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6 Tips For Traveling While Abroad
I chose to do some traveling around Europe before my semester in Barcelona began and I also took a few weekend trips during the semester., Just last weekend, I went with a few friends to Seville and Granada in the south part of Spain., And if you're only traveling for the weekend, you should try to bring the minimal amount of stuff possible., For all of my trips during the semester, I have gotten by with just my school backpack and it has worked out great!, I had an incredible time exploring both Seville and Granada last weekend.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/02/02/6-tips-for-traveling-while-abroadWeekends Away with CEA
While studying abroad in Barcelona, CEA offers numerous weekend trips or nightly excursions to various locations around Spain; and trust me, you should take advantage of them., So before breaking your bank on one more weekend trip with your friends, save your money and capitalize on the amazing guided getaways CEA has to offer.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/11/14/weekends-away-with-ceaWho doesn't love a personal trip planner and tour guide?
I have gone on two trips with CEA so far., Just this last week I went on a winery & vineyard tour near the city of Sitges and a few weeks ago I went on a weekend trip to Valencia, Spain., One of the most stressful parts of weekend traveling is all of the planning and logistics.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/05/30/who-doesn't-love-a-personal-trip-planner-and-tour-guideTried & True Travel Tips
If you are checking luggage it’s OK to bring larger bottles for liquids, but if you are flying for a weekend trip and living out of a backpack you won’t have the same luxury., Something I wish I knew ahead of time was to pack travel-sized containers for these quick trips., It’s safe to assume that you won’t be getting much sleep during your weekend travels.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/11/15/tried-true-travel-tipsWhat CEA’s AICAP Program Gave to My Study Abroad Experience
For a small deposit, CEA students are given the option to attend additional trips, whether that be day or weekend trip, to explore different places around their country., I went on both a weekend trip to Valencia and a day trip to the Eudald winery and Sitges.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/04/10/what-cea-s-aicap-program-gave-to-my-study-abroad-experienceArles & the Camargue
From airport transportation to group activities in Aix, all the way to day and weekend trips!, We were lucky enough to be in town on a festival weekend celebrating their arrival., CEA Aix really put on a wonderful weekend filled with many experiences., I can't wait to see more with the group on our December trips!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/11/29/arles-the-camargueIreland: My Home Away From Home
Here's a recap on a semester that flew by: Travel: The first weekend, instead of running around lost as can be, we decided to plan a trip to Kilkenny and see Ireland, our second big move as independent adults., Trips in Ireland included: Kilkenny, Carlow, Bunratty, Kerry, Dublin, Wild Atlantic Way (Connomera, Kylemore Abbey, Clifden and more)., I went to Dublin every weekend using the bus company City Link (three-hour bus ride) because that is where all of my planes flew out from., Trips in EU and UK: London, Amsterdam, Scotland, Barcelona, Poland, Rome, and Paris.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/07/23/ireland-my-home-away-from-homeFood for Thought
While this is great and having dinner with Mama Tica is the highlight of my days, it also means that for lunch and on weekend trips, I have to fend for myself., Sodas are small restaurants that typically serve traditional Costa Rican food.During weekend trips outside of San José, I have been able to find some delicious restaurants., I spent all of last weekend in Jaco, a beach town no more than two hours from San José.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/10/17/food-for-thoughtCEA September Savings: Week 2
$2500 off a CEA GlobalCampus program in Rome $1500 off a CEA GlobalCampus program in Florence With that kind of savings, you'll have no problem getting a plane ticket and booking a few weekend trips once you're abroad.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2008/09/15/cea-september-savings-week-2Places to go in Barcelona
Ibiza, Spain Have a great carry on bag Since you'll most likely be traveling almost every weekend, it's important to have a sturdy and reliable piece of carry on luggage that'll fit a few days worth of clothes., Amsterdam, Netherlands Plan your trips as soon as possible If you have any destinations that you know you want to visit, start booking right away!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/12/27/places-to-go-in-barcelonaHow to Pack Your Entire Existence into a Carry-On
