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-spainWhether 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-excursionsFor 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-experienceI 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?
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2022/11/22/creating-a-one-of-a-kind-study-abroad-experienceWe do long weekend trips to incredible places such as Barcelona and Sevilla, but also do day trips as well.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/03/29/a-trip-to-toledo$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-2While 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-ceaFlights Make absolutely sure you book the right flight and for the right weekend: Let me tell you getting to airport security with all your friends excited to go to Switzerland, and getting asked “Do you not know what weekend your traveling?”, Me and my buddy, Mike in Interlaken Pack Light On the three trips I’ve taken so far (Marseille, Geneva, Girona) I’ve just brought a back pack.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/03/20/tips-for-being-a-euro-travelerJuggling classes, tons of new friends, traveling almost every weekend, and going out on occasion., I'm often faced with heading to classes with little sleep after a long weekend of traveling, so motivating my self to get to the gym and devoting time to staying mentally and physically healthy is a challenge., Jog-worhty beaches Staying mentally healthy while abroad is also very important, being abroad can be pretty draining mentally, you are keeping up with classes, at the same time constantly planing trips to other countries.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/05/08/staying-healthyOn 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-tuscanyThe highlight of my week: This past weekend, our onsite CEA Program Director, Kristin Kerr, took us on a little weekend excursion to the Czech Republic., Each class also comes with a set of field trips for the students, so I’ve had the opportunity to visit some pretty amazing places, such as the Volkswagen Factory, a concentration camp, and the beautiful Charlottenburg palace.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/08/25/my-last-week-in-berlinBoth months, I took weekend trips around Europe to maximize my time abroad., These weekend trips were both amazing and exhausting.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/08/22/studying-abroad-twice-a-summer-in-barcelona-florenceEvery weekend for the first month, CEA CAPA took us on excursions, allowing me to bond with other students from all over the U.S., When planning trips, don’t be afraid to ask for help., Share your favorite weekend excursion or day trip from San José., One of my favorite weekend excursions while studying abroad was a trip to Puerto Viejo., Many classes take you on field trips, which provide authentic cultural experiences in Costa Rica.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2024/06/10/alumni-spotlight-samirah-reyes-studied-abroad-in-san-jose-costa-ricaIt is so fun to relive the highlights from classes, field trips, and weekend getaways.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/01/02/5-reasons-to-become-a-cea-alumni-ambassadorFor my high school and many others, class trips were out of the question., Weekend in Seville, Spain My study abroad experience started with me being scared because it was different than what I was used to in the United States, but it ended up being a thrill of a lifetime., I try to take small trips in and around the U.S., because there are hidden gems right in my backyard and a decent amount within a short driving distance., I try to interact with others more while on my trips, especially when I take public transportation or while I’m standing in line., I asked our program director about a nice place to travel to in Spain that I could do in a weekend.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/04/07/a-decade-after-studying-abroad-becoming-a-lifelong-travelerFrom 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-abroadI'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!When planning trips ahead, try to plan something adventurous!, Try to space out your trips and go on only the ones that you feel the most excitement for., Day trips/Weekend trips with CEA When you first get to Barcelona, CEA will have day trips and weekend trips you can sign up with them., All my friends I made there would be going to a FCBarcelona soccer game, Madrid for the weekend, or would be wine tasting in the mountains., It is a unique city that will make you happy to arrive back to no matter what place you visit for the weekend, and it will be the hardest goodbye when you return back to the USA.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/03/27/10-things-to-know-before-studying-abroad-in-barcelonaAs I planned trips out with my roommates, we ran into a little problem…we had no weekends in Rome., However, this meant that we would be splitting two cities in one weekend.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/04/24/study-abroad-home-cities-are-the-best-cities!Fontaine-de-Vaucluse Lolo at work CEA feast at Lolo's Aside from these lovely little trips to Provençal towns, there was another excursion that I'll never forget., Last weekend we all visited (all 30+ of us) an 89-year-old man named Lolo, who lives on a farm about an hour outside of Aix, in the Provence countryside.
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