal accounts of Anne’s father and loved ones.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/mojo/2019/03/25/weekend-trips-amsterdamTwo Truths and a Lie: Cold Weather, Jet Lag & Friendly People
For the next four days I was able to go full speed every day and night including going on a bus tour, finding the farmers market, visiting the Guinness factory, walking an extra three miles because we got lost on the way to the Guinness factory, and going to a pub nightly.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/mojo/2016/02/04/two-truths-and-a-lie-cold-weather-jet-lag-friendly-people5 Things to Bring & Leave While Studying Abroad
It seems like just yesterday I was walking down Shop Street without an inkling of where to go, and now I can (mostly) navigate it, darting in and out of stores that I need to stop at., So buy that ice cream, splurge on a fancy coffee and go on the weekend tour of the countryside and you will never regret it. 3.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/mojo/2014/11/19/5-things-to-bring-leave-while-studying-abroadCultural Engagement Abroad with CEA
Museum Tour Cultural Engagement Abroad Trying new things and becoming truly culturally aware is one of the most challenging and fun journeys while studying abroad., In addition to what I have been reading about in my fashion media class, we went on a walking class through the Passages and Galleries Lafayette, the birthplace of the department store.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/mojo/2018/05/07/cultural-engagement-abroad-with-ceaCEA Madrid Goes to Seville!
We stayed at a beautiful hotel just 10 minutes walking distance from the main downtown area of Seville and only a block away from the famous Plaza de España., We were able to have a little break time to go eat lunch and walk around before we met up with our program directors and our tour guide., After lunch, we met up with our directors and started our tour of Seville., Our tour guide’s name was Paco, who actually happened to be from Seville, so he was very knowledgeable about the history of the city, as well as other little details you wouldn’t necessarily hear as a tourist., We then left to tour the Royal Palace of Alcazar, which just so happens to be very well known for appearing in Game of Thrones.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/mojo/2017/12/07/cea-madrid-goes-to-seville!A Sunday Morning in Barna: 19th Century Architecture and Tapas
Alicia: Barcelona not only amazes tourists but also locals., Walking around this city you can see how different architectural styles get mixed up together.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/mojo/2013/11/14/a-sunday-morning-in-barna-19th-century-architecture-and-tapasIn, Around & Out of Galway: Excursions & Events
We had scheduled events for this excursion like touring the Guinness Brewery and Trinity College, but the best part for me was the unscheduled events., And our walking tour ended right by the National Leprechaun Museum so we all took the chance to go in and check it out (it’s a must see if you’re ever in Dublin; the guide was phenomenal and you learn so much while having tons of fun).
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/mojo/2016/05/02/in-around-out-of-galway-excursions-eventsTime Has Flown
Walking Florence with the guys!, While I am still an American living in a foreign country, I now resonate more with the local Italians than I do with the tourists that visit this amazing city!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/mojo/2017/05/16/time-has-flownWhere Ancient Meets Modern: Excursion to Valencia
La Lonja, the old silk market On Saturday afternoon we took a walking tour through the historic city center, where we saw the centuries-old buildings that give Valencia its rich cultural heritage., Modernist architecture normally has domes to represent the curves of the female figure, according to our tour guide., From there, we were free to tour the aquarium on our own and see the marvelous aquatic life in each of the different habitat-themed rooms.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/mojo/2014/03/24/where-ancient-meets-modern-excursion-to-valenciaTop Things to Do in Galway
Just put on your runners (sneakers) and be prepared to do some walking., Modern: The Kings Head offers more American music and caters more towards the fancies of the international students and tourists., Everybody does it, locals and tourists, and you can become part of the tradition too.
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