And, when you get home, you get to share all you did with your friends and see the cool things they did on their weekend!, The trips I took alone were some of the best of my whole time abroad., Your backpack is your friend Once I began packing for my first weekend trip abroad to visit my friend, I knew that I had made a mistake., If I could study abroad again, the one thing I would change is that I would bring a backpack that could function as a weekend bag., Tips for Study Abroad Side Trips
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2020/01/21/tips-for-study-abroad-side-tripsWith 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-pierrefondsWe 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-paceMost 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-adventuresThis 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-isFrom 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-camargueBecause 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-walesExcursions 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-granadaHere are a few I picked out that are great weekend trips!, 3 Easy Trips To Take If You're Studying In Buenos Aires
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/06/18/3-easy-trips-to-take-if-you're-studying-in-buenos-airesIf 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-tipsWeekends: 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-ticaWhether you’re looking for a weekend trip during your European study abroad, or the perfect destination for your upcoming study abroad experience, Budapest is sure to thrill you in many ways., Of any of my weekend trips abroad, I loved Budapest the most (this says a lot, as I had the flu the entire time I was there)., Whether you’re visiting for just a weekend or an entire semester, you will find Budapest charming, historic, and affordable.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2020/03/02/reasons-to-study-abroad-in-budapest-hungaryThanks 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-moreI've gotten caught up in weekend traveling and going out, but at this point, I've realized the importance of slowing down"”of listening to my body., Many people go to study abroad so excited about weekend travel around Europe., One of my favorite trips so far was to Budapest, but what most people don't know is that we were supposed to also see Vienna that weekend, but accidentally slept through our flight.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2023/05/08/a-list-of-my-favorite-study-abroad-realizationsWeekend Trips!, Weekend travel while studying abroad is so much fun., If you have a free weekend, I highly suggest the west coast., If you can afford a weekend in a town, you should, but personally I wanted to save a little money while studying abroad, so I only did a day trip, but it was a dream!, On the last weekend of my Florence summer program, I stayed there versus traveling and it was so nice to really appreciate the city I was so lucky to stay in.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2023/08/11/guide-to-studying-abroad-in-florence-italy-travel-guideIn the midst of midterms,the only thing CEA students seem to think about is school which I am sure most of the students here have a hard time with, being in a different country and traveling to more countries on the weekend., Class has become something I really enjoy attending and not just because I get to hear about all my classmates' stories from the weekend before., Then there are field trips, of course!, Some classes are only field trips.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/12/14/study-abroad-in-pragueI 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-suitcasesHere'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-homeOver 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!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.
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