My friends and family hire me as a private consultant for every long weekend excursion., You were fleshing out the itinerary for your weekend trips before your semester abroad finalized., You will have a stress-free preparation process for weekend trips.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/10/03/how-to-pack-your-entire-existence-into-a-carry-onArchitecture, Exploration, and Wine Tasting: My CEA Excursion to Tuscany
On January 24, over 80 CEA students were up bright and early to meet at the train station to begin our weekend trip to Florence and Tuscany!, It was the most perfect way to end our weekend in Florence., Much thanks to the CEA staff who accompanied us on the trips-they helped us with our first train station endeavor, provided extra information on our walking tours and were there for us at a moments notice.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/02/04/architecture-exploration-and-wine-tasting-my-cea-excursion-to-tuscanyIn, Around & Out of Galway: Excursions & Events
So far, our group has traveled to Dublin and the Aran Islands and we’ve got a weekend to Dingle coming up soon., I have really enjoyed all of our trips, but if I absolutely had to pick a favorite, it would be the weekend in Dublin.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/05/02/in-around-out-of-galway-excursions-eventsExploring Prague's Hidden Gems - A Summer Studying Abroad
From Morning Rituals to Weekend Wanderlust: My Prague Adventure Dobrý den!, Weekend Wanderlust My day-to-day life in Prague was always very similar, but on the weekends, we tried to travel if possible, so we’d start our Fridays bright and early at the train station with our bags packed for the journey ahead., I recommend going there on a long weekend so that you can make the most of your time there, since there’s so much to explore in and near Nice., Our weekend trip to Nice, France!, They were fun and well-organized day trips and activities.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2023/11/03/exploring-prague's-hidden-gems---a-summer-studying-abroadImmersing Myself in Granada's Culture - CEA CAPA Excursions
Whether it was venturing to charming nearby towns or embarking on thrilling city-hopping escapades, these weekend getaways amplified the sense of camaraderie among us., I took a solo trip to Madrid on my last weekend in Spain., These weekend trips not only allow students to explore the diverse regions of Spain but also provide opportunities for cultural immersion., My friend Aliya and I kayaked in Nerja on a weekend trip!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2023/10/04/immersing-myself-in-granada's-culture---cea-capa-excursionsBefore Takeoff: Study Abroad Considerations
The next piece to consider is a weekend budget., Plan how much you want to travel; if you stay in your host country during your entire time abroad, your budget will be a lot smaller for weekend trips, versus going out of the country every other weekend or so.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/12/18/before-takeoff-study-abroad-considerationsFrom Classmates to Travelmates
While studying abroad, it is tempting to travel every weekend because all the cool cities and countries you have always heard about are only a cheap plane or train away., Lucky for me, about the time I started to feel like I needed to slow down on my spending for trips, CEA took all its students on two trips which were included in the cost of tuition., While these trips were not technically “free trips,” by the time the trips came around the money spent on tuition 3 months back wasn’t in the forefront of my mind., CEA plans these weekend and day trips to try to immerse them to the country they are studying in, since most students spend their weekends in other countries around Europe., This is why they also did trips around Italy for each specific class earlier on in the semester!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/05/12/from-classmates-to-travelmates10 Tips for Studying Abroad in Buenos Aires
Once my friends and I understood the importance of researching beforehand, our weekend trips were much better. 3., There aren't many times in your life you will be able to travel every weekend, so take advantage of it.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/06/17/10-tips-for-studying-abroad-in-buenos-aires10 Places in Ireland I'd Love To Return To
We were able to stop at this one after one of our Global Cities trips, where some of my classmates decided to extend our day trip and stay the whole weekend. 8., If you go on the weekend, there's a cute little market to shop and eat at.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/11/18/10-places-in-ireland-id-love-to-return-toShaping Your Future While Studying Abroad
From visiting lavender fields and a goat farm, to exploring Monaco and Marseille, these weekend trips added another layer of cultural richness to an already fulfilling travel experience., Emily's weekend excursion to Cassis.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/09/08/shaping-your-future-while-studying-abroadMUST-READ BLOGS
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